The Challenge - The Gauntlet II

The Gauntlet II is the 11th season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. The season is directly subsequent to The Inferno II. The Gauntlet II marked T. J. Lavin's first time presenting the series, regularly hosting the program from this season forward. Prior seasons only used temporary hosts. The season is the second in the Gauntlet series, with the original Gauntlet airing in 2003–2004 and The Gauntlet III following in 2008. The Gauntlet II aired in late 2005 and into 2006 with 32 contestants and took place in Trinidad and Tobago. The teams were designated Veterans and Rookies, based on the number of prior Challenge seasons on which each cast member had competed. Those on the Veterans team had been on at least two prior seasons, and those on the Rookies team had been on fewer than two seasons. For this season, a male and female captain were determined at the beginning of the season. After each team challenge, the losing team captain was sent to the "Gauntlet", where they would face an opponent of the same sex and same team who was voted into the Gauntlet by the respective team. Gauntlets alternated between "Male Gauntlets" and "Female Gauntlets".

17 Episodes

Throwing Down the Gauntlet

Season 11 - Episode 1

The new cast of The Gauntlet 2 arrive to Trindad and Tobago. Their newest host, BMX rider T. J. Lavin, informs them that they would be compe...

Derrick Steps It Up

Season 11 - Episode 2

Facing off in their first challenge, "Chock Full o' Coconuts," the Veterans set out to prove whether prior challenge experience will prevail...

We Can Work It Out

Season 11 - Episode 3

Rookie female team captain Kina is worried how her vulnerable position will affect her relationship with her teammate and boyfriend, Randy. ...

The $10,000 Pyramid

Season 11 - Episode 4

A long-standing rivalry between Danny and Jodi erupts in a heated confrontation. At the "Moving Pyramid" challenge, the teams must literally...

Sloppy Seconds

Season 11 - Episode 5

The players set out to soak their competition at the "Spongeworthy" challenge. The Gauntlet sends home another victim. In addition, a compli...

Watching Paint Dry

Season 11 - Episode 6

Tension is high among the team captains, as Alton struggles with the tough responsibility of the job and Derrick's abrasive behavior causes ...

The Heat is On

Season 11 - Episode 7

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 "Ricks...

Rookie Moves

Season 11 - Episode 8

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 "Tea...

Walking the Line

Season 11 - Episode 9

With suspicion still clouding their team, the Rookies struggle to come together for a win. The Veterans grow frustrated with the performance...

Bucked!

Season 11 - Episode 10

The competitors face the ride of their lives at the "Buck-A-Neer" challenge. Derrick must once again fight for survival in the Gauntlet. An ...

Victory At Last

Season 11 - Episode 11

Cara and Susie worry how their alienation from the other women on their team will affect their chances in the game. The Veterans set out to ...

Tire Me Up, Tire Me Down

Season 11 - Episode 12

Beth's lackluster performance at the challenges continues to frustrate the Veterans. The teams must make their way through a dangling obstac...

Mac-Beth

Season 11 - Episode 13

The pressure of being team captain takes its toll on Kina. Beth continues to wreak havoc on the Veteran team. At the "Easy Does It" challeng...

The Good, the Brad, and the Ugly

Season 11 - Episode 14

The teams must work together to pull themselves to a victory as they face their latest challenge-"The Pit." Two friends face a difficult sit...

Blind Panic

Season 11 - Episode 15

The Veteran women fear their male teammates may throw a challenge in order to send one of the girls home. The players put their faith in eac...

Last Men Standing

Season 11 - Episode 16

With the last men's Gauntlet in front of them, the men worry about the possibility of being sent home the day before the Final Challenge. At...

Don't Bet On It

Season 11 - Episode 17

The last male Gauntlet comes to a shocking end. The Rookie women have decided that losing is not an option, while Veteran team remain confid...