The Real World — Cancun
11 episodesFirst aired 24 June 2009
The Real World: Cancun is the 22nd 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. Cancun, Mexico was first announced as the location for the season on Jan 26, 2009. It is the fourth season of the series to be set outside the United States, after The Real World: London, The Real World: Paris, and The Real World: Sydney. Series co-creator Jonathan Murray explained the choice of Cancun, saying, "Cancun is a good one to do after Brooklyn, which was a more gritty environment."
E1Yes We Cancun!
Jun 200942m
This season takes The Real World across the border into Cancun, Mexico. Eight new strangers move into their ME Suite in Cancun, Mexico and get to know each other. CJ seems to be the heartthrob of the house, but after snuggling with Emilee, his previous relationship comes to an end. Joey is quick to sow his wild Cancun oats and hooks up with a local girl while Bronne makes out with the girls mom
- E2
Jerkface Joes and Romeos
Jul 200942m
Jonna and CJ find themselves getting close, whereas Ayiiia and Joey's feud continues. Also, the roommates meet up with their new boss and are told what job they will be doing.
- E3
I Kissed a Girl And I Liked it (At First)
Jul 200942m
Things between Ayiiia and Emilee heats up. Meanwhile, the guys vent over their frustrations concerning Ayiiia.
- E4
Cancun Casanovas
Jul 200942m
Jasmine has her eyes set on Pat, a StudentCity boss; and Derek receives a visit to the Cancun house by his ex.
- E5
Payback, Piglets and Projects
Jul 200942m
Tension within the Cancun house has reached an all-time high when Joey attempts to send Ayiiia home.
- E6
Flirting With Disaster
Jul 200942m
One roommates job and stay in Cancun may be in jeopardy due to irresponsible behavior. Also, Jonna receives a visit from her boyfriend.
- E8
Settling DIF-frences
Aug 200942m
When she is rejected by Pat, a devastated Jasmine turns to alcohol to cope with her emotions as Jonna and Pat get closer. The roommates raise money to help DIF, a local Cancun children's charity.
- E9
The Love Square
Aug 200942m
Jasmine hooks up with Pat's cousin, JR, which drives Jonna and Pat closer together and Jonna breaks up with Matt. Also, Bronne's antics get him banished from the ME hotel.
- E10
Three's a Crowd
Aug 200942m
Ayiiia begins to miss her boyfriend Ryan and sets her sights on Jonna, which ends in a threesome between Pat, Jonna, and Ayiiia. Tension rises between Jonna and Emilee over Jonna keeping the threesome a secret from her.
- E11
Love Bites
Sept 200942m
One cast member has been sent to jail. Emilee incurs Bronne's wrath after destroying his prized magazines.
- E12
¡Adios Cancun!
Sept 200942m
Season 22 ends as the roommates say their good-byes and leave Cancun.
