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The Real World: Austin

Poster for The Real World Season 16

26 episodes · first aired Jun 21, 2005

The Real World: Austin is the 16th 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 follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. The Real World: Austin won "Favorite Season" at the 2008 The Real World Awards Bash. The season premiere was watched by nearly 4 million viewers.

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  1. 1 Howdy, Austin! Jun 21, 2005 · 42m Meet the seven strangers picked to live in a house and have their every move taped on the season premiere of The Real World Austin. The cast features three guys (Danny, Wes, and Nehemiah)…
  2. 2 Chaos on 6th Street Jun 21, 2005 · 42m The roomies spend some time trying to get to know each other. Later, they go out on the town and Danny and Wes get into a major street fight with some locals.
  3. 3 One Man's Loss; Another's Gain Jun 28, 2005 · 42m The roommates receive information on their job while in Austin and Melinda receives an upsetting phone call from home.
  4. 4 Danny's Surgery Jul 5, 2005 · 42m Danny's dad travels to Austin for Danny's surgery. Rachel develops feelings for Wes but he is more interested in Johanna.
  5. 5 Love & War Jul 12, 2005 · 42m Danny is upset when Melinda kisses Wes. Nehemiah and Rachel argue over Rachel's experience in Iraq.
  6. 6 First Dates Jul 19, 2005 · 42m Rachel meets a hot local bouncer who may be out of her league. Wes and Nehemiah reach into the groupie drawer to invite over some local girls.
  7. 7 Mel and Danny Get Up Close and Personal Jul 26, 2005 · 42m Finally recovered, Danny wants to emulate Wes and Nehemiah's lifestyle.
  8. 8 A Heartbreaking Valentine's Day Aug 2, 2005 · 42m Danny plans a date with Melinda for Valentine's Day and spends the day shopping with Nehemiah for the right shirt and tie to wear on the special day. When they return from shopping, Danny…
  9. 9 Heading Home Aug 9, 2005 · 42m Danny goes back to Boston for his mother's funeral. Mel worries that Danny won't come back to Austin and Nehemiah worries his mother won't make it out of rehab. Lacey's boyfriend, Ryan…
  10. 10 Jo and Leo Sittin' in a Tree? Aug 16, 2005 · 42m Jo and Leo go on a date and Leo tells Wes that he thinks Jo is just leading him on. Wes tells this to Jo, who isn't happy about it, and then tells Wes she isn't speaking to him for a long…
  11. 11 Danny's Back! Aug 23, 2005 · 42m The housemates receive their next film assignment and Danny returns. Instead of hanging out with Mel, Danny goes out with the guys instead which upsets Mel. Mel gets drunk and Danny ends…
  12. 12 Things are Heating Up Aug 30, 2005 · 42m Wes meets a girl, Wren, at a bar and brings her home to meet the rest of the housemates. Jo begins to second guess her decision to blow Wes off and later, Wes and Jo share their first…
  13. 13 Trouble's in the Air Sep 6, 2005 · 42m Nehemiah's portrait work is criticized by their editor but takes it all in stride. Later at a bar, Nehemiah tries to start a fight after a drink is spilled on him but Wes stops him from…
  14. 14 Ranchin' It Sep 13, 2005 · 42m Mel gets the gang on a dude ranch. While there, Danny continues to question his relationship with Mel. After another night out of drunken debauchery, Wes and Danny begin to feel like they…
  15. 15 Johanna's Jailbreak Sep 20, 2005 · 42m Johanna steals a rose from a homeless man. She is arrested for public intoxication.
  16. 16 Jo and Leo: To Be or Not To Be? Sep 27, 2005 · 42m Jo has serious feelings for Leo, but Leo doesn't seem quite as interested. Jo tries to get Wes' opinion on the matter.
  17. 17 The Best Documentarians Yet Oct 4, 2005 · 42m The group must have a cut of their film and Danny's feeling for Mel get stronger.
  18. 18 SxSW All the Way Oct 11, 2005 · 42m The local music festival is in full swing and the roommates are getting their footage together.
  19. 19 Love Hurts Oct 18, 2005 · 42m Rachel tells her back home boyfriend that she's ready to end their break, but when Erik comes for a visit she finds she still has mixed feeling. Also, Danny finally decides to file a…
  20. 20 The Pressure's On Oct 24, 2005 · 30m The roommates have to get a first cut of their SXSW documentary approved by the Austin Film Society before they can go on their trip, but they are depending on Nehemiah's skills as an…
  21. 21 Watch Out, Costa Rica Nov 1, 2005 · 30m While the other roommates enjoy a dream vacation surfing and white water rafting in Costa Rica, Danny's jealousy causes him to break off his relationship with Melinda.
  22. 22 Nehemiah's Actin' Up Nov 8, 2005 · 42m The roommates are scheduled to show their SXSW documentary to a large audience, but just days before the event, when his editing skills are most needed, Nehemiah is arrested and jailed…
  23. 23 Who's In Jail? Nov 15, 2005 · 30m The roommates have to post bail to free Nehemiah from jail so he can finish editing their SXSW documentary; then there's a frantic last minute rush to get a finished show to the big…
  24. 24 Goodbye Austin Nov 22, 2005 · 30m Danny and Melinda contemplate their future as the roommates prepare to leave Austin. Also, on the roommates' last night in Austin, Wren slaps Wes for letting his roommates know they had…
  25. 25 Austin Reunion Show - Sex, Hugs & Rock & Roll Nov 29, 2005 · 42m
  26. 26 The S@#T They Should Have Shown Dec 6, 2005 · 42m