The Challengers arrive to the Arena to see classic, brutal eliminations from each era awaiting them; 16 people will fight in the sand, only 8 will return; the losers learn they will be sent off with a parting gift of karma for the remaining players.

Targets change the game as competitors must learn how to play without knowing if they'll be safe come the next elim; TJ's favorite challenge returns in the form of a Challenge history lesson; a questionable sudden death round.