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{{Infobox television season
| season_number = 15
| bgcolour =
| image = Real world philly.png
| image_alt =
| caption = The cast of ''The Real World: Philadelphia''
| starring = {{plainlist|
* Landon Lueck
* Willie Hernandez
* Sarah Burke
* M.J. Garrett
* [[Karamo Brown]]
* Melanie Silcott
* Shavonda Billingslea
}}
| num_episodes = 26<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090830044615/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season15/episodes.jhtml Episode synopsis list for ''The Real World: Philadelphia'' at MTV.com]</ref>
| network = [[MTV]]
| first_aired = {{start date|2004|9|7}}
| last_aired = {{end date|2005|3|8}}
| prev_season = ''[[The Real World: San Diego (2004 season)|The Real World:<br>San Diego]]''
| next_season = ''[[The Real World: Austin|The Real World:<br>Austin]]''
| episode_list =
}}
'''''The Real World: Philadelphia''''' is the fifteenth season of [[MTV]]'s [[reality television]] series ''[[The Real World (TV 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 follow their lives and interpersonal relationships. It is the third season of ''The Real World'' to be filmed in [[Pennsylvania]].
The season featured seven people who lived in a three-story building, and production began filming from April 30 to August 20, 2004.<ref>[http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/mtv-officially-announces-the-real-world-philadelphia-2313.php Rogers, Steve; "MTV officially announces 'The Real World Philadelphia'"; realityworld.com; February 28, 2004.]</ref> The season had a cast introduction special on August 24, 2004.<ref>https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/mtv-real-world-philadelphia-feature-august-24-casting-special-premiere-september-7-2847m.php</ref> The season premiered on September 7 of that year and consisted of 26 episodes. The season premiere was watched by 3.3 million viewers.<ref name=viewers>{{Cite web|url = http://www.mm-agency.com/blog/mtv-real-world/mtv-viewers-numbers-game-for-the-real-world-denver-premiere/360/|title=MTV Viewers Numbers Game for the Real World Denver Premiere|date = November 29, 2006}}</ref>
==Season changes==
The Philadelphia season is the first with two openly [[homosexuality|gay]] men, [[Karamo Brown]] and William Hernandez, in the cast. (The first season to have two [[gay]] cast members, regardless of sex, was [[The Real World: Chicago|the 2002 Chicago season]], although [[The Real World: Hawaii|the 1999 Hawaii season]] featured a bisexual woman and a gay man).
==Assignment==
Beginning with the show's [[The Real World: Miami|fifth season]], almost every season of ''The Real World'' has included the assignment of a season-long group job or task to the housemates, continued participation in which has been mandatory to remain part of the cast since the [[The Real World: Back to New York|Back to New York]] season. The Philadelphia cast worked for the [[Philadelphia Soul]], an [[Arena Football League]] team, which was formerly partly owned by [[Jon Bon Jovi]]. As part of their duties for the Soul, the cast planned and built a playground for underprivileged children as part of the Northern Home for Children program.<ref name="Ep8Summary">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155931/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78819 Summary page for Episode 8 (“Frustrations”) at mtv.com]</ref>
==The residence==
[[Image:Philly Building- February 2016.jpg|thumb|The cast's house at Third and [[Arch Street (Philadelphia)|Arch Street]] in [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City Philadelphia]]]]
The cast lived in a building at 249-251 [[Arch Street (Philadelphia)|Arch Street]] at 3rd Street in the [[Old City, Philadelphia|Old City Philadelphia]] section of [[Philadelphia]] at ({{Coord|39.9522|-75.1453}}). The {{convert|14494|sqft|m2|adj=on}}, three-story building, which is adjacent to the [[Betsy Ross House]], was built in 1902, and is known as the Union Bank of Philadelphia Building until 1970, when it was sold to Seamen's Church Institute to house global seafarers. It was placed on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in January 1977,<ref name="PRHP list OPA">{{cite web|title=PRHP: List of properties with OPA-compliant addresses|url=http://www.phila.gov/historical/pdf/Phila%20Reg%20Hist%20Places%204-9-2012.pdf|publisher=Philadelphia Historical Commission|access-date=March 7, 2013}}</ref> and purchased in 2003 by Yaron Properties, Inc for $2.2 million USD. An additional $3 million was spent on renovating and furnishing the building for production of the series, which included 42 mounted cameras for filming. The interior was designed by Norm Dodge of Norm Dodge & Associates.
