Episode
The Challenge: The $10,000 Pyramid
Overview
A long-standing rivalry between Danny and Jodi erupts in a heated confrontation. At the "Moving Pyramid" challenge, the teams must literally carry the weight of their teammates. And the Gauntlet sets the stage for one player's angry departure.
Details
- Series
- The Challenge
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2005-12-26
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
The $10,000 Pyramid is Episode 4 in The Gauntlet II of The Challenge. It aired on 2005-12-26. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 3: We Can Work It Out
Rookie female team captain Kina is worried how her vulnerable position will affect her relationship with her teammate and boyfriend, Randy. The teams are forced to work together to come out on top at the "Team Builders" challenge. The first female Gauntlet ends with a surprising outcome.
Episode 5: Sloppy Seconds
The players set out to soak their competition at the "Spongeworthy" challenge. The Gauntlet sends home another victim. In addition, a complicated love triangle between Mark, Robin and Jodi results in an emotional breakdown.
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With suspicion still clouding their team, the Rookies struggle to come together for a win. The Veterans grow frustrated with the performance of their controversial captain, Beth. At the "Balancing Act" challenge, the teams must face a nerve-wracking tightrope walk. And the Gauntlet is the stage for the settling of a long-standing grudge.
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Episode 12: Tire Me Up, Tire Me Down
Beth's lackluster performance at the challenges continues to frustrate the Veterans. The teams must make their way through a dangling obstacle course at the "Spare Tires" challenge. The Gauntlet claims another victim.
Episode 13: Mac-Beth
The pressure of being team captain takes its toll on Kina. Beth continues to wreak havoc on the Veteran team. At the "Easy Does It" challenge, the players race to cross a swinging platform. A sudden twist brings a surprise ending to a highly anticipated Gauntlet showdown.