List of The Real World seasons

The following charts list the seasons and cast members of the reality television show, The Real World, its reunion shows, and its DVD and VHS releases.

The Real World seasons

Season, location, year Cast members
1 New York (1992) Rebecca Blasband Andre Comeau Heather B. Gardner Julie Gentry Norman Korpi Eric Nies Kevin Powell
2 Los Angeles (1993) Tami Roman (then Akbar) Aaron Behle Irene Berrera (Kearns)[a] Jon Brennan David Edwards[b] Dominic Griffin Beth Stolarczyk
Beth Anthony Glen Naessens
3 San Francisco (1994) Mohammed Bilal Rachel Campos Pam Ling Cory Murphy Puck Rainey[c] Judd Winick Pedro Zamora
Jo Rhodes
4 London (1995) Jacinda Barrett Neil Forrester Jay Frank Sharon Gitau Mike Johnson Kat Ogden Lars Schlichting
5 Miami (1996) Flora Alekseyeun Sarah Becker Mike Lambert Melissa Padrón[d] Joe Patane Dan Renzi Cynthia Roberts
6 Boston (1997) Jason Cornwell Sean Duffy Montana McGlynn Genesis Moss Kameelah Phillips Elka Walker Syrus Yarbrough
7 Seattle (1998) Nathan Blackburn Lindsay Brien David Burns Janet Choi Rebecca Lord Irene McGee[a] Stephen Williams
8 Hawaii (1999) Ruthie Alcaide Margaret "Kaia" Beck Amaya Brecher Justin Deabler[a] Tecumseh "Teck" Holmes III Colin Mortensen Matt Simon
9 New Orleans (2000) David Broom Melissa Howard Kelley Limp Jamie Murray Danny Roberts Matt Smith Julie Stoffer
10 Back to New York (2001) Rachel Braband Malik Cooper Kevin Dunn Nicole Mitsch Mike Mizanin Coral Smith Lori Trespicio
11 Chicago (2002) Chris Beckman Kyle Brandt Tonya Cooley Aneesa Ferreira Keri Evans Theo Gantt III Cara Kahn
12 Las Vegas (2002–03) Trishelle Cannatella Arissa Hill Steven Hill Frank Roessler Brynn Smith Irulan Wilson Alton Williams
13 Paris (2003) Ace Amerson Leah Gillingwater Adam King Simon Sherry-Wood Mallory Snyder Chris "CT" Tamburello Christina Trainor
14 San Diego (2004) Frankie Abernathy[a] Randy Barry Jamie Chung Cameran Eubanks Brad Fiorenza Robin Hibbard Jacquese Smith
Charlie Dordevich
15 Philadelphia (2004–05) Shavonda Bilingslea Karamo Brown Sarah Burke M.J. Garrett William Hernandez Landon Lueck Melanie Silcott
16 Austin (2005) Wes Bergmann Johanna Botta Lacey Buehler Nehemiah Clark Danny Jamieson Rachel Moyal Melinda Stolp
17 Key West (2006) Janelle Casanave John Devenanzio Tyler Duckworth Zach Mann Paula Meronek Svetlana Shusterman Jose Tapia
18 Denver (2006–07) Tyrie Ballard Colie Edison Jenn Grijalva Brooke LaBarbera Davis Mallory Stephen Nichols Alex Smith
19 Sydney (2007–08) Trisha Cummings[b] Dunbar Flinn Cohutta Lee Grindstaff KellyAnne Judd Parisa Montazaran Isaac Stout Shauvon Torres[a]
Ashli Robson
20 Hollywood (2008) Kimberly Alexander Will Gilbert Greg Halstead[b] Joey Kovar[a] Dave Malinosky Sarah Ralston Brianna Taylor
Nick Brown Brittini Sherrod
21[e] Brooklyn (2009) Chet Cannon Ryan Conklin Katelynn Cusanelli Scott Herman J.D. Ordonez Sarah Rice Devyn Simone Baya Voce
22 Cancun (2009) Bronne Bruzgo[c] Derek Chavez Ayiiia Elizarraras Emilee Fitzpatrick CJ Koegel Jonna Mannion Jasmine Reynaud Joey Rozmus[b]
23 D.C. (2009–10) Josh Colon Ashley Lindley Mike Manning Ty Ruff Emily Schromm Callie Walker Erika Wasilewski[a] Andrew Woods
24 New Orleans (2010) Jemmye Carroll Preston Charles McKenzie Coburn Sahar Dika Ashlee Feldman Ryan Knight Ryan Leslie[b] Eric Patrick
25 Las Vegas (2011) Naomi Defensor Leroy Garrett Nany González Heather Marter Michael Ross Adam Royer[b] Dustin Zito
Heather Cooke
26 San Diego (2011) Alexandra Govere Ashley Kelsey Sam McGinn Priscilla Mendez Zach Nichols Nate Stodghill Frank Sweeney
27 St. Thomas (2012) La Toya Jackson Brandon Kane[b] Marie Roda Robb Schreiber Brandon Swift Laura Waller Trey Weatherholtz III
28 Portland (2013) Jessica McCain Anastasia Miller Joi Niemeyer[a] Johnny Reilly[d] Averey Tressler[d] Marlon Williams Jordan Wiseley Daisy[f][d]
Nia Moore
29[g] Ex-Plosion (2014) Thomas Buell Jenny Delich Jay Mitchell Jamie Larson Ashley Mitchell[a] Arielle Scott Cory Wharton
Hailey Chivers[a] Brian Williams, Jr. Jenna Compono Ashley Ceaser Lauren Ondersma[a]
30 Skeletons (2014–15) Bruno Bettencourt Sylvia Elsrode Jason Hill Violetta Milerman Tony Raines Madison Walls Nicole Zanatta
31 Go Big or Go Home (2016) Chris Ammon Hall Kailah Casillas CeeJai Jenkins[b] Sabrina Kennedy Dione Mariani Dean Bart-Plange Jenna Thomason[b] Dylan Moore[h]
32[i] Seattle: Bad Blood (2016–17) Jordan Anderson Mike Crescenzo[a] Tyara Hooks[a] Theo King-Bradley[b] Robbie Padovano Anika Rashaun Katrina Stack
Orlana Russell Peter Romeo[b] Kimberly Johansson Kassius Lake Jennifer Geoghan Will Groomes III Anna Stack
33 Atlanta (2019) Yasmin Almokhamad Arely Avitua Justin Blu Tovah Marx Meagan Melancon Dondre Randolph Clint Wright[b]
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m The cast member voluntarily left the show before filming ended.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l The cast member was required to leave the show before filming ended.
  3. ^ a b The cast member was required to leave the residence before the show ended, but was allowed to remain as part of the cast.
  4. ^ a b c d The cast member voluntarily left the residence but remained part of the cast.
  5. ^ The Real World: Brooklyn is the first season to feature eight, instead of the usual seven roommates.
  6. ^ Daisy is Averey Tressler's pet dog. She was included by Bunim-Murray as an official member of the cast.
  7. ^ Real World: Ex-Plosion had 12 cast members. Exes are listed with their corresponding original cast member and were additional roommates, not replacements.
  8. ^ Dylan was brought in mid-season as a surprise cast member who was able to become a roommate upon completion of the Survive mission.
  9. ^ Real World Seattle: Bad Blood had 14 cast members. Bad Blood are listed with their corresponding original cast member and were additional roommates, not replacements.