In March 2004, producers ceased construction after completing two thirds of the project, and announced they were leaving Philadelphia because of disputes with Philadelphia trade unions. Joey Carson, CEO of [[Bunim/Murray]], and Ted Kenney, a producer on ''The Real World'', met in private over a two-week period with the trade unions. The meetings were brokered by Mayor [[John F. Street]], Governor [[Ed Rendell]], Congressman [[Bob Brady]], and other civic leaders in order to keep the production in Philadelphia. The flap delayed renovations by several weeks. The interior decorations used for the series remained until as late as October 2004.<ref>[http://www.realworldhouses.com/realworld15.html Former Girard Corn Exchange Bank at realworldhouses.com]</ref><ref name="PAB">[http://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/pj_display.cfm/69777 Information on 249-251 Arch Street at philadelphiabuildings.org]</ref> Since filming ended, the building has served as an art gallery for The Art Institutes of Philadelphia's F.U.E.L. Collection<ref>[http://www.artinstitutes.edu/philadelphia/news_detail.asp?CategoryID=35&PressID=5276 The Art Institute of Philadelphia]</ref> and has become an office for [[Linode]] since late 2015.<ref name="Linode">{{cite web|title=Wow. Linode just spent $5M on the old MTV 'Real World' house on N3rd Street|date=11 December 2015|url=http://technical.ly/philly/2015/12/11/linode-real-world-philadelphia-office/|publisher=Technical.ly Philly|access-date=January 3, 2016}}</ref>
==Cast==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" | Cast member
! scope="col" | Age{{Ref|age|1}}
! scope="col" | Hometown/State
|-
! scope="row" | [[Karamo Brown]]
| 23<ref name="MeetCast">{{Cite web |url=http://philadelphia.about.com/od/radio_tv_news/a/real_world_cast.htm |title=Fischer, John; "Meet The Real World Philadelphia Cast"; about.com |access-date=February 10, 2008 |archive-date=January 2, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080102151937/http://philadelphia.about.com/od/radio_tv_news/a/real_world_cast.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| [[Coral Springs, Florida]]
|- class="expand-child"
| align="left" colspan="3" | Karamo lives in [[Houston, Texas]] who donates much of his time to charities and political causes, which he says are his passion. He is very close to his mother and three older sisters.He attended [[Florida A&M University]], where he majored in [[Business Administration]]. Prior to casting, he lived in [[Los Angeles]], where he worked at the Brotherhood Crusade, writing proposals for grants and establishing programs for underprivileged people.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110224122922/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season15/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1128 Biography page for Karamo Brown]. [[MTV]]. 2004. Retrieved November 7, 2011.</ref> He is an avid fan of [[Beyoncé Knowles]], the [[Los Angeles Lakers]], and the band Octavius, enjoys going to art galleries, and dreams of visiting Japan.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090123100010/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/castqa.jhtml?newsId=1490579&personalityId=1128 Interview with Karamo Brown at mtv.com]</ref> Although he is gay, Karamo appeared as a contestant on a 2003 episode of ''[[The 5th Wheel]]'', a heterosexual reality [[dating game show]]. He and another male contestant went on a joint date with three female contestants, with Karamo giving no indication that he is gay.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvgasm.com/recaps/real_world/dont_worry_kara/|title = The Fanatic - the Latest Sports News, Previews and Opinion}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | Landon Lueck
| 24<ref name="MeetCast"/>
| [[River Falls, Wisconsin]]
|- class="expand-child"
