A primitive blade challenge on day one sends a pair of competitors home. Survivalists are shocked to learn that sharing is not allowed in this competition. A race to retrieve bows cached in a 30-foot tree leads to a heated standoff between Jeff and Gary.

Survivalists must bushcraft a primitive axe that can fell a tree. Jeff makes a desperate play to get a bow. A deep gash on Dan's hand threatens his challenge. Trish's camp crafts a fish net to secretly haul in big protein wins. A competitor is eliminated.