12 survivalists take on a 40-day XL challenge in the searing South African bush, a location so challenging ancient tribes would banish the weak. Now, these survivalists will do the same if someone isn't pulling their weight.
In the 2-hour season premiere, 12 survivalists enter a punishing African region where indigenous tribes followed a brutal principle: banish the weak. As the 40-day challenge begins, deadly crocodiles and territorial leopards circle.
As temperatures soar, survivalists try to hunt while being hunted themselves. At Camp Murder Puddle, the group fights off a night attack by aggressive crocodiles. A team in turmoil leads to the first self-banishment of the challenge.
After self-banishing, Kate is slammed by Africa's wrath. Desperately hungry, Bulent gets a major score with his bare hands but can Makani put aside her vegan beliefs? Wes and Gwen's first big food win goes wrong.
A brutal windstorm punishes the survivalists. A falling out with Bulent leads Makani to banish herself and risk going it alone. Kate finds a new group and the desperate team goes on a hunt that could make or break their challenge.
Makani pushes through the valley to find a new tribe. Ryan hatches a high-risk plan to get a kill. And, the heat forces a survivalist to leave the challenge.
An unlikely alliance scores the challenge's first big-game kill. Suzanne risks her survival by banishing herself from Seth. Bulent wards off hyenas and baboons. On a two-day hunting mission, Ryan's surrounded by deadly predators.
Scorching heat punishes Suzanne as she goes it alone. Plus, a potential snake attack could be Seth's first African food win and Bulent takes on a lizard.
Desperate for food, Gwen and Sarah lead the charge to build a crossbow in the bush while Ryan feels the pressure. And, a fire pushes Bulent to the edge.
With extraction just days away, one survivalist goes against the group, is banished and must try to complete the challenge alone. Gwen and Sarah deploy crossbows as they push for one last kill. A deadly snake could end someone's challenge on Day 40.