| align="left" colspan="3" | Landon is an athlete who in high school was a state champion in [[doubles tennis]] and ranked fifth in the state in [[wrestling]]. At the [[University of Wisconsin–Madison]], he was on the [[water skiing]] and [[wake boarding]] teams. He doesn’t like being labeled a "dumb jock", however, and fears that others won't accept him. He recently ended a seven-year relationship with his high school sweetheart, and still hasn't gotten over her. He loves female attention, and longs for a long-term relationship again. He is a fan of [[Brad Pitt]], [[AC/DC]], and '' [[Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica]]'', and dreams of visiting [[Thailand]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071015165301/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1129 Biography page for Landon Lueck at mtv.com]</ref> He is sometimes observed to drink too much, which leads to problems with his castmates.<ref>This is depicted in Episodes 9 and 17.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | Melanie Silcott
| 21<ref name="MeetCast"/>
| [[San Jose, California]]
|- class="expand-child"
| align="left" colspan="3" | Melanie ("Mel") was adopted at six months after being placed into foster care by her seventeen-year-old mother.<ref name ="Ep9Summary">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155936/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78820 Summary page for Episode 9 (“Landon & Leo”) at mtv.com]</ref> She is an alumna of the [[University of California at Santa Cruz]] and hopes to become a high school English teacher. She has a boyfriend named Andy. She claims to have a spontaneous, wild streak, loves to dance and party, is close to her family, and claims to be passionate about music, art, and politics. She is an avid fan of [[David Bowie]] and the band Modest Mouse.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110224083249/http://www.mtv.com/shows/realworld-season15/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1130 Real World: Philadelphia: Cast: Melanie]. MTV. Retrieved February 26, 2012.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090123150523/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/castqa.jhtml?newsId=1490591&personalityId=1130 Interview with Melanie Silcott at mtv.com]</ref> The cast often takes umbrage at what they perceive as Mel's rudeness and lack of consideration for others,<ref>Depicted in Episodes 4, 8, 9, 18, and 22.</ref> as well as aloofness for choosing to frequent a local tavern by herself, and consorting with some friends there to the exclusion of her housemates.<ref>Depicted in Episodes and 17 and 22.</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | M.J. Garrett
| 23<ref name="MeetCast"/>
| [[Nashville, Tennessee]]<ref name ="Ep1Summary">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155852/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78812 Summary page for Episode 1 (“Welcome to Philly!”) at mtv.com]</ref>
|- class="expand-child"
| align="left" colspan="3" | M.J. graduated from [[Vanderbilt University]], where he majored in Human and Organizational Development, and was a football player. He had dreams of playing professional football, but he was turned down by the [[NFL]]. He auditioned after finding his post-graduate, 9-to-5 desk job doing marketing at a non-profit organization unfulfilling, and after a chance meeting with a member of the casting department during a visit to Los Angeles, to which he intended to move. M.J. began a two-month relationship before moving to Philadelphia, and he struggles to maintain it long-distance. He is close to his father, and his younger brother Austin, and is proud to be “a jock who can express himself.” He is a fan of [[Ali G]] and [[Dashboard Confessional]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071015165311/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1131 Biography Page for M.J. Garrett at mtv.com]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090123101912/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/castqa.jhtml?newsId=1490593&personalityId=1131 Interview with M.J. Garrett at mtv.com]</ref> He has a preference for blonde women,<ref>His attraction to blondes is stated or seen in Episodes 2, 3, and 13.</ref> which is partially the cause of conflict between him and Sarah in Episodes 2 and 3.<ref name="Ep2Summary">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155857/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78813 Summary page for Episode 2 (“‘Out’ in Philadelphia”) at mtv.com]</ref><ref name="Ep3Summary">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155902/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78814 Summary page for Episode 3 (“Bed-Swapping Begins”) at mtv.com]</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | Sarah Burke
