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The Contender — Storyline

A reality television series that follows a group of boxers as they compete with one another in an elimination-style competition, while their lives and relationships with each other and their families are depicted.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Mark Burnett
• Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Sergio Mora, Brent Cooper, Tarick Salmaci, Najai Turpin, Anthony Bonsante, Jimmy Lange, Alfonso Gómez

The Contender — Series Details

The Contender — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: Gomez/Manfredo (2005-03-07) — Sixteen of the best middleweight fighters in the United States arrive in Los Angeles at the Contender Gymnasium. Each week, the boxers will train at this gymnasium and, with the s
• E2: Brinkley/Reid (2005-03-10) — The West once again wins the second challenge, a puzzle using flags, they again are allowed to decide the matchup for the week. Ishe Smith wimps out and the team reluctantly allow
• E3: Smith/Kaddour (2005-03-13) — The tension between Ishe and Ahmed reaches a boiling point when West wins the third challenge, a dodgeball game, and Ishe challenges Ahmed to the third boxing match. Though Ahmed
• E4: Mora/Turpin (2005-03-20) — The teams reconvene after the fight between Ishe and Ahmed, and everyone seems glad that Ahmed was outed. Jeff begins to feel ill, and after consulting a doctor, he finds out that
• E5: The Best Fights* (2005-03-27) — The first four Contender fights are recapped as Sylvester Stallone and Sugar Ray Leonard host, pointing out what went wrong about the fight, and what the winner did right.
• E6: Espino/Manfredo (2005-03-27) — Peter Manfredo, after being let back into the game, begins to feel "off." He has tasted his first defeat when Alfonso beat him, and he is afraid to lose again. At the challenge,
• E7: Bonsante/Cooper (2005-04-03) — After feeling their first loss of the game, the West Coast team set lineups for the next three weeks – beginning with Anthony (West) versus Jimmy. When West wins the challenge, An
• E8: Salamaci/De La Rosa (2005-04-10) — Tensions are still surrounding the West Coast from last week's "betrayal" with Anthony choosing not to fight Jimmy Lange. Ishe Smith opts not to take a part in the reward for Anth
• E9: Lange/Gilbert (2005-04-17) — After his tough fight the week before, Juan De La Rosa feels terrible. The show must go on, however, and the remaining two contestants who have not won a fight, Joey Gilbert and J
• E10: Mora/Smith (2005-04-24) — After returning home from Las Vegas, the fighters are forced to vote someone back into the competition. In order to throw Ishe off, a new alliance of Joey, Anthony, Jesse, & Peter
• E11: Gomez/Kaddour (2005-04-24) — Things take a turn to the good in the house when everyone is able to see their family during the next challenge of the competition. The challenge, to haul your family member aroun
• E12: Manfredo/Gilbert (2005-05-01) — Since he beat Ahmed in the last challenge, Alfonso was able to choose someone for his reward. He picked Sergio (because Sergio picked him last time) and the two went on a shopping
• E13: Brinkley/Bonsante (2005-05-08) — Despite being shaken up and being forced to lose ten pounds, so as to qualify for his weight range, Jesse goes through with his fight with Anthony, who has been training harder tha
• E14: Manfredo/Gomez (2005-05-15) — The stakes are raised when the Stallone and Leonard announce that the last three fights will be seven rounds instead of the usual five, and that the matchups will be decided by the
• E15: Mora/Brinkley (2005-05-22) — Jesse, who knows that he has a big fight to win against Sergio if he wants to be a part of the finale, an amazing opportunity to win $1 million, feels exhausted after his fight wit
• E16: Gomez/Brinkley (2005-05-24) — In Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace, Sergio Mora and Peter Manfredo Jr. arrive to slug it out in a seven-round fight for $1,000,000. Preceded by a fight between Alfonso Gomez and Jesse
• E17: Mora/Manfredo (2005-05-24) — In Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace, Sergio Mora and Peter Manfredo Jr. arrive to slug it out in a seven-round fight for $1,000,000. Preceded by a fight between Alfonso Gomez and Jess

