Naked and Afraid XL

Meet the Naked and Afraid veterans who are challenged to survive 40 days in a brutal Philippine jungle.

The XL challenge kicks off with All-Stars Jeff Zausch and Laura Zerra embarking on a special 21-day precursor to the epic 40-day survival adventure in the brutal jungles of the Philippines.

With resources dwindling, the survivalists venture into the shark-infested waters of the South China Sea searching for a much-needed meal.

Shark-infested seas and intense tropical storms terrorize the survivalists causing one challenger to contemplate quitting.

The survivalists trek through the dense jungle trying to avoid venomous snakes and monitor lizards on their way to extraction.

Charlie leaves the camp in a huff after an argument with his teammates, and tensions rise in the second cave when Jeff and Laura gloat and refuse to share their food.

The Six-Pack is devastated after Russell is forced to tap-out due to a snake bite and Laura shocks Jeff when she changes the terms of their deal.

Jeff is dismayed to hear that Laura wants them to join the larger group to finish out their 60 day challenge.

XL alumni from all seasons revisit their most frightening and memorable encounters with dangerous predators while attempting to survive 40 days in the wild.

Medics closely monitor Jeff's high fever and prepare for his evacuation. The others scramble on a five-mile extraction journey through shark-infested waters. A survivalist pushes too hard, leading to a medical emergency on the open sea.

The 14 survivalists gather to look back on their 40-day challenge in the Philippines. They discuss the most challenging aspects of living naked in the jungle and confront each other about controversial incidents and decisions.