| 23<ref name="MeetCast"/>
| [[Tampa, Florida]]
|- class="expand-child"
| align="left" colspan="3" | Born and raised in Florida, Sarah graduated from [[Emory University]] and at the time of casting, was working 9-to-5 at a law firm, and planned to attend [[University of Florida]] School of Law. According to mtv.com, she is opinionated and outspoken, and isn’t afraid to use her sex appeal to get what she wants. She has overcome an [[eating disorder]], which began when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. As her mother is still undergoing treatment, she continues to struggle with her weight.<ref>She revealed this in Episode 15.</ref> She was once [[rape]]d, and she attributes her highly sexual behavior to this.<ref>She discussed this in Episode 7.</ref> She enjoys cooking, is passionate about politics, is a fan of the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], and dreams of visiting [[Brazil]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071001062822/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1132 Biography page for Sarah Burke at mtv.com]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080219171738/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/castqa.jhtml?newsId=1490595&personalityId=1132 Interview with Sarah Burke at mtv.com]</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | Shavonda Billingslea
| 21<ref name="MeetCast"/>
| [[San Diego, California]]<ref name ="Ep1Summary"/><ref>The Internet Movie Database gives Murrieta as her city of birth, but mtv.com indicates San Diego as her home.</ref>
|- class="expand-child"
| align="left" colspan="3" | Shavonda is a woman who likes to party and to socialize with men. She lived a turbulent childhood, and in high school, she was a cheerleader and her school's first African-American homecoming queen. She struggles to support herself, and is putting herself through Grossmont Community College by working nights at a [[Hooters]] in [[Mission Valley]]. She has a boyfriend to whom she wants to be faithful, even though he is not the kind of jock that usually pursues her. She prefers jocks with a sense of humor.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071015165316/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1133 Biography page for Shavonda Billingslea at mtv.com]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090123143955/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/castqa.jhtml?newsId=1490678&personalityId=1133 Interview with Shavonda Billingslea at mtv.com]</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | Willie Hernandez
| 23<ref name="MeetCast"/>
| [[New York City, New York]]
|- class="expand-child"
| align="left" colspan="3" | Willie is a writer/actor with a passion for the arts and performing who works part-time as a personal shopper.<ref name="Ep1Summary"/> He left home at the age of 15 after conflicts with his religious parents who do not "accept his lifestyle." He and his straight twin brother are the oldest of six children, who all remain close. He admits to being stubborn and confrontational. As a child, he worked in commercials and musical theater and was a regular on the children's television show ''[[Ghostwriter (1992 TV series)|Ghostwriter]]'', which promoted literacy for children. He is an avid fan of [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] and the band [[Scissor Sisters]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071001104500/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/cast_member.jhtml?personalityId=1134 Biography page for William Hernandez at mtv.com]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090123101921/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/cast_member/castqa.jhtml?newsId=1490679&personalityId=1134 Interview with William Hernandez at mtv.com]</ref><ref name=DailyNews>Salvatore, Rosanne. [http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/television/real-world-cast-members-gallery-1.92861 "'The Real World' cast members: Where are they now?"]. ''[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]''. April 1, 2011. Page 32 of 44</ref>
|}
<small>{{note|age|Note 1}}: Age at the time of filming.</small>
==Episodes==
{{Episode table |background=#B30713 |overall=7 |season=7 |title= |airdate=15 |episodes=
{{Episode list
| Title=Welcome to Philly!
