Sixteen contestants arrive on a military airplane in Queensland and immediately form two tribes---Kucha and Ogakor. After a five-mile hike to their respective camps, the tribes compete on an obstacle course for Immunity and waterproof matches. The losing tribe then attends Tribal Council and votes out its first member.

Jerri accuses Kel of eating contraband beef jerky, which he denies. In the “Butch Cassidy” Reward Challenge, the players jump off a cliff into a pool of water, swim to a floating crate and carry it ashore to win blankets. “Tucker'd Out” is the Immunity Challenge. The tribemates eat aboriginal foods (“bush tucker”), such as cow brains, grubs, grasshoppers and mangrove worms. However, Kimmi, a vegetarian, refuses to join in. Later, the second person is voted out of the game.

Fourteen men and women strive to live in the wild; a third outcast returns to civilization.

Thirteen men and women strive to live in the wild; a fourth outcast returns to civilization; fire threatens a tribe.

Twelve men and women strive to live in the wild; a fifth outcast returns to civilization; members battle exhaustion and hunger.

A stunning event shakes up the remaining castaways mere days before the two tribes merge; a tribal council converges to snuff the chances of yet another contestant.

Ten men and women strive to live in the wild; a seventh outcast returns to civilization; remaining survivors merge into one tribe.

Nine men and women strive to live in the wild; an eighth outcast returns to civilization; individuals rethink their strategy.

Highlights and never-before-seen footage show the competitors in the wild.

Eight men and women strive to live in the wild; heavy storms and lack of rations tests the survivors; a ninth outcast returns to civilization.

Seven men and women strive to live in the wild; the Barramundi face rising waters; a 10th person must leave the survivalists.

Six men and women strive to live in the wild; the tribe faces torrential rain; an 11th person is voted out of the tribe.

Men and women strive to live in the wild; the reward challenge lifts the survivors' spirits; a 12th person is voted out of the tribe.

The final four contestants are shocked when they see their reflections in a mirror for the first time in 38 days; one tribe member is visibly distant.

The three remaining contestants vie for the $1 million grand prize.

Participants in the series discuss their experiences.