The Challenge - The Duel II

The Duel II is the 17th season of the MTV reality game show, The Challenge. The season is directly subsequent to The Island. The Duel II is the sequel to the show's 13th season, The Duel, and succeeds The Island season. It took place in Queenstown, New Zealand, with former cast members from MTV's The Real World and Road Rules competing along with several cast members from the Fresh Meat challenge. The cast departed for Queenstown, New Zealand on October 27, 2008 and filming ran through early December. This season premiered on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 and concluded on June 17, 2009 with the reunion show.

10 Episodes

Damned If You Duel...

Season 17 - Episode 1

Twenty six eager Challenge competitors arrive in New Zealand and learn that they will be competing in one of the most intense Challenges eve...

Duel Unto Others

Season 17 - Episode 2

The competitors find themselves on thin ice during their challange. The Challengers come up with a master plan that results in pandemonium.

Duel What You Gotta Duel

Season 17 - Episode 3

A Challenger finds himself caught between his friendship with a fellow competitor and his loyalty to his group. Two underdogs try to shake u...

Duel-ality

Season 17 - Episode 4

Players struggle to keep their heads on straight during the "Luging My Mind" challenge. One of the strongest players is taken off guard when...

Duelers On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown

Season 17 - Episode 5

The players' fears of heights are put to the ultimate test when they compete in one of the most terrifying challenges ever. Two of the most ...

Dueling For Dunbar

Season 17 - Episode 6

Teamwork becomes vital as players take part in the "Dangle Duo" challenge. Two of the strongest men enter the Duel and the competitors bid f...

Deja Duel

Season 17 - Episode 7

An explosive challenge, "Burnt", leaves competitors at the end of their ropes. Two competitors' partnership is put to the ultimate test as a...

If These Duels Could Talk

Season 17 - Episode 8

The players step into high gear for the "Upside Downer" challenge. One player finds themselves in the Duel for the third time. Three players...

Til Death Duel Us Part

Season 17 - Episode 9

As the $300,000 final challenge approaches, the fight to make it has everyone on edge. This week's challenge leaves the players breathless a...

Duel Or Die!

Season 17 - Episode 10

TJ shocks the competitors with a twist that no one sees coming. With only six spots available in the final challenge, the remaining eight pl...