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|09|07}}
| EpisodeNumber=314
| EpisodeNumber2=1
| ShortSummary=The seven strangers settle into their Philadelphia house. MJ and Landon are the first to meet, and find they have things in common. They meet Shavonda and then are joined by Willie and Sarah, who finds MJ very attractive. Karamo and Melanie meet and arrive at the house last. Sarah says she likes to walk around nude, and after removing her bra, invites her roommates to inspect her [[breast implants]], but Landon demurs. Shavonda is surprised when Karamo reveals that he is gay, but keeps this from the others.<ref name ="Ep1Summary"/>
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{{Episode list
| Title={{-'}}Out' in Philadelphia
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|09|07}}
| EpisodeNumber=315
| EpisodeNumber2=2
| ShortSummary=After expressing some trepidation to a friend, Karamo [[comes out]] to MJ and Landon. MJ and Sarah flirt. The housemates visit a gay bar.
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{{Episode list
| Title=Bed-Swapping Begins
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|09|14}}
| EpisodeNumber=316
| EpisodeNumber2=3
| ShortSummary=After MJ and his girlfriend break up, Sarah hopes that he will turn his attention to her, despite MJ's penchant for blondes. Landon is unsure of how to address his feelings for Shavonda.<ref name="Ep3Summary"/>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Boys Will Be Boys
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|09|21}}
| EpisodeNumber=317
| EpisodeNumber2=4
| ShortSummary=The roommates learn that Sarah battled [[bulimia]]. Willie runs into an old friend at a gay festival and the two become reacquainted. A conflict develops between Sarah and Melanie.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155914/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78815 Summary page for Episode 4 ("Boys Will Be Boys")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Gunning for Karamo
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|09|28}}
| EpisodeNumber=318
| EpisodeNumber2=5
| ShortSummary=While at a bar with MJ and Landon, Karamo is approached by several police officers who received a tip that he was carrying a weapon. Afterward, he becomes upset with MJ for not vouching for him. Shavonda has money problems.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155916/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78816 Summary page for Episode 5 ("Gunning for Karamo")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=The Roomies Have Soul
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|10|05}}
| EpisodeNumber=319
| EpisodeNumber2=6
| ShortSummary=MJ has a chair thrown at him by a random guy at a bar. Also, the roommates receive their job assignment: working for the city's arena football team. Karamo and MJ make their peace.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155916/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78816 Summary page for Episode 6 ("The Roomies Have Soul")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Ivana Have Some Fun!
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|10|12}}
| EpisodeNumber=320
| EpisodeNumber2=7
| ShortSummary=Sarah reveals a secret from her past to Melanie, explaining her needy behavior. Shavonda breaks up with her boyfriend before flirting with Landon.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155926/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78818 Summary page for Episode 7 ("Ivana Have Some Fun!")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Frustrations
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|10|19}}
| EpisodeNumber=321
| EpisodeNumber2=8
| ShortSummary=Karamo has a crush on Dorian, who works at the gym, and later meets him while out clubbing. However, Karamo has some issues with the cameras chronicling that part of his life. Melanie's opinionated self grates on everyone's nerves; and the roommates scout locations for a playground they're to help build.<ref name="Ep8Summary"/>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Landon & Leo
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|10|26}}
| EpisodeNumber=322
| EpisodeNumber2=9
| ShortSummary=Landon has too much to drink while out on the town, which doesn't sit well with Shavonda. Melanie opens up to Sarah about her childhood.<ref name ="Ep9Summary"/>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Things Change
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|11|02}}
| EpisodeNumber=323
| EpisodeNumber2=10
| ShortSummary=Shavonda learns Shaun has plans with his ex-girlfriend. Landon's ex-girlfriend Becky, who's dating his former roommate, visits.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155941/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=78821 Summary page for Episode 10 ("Things Change")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Happy Birthday MJ!
