Fear Factor (2001)

Episode Overview

In the first stunt, Jet Ski Leap, contestants ride on a jet ski while a helicopter hovers above. Their challenge is to grab hold of the helicopter's skit and scale up using the cargo netting to successfully enter the helicopter. Those who manage to do so will move on to the next round. Next up is the Beetle Bowl, where contestants take their turn bowling and aim to knock down as many pins as possible. The pins that remain standing determine how many live beetles they must consume. Contestants who can eat their allotted beetles within 30 seconds each will progress to the next round. Finally, the Rope Crawl requires contestants to belly-crawl across a 60-foot tightrope suspended over two rooftops more than 100 feet high. If they fall to the underside, they'll incur an additional two minutes on their time. The contestant who crosses the tightrope the fastest will win a prize of $50,000.