The BEST episodes of The Real World season 9

#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 - New Orleans: Apartheid and Abseiling and Safaris, Oh My!

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/29/2000

The cast heads to South Africa, where they tour the townships and District Six, a section of Cape Town that was demolished under the country's apartheid system, forcing 60,000 people of color to move. They also experience "abseiling" (descending a steep cliff on a rope) and enjoy a safari.

#3 - The Real World New Orleans Reunion Special

Season 9 - Episode 24 - Aired 11/16/2000

#4 - New Orleans: Leavin' Louisiana

Season 9 - Episode 23 - Aired 11/7/2000

Each cast member reflects on what they have learned over the past 5 months and who they are going to miss. One by one, they each say goodbye and leave New Orleans and the Belfort mansion behind forever.

#5 - New Orleans: The Never Ending Story

Season 9 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/7/2000

Following a heated discussion with his roommates, David tries to mend his ways. In other events, Julie and Matt discuss her letter to him, and Kelley---who's kept her distance---reintegrates herself into the house.

#6 - New Orleans: Taming of the Woo Woo

Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/31/2000

Julie writes a letter to a surprised Matt about their strained relationship. Also, David throws a party for his friends, including several strippers, angering his roommates. In addition, he skips cleaning the house in favor of rehearsing for a recording session, a decision that leads Jamie to call a house meeting to confront him about his behavior.

#7 - New Orleans: David Strips Down

Season 9 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/24/2000

David produces an episode of The Real 7 focused on swimsuits, and again alienates the others with his independent behavior. Also, Matt meets a girl who intrigues him, leading Julie to pull a prank that further distances her from Matt.

#8 - New Orleans: Soulsearch.com

Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/17/2000

Melissa finds inner peace after she takes up painting with a local instructor. Also, Jamie decides to enlist Julie as his spiritual guide when he tires of the party-animal lifestyle he's been living.

#9 - New Orleans: Love is War

Season 9 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/10/2000

Julie's use of profanity leads to a major blowup between her and her father. In other events, Kelley is indecisive about leaving New Orleans---and Peter---once taping ends. Also, she makes a curt comment that leads to a spat with Peter.

#10 - New Orleans: Stormin' Mormons

Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/3/2000

Julie's family visits, leading to an uncomfortable reunion with her father. She also produces an episode of "The Real 7" and books her brother Alan's band to appear on the show. Danny, who's aware that Alan and his pals have not been exposed to many gay people, tries to change their views.

#11 - New Orleans: Men, Music, and Malice

Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/19/2000

Julie attempts to emerge from her sheltered past by undertaking new experiences, including singing at a coffee shop's open-mic night and trying her hand at boxing at a party. Also, Jamie confronts Kelley about her attitude toward him.

#12 - New Orleans: All Talk and No Walk

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/12/2000

Danny's family visits and meets Paul for the first time. Also: Danny and Matt, who believes homosexuality is sinful, bridge their differences; and Jamie produces an episode of the "Real 7" that explores the influence of African tribal music.

#13 - New Orleans: South Africa, Part 2

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/5/2000

As the South Africa trip comes to a close, Matt attempts to draw David out of his shell. The roommates also try bungee jumping at Victoria Falls, an experience that proves memorable for Matt, David and Julie.

#14 - New Orleans: Mardi Gras Madness

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/22/2000

For Mardi Gras, horror scribe Anne Rice invites the roommates to ride on a float in a festival parade. David opts to host a party at home instead, but the other six enjoy themselves---Danny, perhaps, too much.

#15 - New Orleans: Depressed and Impressed

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/15/2000

Melissa comes to realize the part her childhood played in contributing to her unhappy present---and makes a brave decision. Also: Matt discusses what he's looking for in a girlfriend, and invites several girls over to the house.

#16 - New Orleans: Spotlighted and Unrequited

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/8/2000

David produces an episode of "The Real 7," and alienates some of his roommates by his aloof approach. Also: David invites his mother to visit when he gets the opportunity to sing the national anthem before a minor-league hockey game.

#17 - New Orleans: A Friendship is Tested

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/1/2000

After the guide on an airboat ride makes a racist comment, Melissa becomes upset by Jamie's inability to understand her hurt. Also, she, David and Julie discuss racism, language and the ability of words to scar.

#18 - New Orleans: The Show Must Go On

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2000

Kelley takes the lead in producing the first episode of "The Real 7," the cast's cable-access TV show. But tensions mount when David insists on singing a song during the show's introductory segment. Also: Matt builds the show's set.

#19 - New Orleans: Cupid Strikes the Belfort

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2000

With Valentine's Day approaching, Danny is tempted to stray from his long-distance relationship with Paul. Meanwhile, Kelley's relationship with Peter reaches new heights, and Julie's younger brother Alan visits.

#20 - New Orleans: Trepidation and Isolation

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2000

When her former boyfriend visits, Melissa worries that he wants to rekindle their relationship. The tension causes her to lose her temper---and take it out on David.

#21 - New Orleans: Let the Games Begin

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/4/2000

Jamie is stuck in the middle when Kelley and Melissa both compete for his attention---until Kelley becomes attracted to another man. Meanwhile, Julie invites Matt to a drag show that she's performing in.

#22 - New Orleans: Frat Matt and Work

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/2000

Melissa is unsure whether or not a fraternity boy she dates is right for her. Kelley is beside herself with joy when she and the other housemates learn what their jobs are.

#23 - New Orleans: Triangles

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2000

David expresses an interest in Julie, just as she begins to develop a crush on Matt. Also, Danny pines for his boyfriend, who's in the military and can't visit because he could be discharged if his sexual orientation was discovered.

#24 - New Orleans: Moving Into the Big Easy

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/13/2000

In the ninth season premiere, the cast settles into its New Orleans digs: a mansion. As they gradually become acquainted with each other, bonds form, secrets are revealed and potential romantic entanglements swirl to the surface. Also, the cast takes in Bourbon Street.