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|11|09}}
| EpisodeNumber=324
| EpisodeNumber2=11
| ShortSummary=The roommates celebrates MJ's birthday. Landon and Shavonda have a fight about the phone. Landon brings a young woman back to the house. Shaun sends Shavonda flowers.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120904134254/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79643 Summary page for Episode 11 ("Happy Birthday MJ!")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Passive Aggression
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|11|16}}
| EpisodeNumber=325
| EpisodeNumber2=12
| ShortSummary=Sarah cleans the house and has a run-in with Landon after he and MJ arrive home at 3 a.m. Later, the roommates work on the playground project, but Sarah, Willie and Karamo have no input into it, which upsets them.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130129054529/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79644 Summary page for Episode 12 ("Passive Aggression")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Switchin' Teams
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|11|23}}
| EpisodeNumber=326
| EpisodeNumber2=13
| ShortSummary=Sarah finds herself attracted to a gay man and contemplates pursuing a physical relationship with him. MJ meets an attractive blonde at a bar and brings her home.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204155957/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79645 Summary page for Episode 13 ("Switchin’ Teams")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Forbidden Affair
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|11|30}}
| EpisodeNumber=327
| EpisodeNumber2=14
| ShortSummary=Landon is attracted to the accountant for the Philadelphia Soul, but their relationship is tempered by a "no fraternization" rule for interns. The roommates take part in the Easter Seals walk-a-thon.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160001/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79646 Summary page for Episode 14 ("Forbidden Affair")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Gone Sour
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|12|07}}
| EpisodeNumber=328
| EpisodeNumber2=15
| ShortSummary=Sarah's mother, who is battling leukemia, visits with Sarah's sister and father. Karamo and Dorian's relationship hits a bumpy patch.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130129054248/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79647 Summary page for Episode 15 ("Gone Sour")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=MJ's Having Trouble with The Ladies
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2004|12|28}}
| EpisodeNumber=329
| EpisodeNumber2=16
| ShortSummary=Sarah and MJ argue about [[Mel Gibson]]'s ''[[The Passion of the Christ]]'', which Sarah believes is anti-Semitic. MJ butts heads with Shavonda over the phone. Willie misses work after a late night of revelry.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130129054248/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79647 Summary page for Episode 16 ("MJ's Having Trouble with The Ladies")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Altercations
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|01|04}}
| EpisodeNumber=330
| EpisodeNumber2=17
| ShortSummary=After a night of partying, Landon almost gets into an altercation with Melanie's friends.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160016/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79649 Summary page for Episode 17 ("Altercations")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Ew, Scabies!
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|01|11}}
| EpisodeNumber=331
| EpisodeNumber2=18
| ShortSummary=Melanie learns that she has [[body lice]], which causes the other roommates to become concerned that they might get it too. The roommates present their plan for the playground to the Soul and Northern Home and learn their vacation destination.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160016/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79649 Summary page for Episode 18 ("Ew, Scabies!")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Fiji
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|01|18}}
| EpisodeNumber=332
| EpisodeNumber2=19
| ShortSummary=The roommates arrive in [[Fiji]] for their vacation. Sarah sets her sights on several British men. Melanie and Sarah try to work out their differences.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160027/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79651 Summary page for Episode 19 ("Fiji")]. MTV.</ref>
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| Title=Romantic Getaway
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|01|25}}
| EpisodeNumber=333
| EpisodeNumber2=20
| ShortSummary=The roommates continue their vacation in Fiji, where Shavonda and Landon become closer.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160027/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79651 Summary page for Episode 20 ("Romantic Getaway")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Back to Reality
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|02|01}}
| EpisodeNumber=334
| EpisodeNumber2=21
