The Real World — Washington D.C.
15 episodesFirst aired 30 December 2009
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.
E1Looks Can Be D.C.-ving
Dec 200942m
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.
E2Bipartisan Lovin
Jan 201042m
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
E3Playboys and Proper Portions
Jan 201042m
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.
E4The Princess and the Panda
Jan 201042m
The sexual tension between Mike and Ashley leads to hostility. Meanwhile, the ladies decide to help Andrew work on his game.
E5Love hits a sour note
Jan 201042m
Josh's girlfriend visits, and each confronts the other about cheating rumors. Meanwhile, Erika gets a big break with her singing career.
E6When Push Comes to Shove
Feb 201042m
Ashley opens up about her abusive past after getting into a fight with Andrew. Also: Callie looks for a job.
E7Bitch Begins With BI
Feb 201042m
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.
E8Out of the Closet and Onto the Stage
Feb 201042m
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.
E9Cheaters, Beaters and Pavement Eaters
Feb 201042m
E10Laughing Panda, Changing Ty
Mar 201042m
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.
E11Girlfriends and Dead Ends
Mar 201042m
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.
E12White House, Glass House
Mar 201042m
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.
E13Sisterhood and Brotherly Love
Mar 201042m
E14From D.C., With Love
Mar 201042m
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.
E15Reunion Special
Mar 201042m
