Fear Factor (2001)
S02E09 Vertical Gauntlet; Rat Hat; Semi Truck Beam Walk
Episode Overview
Title: Vertical Challenge; Rodent Headgear; Truck Beam Balance Plot: Stunt #1: Vertical Challenge Competitors must traverse narrow 12-inch beams linking two towering 14-story buildings, using rope ladders for elevation. Each beam, apart from the first, presents a different challenge: beneath the second beam, they’ll crawl through a truss; the third features a see-saw to navigate; the fourth has a punching bag to maneuver around; and the fifth, the highest, is dotted with road cones. Throughout this daunting task, water will continuously pour down on them. The two fastest male and female contenders to unfurl a flag at the finish will move on, while the others face elimination. Stunt #2: Rodent Headgear In this challenge, contestants must immerse their heads in a transparent box filled with rats. While their heads are inside, they’ll need to reach into a cage containing 24 rats, sorting them by color, specifically selecting the