Fear Factor (2001)

Episode Overview

In the first stunt, Helicopter Flag Snag, contestants dangle from a helicopter skid and plunge into the water as it glides over a buoy. After hitting the water, they must dive down to grab a flag from under the buoy, swim to a platform, and secure the flag on a pole. The helicopter stays overhead, creating a challenging rotor wash. The two fastest men and two fastest women to complete this task will move on, while the others face elimination. The second challenge, Slugs, requires contestants to consume ten live slugs and down a shot of cow bile within a four-minute time frame. Those who can accomplish this will earn a spot in the finals. Finally, in Build-A-Bridge, contestants must traverse from one rooftop to another using two cables. They’ll need to create a path by placing three wooden slats between these cables and stepping across, carefully strategizing their moves.