Thirty-six former Real World and Road Rules cast members gather for another season of drama and challenging missions in The Gauntlet 2, where two teams battle it out for over $300,000 in cash and prizes.

Last week, there was a rumor going around that Cara and Susie formed an alliance with the other team. When Landon confronts the two about the rumor, both are outraged. Tears were shed, drama ensued and they claimed their innocence.

The last few episodes of The Gauntlet 2 have been uneventful. Thankfully, last week’s episode was slightly more entertaining as drama was brought to the table. Susie and Cara got off the hook, but who knows what will happen later in the season. (Monday, 9:00, MTV)

In its first season, There and Back follows former boy band member Ashley Parker Angel as he struggles to make it in the music industry after losing everything.

Last week, Ashley’s pregnant girlfriend, Tiffany, gets put on bed rest, but left the house without telling anyone. Ashley freaks out, but Tiffany didn’t seem to realize she did anything wrong.

I have realized from watching this episode that Ashley’s career parallels that of MC Hammer’s. Both made a lot of money singing crappy pop music, and both wore ridiculous shiny pants while dancing to absurd choreographed dances. Both lost everything they had and then tried making it again in the music industry. Let’s just hope that Ashley’s comeback album won’t be as bad as MC Hammer’s. (Monday, 9:30, MTV)

Miami Ink is a reality show about some of the most talented tattoo artists in the country, sketching their work onto people, and each tattoo having a story.

Last week, testosterone-overloaded Ami showed a softer side when his mom came to visit. We got to see the guys of Miami Ink tattoo a phoenix, a replica of a painting, a Japanese fan and a gypsy. Ladies man Nunez got himself into some trouble when, after a night of partying, didn’t show up for work the next morning.

The tattoo’s shown last week were probably the best I’ve seen on the show. Garver’s tattoo, the painting replica, was especially outstanding. I love how each tattoo done on the show has a story behind it. It makes the show more meaningful and profound than other reality shows. (Tuesday, 9:00, TLC)