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Series SeasonSeason 23 episodes2009

The Real World

Washington D.C.

The Real World: D.C., also known as The Real World: Washington D.C., is the 23rd 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. Washington, D.C. was officially announced as the location for the newest season on June 10, 2009. Filming began on July 2, 2009 and completed on October 12, 2009. The season's December 30, 2009 premiere was watched by 1.9 million viewers. The March 31, 2010 season finale was watched by 1.1 million viewers, the record low at the time for a season finale of the The Real World. The finale was immediately followed with a reunion special, The Real World: Washington D.C. Reunion. Overall the season averaged 1.5 million viewers a week.

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Looks Can Be D.C.-ving
Episode 142 min2009-12-30

Looks Can Be D.C.-ving

The Real World takes on Washington, DC, where eight strangers are eager to make their mark on the nation's capital. The roommates waste no time diving into politics, religion, race, sexual orientation...Just another day in DC.

Bipartisan Lovin
Episode 242 min2010-01-06

Bipartisan Lovin

Attraction and tension begins to emerge between Ty and Emily. Mike explores his attraction to both Ashley and to other men. Andrew expresses his attraction to an unreceptive Callie, and his subsequent recourse provides conflict between him and Ashley. Emily enjoys a visit from her older sister, who disapproves of Emily's lifestyle choices

Playboys and Proper Portions
Episode 342 min2010-01-13

Playboys and Proper Portions

Ty's feelings for Emily continue to grow until he learns she's not looking for anything serious. Later, he insults Callie in the worst way possible.

The Princess and the Panda
Episode 442 min2010-01-20

The Princess and the Panda

The sexual tension between Mike and Ashley leads to hostility. Meanwhile, the ladies decide to help Andrew work on his game.

Love hits a sour note
Episode 542 min2010-01-27

Love hits a sour note

Josh's girlfriend visits, and each confronts the other about cheating rumors. Meanwhile, Erika gets a big break with her singing career.

When Push Comes to Shove
Episode 642 min2010-02-03

When Push Comes to Shove

Ashley opens up about her abusive past after getting into a fight with Andrew. Also: Callie looks for a job.

Bitch Begins With BI
Episode 742 min2010-02-10

Bitch Begins With BI

The fur flies between Erika and Ashley causing Erika to think about going home; Mike hangs out with his D.C. fling, but their relationship is tested by Mike's bisexuality.

Out of the Closet and Onto the Stage
Episode 842 min2010-02-17

Out of the Closet and Onto the Stage

Mike opens up to his mom and siblings about his sexuality as jealousies arise when Josh and Erika both look to form bands in DC.

Cheaters, Beaters and Pavement Eaters
Episode 942 min2010-02-24

Cheaters, Beaters and Pavement Eaters

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Laughing Panda, Changing Ty
Episode 1042 min2010-03-03

Laughing Panda, Changing Ty

Emily reaches her breaking point after Ty drops Andrew off the balcony, and the roommates must decide if they feel safe letting Ty stay in the house.

Girlfriends and Dead Ends
Episode 1142 min2010-03-10

Girlfriends and Dead Ends

Andrew falls in love. And time it might be real. With her music career at a dead stop Erika questions her place in the house, and a frustrated Callie calls her out on her lack of drive.

White House, Glass House
Episode 1242 min2010-03-17

White House, Glass House

Ian's visit makes Erika even more certain that she wants to leave the house. Or is she just crying wolf again? And Andrew lands a gig that gets him into the White House.

Sisterhood and Brotherly Love
Episode 1342 min2010-03-24

Sisterhood and Brotherly Love

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From D.C., With Love
Episode 1442 min2010-03-31

From D.C., With Love

As the roommates prepare to leave DC, Callie puts together a gallery to showcase her, Andrew and Emily's work and Mike's dad comes to support him at the HRC National Dinner.

Episode 1542 min2010-03-31

Reunion Special

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