The Real World — Season 23
The Real World: D.C., also known as The Real World: Washington D.C., is the 23rd season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together
About this season
The Real World: D.C., also known as The Real World: Washington D.C., is the 23rd season of MTV's reality television series The Real World, which focuses on a group of diverse strangers living together for several months in a different city each season, as cameras document their lives and interpersonal relationships. Washington, D.C. was officially announced as the location for the newest season on June 10, 2009. Filming began on July 2, 2009 and completed on October 12, 2009. The season's December 30, 2009 premiere was watched by 1.9 million viewers. The March 31, 2010 season finale was watched by 1.1 million viewers, the record low at the time for a season finale of the The Real World. The finale was immediately followed with a reunion special, The Real World: Washington D.C. Reunion. Overall the season averaged 1.5 million viewers a week.
Episodes (15)
1. Looks Can Be D.C.-ving
Aired 30 December 2009 • 42 min
The Real World takes on Washington, DC, where eight strangers are eager to make their mark on the nation's capital. The roommates waste no time diving into politics, religion, race, sexual orientation...Just another day in DC.
2. Bipartisan Lovin
Aired 6 January 2010 • 42 min
Attraction and tension begins to emerge between Ty and Emily. Mike explores his attraction to both Ashley and to other men. Andrew expresses his attraction to an unreceptive Callie, and his subsequent recourse provides conflict between him and Ashley. Emily enjoys a visit from her older sister, who disapproves of Emily's lifestyle choices
3. Playboys and Proper Portions
Aired 13 January 2010 • 42 min
Ty's feelings for Emily continue to grow until he learns she's not looking for anything serious. Later, he insults Callie in the worst way possible.
4. The Princess and the Panda
Aired 20 January 2010 • 42 min
The sexual tension between Mike and Ashley leads to hostility. Meanwhile, the ladies decide to help Andrew work on his game.
5. Love hits a sour note
Aired 27 January 2010 • 42 min
Josh's girlfriend visits, and each confronts the other about cheating rumors. Meanwhile, Erika gets a big break with her singing career.
6. When Push Comes to Shove
Aired 3 February 2010 • 42 min
Ashley opens up about her abusive past after getting into a fight with Andrew. Also: Callie looks for a job.
7. Bitch Begins With BI
Aired 10 February 2010 • 42 min
The fur flies between Erika and Ashley causing Erika to think about going home; Mike hangs out with his D.C. fling, but their relationship is tested by Mike's bisexuality.
8. Out of the Closet and Onto the Stage
Aired 17 February 2010 • 42 min
Mike opens up to his mom and siblings about his sexuality as jealousies arise when Josh and Erika both look to form bands in DC.
9. Cheaters, Beaters and Pavement Eaters
Aired 24 February 2010 • 42 min
10. Laughing Panda, Changing Ty
Aired 3 March 2010 • 42 min
Emily reaches her breaking point after Ty drops Andrew off the balcony, and the roommates must decide if they feel safe letting Ty stay in the house.
11. Girlfriends and Dead Ends
Aired 10 March 2010 • 42 min
Andrew falls in love. And time it might be real. With her music career at a dead stop Erika questions her place in the house, and a frustrated Callie calls her out on her lack of drive.
12. White House, Glass House
Aired 17 March 2010 • 42 min
Ian's visit makes Erika even more certain that she wants to leave the house. Or is she just crying wolf again? And Andrew lands a gig that gets him into the White House.
13. Sisterhood and Brotherly Love
Aired 24 March 2010 • 42 min
14. From D.C., With Love
Aired 31 March 2010 • 42 min
As the roommates prepare to leave DC, Callie puts together a gallery to showcase her, Andrew and Emily's work and Mike's dad comes to support him at the HRC National Dinner.
15. Reunion Special
Aired 31 March 2010 • 42 min