Episode
The Challenge: Rookie Moves
Overview
Accusations of an alliance with the other team send the Rookies into a state of chaos. The players put their muscles to the test at the "Team Strength" challenge. A costly mistake at the challenge results in a beloved castmember being sent to the Gauntlet.
Details
- Series
- The Challenge
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2006-01-23
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Rookie Moves is Episode 8 in The Gauntlet II of The Challenge. It aired on 2006-01-23. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 7: The Heat is On
Notorious trouble-maker Beth is back in action as she feuds with teammate Montana. The heat is on as the teams go the distance at the "Rickshaw Races" challenge. And a stunning Gauntlet upset leaves one team worried about their dubious new captain.
Episode 9: Walking the Line
With suspicion still clouding their team, the Rookies struggle to come together for a win. The Veterans grow frustrated with the performance of their controversial captain, Beth. At the "Balancing Act" challenge, the teams must face a nerve-wracking tightrope walk. And the Gauntlet is the stage for the settling of a long-standing grudge.
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