The Real World

Seven strangers descend upon Kew West, FL to wreak havoc and leave their mark...but Hurrican Katrina beats them to the punch.

The roommates urge Paula to get help dealing with her issues. Tyler shows the others the gay nightlife in Key West, then argues with John when he prefers chasing girls.

As the roomates begin the job of opening a Mystic Tan Salon, Tyler declares that he finds Svetlana immature and irritating and he doesn't want to work with her.

Svetlana argues with her boyfriend, Martin, and considers dumping him in favor of her roommate, John.

Because Svetlana had managed one of her dad's businesses, she expects to manage the roommates' Mystic Tan Salon, but Zach challenges her for the job.

After the others put time and effort into decorating the Mystic Tan Salon, Svetlana decides to re-decorate without consulting anyone.

Paula reveals a shocking secret about her ex-boyfriend. Jose has to play wingman for John when he brings home two girls for a late night frolic.

When Paula interferes with John's date, he angrily accuses her of being a lesbian. Hurricane Rita blows apart the roommates' plans for opening their Mystic Tan Salon.

When evacuating from Key West for Hurricane Rita, the roommates party in West Palm Beach-until John and Tyler fight over John's insensitive comments about gays.

Paula knows she needs to deal with her issues but fears therapy. Zach tentatively beings a romance with a local Key West girl.

Tyler brings home an attractive guy for a rowdy one night stand. Svetlana, who didn't think Tyler's friend was gay, beings to wonder if her boyfriend is.

When the roommates finally open their Mystic Tanning Salon, Paula is angered because John sleeps on the job.

It takes a lot to rile up mild-mannered Jose, but Janelle seems to have a knack for it when she accuses him of not pulling his weight at the tannery.

Svetlana stirs things up by telling John that Tyler said he's better than him. Plus, the roommates react when to Paula's plan to have her abusive ex-boyfriend visit.

Zach has to decide whether Crystal is exactly what he wants in a girlfriend. Svetlana hears her boyfriend Martin's father is terminally ill and leaves for home to be with him.

John and Tyler begin assembling a float for Fantasy Fest, but fear that their fun is going to be interrupted by an approaching hurricane. Also, Janelle gets mad at John when he playfully removes the top.

A powerful hurricane forces the roommate to evacuate Key West for Fort Lauderdale. There, Paula blows up at Tyler with a force that presages Hurricane Wilma, which follows them to Fort Lauderdale with frightening results.

The evacuees return to Key West anxious to find out how their house and business withstood the hurricane. A fight erupts when Svetlana discovers that Tyler has been keeping a "burn book" that mocks her.

On the roommates' vacation to Spain, John is out every night trying to meet hot girls while Svetlana, angry at Tyler and Janelle, mopes in her hotel room.

Tyler's selfish obsession with arranging for a publicity visit by Olympian Amanda Beard causes strain with the other roommates and a loud fight with John.

Janelle has reservations when her ex-boyfriend, Kasib, plans a weekend visit. Sure enough, they fight and Kasib finds himself kicked out of the house in the middle of the night with no where to go.

Tyler offends the other roommates when he makes plans to run a marathon and wants only Jose, Paula and Zach to go cheer him on.

Svetlana is excited that her boyfriend, Martin, is coming to help her celebrate her birthday, unaware that Tyler is planning a surprise for him. Also, Paula attends her last therapy session and reflects on how she's changed.

Fantasy Fest, which was postponed because of Hurricane Wilma, finally takes place. The roommates participate in costume competitions as John struggles to get the Mystic Tan float ready in time for the parade.

The Mystic Tan Salon closes and Ricky has praise and a surprise for the roommates. Then all that is left is for them is to say tearful goodbyes and head for home.