House of Villains — Season 1
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About this season
House of Villains brings together 10 of reality television’s most iconic and infamous villains under one roof to compete in a high-stakes competition elimination series. Hosted by Joel McHale, the cast lives together and battles it out through a series of physical, mental, and strategic challenges to out-scheme one another. Each week, contestants vie for safety from elimination, form alliances, and break trusts as they fight for a $200,000 cash prize and the title of “America’s Ultimate Supervillain.” The season features betrayals, surprise twists, and villainous gameplay as each reality TV antagonist tries to be the last one standing.
Episodes (10)
1. Welcome to the House of Villains
4.5Aired 12 October 2023 • 55 min
The villains move into their new lair and start sizing up their competition. Omarosa proves to be the HBIC as she immediately targets who she believes to be the weakest link. Alliances form as each villain strategizes their way to the $200,000 cash prize. After a battle royale and some manipulation, one villain becomes the supervillain of the week and chooses the fate of three castmates by putting them up for elimination.
2. The Lesser of Three Evils
4.0Aired 19 October 2023 • 43 min
Corinne, Jax and Shake compete in the first redemption challenge; one villain questions whether or not they've been sabotaged by a supposed ally; one of the hit list nominees becomes the first villain voted out of the house.
3. Secret Identities
6.0Aired 26 October 2023 • 43 min
After the first contestant is eliminated, a surprise guest visits; the remaining villains must compete in a masquerade ball challenge where limited clues and extreme costumes help them guess their castmates' identities.
4. Dance With the Devil
8.0Aired 2 November 2023 • 43 min
The Villains are visited by another surprise guest; the hit list nominees must convince the others to unknowingly participate in their redemption challenge; Bobby is insulted after being put up on the hit list; New York continues to spiral.
5. Shake Showdown
4.5Aired 9 November 2023 • 43 min
Anfisa investigates who voted to eliminate her; Shake scrambles to get the spotlight off of him; Bobby questions his alliance with Corinne; the villains compete in an ice challenge where the Super Villain of the Week will be determined.
6. The Gospel Truth
4.5Aired 16 November 2023 • 43 min
Omarosa blows up her newest alliance as the villains head out for a disastrous group outing; a surprise guest visits the house and serves Shake with yet another unexpected stroke of luck; Tanisha gives the rest of the house a timely wake-up call.
7. Pride Cometh Before The Fall
4.5Aired 30 November 2023 • 43 min
Omarosa is infuriated by the result of the house vote; Jonny Fairplay gets the entire house on board with his strategy for the Battle Royale; the newly minted supervillain puts up the most shocking hit list yet.
8. Three Villains Walk Into A Bar...Ouch
4.5Aired 7 December 2023 • 43 min
Bobby's supervillain era continues as the house reels in the aftermath of his hit list; the villains venture out to a comedy club for a redemption challenge; Jonny Fairplay finds himself on the wrong side of the Space Fam.
9. One Less Rat In This House To Deal With
4.0Aired 14 December 2023 • 43 min
Joel presents the villains with their most important Battle Royale yet; Omarosa proceeds to blow it; Anfisa reconsiders her loyalties as Bananas makes good on his promise to Jonny Fairplay; Shake finds himself in a surprising position of power.
10. Heavy Is the Head That Wears the Crown
4.5Aired 21 December 2023 • 65 min
The final five villains are joined by special guests for their last meal; Shake faces down his biggest competition of the season; Bananas finds himself torn between his two biggest allies; a winner claims the title of America's Ultimate Supervillain.