While creating this list, I concluded that just because a season of the Challenge is one of the worst, does not necessarily mean I think the season itself is bad, some are simply just not as good as the best seasons. Likewise, I gave the first six seasons of the Challenge an exemption from the list. MTV was still figuring out what they were doing when creating these seasons, they were beta tests for what the Challenge would eventually become.

Now, get ready because I am going to bring you the ten worst seasons in Challenge history.

Just kidding, first are the “honorable mentions” AKA the seasons which were too good to make the list.

Battle of the Seasons 2012: People complain about the lack of veterans on this cast, but the daily challenges, eliminations, and overall competition were awesome this season. The San Diego vs Brooklyn storyline was fantastic, the Dustin & Nany vs Frank fight was iconic, and good guy CJ Koegel brought a smile to our faces.

Vendettas: A fun season. Though there’s nothing quite special about Vendettas, it’s a solid season. Most people were soured by the final, which I admit was lacking. The ending overshadowed a fun season with fresh faces.

Inferno 1: A great cast, however the Road Rules team was a bit too dominant.

Invasion: The Underdogs competing with extra numbers in daily challenges while avoiding Champions in elimination was a bit bogus. However, I think this season rocked and allowed young competitors to make a name for themselves.

Duel 2: Just a bit too predictable.

BAD GOOD SEASONS

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