Season 1 Plot
MTV’s most iconic franchise is back again with an eight-week special event hosted by WWE superstar and former challenge competitor, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin. Ten of the fiercest champions from past seasons go head-to-head against ten celebrity athletes and entertainers in challenge-style competitions to determine who will reign supreme. Winners will compete for a chance to take a share of the $150,000 cash prize to donate to their beloved charities.
The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars Season 1 aired on November 21st, 2017.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Tow Big, or Tow Home
Challenge All-Stars meet a new group of professional athletes, Olympic medalists, and entertainment high rollers in a high stakes competition all in the name of charity…and their own personal bragging rights. One contestant gets taken out of the competition earlier than expected. A surprise voting twist sends an unlikely
2. Parkour All Obstacles
Tensions arise when one star declares he wants nothing to do with the Champs team. An injury threatens to jeopardize one players standing in the game, while a family crisis may decide another’s fate. Two contestants come face to face in a heated argument.
3. Slamballs and Elbow Brawls
After a heated fight, one player makes a surprise decision, while another receives a disturbing call from home. One of the Champs is accused of playing too dirty during the challenge. An elimination threatens to pit two friends against each other, and sends another competitor completely MIA.
4. When Push Comes to Shoving Stars
A new player arrives to join the competition, while one of the teams struggle to keep themselves together. The Champs and Stars partake in an extremely physical challenge. Meanwhile, a newly formed alliance threatens to change the course of the game.
5. Playing Me For the Foos
A representative from one player’s charity makes a visit to the challenge. An old rivalry once again resurfaces, sending an entire team in a downward spiral. While one team is united with their vote for elimination, another is torn apart, with one competitor betrayed and out for vengeance.
6. Flag Poles and False Hopes
One player’s vendetta leads to a surprising choice for ‘Most Valuable Player.’ While one alliance scrambles to save themselves, another mobilizes to take out a strong competitor. One contestant is blindsided by their teams’ decision, while a surprise announcement changes the stakes for elimination.
7. Sink, Purge, Repeat
The remaining players are shocked with a game changing announcement; an elimination challenge that will take half of the group out of the competition. Two bitter rivals are forced to compete for only one final spot, while another player’s betrayal seals their fate in the game.
8. It's the Final Countdown
The last players standing compete in one final test of agility, tenacity, endurance and strength. One team takes home $150,000 for the their charities, and is named the winner of Champs vs. Stars.