The Real World (Season 23)

Looks Can Be D.C.-ving (Episode 1)

Air date: 2009-12-30

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 2)

Air date: 2010-01-06

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 3)

Air date: 2010-01-13

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 4)

Air date: 2010-01-20

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 5)

Air date: 2010-01-27

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 6)

Air date: 2010-02-03

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 7)

Air date: 2010-02-10

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 8)

Air date: 2010-02-17

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 9)

Air date: 2010-02-24

Runtime: 42 min

Laughing Panda, Changing Ty (Episode 10)

Air date: 2010-03-03

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 11)

Air date: 2010-03-10

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 12)

Air date: 2010-03-17

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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 13)

Air date: 2010-03-24

Runtime: 42 min

From D.C., With Love (Episode 14)

Air date: 2010-03-31

Runtime: 42 min

Overview: 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.

Reunion Special (Episode 15)

Air date: 2010-03-31

Runtime: 42 min