The Real World reunions

Reunion Title Year Casts Involved No-Shows Notes
The Real World Reunion: Inside Out 1995 New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and London Andre, Dominic, Aaron, Pedro, Jay Hosted by Alison Stewart. London was first introduced in this special. Puck storms off stage during San Francisco's set after heated words were exchanged off-camera with Judd and Mohammed involving comments made about Pedro, who had died shortly after his season finished airing.
Real World Seattle Blooper Show 1998 Seattle Irene After the season, MTV reunited the Seattle cast at the MTV studios for a two-episode reunion/blooper-reel show hosted by MTV VJ Ananda Lewis.
The Real World Reunion 2000 2000 Miami, Boston, Seattle, Hawaii Montana, Irene, Colin and Matt This reunion was marked by several participants who seemed disillusioned by their experience. San Francisco's Rachel Campos also makes an appearance, now as the wife of Boston's Sean Duffy.
The Real World New Orleans Unmasked New Orleans Hosted by Real World Alum, Rachel (San Francisco) and Nathan (Seattle)
The Real World 10th Anniversary Special 2001 New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Miami, Boston, Seattle, Hawaii, New Orleans Julie G, Aaron, Dominic, Tami, Pedro, Jacinda, Jay, Melissa P, Genesis, Montana, Irene McG, Janet, Colin, and Matt Simon The entire cast gathered for a photo shoot commemorating the 10th year of the series.
Stop Being Polite 2002 Chicago
7 The Hard Way 2003 Las Vegas Trishelle
French Kissing and Telling Paris Simon isn't at the reunion physically, but is there via telephone.
2 Punk Rock 4 This 2004 San Diego
Fistful of Philly 2005 Philadelphia
Tex, Hugs, & Rock 'n' Roll Austin Nehemiah, Rachel, and Lacey get into fights with Danny.
Fun, Sun, and Now Totally Done 2006 Key West The cast singles out Tyler for his antics.
Welcome to the Mile High Club 2007 Denver Stephen fights with Davis about his sexuality and Brooke talks about her anger.
Reunited: The Real World Las Vegas Las Vegas The cast is reunited to live in the same suite for two weeks.
Escape From Oz 2008 Sydney See main article.
Real World Awards Bash New York Through Hollywood New York: Becky, Andre, Heather, Julie, Norman, Kevin

