The Challenge
The Challenge is a reality competition battle across a series of contests for the chance to win money. Contestants endure brutal challenges, devastating elimination rounds, steamy hookups and bitter rivalries.
Throwing Down the Gauntlet
The 32 competitors arrive in Trinidad and Tobago and learn being team captain comes at a cost, Robin throws Mark a birthday party and one player cracks under pressure.
Derrick Steps it Up
One player quits the competition, the teams compete in the Chock Full of Coconuts challenge, and two veterans lock horns in the Gauntlet.
We Can Work It Out
Another player withdraws from the competition, securing Kina's spot as rookie team captain, and Aneesa goes off on Cara.
The 10,000 Pyramid
The rookies and veterans try to out-muscle each other in the Moving Pyramid challenge, and one player's erratic behavior makes him a target.
Sloppy Seconds
Jodi has a meltdown as Mark and Robin's relationship heats up, things get too close for comfort in the Sponge Worthy challenge, and one player gives the bare minimum during elimination.
Watching Paint Dry
The teams strategize to get a leg up in the Body Painters challenge, Alton gives his opponent a fair shot in the Capture the Flag elimination, and Brad and Derrick clash.
The Heat is On
Beth and Montana's squabble destroys the veterans' morale at the Rickshaw Races challenge, and Ruthie is bested, giving rise to a new veteran team captain who puts everyone on edge.
Rookie Moves
Both teams are on high alert after Jillian tells Kina two rookie players formed an alliance with veterans to throw challenges.
Walking the Line
Jillian is at odds with Cara and Susie after telling Kina about the alleged alliance, and rivals Beth and Montana square off in the Reverse Tug-of-War elimination.
Bucked
Jodi comes up with a winning strategy in the Buck-a-Neer challenge, which unexpectedly puts Syrus on the chopping block, and sparks fly between Alton and Jodi.
Victory at Last
One team ends their losing streak at the Pull Me challenge, and things get physical when two feuding teammates face off in the Name That Coconut elimination.
Tire Me Up, Tire Me Down
Alton struggles in the Spare Tires challenge, showing everyone he's only human, and Jeremy tries to dethrone the rookie team captain in the Capture the Flag elimination round.
Mac-Beth
The rookies and veterans perform their best balancing acts at the Easy Does It challenge, and one team's loss comes with a silver lining when a toxic player must compete in elimination.
The Good, the Brad, and the Ugly
The teammates create a human ladder to overcome the obstacles of The Pit challenge, and Alton's words deal a blow to Jodi's confidence when he confirms his stance on their relationship.
Blind Panic
As the final female Gauntlet looms, one player's leadership skills come into question when she puts herself before the team.
Last Men Standing
As the final male Gauntlet nears, Kina and Alton consider which of their teammates they might sacrifice to the Gauntlet gods, and Randy shines in the Piece by Piece challenge.
Don't Bet On It
Derrick and Timmy duke it out in an epic final Gauntlet, and the remaining players compete in an intense three-part final elimination challenge worth $150,000.
Shark Infested Waters: The Gauntlet II Reunion
The teams reveal the truth about what went down in Trinidad and Tobago, including what fueled players' meltdowns and the story behind the alleged alliance between Cara, Susie and the vets.
