Deep Treble

Plot
The episode opens up with the sun gleaming off the window of the top floor of the luxury cabin and blinding the camera. Team Glory is inside yet again, celebrating another of many victories.

Hailey (CONF): Ok y'all we are crushing it

Alex, Izzy, Eli and Hailey are enjoying the usual elaborate breakfast buffet set up, one of the many luxuries of winning. Alex and Izzy laugh over cups of coffee and plates of eggs and bacon (no bacon for Izzy though - in fact she keeps trying to convince Alex his bacon was a pig named "Ginger"). Hailey and Eli get to know each other over some warm croissants.

Eli (CONF): I love how we're in this weird alternate dimension where the winners eat five star meals and the losers eat, well, gruel?

Kathryn sits by the fire with Beyla and Dani, the girls talking over cups of cappuccinos about how nice it is that things have calmed down from their losing streak that cost them Chloe, Clay and Graham and sent a rift through their team.

Kathryn (CONF): Ok but y'all don't THINK I've forgotten that shady shit back in Dublin

In the exercise room, Kirsten and Zach lift weights while Nick runs on the treadmill. Nick is trying extra hard to stay in top shape, knowing his place in the game is always up for question.

Lauren, Colby and Rice are exploring, realizing how expansive the luxury cabin truly is after searching for the pillow in the previous challenge. The three, like the girls by the fireplace, talk about how nice it is things are calm. Lauren asks Colby and Rice if they think Nick is catching on, but Rice says he asked him about it and Nick assumes Graham got voted out in Norway for not tagging out of the eating challenge.

Rice (CONF): Ok I can't help but feel really guilty like Nick is literally on his own now

Duncan, Mary, Hank, Matt and Abbey sit at the edge of the Dock of Shame. Abbey called the five together to officially start an alliance to protect themselves about the mysterious coalition that voted out Zack.

Abbey (CONF): I have to be careful about who I ask because I’m not fully sure as to who is in this other alliance. I feel like I definitely have to avoid Phillippa and Suzanne, but who else…

Mary says she really likes this group as a core five, but is wondering who else they can pull in to secure the numbers. Duncan mentions Paige could be a solid ally, but Mary counters saying she assumes that Paige would be working with Rourke already. Hank suggests Garrett, while Mary suggests Vani, and they agree those are their best bets, but want to feel out the next few challenges just to make sure - hoping they last the next few challenges.

Hank (CONF): Let's get this bad boy started

A squirrel hops along the wooden railing separating the stairs leading up to the mess hall, before the smell of whatever is cooking inside knocks it out cold. Inside, Rourke is also meeting with his alliance as they eat breakfast. With Phillippa now on board, it's officially her, Suzanne, Ani, Paige and Erica. They're discussing who they think should be their next target, considering going after a physical threat like Garrett or a social threat like Mary.

Patrick is also in the mess hall with Yuri discussing what they should do game-wise, and Helina, Ranjitha, Sofia and Grant are as well laughing about how gross the food is, causing Chef to turn red with anger nearby.

Chef (CONF): *in a mocking tone* YoUr fOOD is So GRoSS it gave me Food PoisONINg *back to his normal tone* ungrateful little shits...

Fiona is with Sammi and Cleo at another table, discussing politics surrounding the presidential election.

The guys on Team Friendship’s cabin are on another run, with Nico leading followed by Clayton, then Dan, then Karthik then Miller and Ryan noticeably in the back.

Ryan (CONF):  *heavily breathing* Without *gasps* Duma, this is so much *wheezes* worse because now *inhales* I’m in the back alone

In the girl's side of the washroom, Gianna, Frances, Sibu and Myra get ready. Gianna is telling the three how she's still upset how Yunah acted when she left her and Karthik on Boney Island.

Gianna (CONF): Ok like fine you left us whatever but you didn't have to be so shady about it

Frances tells her she should do something about it.

Frances (CONF): It’s time I start making moves

In the girl's side of the Team Friendship's cabin, Annie sits on her bunk and reads a book while Yunah and Kelsey sit by the window and mock Chris. Kelsey makes a joke about his hair product, prompting Yunah to burst out laughing.