Season 2

• E1: The First Will Be the Last and the Last Will Be the First/Clark/Bundrage (2006-07-18) — This is the first episode of "The Contender: Season 2". It introduces 15 new boxers and one familiar boxer from season 1, all competing to become the next Contender Champion. This
• E2: Power of Choice/Cisneros/Bravo (2006-07-18) — Part two of the season premiere, this episode features an all out boxing war between Norberto "El Gallito" Bravo and Rudy Cisneros.
• E3: First in the Kitchen/Balletto/Torres (2006-07-25) — Week 3 of The Contender found plenty of tension among the competitors. After harsh words between boxers, it was finally decided that Aaron Torres would fight for the Blue team, an
• E4: Let 'Em Sweat/Wright/Eason (2006-08-01) — More drama is brewing between Grady Brewer and Vinroy Barrett, but Walter Wright steps up for an "easy" fight, and challenges a dtermined, but ultimately not in shape Andre Eason.
• E5: Old Rivals/Barrett/Brewer (2006-08-08) — Trouble is brewing between K9 and Walter, as Walter decides to fight K9 next round. Vinroy calls out Grady, and in a close fight Grady takes it home by Unanimous decision.
• E6: Friendly Fire (2006-08-15)
• E7: Be The Man, You Have Got To Beat The Man (2006-08-22) — Coming Soon!
• E8: The Elite Eight (2006-08-29) — Coming Soon!
• E9: Dog Fight (2006-09-05) — Coming Soon!
• E10: Por La Rasa (2006-09-12) — Coming Soon!
• E11: Final Four (2006-09-19) — Coming Soon!
• E12: Championship Bout (2006-09-26) — Coming Soon!

Season 3

• E1: The Contender Tryouts (2007-09-04) — Sixteen super-middleweight boxers vie for a $1 million purse as the bell sounds for Season 3 of this reality show, hosted by Sugar Ray Leonard and produced by Mark Burnett ("Surviv
• E2: We're at the Dance Now, Baby! (2007-09-11) — Conflict erupts between two old rivals; the fighters receive a visit from Oscar de la Hoya.
• E3: Don't Tell Me Who You Are. Show Me Who You Are. (2007-09-18) — The second first-round bout is on tap, with the Gold team owning the "power of choice." Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.
• E4: The Big Guns (2007-09-25) — One fighter gets bad news from home while another looks to prove himself against a tough foe in the third elimination bout. Seven boxers will remain. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.
• E5: There Ain't No Quitting (2007-10-03) — The last two first-round matchups are determined as the boxers feel pressure to advance to the semifinals. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.
• E6: Gunnin' For the Knockout (2007-10-09) — The final first-round bout is held, after which four semifinalists will be determined. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.
• E7: No Turning Back (2007-10-16) — The semifinal matchups are set; season 1 favourite Alfonso Gomez battles Ben Tackie in a welterweight bout from Staples Center in Los Angeles.
• E8: Bringing the Pain (2007-10-23) — Jaidon Codrington vs. Wayne Johnsen in an eight-round semifinal bout.
• E9: Nothing Will Stop Me From Winning This Fight (2007-10-30) — Australian countrymen Sam Soliman and Sakio Bika square off in an eight-round semifinal. The winner makes the Nov. 6 final in Boston. Host: Sugar Ray Leonard.
• E10: The Contender 3 Finale (2007-11-06) — Jaidon Codrington and Sakio Bika square off in the 10-round Season 3 finale in Boston. A $750,000 grand prize is on the line. Sugar Ray Leonard hosts.
• E11: One More Step to the Big Show (2009-02-18) — Troy Ross vs. Akinyemi "A.K." Laleye; Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor vs. Rico Hoye.
• E12: Finale (2009-02-25) — Troy Ross vs. Ehinomen "Hino" Ehikhamenor; from the MGM Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.

