There have now been three episodes of American’s fifth professional sport. We could have spent a few hours dissecting every minute of The Challenge, but we tried to control ourselves by addressing just the most pressing topics: Who is this zen Alton? Do we miss Mr. Beautiful and his friends? Can Zach pass a PED drug test? We also turned our attention to the Jersey Shore roommates who are back for their final season and possibly too sober for television; the Gallery Girls who we may never see again; and the multitasking Survivor castaways.

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