Melissa hasn't been herself lately and has been rude and condescending to everyone. She insults Sarah's friend even before they are formally introduced. In another incident, Melissa snags a personal letter that Dan wrote to a friend and reads it out loud to everyone. Finally, Melissa and Dan have an all-out war. The two make up the next morning when they open up to each other in a sincere moment.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 5 Episode 12 of The Real World resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Real World Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Welcome to the Picture Show
• s05e02 - Beauty is Only Skin Deep
• s05e03 - The Temptation of Joe
• s05e04 - The Silence of the Dan
• s05e05 - Torn Between Two Lovers
• s05e06 - Fear of Commitment Poster Children
• s05e07 - America needs Underwear
• s05e08 - Stand by Me?
• s05e09 - Say It Ain't so Joe
• s05e10 - Act Up!
• s05e11 - Dependence Day
• s05e12 - Act Out
• s05e13 - Meet The Renzis!
• s05e14 - Resignation
• s05e15 - A Class Act
• s05e16 - Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
• s05e17 - ... Lies, and Videotape
• s05e18 - Liars and Lovers
• s05e19 - Nature Calls
• s05e20 - Everyone Gets the Jackson
• s05e21 - None of Your Business
• s05e22 - Ba-Bye

The Real World Show Summary

The Real World is a reality show that has aired on MTV since 1992. Like the intro says, seven or eight different strangers are picked among hundreds of thousands of people who auditioned, and are put together to live in a house for several weeks, and are video-taped throughout the entire process. The cameras follow, as friendships, relationships, and sometimes even enemies are made, along with lifelong memories and the unforgettable journey they each go through.