Yunah (CONF): *hysterically laughs for thirty seconds* *composes herself* Chris is the worst

Sam walking out of the boy's side of Team Booty's cabin toward the mess hall transitions the scene to Kirk, Townes and Wilson going for a morning swim on the beach. Kirk suggests roping in Grant and Sam, making an all-guys alliance, to which the other two agree.

Wilson (CONF): *pulling out a notebook with tons of diagrams and names* Overanalyzing? I definitely don't think so - see *holds up a piece of paper showing a graph that's titled "Not Overanalyzing"* and graphs don't lie

The scene flashes to all the contestants in the space between all the cabins, where Chris is announcing their next challenge. But first, he steps aside and announces they are having a guest judge…Kalee from season one. She blushes and waves to everyone, with Alex, Sam and Myra all excited to see her. The contestants are brought to a giant boxing arena, with four microphones in the middle. Chris announces the challenge will be a series of thirteen voice battles, to songs of his choosing, and the winner of the battle gets a point for his or her team.

Suzanne (CONF): So you’re telling me we go from a super fucked up scavenger hunt that was borderline psychological torture to…singing?

Annie (CONF): I truly don't get Chris. One day we're in a literal hunger games the next we're throwing dodgeballs at one another, a few days ago we were climbing up a mountain in Norway and now we're competing on this bullshit knockoff of the Voice...I don't even know...

The team with the most points wins, and the team with the least will be headed to the next elimination ceremony. Chris announces that Team Waka and Team Booty will be sitting someone out – with Hank volunteering for the former and Archer for the latter. Kathryn complains that not all of them can sing, but Chris says that’s something they’ll have to figure out on their own - and he hopes it will be hilarious in the process.

Chef rolls out a huge TV screen. It clicks on and it's separated into four sections showing a waist-up Alex, Cleo, Mary and Karthik in their team's jersey. The four sections then start spinning like a slot machine, with images of the contestants waist-up rushing by, and they suddenly stop to reveal Dani, Helina, Duncan and Miller as the first match-up.

Duncan (CONF): You're saying I have to go against Dani...in a sing-off

Dani (CONF): *laughing then wiping away a tear* This will be too easy

Chris announces the first song is Turning Tables by Adele. A flash shows Duncan gripping the microphone, Helina giggling as she makes eye contact with Ranjitha during a line and Dani stepping forward, loudly belting the chorus. Miller has a hard time taking it seriously, especially as it becomes clear Dani is the frontrunner, prompting Duncan to follow suit.

As the battle is going, Abbey is off to the side discussing strategy with Matt. He says they need to make moves on Garrett and Vani soon, the scene showing the two swaying along and occasionally cheering for Duncan, to which Abbey agrees.

In the end, Dani blows it out of the water prompting Kalee to give Team Glory the first point of the challenge.

Battle I: Dani v. Helina v. Duncan v. Miller- Turning Tables

Glory: 1 | Booty: 0 | Waka: 0 | Friendship: 0

Helina (CONF): Ok if this was an ass throwing competition you know I'd be in first PLACE

Alex and Beyla run up and hug Dani as she steps out of the ring. Team Friendship doesn’t seem to care Miller didn’t take it seriously, but Rourke and Ani are annoyed at Duncan for not giving it his all.

The next four faces to appear are Izzy, Grant, Matt and Nico, and Chris announces their song is Brave by Sara Bareilles. During the battle, a montage shows Hank and Mary wildly cheering, Cleo yelling "fuck it up" when Grant hits a high note, Rice leading Dani, Hailey and Kirsten in a cheer routine and Frances and Sibu giggling at Nico. The battle ends with Grant pulling out a win, given he sings a lot at worship, with Nico too shy to commit and neither Matt nor Izzy having the best singing voice (particularly Izzy, which led to a lot of giggles from the crowd).