Los Angeles: Aaron, David, Dominic, Tami

San Francisco: Cory, Mohammed, Pedro, Jo

London: The entire cast was not present

Miami: Sarah, Dan, Joe, Cynthia, Flora, Mike

Boston: Elka, Genesis

Seattle: Janet, Rebecca, Lindsay, Irene

Hawaii: Colin, Amaya, Matt

New Orleans: Jamie, Melissa, Danny, Kelley, Julie, David

Back to New York: Kevin, Nicole, Rachel

Chicago: Keri, Chris, Theo

Las Vegas: Steven, Irulan

Paris: Christina, Leah

San Diego: Brad, Cameran, Charlie, Frankie, Jamie

Philadelphia: Shavonda

Austin: Wes

Key West: none

Denver: none

Sydney: Dunbar

Hollywood: none

Cast members receive awards for memorable moments throughout all 19 seasons. A special tribute is given to late Real Worlders Pedro and Frankie. The cast of The Real World Hollywood makes a guest appearance. The Real World Austin is crowned Best Season.
The Real World: Hollywood Reunion Hollywood Greg See main article.
The Real World: Brooklyn Reunion 2009 Brooklyn Ryan surprised the roommates and the audience by appearing in the reunion before going back to Iraq.
The Real World: Cancun Reunion Cancun Joey left more than halfway through the reunion due to a prior commitment with his band.
The Real World: D.C. Reunion 2010 D.C.
The Real World: New Orleans Reunion New Orleans Ryan stated that he would not have come to the reunion had he not been contractually obligated.
The Real World: Las Vegas Reunion 2011 Las Vegas
The Real World: San Diego Reunion San Diego First The Real World reunion to air in high-definition. Frank and Sam take exception to Zach's homophobic attitude.
The Real World: St. Thomas Reunion 2012 St. Thomas
The Real World: Portland Reunion 2013 Portland
Real World: Ex-Plosion Reunion 2014 Ex-Plosion

In April 2008 at the MTV's Real World Awards Bash, viewers voted on their favorite The Real World season on MTV.com. Voting is presumably skewed by more recent seasons being more relevant to the voters at the time.

# Season
1 Austin
2 Las Vegas
3 San Diego
4 Sydney
5 Hawaii
6 Denver
7 New Orleans
8 San Francisco
9 Key West
10 Seattle

The Real World DVD and VHS Releases, retail

Title Release yyyy/mm/dd Cover Format
The Real World: A Decade of Bloopers 2002/05/28 DVD
The Real World: Exotic Vacations 2002/09/24 DVD
The Real World: Greatest Fights 2000/10/17 DVD
The Real World: Hookups 2003/11/11 DVD
The Real World Movie: The Lost Season 2003/01/28 DVD
The Real World You Never Saw: Back to New York 2001/12/04 DVD
The Real World You Never Saw: Boston + Seattle 1998/xx/xx VHS
The Real World You Never Saw: Chicago 2002/05/28 DVD
The Real World You Never Saw: Hawaii 1999/11/02 DVD
The Real World You Never Saw: Las Vegas 2003/01/28 DVD
The Real World You Never Saw: New Orleans 2000/10/17 DVD
The Real World You Never Saw: Paris 2003/11/11 DVD
The Real World: New York Season 01 2002/09/24 DVD
The Real World: Las Vegas Season 12 2003/05/20 DVD
The Real World: Las Vegas Season 25 2011/07/29 (Amazon.com MOD) DVD
Real World: Ex-Plosion Season 29 2014/10/30 (Amazon.com MOD) DVD
The Real World You Never Saw [Seasons 01-06] 1997/xx/xx VHS

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