Road Rules
Leap Of Faith
TV Flash files “Leap Of Faith” as hour 195 of 219 in the TV Flash guide — Road Rules (1995–2007) on MTV, season 13, episode 8, aired 2004-07-26, 30 min.
From the desk
How this hour is filed
This leaf is S13E08: listed hour 195 of 219 in the Road Rules guide, hour 8 of 17 in season 13. It aired 2004-07-26 (30 min). The listed hour before it is “Go Fetch” (S13E07). Next is “Balance On Me” (S13E09).
Viewer FAQ
Where does Leap Of Faith sit in the Road Rules guide?
S13E08 is listed hour 195 of 219 — hour 8 of 17 in season 13, season 13 episode 8.
When did Road Rules S13E08 air?
Leap Of Faith aired 2004-07-26 and is listed at 30 minutes.
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In the series
Why this series still plays
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