| ShortSummary=After the roommates return to Philadelphia from their vacation, Shavonda calls Shaun and tells him about hooking up with Landon. Later, she and Landon have a heart-to-heart about their relationship.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160042/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79653 Summary page for Episode 21 ("Back to Reality")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Intervention
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|02|08}}
| EpisodeNumber=335
| EpisodeNumber2=22
| ShortSummary=After a fight with Shavonda, Melanie contemplates heading home. Karamo, Landon and Melanie skip out on work, which doesn't sit well with Laura.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160044/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79654 Summary page for Episode 22 ("Intervention")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Willie's Love Triangle
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|02|15}}
| EpisodeNumber=336
| EpisodeNumber2=23
| ShortSummary=Willie meets Neil while clubbing, and the two make plans for a date, but when Dan calls to say he'll be in town the same night, Willie dumps Neil.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160049/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79655 Summary page for Episode 23 ("Willie's Love Triangle")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Ashley’s Visit
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|02|22}}
| EpisodeNumber=337
| EpisodeNumber2=24
| ShortSummary=MJ's girlfriend, Ashley, arrives for a visit, but the fun is short-lived when he's torn between entertaining her or his best friend. Meeting Ashley gives Landon a new perspective on MJ.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160055/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=79656 Summary page for Episode 24 ("Ashley’s Visit")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Motherly Love
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|03|01}}
| EpisodeNumber=338
| EpisodeNumber2=25
| ShortSummary=Sarah's mom thinks she needs to lose weight, which causes a rift between the two. Karamo wants to gift a plaque to Landon for his extra work on the playground project.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080204160100/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=88948 Summary page for Episode 25 ("Motherly Love")]. MTV.</ref>
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{{Episode list
| Title=Losing You
| OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2005|03|08}}
| EpisodeNumber=339
| EpisodeNumber2=26
| ShortSummary=The seven roommates bid adieu to one another, and Philadelphia, before going their separate ways. Prior to the goodbyes, the roommates head out to a club with Willie and Landon worries about how his relationship with Shavonda will affect her after they part.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120903144117/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episode/episode.jhtml?episodeId=88949 Summary page for Episode 26 ("Losing You")]. MTV.</ref>
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==Police altercation==
On November 29, 2005, two Philadelphia police officers were arrested for [[assault|aggravated assault]], [[assault|simple assault]], [[criminal conspiracy]] and [[reckless endangerment]], due to an altercation they had with a plainclothes officer guarding the ''Real World'' house during filming the previous year. According to [[UPI]] and [[TMZ.com]], Officers Patrick Cavalieri and David McAndrews were off-duty when they went to the house during filming of the program, and began banging on the door. Officer Brian Copeland, the plain clothes officer guarding the house, tried to stop them, and was allegedly assaulted by the two fellow policemen, who were suspended for 30 days with the intent to dismiss, according to a department spokesman.<ref>[http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/police-officers-arrested-for-the-real-world-philadelphia-fight-1006327.php "Police officers arrested for 'The Real World: Philadelphia' fight"]; [[UPI]]/realitytvworld.com; November 30, 2005.</ref>
Cavalieri, a five-year veteran of the force, was eventually fired. One of the charges against him was dropped, but he was found not guilty of another, and reinstated in his job. He later sued the city and Copeland for violations of his [[civil rights|civil]] and [[constitutional rights]], asking for a minimum of $50,000 in damages. Copeland alleged that Cavalieri and his "friends" severely beat him, causing severe eye damage. Cavalieri alleged that Copeland was not an officially licensed police officer at the time of the incident, that he did not identify himself as an officer before attacking him, and that he lied several times during the investigation regarding his version of the incident and the injuries he incurred.<ref>[http://www.tmz.com/2007/05/28/philly-cop-sues-over-real-world-fight/ "Philly Cop Sues Over 'Real World' Fight"]; [[TMZ.com]]; May 28, 2007.</ref>
==After filming==
Seven months after the cast left the ''Real World'' house, all seven of them appeared to discuss their experiences both during and since their time on the show, ''Fistful of Philly: The Real World Philadelphia Reunion'', which premiered on March 15, 2005, and was hosted by [[Vanessa Minnillo]].
