The Duel is the 13th season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. The season is directly subsequent to Fresh Meat. The Duel took place in Búzios, Brazil, with former cast members from MTV series The Real World and Road Rules competing, along with several cast members from the previous Challenge, Fresh Meat. The host of The Duel was T. J. Lavin. The season differed from previous Challenge seasons in that no teams were assigned, as it was every man and woman for themselves. The surviving male and female cast member would win $150,000 each. The season was watched by a total of 83 million viewers. The Duel premiered on October 12, 2006, and concluded on January 18, 2007. This is the first edition of The Duel series, with The Duel II following in 2009.
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PremieredThe Challenge Season 13 released on October 12, 2006.
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Welcome to Brazil
On the season premiere, Tyler sends his Key West roommie John packing,
The First Female Duel
Beth orders up a knuckle sandwich a la Tina.
Goodbye Tina and Tyler
This week, Tyler gets sent home after losing to Derrick in The Duel and Tina faces the post-punch facts.
Paula vs. Aneesa
This week on The Duel, the competitors face off in a roller derby competition and a teary-eyed Paula says goodbye.
The Drama Mafia
This week on The Duel - When Nehemiah defeats Kenny in the Duel, it leaves a troubled Beth behind.
Goodbye Casey
On this episode of The Duel - Sparks fly between Diem and CT, Evil Beth creates her own alliance and the girls face The Duel.
Nehemiah's Last Day
This week on The Duel - A disappointed Beth faces the news Nehemiah is going home after losing to Eric in The Duel and more.
What Goes Around, Comes Around
This week Beth tries to sabotage Svetlana's reputation with other cast members, and winds up facing her in The Duel.
Until Next Time Derrick
Wes and Derrick put each others strengths to the test when they go head-to-head in The Duel.
Harsh Words
This week Robin tries to instigate a fight by verbally assaulting Aneesa which leads to Aneesa pulling her into The Duel.
Friend or Foe?
As a male Duel day approaches, the guys worry who will be sent home next while CT and Diem take things to the next level.
Two for Two
As the remaining contestants begin to make new alliances, Svetlana wonders if she can survive round two of The Duel.
Fallen Alliances
When Evan is put in a position to hold up his end of his alliance with Wes, he picks CT to go into the Duel with him.
The Big Split
When Aneesa is put in a position to make a difficult decision, she winds up betraying the trust of Diem.
The Final Four
With their final challenge just around the corner the remaining contestants battle to decide who will advance to the last round.
The Big Payoff
The final four remaining contestants of The Duel compete in their last challenge for a chance to win $150,000.
The Reunion Special
Watch your favorite Duel players for a reunion full of unseen hookups and fights uncut. Beth and Svetlana get heated, Tina steps in to give her story, and much more.
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The Duel
The Duel is the 13th season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. The season is directly subsequent to Fresh Meat. The Duel took place in Búzios, Brazil, with former cast members from MTV series The Real World and Road Rules competing, along with several cast members from the previous Challenge, Fresh Meat. The host of The Duel was T. J. Lavin. The season differed from previous Challenge seasons in that no teams were assigned, as it was every man and woman for themselves. The surviving male and female cast member would win $150,000 each. The season was watched by a total of 83 million viewers. The Duel premiered on October 12, 2006, and concluded on January 18, 2007. This is the first edition of The Duel series, with The Duel II following in 2009.
Release Date
PremieredThe Challenge Season 13 released on October 12, 2006.
Your Progress
Track your watching progress by signing in
Sign In to Track ProgressWelcome to Brazil
On the season premiere, Tyler sends his Key West roommie John packing,
The First Female Duel
Beth orders up a knuckle sandwich a la Tina.
Goodbye Tina and Tyler
This week, Tyler gets sent home after losing to Derrick in The Duel and Tina faces the post-punch facts.
Paula vs. Aneesa
This week on The Duel, the competitors face off in a roller derby competition and a teary-eyed Paula says goodbye.
The Drama Mafia
This week on The Duel - When Nehemiah defeats Kenny in the Duel, it leaves a troubled Beth behind.
Goodbye Casey
On this episode of The Duel - Sparks fly between Diem and CT, Evil Beth creates her own alliance and the girls face The Duel.
Nehemiah's Last Day
This week on The Duel - A disappointed Beth faces the news Nehemiah is going home after losing to Eric in The Duel and more.
What Goes Around, Comes Around
This week Beth tries to sabotage Svetlana's reputation with other cast members, and winds up facing her in The Duel.
Until Next Time Derrick
Wes and Derrick put each others strengths to the test when they go head-to-head in The Duel.
Harsh Words
This week Robin tries to instigate a fight by verbally assaulting Aneesa which leads to Aneesa pulling her into The Duel.
Friend or Foe?
As a male Duel day approaches, the guys worry who will be sent home next while CT and Diem take things to the next level.
Two for Two
As the remaining contestants begin to make new alliances, Svetlana wonders if she can survive round two of The Duel.
Fallen Alliances
When Evan is put in a position to hold up his end of his alliance with Wes, he picks CT to go into the Duel with him.
The Big Split
When Aneesa is put in a position to make a difficult decision, she winds up betraying the trust of Diem.
The Final Four
With their final challenge just around the corner the remaining contestants battle to decide who will advance to the last round.
The Big Payoff
The final four remaining contestants of The Duel compete in their last challenge for a chance to win $150,000.
The Reunion Special
Watch your favorite Duel players for a reunion full of unseen hookups and fights uncut. Beth and Svetlana get heated, Tina steps in to give her story, and much more.