The Real World
Season 22
2009 • 11 Episodes
The Real World: Cancun is the 22nd 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. Cancun, Mexico was first announced as the location for the season on Jan 26, 2009. It is the fourth season of the series to be set outside the United States, after The Real World: London, The Real World: Paris, and The Real World: Sydney. Series co-creator Jonathan Murray explained the choice of Cancun, saying, "Cancun is a good one to do after Brooklyn, which was a more gritty environment."
Episodes
1. Yes We Cancun!
June 24, 2009
This season takes The Real World across the border into Cancun, Mexico. Eight new strangers move into their ME Suite in Cancun, Mexico and get to know each other. CJ seems to be the heartthrob of the house, but after snuggling with Emilee, his previous relationship comes to an end. Joey is quick to sow his wild Cancun oats and hooks up with a local girl while Bronne makes out with the girls mom
2. Jerkface Joes and Romeos
July 1, 2009
Jonna and CJ find themselves getting close, whereas Ayiiia and Joey's feud continues. Also, the roommates meet up with their new boss and are told what job they will be doing.
3. I Kissed a Girl And I Liked it (At First)
July 8, 2009
Things between Ayiiia and Emilee heats up. Meanwhile, the guys vent over their frustrations concerning Ayiiia.
4. Cancun Casanovas
July 15, 2009
Jasmine has her eyes set on Pat, a StudentCity boss; and Derek receives a visit to the Cancun house by his ex.
5. Payback, Piglets and Projects
July 22, 2009
Tension within the Cancun house has reached an all-time high when Joey attempts to send Ayiiia home.
6. Flirting With Disaster
July 29, 2009
One roommates job and stay in Cancun may be in jeopardy due to irresponsible behavior. Also, Jonna receives a visit from her boyfriend.
8. Settling DIF-frences
August 12, 2009
When she is rejected by Pat, a devastated Jasmine turns to alcohol to cope with her emotions as Jonna and Pat get closer. The roommates raise money to help DIF, a local Cancun children's charity.
9. The Love Square
August 19, 2009
Jasmine hooks up with Pat's cousin, JR, which drives Jonna and Pat closer together and Jonna breaks up with Matt. Also, Bronne's antics get him banished from the ME hotel.
10. Three's a Crowd
August 26, 2009
Ayiiia begins to miss her boyfriend Ryan and sets her sights on Jonna, which ends in a threesome between Pat, Jonna, and Ayiiia. Tension rises between Jonna and Emilee over Jonna keeping the threesome a secret from her.
11. Love Bites
September 2, 2009
One cast member has been sent to jail. Emilee incurs Bronne's wrath after destroying his prized magazines.
12. ¡Adios Cancun!
September 9, 2009
Season 22 ends as the roommates say their good-byes and leave Cancun.