At the 2008 ''The Real World Awards Bash'', Shavonda received a nomination in the "Best Phonecall Gone Bad" category.<ref name=BashNominees>[http://www.mtv.com/ontv/specials/real_world_awards/voting_main.jhtml "The Real World Awards Bash: Nominees"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080327221352/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/specials/real_world_awards/voting_main.jhtml |date=March 27, 2008 }}. MTV.com. 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2013.</ref><ref name=BashWinners>[http://www.mtv.com/ontv/specials/real_world_awards/winners.jhtml "The Real World Awards Bash: Winners"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100925194948/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/specials/real_world_awards/winners.jhtml |date=September 25, 2010 }}. MTV.com. 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2008.</ref>
William Hernandez continued his acting career, appearing in movies such as ''Evicted'', ''The Undercover Man'', ''The Narrow Gate'', and ''A Four Letter Word''.<ref name=DailyNews/>
In 2016, Karamo Brown appeared as a cast member on the [[TV One (U.S. TV network)|TV One]] original series ''[[The Next :15]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/the-next-15-cast-photos-1461779/|title=First Look at Benzino, Tiffany Pollard, Laura Govan and 'The Next 15' Cast (PHOTOS)|access-date=February 26, 2015|date=December 21, 2015|first=Afiya|last=Augustine|publisher=[[Wetpaint]]}}</ref> In 2017, he hosted ''[[Are You the One?|Are You the One? Second Chances]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2985229/are-you-the-one-spinoff-all-stars-challenge/amp/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170223200720/http://www.mtv.com/news/2985229/are-you-the-one-spinoff-all-stars-challenge/amp/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 23, 2017|title=ARE YOU THE ONE: ALL-STAR CHALLENGE IS COMING TO MTV|publisher=[[MTV]]|last=Ossad|first=Jordana|access-date=March 8, 2017}}</ref> He is currently a member of the "Fab 5" in the 2018 Netflix reboot of ''[[Queer Eye (2018 TV series)|Queer Eye]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Hall, Gerrad|date=December 8, 2017|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/12/08/queer-eye-fab-5-netflix-first-look/|title=Meet the new ''Queer Eye'' Fab 5 in this first look|access-date=September 4, 2018|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|language=en}}</ref> In 2019, he took part in the [[Dancing with the Stars (American season 28)|28th season]] of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'', thus being the first person from ''The Real World'' to be cast on the show.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2019-08-21/dancing-with-the-stars-2019-cast|title='Dancing With the Stars': See who's who in the wild, weird 2019 cast|last=Carras|first=Christi|date=August 21, 2019|access-date=August 21, 2019|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref>
===''The Challenge''===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! scope="col" | {{nowrap|Cast member}}
! scope="col" | {{nowrap|Seasons of ''[[The Challenge (TV series)|The Challenge]]''}}
! scope="col" | {{nowrap|Other appearances}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Karamo Brown]]
| ''[[Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II|The Inferno II]]''
| {{n/a}}
|-
! scope="row" | Landon Lueck
| ''The Inferno II'', ''[[Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet 2|The Gauntlet 2]]'', ''[[Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel II|The Duel II]]'', ''[[The Challenge: Fresh Meat 2|Fresh Meat II]]''
| ''[[Spring Break Challenge]]''
|-
! scope="row" | Melanie Silcott
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
! scope="row" | M.J. Garrett
| ''The Gauntlet 2'', ''[[Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet III|The Gauntlet III]]'', ''The Duel II''
| [[The Challenge: All Stars season 2|''The Challenge: All Stars'' (season 2)]],<br>[[The Challenge: All Stars season 3|''The Challenge: All Stars'' (season 3)]]
|-
! scope="row" | Sarah Burke
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|-
! scope="row" nowrap| Shavonda Bilingslea
| ''The Inferno II''
| {{n/a}}
|-
! scope="row" | Willie Hernandez
| {{n/a}}
| {{n/a}}
|}
==See also==
{{Portal|Philadelphia}}
==References==
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*[https://archive.today/20130129083439/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/series.jhtml ''The Real World: Philadelphia'' at mtv.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080120220141/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/realworld-season15/episodes.jhtml Episode list at mtv.com]
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