The BEST episodes of The Real World

#1 - New Orleans: Secrets and Thighs

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2000

While partying at a topless club in the French Quarter, Melissa decides to take to the stage, an act that does not sit well with David.

#2 - Resignation

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/9/1996

Business matters are coming to a halt. Joe and Flora are getting frustrated because no one else is doing any work, and they can't seem to make the decisions necessary to commit to a business. The others are speechless and hurt, but Sarah seizes the opportunity and presents a downscaled, easy to implement business plan: home delivery of cakes and treats. After sampling the desserts that they will be selling, the other roommates are ready to get on board, and it looks like Delicious Deliveries might happen. Meanwhile, Cynthia spends some time coming to terms with the kind of men she's been dating, and decides to stay and help with the business. Joe's friend Joonmo shows up and helps Joe realize that he did the right thing by stepping back from the business.

#3 - ‘The S#!@ They Should Have Shown’

Season 24 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/29/2010

#4 - Three Hookups and a Breakup

Season 25 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/30/2011

#5 - Portland: Reunion

Season 28 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/12/2013

#6 - Portland: Welcome to the Sh*t Show!

Season 28 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/5/2013

#7 - Danas, Derrieres, and Drama

Season 26 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2011

Sam and Nate prank the other roommates; sparks begin to fly between Ashley and Zach; Frank parties too hard and is forced to deal with the consequences.

#8 - Au Revoir Nawlins

Season 24 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/15/2010

It's the roommates' last week together and in New Orleans, which means it's time to get nostalgic. As Jemmye wonders whether or not she and Knight can go the distance he decides it's time for one more crazy day. The roommates head down to The Creole Creamery and cheer on Eric and Knight as they try to down 8 scoops of ice cream in one sitting. If only it weren't for Eric's weak stomach and Knight's lactose intolerance, they might have actually been able to pull it off. For Eric, Knight and McKenzie, it's their last day at Habitat for Humanity and they celebrate putting the last coast of paint on the house and handing the keys to the happy owner. Back at the house, Pablo sends an apology to the roommates and Sahar in fruit basket form. When Sahar gushes over the Edible Arrangement, Preston takes her outside and tries to knock some sense into her. Fruit does not make up for that behavior, but Sahar doesn't know if she's ready to end things with Pablo, she has to think. The next day, as the roommates get themselves pretty for an MTV photo shoot, their dreaded ex-roommate comes for a visit. Everyone steers clear of Ryan as they put on fake smiles and try to make it through the day without any drama. And with everything that's been going wrong with Preston and Ashlee's radio station internship, they finally find a piece they want to go live with. At the radio station, Ashlee and Preston go on the air with a piece on New Orleans cuisine and it goes off without a hitch. It's the last night in New Orleans and the roommates and their NOLA friends celebrate with their own crawfish boil. But when Preston tries to give a heart-warming speech, Knight interrupts him. There's no crying in the Real World. The roommates return home and try to stay awake as long as possible. When Preston chooses to unwind in a relaxing bubble bath, Knight decides to throw everything not nailed down to the floor in the tub with him, including a life-size female statue. Preston's first woman! The n

#9 - The Grilled Cheese Incident

Season 19 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/10/2007

#10 - Saying Goodbye

Season 21 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/2009

The housemates prepare to move out as their stay in the house nears its end. Scott, Baya and Devyn plan to stay in New York, and move in together as roommates. Ryan prepares to report for active duty as part of Operation: Iraqi Freedom, but not before getting into an altercation at a bar. The women engage in one last war of pranks, with J.D. caught in the middle, and Ryan reacting with outrage. Despite the conflict, the group bonds one last time over Ryan's guitar music on their last night together, and enjoys some emotional exchanges as they each leave the loft the next day.

#11 - Saving a Private Ryan

Season 21 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2009

As election day 2008 approaches, Ryan discovers he has been called back into duty in Iraq.

#12 - The Real World Denver: The S@#t They Should Have Shown

Season 18 - Episode 30 - Aired 5/30/2007

#13 - Hurricane Wilma

Season 17 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/20/2006

Hurricane Wilma forces the roommates to evacuate to Fort Lauderdale, but the storm follows them.

#14 - John and Paula's Fight

Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/25/2006

Hurricane Rita spoils the housemates plans for the opening of their tanning salon. Elsewhere, Paula interferes with John's date, and he accuses her of being a lesbian.

#15 - Chaos on 6th Street

Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2005

The roomies spend some time trying to get to know each other. Later, they go out on the town and Danny and Wes get into a major street fight with some locals.

#16 - Hair Razing Arguments and Sticky Situations

Season 26 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2011

Alexandra's boyfriend visits; a raucous, drunken night with Priscilla's family leaves one roommate in tears; Priscilla gives Frank a haircut with disastrous results.

#17 - Betrayed and Beatdown

Season 29 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/2014

Brian contemplates telling Jenny that he kissed another girl. When he does, Jenny decides to break up with him and seeks revenge by hooking up with another guy at the club. Brian and Jenny later have a physical altercation after Cory boosts Brian's ego. Jamie creates drama between Jay and Jenna, by telling him that Jenna isn't happy with their relationship. Thomas desperately wants Hailey to go home.

#18 - The Problem with CT

Season 13 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/30/2003

CT nearly gets in a fight with another patron at a bar. He then turns his wrath on Adam, accusing him of being "two-faced." He later is enthused by the arrival of his girlfriend Jamie and her friend Wendy for a visit.

#19 - Au revoir, Paris

Season 13 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/4/2003

As the end of their stay in Paris looms, the housemates are tasked to submit essays on their Paris experience. Bryce interviews each one and asks the same question: "Did you actually write and/or research everything you submitted?" CT is honest and admits to his plagiarism of the chateau review. Leah admits to not visiting the chateau, but states on camera that she researched and wrote her review. Ace, Adam, Christina, and Leah enjoy a nude dip in the hot tub. Everyone but CT heads out for a last night on the town.

#20 - An End to an Endless Summer

Season 26 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/14/2011

#21 - Smells Like Green Spirits

Season 27 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/1/2012

#22 - Portland: Heartbreak Hotel

Season 28 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/22/2013

All hell breaks loose when Anastasia's boyfriend visits, forcing her to consider leaving Portland. Meanwhile, tension in the house rises among the roommates and Nia keeps overfeeding Daisy and making her fat.

#23 - Oh Yeah, Mexico, Yeah

Season 25 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/18/2011

#24 - Tick, Tick, Cabo-oom!

Season 26 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2011

#25 - Indecent Ex-posure

Season 29 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/2014

Hailey grows frustrated with the state of her and Tom's friendship, leading to a physical brawl one drunken night. Jay discovers a video of him that the producers put online and hides it from Jenna. Jamie decides to tell Jenna about the video and when she sees it, Jenna is forced to make a decision about her relationship. Brian and Cory develop a bromance which the rest of the roommates view as fake. Brian also has a problem with the divide in the house between the originals and the exes.