Season 4

• E1: A Better Tomorrow (2008-12-03) — Sixteen cruiserweights arrive in Singapore; first elimination.
• E2: I Can't Believe I Have to Wait (2008-12-10) — The first elimination causes a shift in power; fighters clash over who should compete next; and an injury could end one contestant's dream.
• E3: It's Like a Mixture of Fear and Victory (2008-12-17) — Team Gold receives a wake-up call; trouble brews between fighters during training; and a boxer takes on a slugger in the tournament.
• E4: Punches With Bad Intentions (2008-12-24) — Team Gold learns a tough lesson; a rivalry brews between two fighters; and harsh words are exchanged in the loft.
• E5: Don't Look for It…Work for It (2009-01-07) — One fighter battles injury, while another struggles with his weight.
• E6: Brothers for Life (2009-01-14) — Fighters get their first taste of traditional Chinese medicine when an Asian Master visits. Also: two friends square off in the ring.
• E7: The End of the Beginning (2009-01-21) — The first round comes to a close as the final four fighters battle for the last two spots in the second round.
• E8: First Quarterfinal (2009-01-28) — The second round begins after the remaining fighters are treated to a reward Singapore-style.
• E9: Second Quarterfinal (2009-02-04) — Alfredo Escalera and AK Laleye settle their differences in the ring; and a new grudge is formed.
• E10: The Third and Fourth Quaterfinals (2009-02-11) — Joell Godfrey gets a second chance in the tournament; and spots in the final four are at stake.
• E11: One More Step to the Big Show (2009-02-18) — The final four face off in the semifinal.
• E12: Finale (2009-02-25) — Troy Ross and Ehinomen Ehikhamenor square off in the season finale.
• E13: Episode 13 (2009-02-25)

Season 5

• E1: Why Weight? (2018-08-24) — Sixteen boxers move into a training facility to compete in the Contender tournament; two fighters have a verbal altercation outside the ring; the two teams choose fighters to repre
• E2: Fighting to Live (2018-08-31) — A passionate fighter steps up and is gunning for a major threat from the opposing side; another fighter is determined to stir up trouble as tension between the teams escalates.
• E3: Who Wants It More? (2018-09-07) — The winning team is riding high from their victory and is hungry for another; one fighter plays mind games with the other team, while another focuses on his faith to maintain peace
• E4: Protect Your Peace (2018-09-14) — One team continues to reign while the other remains discouraged; observant behavior initiates a guessing game of who will be called out next, frustrating members of the losing team
• E5: Indecision (2018-09-21) — Tension between the teams rises as one fighter continues his antics, keeping the opposing team on edge; one fighter gets to spend time with his family; two hometown rivals step int
• E6: Legacy (2018-09-28) — One team is livid after being stripped of a victory, and the three remaining fighters are out for blood; after feuding since day one, a heated rivalry between two fighters is settl
• E7: No Easy Round (2018-10-05) — A former Olympian, a world record holder, a boxer who hasn't fought in three years and one of the older boxers in the house all fight for the last two slots of round two; with so m
• E8: Heart of the Fight (2018-10-12) — It's every fighter for himself in the second round of The Contender Tournament as former teammates must prepare to battle; a special guest drops by the gym.
• E9: Poetry in Motion (2018-10-19) — One fighter faces a doctor's evaluation to decide whether he can continue in the tournament; another fighter nearly gets into a fight with a fellow boxer inside the house; two Cont
• E10: Heart and Balls (2018-10-26) — Friends become foes in the last two quarterfinal bouts; with the semifinals just around the corner, one fighter tries to refocus, while another is hungry for redemption.
• E11: Friends and Foes (2018-11-02) — The final four contenders face off in the semifinals; two season-long rivals battle, while another match involves two fighters who have built a brotherly bond; in the end, only two
• E12: Season Finale (2018-11-09) — After their arduous journeys, the top two fighters go head-to-head in a battle for the $250,000 prize and the ultimate title of "The Contender"; from the Forum in Los Angeles.
• E13: Fight 13 (2009-02-25)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Contender have? 5 season(s) with 67 episodes.

Who created The Contender? Mark Burnett.

Where can I watch The Contender? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.