Naked and Afraid XL

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.

Jeff and Laura find themselves caught in a menacing electrical storm while fishing on the open water.

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.

Season Finale. Medics monitor Jeff's fever and prepare his evacuation. The others scramble for a 5-mile extraction journey through shark-infested waters. A survivalist pushes too hard, leading to a medical emergency at sea.