The challengers are divided into teams of Veterans and Rookies before competing in a high-stakes tug-of-war battle and getting dirty in the Pinata Pit.
Nehemiah confronts Beth about her comments suggesting they hooked up, the Rookies and Veterans face off in two challenges, and two women battle in the first female elimination.
Evelyn pursues romantic feelings for Brooke, the challengers go blindfolded for the Blind Man's Maze, and a player feels betrayed after being nominated for The Gauntlet.
The Rookies rejoice over an unexpected replacement player, Melinda suffers a concussion during the Push It challenge, and the Man Overboard challenge triggers Casey's fear of heights.
Coral confronts Evan about his plan to eliminate female players, one contestant calls it quits, and the teams brave a head-spinning race in the Mexican Blanket challenge.
Katie conspires with the Rookies, the challengers endure freezing temperatures in the Chill Out challenge, and Frank causes friction among the Veterans.
Frank goes back on his word during Gauntlet nominations, the final challenge tests the teams' endurance and ability to work together, and chaos ensues when Eric has a medical emergency.
The Rookies and Veterans reunite for an occasionally contentious look back at one team's victory by default, Eric's collapse, alliances born out of hookups and more.