Battle II: Izzy v. Grant v. Matt v. Nico- Brave

Glory: 1 | Booty: 1 | Waka: 0 | Friendship: 0

The next pictures to appear on the electronic slot machine are Alex, Fiona, Rourke and Yunah. Chris announces they will be singing Elastic Heart by Sia. Kalee wishes them luck, winking at Alex beforehand. It turns out to be a surprisingly good battle, with Yunah, Rourke and Fiona really committing but Alex ending up on top for Team Glory.

Battle III: Alex v. Fiona v. Rourke v. Yunah- Elastic Heart

Glory: 2 | Booty: 1 | Waka: 0 | Friendship: 0

Yunah (CONF): Ok this challenge is much harder than I thought it would be

The next pictures to appear are Colby, Cleo, Erica and Karthik. Alex chuckles as Colby looks annoyed at the fact he has to sing. Chris announces they’ll be singing Listen by Beyoncé.

While the battle rages on, Frances is still encouraging Gianna to take action against Yunah if they lose the challenge, but Gianna is nervous, not wanting to step on anyone’s toes this early in the game.

Gianna (CONF): Frances is really leading a charge here, like I was upset but that doesn’t mean I want to literally vote her out so please stop making this sound like my idea

The battle ends with Karthik blowing the competition away, given he is in an acapella group, earning Team Friendship their first point.

Battle IV: Colby v. Cleo v. Erica v. Karthik- Listen

Glory: 2 | Booty: 1 | Waka: 0 | Friendship: 1

Next up are Zach, Sam, Ani and Kelsey with a solid take on Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding, with Ani winning a point for Team Waka.

Battle V: Zach v. Sam v. Ani v. Kelsey- Love Me Like You Do

Glory: 2 | Booty: 1 | Waka: 1 | Friendship: 1

Another solid battle follows between Beyla, Sofia, Garrett and Annie to Miley Cyrus’s The Climb, but Beyla, Annie and Garrett can’t keep up with Sofia, who earns another point for Team Booty.

Battle VI: Beyla v. Sofia v. Garrett v. Annie- The Climb

Glory: 2 | Booty: 2 | Waka: 1 | Friendship: 1

A montage follows of the next two battles, the first between Rice, Patrick, Brian and Myra to Like I Can by Sam Smith. When Brian’s name showed up, everyone on Team Waka sighs with relief, as he is easily the best singer on their team. Rice, Patrick and Myra attempt to compete, but Brian blows everyone away with his amazing vocals.

Battle VII: Rice v. Patrick v. Brian v. Myra- Like I Can

Glory: 2 | Booty: 2 | Waka: 2 | Friendship: 1

The second in the montage is a battle round between Kirsten, Townes, Phillippa and Gianna to Story of My Life by One Direction. Kirsten and Townes playfully bounce off each other's energy and Phillippa puts her heart into it, but Gianna shines, tying up the scoreboard.

Battle VIII: Kirsten v. Townes v. Phillippa v. Gianna- Story of My Life

Glory: 2 | Booty: 2 | Waka: 2 | Friendship: 2

The next four to appear on the screen are Eli, Sammi, Suzanne and Dan, tasked to sing House of the Rising Sun by Animals. Eli groans, but Kalee offers support.

In the meantime, Abbey pulls aside Matt, Hank, Mary and Duncan to discuss the alliance’s plans, making sure they have an idea of who they would want to eliminate should they come in last in the challenge again. Hank thinks they should go direct to the source and target Rourke, given he is likely the leader of the opposing alliance.

Duncan (CONF): Damn, Rourke told me to choose my allegiance back in Norway but I was hoping it wouldn’t have to be this soon

As Duncan, Hank and Matt walk away, Abbey confides in Mary that she isn’t sure about whether or not she trusts Duncan. Mary wonders why, and Abbey explains the whole concept of a potential big Chi Psi alliance. Mary nods and the two follow the group back to the round. Sammi blows the song absolutely out of the water, earning another point for Team Booty.

