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The Challenge
Skulls & Strategy
Season 36 •

Players reveal their strategies for getting into and surviving an elimination to earn a gold skull so they can run in TJ's final.

12/18/2020

Kam and Aneesa Take Aim at Past Champs

Kam and Aneesa bond over their life experiences and the pain of being dismissed by others, then later they set their sights on some of the game's biggest players.

Winning Is a Big Deal

TJ awards a gold skull to the first elimination-winner, then reveals a game-changing twist.

Double Agents Final Words: Ashley

Ashley opens up about facing "Survivor"-winner Natalie in the Operation Fire Escape elimination.

Votes Declassified: License to Killer Kam

The contestants choose whether the team of Ashley and CT, Lolo and Nam or Gabby and Lio will go into the elimination round.

Sizing Up the Competition

The agents take stock of one another and reveal which competitors they think are the biggest layups, their strongest allies and their most intimidating threats.

Lolo Has the Hots for Nam

The players encourage Lolo to make her move on Nam after the two engage in some friendly flirtation.

The First Infiltration Shakes Up the Game

The elimination-winner abandons their partner, causing a chain reaction that results in three new pairings.

Double Agents Final Words: Joseph

Joseph explains where things went wrong in his elimination battle and vows to train harder before his next Challenge appearance.

Votes Declassified: Dive Another Day

The agents cast their votes for Joseph to see if he can live up to his self-hype.

Friend or Foe?

CT and Jay talk about their Total Madness elimination battle, Kam and Leroy discuss how their relationship helps their games, and Cory and Nelson explain how their friendship persists.

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Skulls & Strategy

Players reveal their strategies for getting into and surviving an elimination to earn a gold skull so they can run in TJ's final.

Aftermath: License to Killer Kam

Devyn Simone sits down with Kam, Leroy, Aneesa, CT, Lio and Natalie to discuss when CT threw a shoe in Wes's face, reflect on Aneesa's power move, and play Trivia Redemption.

Aftermath: Dive Another Day

Devyn Simone sits down with Big T, Kyle, Natalie, Aneesa, Fessy and Nany to talk about how Ice Spy revealed everyone's alliances and play a game of Would You Rather.

Votes Declassified: Enemy of the State

Some players are motivated by alliance loyalties, and others are motivated by personal spite, when they vote on which team will face the next elimination.

Double Agents Final Words: Wes

Wes struggles to figure out how he miscalculated his elimination strategy and explains why he's disappointed in the other players.

A Strict Diet of Cold Beers and Revenge Is One Way to Play

The elimination-winner revels in their power to infiltrate another team and disrupt the game.

Aftermath: Enemy of the State

Devyn Simone chats with Tori, Nelson, Kam, Leroy, CT and Devin about a player's game-ending injury, clear up confusion about Wes's alliances, and tackle some Trivia Redemption questions.

Devin Turns a Bonding Moment Into a Fight

Big T opens up to a few of the housemates about the deaths of her parents, but Devin doesn't want Amber M to be part of the moment.

Votes Declassified: Duplicity

Some agents feel conflicted about their vote, while others come in with a clear plan about which team they want to compromise.

Double Agents Final Words: Nelson

A stunned Nelson discusses Fessy's betrayal and what it takes to go into a tough physical elimination as the underdog.

Aftermath: Duplicity

Devyn Simone sits down with Tori, Nelson, Cory, Devin and Kyle to talk about the Drone Control challenge, Tori's decision to send Fessy into The Crater, and Devin's conflict with Amber M.

Ride or Dies Final Words - Deep Web

The eliminated players lament the puzzle that ultimately led to their defeat and express their disappointment at not being around to watch the remaining teams turn on each other.

Ride or Dies Final Words - Come Michele or High Water

The eliminated pair takes pride in their victories, encourages the team that beat them to carry on their mission and sheds a few tears over lost opportunities.

Ride or Dies Final Words - Get Rich or Ride or Die Tryin'

The defeated team assesses their crucial mistake in the elimination round and encourages the duo that bested them to go back into the house and shake up the game.

Ride or Dies Final Words - Olivin' on the Edge

After running out of steam in a grueling elimination contest, one partner takes the blame for letting down their teammate, and both players voice their hope of returning to compete again.

Jordan & Aneesa

Jordan and Aneesa discuss their long history of success and how they plan to continue their track record of loyalty, fair play and hard-fought wins this season.

Ride or Dies Final Words - A Bumpy Ride

The eliminated players reveal they have no hard feelings toward the team that bested them in a hard-fought elimination and discuss what they learned this season.

Vets on Rookies

The veteran contestants ponder their first impressions of the rookies, admitting physical size and strength aren't always keys to success and eliminations are rarely predictable.

Leader of the Duo

The teams explain (or debate) who's the true leader in each pair, offer hints about their game-play strategies and describe what they've learned from their partner's past seasons.

Why Representation Matters

The LGBTQ+ cast members reflect on their earliest memories of queer representation on TV and celebrate this season's wide-ranging, openhearted attitude toward inclusivity.

Teams Identify Advantages, Threats and Potential Alliances

The Ride or Dies duos debate whether teams of veterans, rookies or a combination of both have the advantage, identify their biggest threats and stress the importance of alliances.

The Truth About Winning and the Ideal Finals Partner

Previous winners and their Ride or Dies discuss how champion status might affect the game and reveal who they'd like to run a final with other than their current partner.

TJ Gives a Tour of the Ride or Dies House

TJ Lavin gives a sneak peek of the Argentinian hotel-turned-mansion, which features a state-of-the-art gym, a pool and jacuzzi, plenty of meeting places and a surprising amount of privacy.

Ride or Dies Final Words - Friend or Faux

Another team says goodbye after a crushing loss, give credit to their opponents and mention the players they're rooting for until they can redeem themselves.

Sam & Kailah

Sam and Kailah bet their newlywed bond can endure housemate fights and physical tests.

Jay & Michele

Jay and Michele pride themselves on being scrappy survivors who can work together, but they don't like to talk about that fight in Miami.

Ride or Dies Final Words - Don't Die for Me, Argentina

The first eliminated pair reflects on leaving the game so soon and admits their communication skills weren't enough to complete the maze challenge faster than their foes.

Turbo & Tamara

Turbo and Tamara describe how they keep each other motivated, assess each other's strengths and weaknesses and explain the importance of trust in a partnership.

Tommy & Analyse

Best friends and Big Brother vets Tommy and Analyse share their team nickname, discuss their height disadvantage and explain why they chose to be ride or dies.

Olivia & Horacio

Olivia and Horacio explain why trust is at the heart of their relationship and why having too good of a time could be their Achilles' heel.

Nelson & Nurys

Nelson and Nurys hope the history of their complicated relationship, from dating to not talking to being good friends, will help them overcome obstacles in the game.

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