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Background
The Real World: Chicago is the 12th season of The Real World that premiered April 1st, 2014. This season became the hihest rated season since The Real World:Season 4 and the first reality television series season in MTV history to surpass the 2 million viewers mark. This season quickly became known as the "Breakthrough Season" of the Real World

Format
The format of this season will be slightly altered compared to previous seasons. The age limit was increased from 26 to 31. The cast stay under one roof while a set of cameramen film thier relashonships and how they confront thier issues while living in the house. Unlike seasons 6-11, this season (and future seasons) will be focusing more on the cast and thier issues, this season will be the first season since seasons 1-4 in which boys will be assigned a "Life Coach" whom they will have weekly meetings with. Also, violence in the house will be restricted. After severe backlash from fans about the excessive violence/bullying and jumping from previous seasons, both MTV and Bunim Murray have decided that any roomates engaging in any violence in the house will result in either eviction or a penalty from the production and that jumping and bullying is prohibited under any circumstances and doing so leads to a automatic eviction, this is also referred to as the "No Tolerence Rule". Each episode documents 1 week  in the house.

Replacements
In Each season of the Real World when a fight occurs in the house, the prodution determine if one of the boys are evicted, if they are evicted, a new boy is picked to replace the boy who left. In other cases a boy will voluntarily leave the house do to family issues or due to the fact that they might not want to be in the house anymore in which a new will replace them as well.

Episodes
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 * 1A
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Making It to The Mansion: Chicago Edition"
 * April 1, 2014
 * 1.43
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The cast of season 12 is introduced by Real World alumi's Dennis, Michael, Emil and Hunter =====
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 * 1B
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Off The Wall"
 * April 8, 2014
 * 1.72
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Seven new cast members make their way to Chicago. New bonds are formed as Nathan finds himself as the house outcast almost immidiately

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 * 2
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Reality Check"
 * April 15, 2014
 * 1.78
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 * 3
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Karma's My Name"
 * April 22, 2014
 * 1.82
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Sean grows tired of Nathan and his antics, leading to developing drama between Sean and Nathan. Josh seeks guidance due to his fatal pill addiction =====  Josh tries his luck at speed dating. Sean suffers an emotiol breakdown due to his fractured relashonship with his family.Brent's home life takes a toll on him and he finally snaps when Nathan goes too far with himself which leads to a heated argument. Brent is sent home immediately after attacking Jerry.
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 * 4
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Crossed Lines"
 * April 29, 2014
 * 2.03
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Note(s): Brent is removed from the show.

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 * 5
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"New Blood"
 * May 6, 2014
 * 1.86
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The newest roommate, Malcom, arrives at the house and stumbles into a house divided where he becomes confused as to where he fits in. Nathan's relationship with Brittany takes a turn for the worst, leading him to set his sights on a new woman. =====

Note(s): Malcom replaces Brent.

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 * 6
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Predator and Prey"
 * May 13, 2014
 * 1.98
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Allen's best friend Paul visits, bringing out the worst in Nathan and prompting Allen to defend his friend which leads to a fight between the two caused by Nathan spitting on him. Sean's disapproval of Alex's "degrading"  lifestyle leads to a confrontation between the two which case Alex punches Sean, leading to a fight. Malcom has trouble finding a girl he is interested in Chicago. =====  The House ventures off for a week in Barcelona, Spain. Nathan and Allen become unlikely finds, triggering an angry backlash from the rest of the house. Josh, fed up with being walked all over, finally develops a harder edge and defends himself. Allen explores carnal adventures with a threesome, a move that jeopardizes his relationship with his religious father back home. Meanwhile, Nathan and Sean, once allied bosom buddies, now square off as rancorous enemies. Sean's toxic attitude continues to alienate the guys, leading to the most shocking goodbye in Real World history. Meanwhile, Nathan gains Antonio's respect during a street brawl between Antonio and a club patron. Antonios's girlfriend visits, giving Antonio a new sense of hope for their relationship. A family concern leads to a temporary departure
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 * 7
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Bad Break"
 * May 20, 2014
 * 2.12
 * class="description" colspan="7" style="border-bottom:3px solid #1164B4"| When Sean sets out to impress a man, an appalled Antonio's disapproval of Sean's same-sex desire ignites a fiery confrontation that might change the house dynamics for good. One roommate may be sent packing after a big brawl out with fiery roommate. The guys pose for a photo shoot and they reassemble with a controversial cast mate Note(s) : Brent makes a cameo appearance.
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 * 8
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Frends Or Enemies??"
 * May 27, 2014
 * 1.82
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 * 9
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Going Left Field"
 * June 10, 2014
 * 1.88
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 * 10
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Hurricane Sean"
 * June 17, 2014
 * 2.28
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Note(s): Allen voluntarily leaves the house.
 Sean leaves the house after a fight with Alex. The guys head to the beach for vacation and a respite from thorny mansion politics. House rivals Antonio and Allen stay home and Josh continues to pull vicious pranks on him. Alex and Nathan get into an argument which results in a street fight.
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 * 11
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Gone In A Spit"
 * June 24, 2014
 * 2.07
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Note(s): Nathan is removed from the show.

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 * 12
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Real World Players"
 * July 1, 2014
 * 1.69
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Note(s)<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;line-height:19.200000762939453px;">: Chris and Nicki replace Sean and Nathan but Nicki leaves in the same episode he arrives. =====
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 * 13
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"All-Star Alert"
 * July 15, 2014
 * 1.95
 * class="description" colspan="7" style="border-bottom:3px solid #1164B4"|<h5 style="line-height:19.200000762939453px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;"> Chris reaches his breaking point with trash talking Allen, leading to Chris's desire to get him out the house Elsewhere, 4 familiar alumni's make a surprise visit.
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 * 14
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Bittersweet Endings"
 * July 22, 2014
 * 2.03
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<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;line-height:19.200000762939453px;">In the Season 12 finale, the remaining cast members bid adieu to one another. They decide to go out with a big bang by planning a grand parade and pool party and taking a cross-country adventure. Chris and Allen have one final encounter =====

<h5 style="line-height:19.200000762939453px;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;">Note(s)<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;line-height:19.200000762939453px;">: Chris is removed from the show
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 * 15
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Outrageous & Unseen"
 * August 5, 2014
 * 1.78
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<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;line-height:19.200000762939453px;">Unaired fights and clips are shown with commentary from the 8 cast members of season 12 =====
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 * 16
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Outrageous & Unseen Pt 2"
 * August 12, 2014
 * 1.84
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<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;line-height:19.200000762939453px;">A continuation from "Outrageous & Unseen" part 1

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 * 17
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Reunion Part 1"
 * August 19, 2014
 * 2.05
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<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12.727272033691406px;line-height:19.200000762939453px;">All 8 cast members reunite in L.A for one final confrontation. Allen and Antonio come to fists after an argument while Nathan and Alex get into a bitter argument  =====
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 * 18
 * class="summary" style="text-align: left;"|"Reunion Part 2"
 * August 26, 2014
 * 2.16
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Sean and Nathan have and explosive blowout, Adam and Nathan have one final encounter

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Season Reception
Season 12 received acclaim from viewers and fans of the show. Many praised this season for going back to the shows roots.