Battle IX: Eli v. Sammi v. Suzanne v. Dan- House of the Rising Sun

Glory: 2 | Booty: 3 | Waka: 2 | Friendship: 2

On the screen four more people appear, Lauren, Kirk, Paige and Ryan, to sing Titanium by David Guetta. Ryan and Lauren laugh at the fact they're against each other, warming up with overdramatic riffs, and Kirk and Paige jokingly talk trash. Everyone is nervous, given there are only four battles left, and all four teams are pumping up their respective singers.

After the battle begins, Nick snoops around Team Glory, trying to find out information about the strategic layout of their team.

Nick (CONF): Something still doesn’t quite sit right with me...the fact I go to Duke is really screwing me over

He also is telling Alex about how he still doesn't fully trust Kirsten after the debacle with Chloe in the X-Games. Alex agrees, saying he's been wary, and asks Nick what his plans are.

The winner of the battle ends up being Lauren, tying Team Glory up with Team Booty. Alex, Dani, Kirsten and Izzy rush her after the battle, excited she won.

Battle X: Lauren v. Kirk v. Paige v. Ryan- Titanium

Glory: 3 | Booty: 3 | Waka: 2 | <font color="mediumpurple">Friendship: 2

Next up are Hailey, Ranjitha, Vani and Frances, taking on Cold as Ice by Foreigner. All four don’t have the strongest vocals, so Kalee has a hard time deciding, but in the end, gives it to Ranjitha. That puts Team Booty in the lead yet again, with four points.

Battle XI: Hailey v. Ranjitha v. Vani v. Frances- Cold As Ice

Glory: 3 | Booty: 4 | Waka: 2 | <font color="mediumpurple">Friendship: 2

Chris says they need to step it up now, given there are only two battles left. He says that Team Booty is officially safe from elimination, given it has become impossible for them to be in last place. Everyone on their team cheers and throws Sammi, Ranjitha, Sofia and Grant in the air. Grant proves a little too heavy, crushing Sam and Helina, but everyone laughs.

Chris looks at the other three teams and lets out a sinister laugh as he tells them no pressure. The slots go off again, with Kathryn, Wilson, Abbey and Sibu appearing on the screen. Kalee announces their song is It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World by James Brown, and all of them look nervous as it requires heavy vocals and none of them are singers. Wilson is trying to psych the other contestants out, but Helina tells him to focus on the competition. As the battle proceeds, people stray away from side conversations and begin loudly cheering for their respective teams, wanting to avoid going to elimination. Things are intense between the four singers, and all four hold the last note of the song as long as they can. Abbey and Kathryn fall out of the battle in the middle, so it was mainly between Wilson and Sibu for the win. Kalee looks stressed, unsure who won, and eventually gives it to Wilson, securing the win in the challenge for Team Booty.

Battle XII: Kathryn v. Wilson v. Abbey v. Sibu- It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World

Glory: 3 | Booty: 5 | Waka: 2 | <font color="mediumpurple">Friendship: 2

Everyone on Team Booty floods Wilson, hugging and cheering, given it is their first win since the hunger games challenge.

Kirk (CONF): It’s about damn time

Chris states that if Team Booty or Team Glory wins the next battle, it will force Team Waka and Team Friendship into a sudden death elimination round. If Waka or Friendship wins, the other is sent to elimination right away. Clayton is talking with Dan and Kelsey about what he thinks the next song is going to be. The other three competing are Nick, Yuri and Mary. Kalee reveals the song to be Halo by Beyoncé, stressing the contestants out even more given how hard the song is.

During the battle, every team is cheering hard. Alex and Eli bang the floor of the arena when Nick walks by singing, Fiona and Sammi squeal at Yuri's intense passion, Annie and Nico poke fun at Clayton and Ani and Matt let out an "ooh" when Mary sings "h-a-a-a-looooo."

In the end, Nick ends up edging out Clayton, Mary and Yuri, giving a point to Team Glory and forcing Team Waka and Team Friendship into a sudden death match.

Battle XIII: Nick v. Yuri v. Mary v. Clayton- Halo

Glory: 4 | Booty: 5 | Waka: 2 | <font color="mediumpurple">Friendship: 2

Chris declares Team Glory safe from elimination, and they all cheer, hugging each other and laughing at the fact they all had to sing. He then tells Team Waka that for the elimination round, they would be using the only person who is left to compete – Hank, who originally was sitting out.

