The competitors were tested on memory and endurance in a high-stakes mission:
This episode centered on the season's "Red Skull" twist, which requires players to win an elimination to qualify for the final.
: Dee flirted with and kissed Jay specifically to make her "ride or die" Rogan jealous. The plan worked, leading to an argument between Jay and Rogan .
: The house voted in Jay Starrett , primarily due to ongoing drama involving a "love triangle" with Dee and Rogan.
: Similar to "Knot So Fast," players had 20 minutes to use ropes, chains, cinderblocks, and boulders to barricade a bunker door. They then swapped and raced to break into the bunker their opponent had rigged.