Episode guide
The Real World: New Orleans
27 episodes · first aired Jun 13, 2000
The Real World: New Orleans is the ninth 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 series was filmed from January to May 2000 in the Belfort Mansion on St. Charles Avenue, and first aired on MTV later that year, with the cast living in a remodeled Civil War-era mansion, called The Belfort, in the Garden District, New Orleans. It was the second of four seasons to be filmed in the American South, the first being The Real World: Miami in 1996.
- 1 Moving Into the Big Easy Jun 13, 2000 · 21m Seven roommates with different backgrounds and lifestyles arrive in New Orleans to live and work together.
- 2 Triangles Jun 13, 2000 · 20m Julie's sheltered world opens up as she sleeps in the same room with a boy for the first time, and she soon develops a romantic interest in Matt. Meanwhile, Danny awaits a visit from…
- 3 Secrets and Thighs Jun 20, 2000 · 21m David and Melissa form a flirtatious friendship based on similarities in race and personality. Melissa reveals to her roommates feelings of sadness and regret over the fact that her…
- 4 Frat Matt And Work Jun 27, 2000 · 21m The cast is excited about their new job, which will involve producing a public access show for New Orleans Access Television. Melissa goes on a date with a new boy known as ""Frat Matt""…
- 5 Let The Games Begin Jul 4, 2000 · 21m As Kelley and Melissa become friends, they realize that they have a common interest--Jamie. Jamie admits that although he is attracted to both Kelley and Melissa, he doesn't feel that a…
- 6 Trepidation and Isolation Jul 11, 2000 · 21m Melissa finds out that Ryan, the guy she dated before coming to New Orleans, is going to pay her a visit for her birthday. Kelley and David butt heads when she confronts him over his lack…
- 7 Cupid Strikes The Belfort Jul 18, 2000 · 21m While working at a French Quarter bar Danny meets new friends and is tempted to cheat on Paul. Kelley wants to be Peter's Valentine, but he already has a girlfriend. Having been away from…
- 8 The Show Must Go On Jul 25, 2000 · 21m The cast members have 48 hours to finish gathering material for their first live TV show. Kelley confronts David yet again about his unwillingness to follow her instructions as show…
- 9 A Friendship Is Tested Aug 1, 2000 · 21m Four of Jamie's best friends come to New Orleans for a visit. Melissa and David try to explain to Julie the differences in racial terminology. Julie gets emotional as she explains to…
- 10 Spotlighted and Unrequited Aug 8, 2000 · 21m The roommates are frustrated because David, who is producing the next show, is having trouble communicating with them. David gets angry when the roommates take the car and fail to show up…
- 11 Depressed and Impressed Aug 15, 2000 · 21m Matt explains to Kelley that he is very picky about girls and will hold out until he finds the ideal girlfriend. Melissa's time in the house causes her to do a lot of thinking about issues…
- 12 Mardi Gras Madness Aug 22, 2000 · 21m It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, and the Real Worlders get a surprise invitation to have dinner at Anne Rice's house. Danny realizes that he must try to make an extra effort to stay…
- 13 Apartheid and Abseiling and Safaris, Oh My! Aug 29, 2000 · 21m The roommates are ecstatic when they find out that they will be spending their vacation in South Africa. It is becoming apparent that there is a wall growing between David and the rest of…
- 14 South Africa, Part 2 Sep 5, 2000 · 21m Matt tells David that he is there for him as a support figure, while he tries to find his place in the household. The roommates arrive in scenic Victoria Falls, where David contemplates…
- 15 All Talk And No Walk Sep 12, 2000 · 21m Danny's parents and siblings arrive in New Orleans to visit Danny and to meet his boyfriend Paul for the first time. Jamie is producing the next TV show, which will focus on African music…
- 16 Men, Music, and Malice Sep 19, 2000 · 21m Danny and Kelley encourage Julie to talk a cute waiter named Baxter. Jamie expresses his frustration to Melissa over the obvious distaste Kelley has for him. On the evening of her date…
- 17 Stormin' Mormons Oct 3, 2000 · 21m Julie is apprehensive about her family's upcoming visit because of the strained relationship between her and her father. Matt goes on an official ""Mullet Hunt"" as a special feature for…
- 18 Love Is War Oct 10, 2000 · 21m Kelley faces the difficult decision of whether or not to stay in New Orleans with Peter in order to continue developing their relationship. Julie finally breaks down and expresses to her…
- 19 Soulsearch.com Oct 17, 2000 · 21m Jamie decides that he needs to take a break from constant partying in order to focus on his spirituality. There is a definite spark between Julie and Jamie as they discuss issues such as…
- 20 David Strips Down Oct 24, 2000 · 21m As the upcoming show producer, David plans to have a female fashion show, but doesn't include the roommates in any of the planning or details. Matt develops a liking for a girl named…
- 21 Taming Of The Woo Woo Oct 31, 2000 · 21m When Julie brings her new friend Jacob by the house to meet the roommates, Matt makes a rude comment towards him, which annoys Julie. Despite Julie's protest, David makes plans to host a…
- 22 The Never Ending Story Nov 7, 2000 · 21m Jamie and the others continue to discuss David's attitude problem. Melissa explodes on David and storms out of the room. Eventually David breaks down and tells the housemates that he is…
- 23 Leavin' Louisiana Nov 7, 2000 · 21m Before Matt leaves New Orleans for good, Julie requests a kiss. Matt actually agrees and he pecks her on the lips before speeding away in his car. While Julie's struggle with Matt is going…
- 24 The Real World Unmasked: Reunion Special Nov 16, 2000 · 42m ‘Real World’ alumni Rachel (San Francisco) and Nathan (Seattle) sit with the New Orleans cast to reflect on their time in New Orleans.
- 100 The Real World New Orleans / Road Rules Casting Special Jun 8, 2000 · 42m
- 101 The Real World Reunion 2000 May 24, 2000 · 42m
- 102 The Real World Reunion May 10, 2000 · 42m