Hank (CONF): Absolutely not

For Team Friendship, it would be random again, causing all of the contestants to stress out. They eye Gianna and Karthik praying one of them is chosen, when the screen randomly selects…Dan.

<font color="mediumpurple">Dan (CONF): Fuck

Kalee announces the song is You and I by Lady Gaga. An extremely nervous Hank suddenly gains confidence in the middle of the battle, shocking everyone and sending Team Friendship to another elimination.

Sudden Death: Hank v. Dan- You and I

Sent Into Elimination: <font color="mediumpurple">Team Friendship

Team Waka floods Hank, screaming and cheering. Abbey, Rourke, Garrett and Paige scoop him up and begin throwing him in the air, as Duncan starts a "Hank" chant. Dan curses, upset he lost Team Friendship the challenge. That day at dinner, the table is discussing who they want to go home, with a lot of talk surrounding Dan and Clayton. Frances however, has other plans, still wanting to eliminate Yunah on Gianna’s behalf.

<font color="mediumpurple">Gianna (CONF): Ok Frances needs to chill

Clayton is discussing with his alliance how they can protect him from elimination, but they say they aren’t really sure that’s possible. Sibu brings up what happened on Boney Island and how Gianna is upset, giving Clayton an idea. Gianna, however, suggests taking out Frances for playing the game so aggressively. Dan looks annoyed as the other three teams joke and start flinging the gross gray stuff back and forth at each other, not worried about elimination.

The members of Team Friendship tense up when they hear Chris summon them to the campfire grounds over the intercom.

~*ELIMINATION CEREMONY*~

Chris appears with a plate full of twelve marshmallows, and all thirteen people don't feel safe. He tells them he’s disappointed they lost yet again, and was hoping for more from them in the challenge. Some people start to shoot looks at Clayton and Dan. He calls out the first name…

Nico.

Nico grins ear to ear as he walks up to Chris, putting the marshmallow on the end of a long stick.

Miller. Sibu.

The two hug and run up after Nico.

Myra. Karthik. Ryan.

Karthik hugs the two, with Myra awkwardly smiling and Ryan rolling his eyes.

Kelsey. Annie. Gianna.

The three girls cheer, running up after the other safe contestants. Chris announces that all four remaining competitors received at least one vote, with the next person receiving safety…Frances.

<font color="mediumpurple">Frances (CONF): Wait I got a vote?

<font color="mediumpurple">Gianna (CONF): Sorry Fran, had to do it

The next safe is…

Dan.

He sighs with relief. That leaves Yunah and Clayton as the bottom two, both sweating profusely, with the final marshmallow going to…

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Clayton.

He cheers, quickly apologizing and hugging an upset Yunah.

<font color="mediumpurple">Yunah (CONF): I am so confused as to what just happened, but I’m definitely not happy about it

Everyone surrounds Yunah and give her a hug, and she looks upset as she walks down the Dock of Shame to the Boat of Losers.

The contestants of Team Friendship go to join the night’s party, which has already started. It is set up between the cabins, with torches surrounding a huge dance floor. Helina, Nick, Fiona and Cleo among others look shocked that Yunah was the one voted out. Helina cusses, standing by a now-saddened Yuri and Ranjitha, and the three say that's a valuable ally that they just lost. Rourke pulls Duncan aside, asking him his loyalty again, and he reaffirms Rourke he isn’t sure.

Rourke (CONF): Better decide quickly

A montage of partying followed, showing Kalee laughing as Alex and Helina drop it in the middle of Colby, Rice, Archer, Abbey, Annie, Kelsey and Erica, and Cleo and Suzanne shimmying back and forth in the middle of a circle with Sammi, Gianna, Beyla, Fiona, Hank and Dani, Sibu and Kirk taking shots together, and Myra and Sofia squaring off against Townes and Wilson in pong as the scene fades to black.