Nickelodeon vs. Cartoon Network Survivor

Episode 6

Timmy: The last few days saw some interesting developments in both tribes. Over at the Nickelodeon camp, Oswald "Otto" Rocket and Eliza Thornberry took their relationship to the next level by sharing a kiss while out surfing. Meanwhile, Otto's sister Reggie spent some alone time at Exile Island following Nickelodeon's reward challenge loss. Once there, she received a secret immunity challenge advantage, which she has since decided to hold onto until after the upcoming merger. Is this a wise move, or will it come back to haunt her?

Over at the Cartoon Network tribe, Eddy thought for sure he had a hidden immunity idol, but it wasn't there. He later found out that the idol was taken by Dee-Dee; however, she does not realize that it's a hidden immunity idol.

After the Cartoon Network Tribe lost the immunity challenge, the fighting between Bubbles and Buttercup came to a head at tribal council. Buttercup's over aggressive play and unwillingness to apologize to Bubbles would cost her a shot at one million dollars. Her fellow castaways voted her off by a vote of 4-2-1 , with Bubbles voting against her sister. It was a huge victory for the Eds, who eliminated a big threat and now have control of the tribe.

With the merger imminent, things are only going to get crazier. So let's watch…

Cartoon Network Tribe: Day 16

Bubbles: I feel awful voting off my sister, but it was the right decision. Buttercup was bringing the whole tribe down. Not only that, but now I'm friends with pretty much everyone in the tribe.

Blossom: I did my best to keep the three of us together, but it didn't work. Buttercup really has no one to blame but herself for getting voted off. If she had just apologized to Bubbles once, she would probably still be here.

(Bubbles wakes up in the shelter to see Blossom sitting down by the beach, looking out at the sea. Bubbles leaves the shelter and approaches Blossom.)

Bubbles: (crying) I hope you don't hate me for what happened last night.

(Blossom turned around and grinned at Bubbles.)

Blossom: Are you kidding me? Of course I'm not mad. Buttercup had every opportunity to apologize to you, and she didn't. Besides, now you have an in with the Eds, so…

Bubbles: (interrupting Blossom) Can we not talk about alliances and voting right now?

Blossom: Sure thing. Let's go check the tree-mail for today's reward challenge.

(Over at the freshwater spring, the Eds are rejoicing following a successful tribal council.)

Eddy: Boys, last night could not have gone any better. With Bubbles on our side, we control this tribe.

Double D: I hate to be the buzzkill gentlemen, but I must point out that we have only one tribal council left before the two tribes become one.

Eddy: Quit being a wet blanket, sockhead!

Ed: I wet my blanket last night Eddy!

(Double D and Eddy both give Ed an odd and confused look.)

Eddy: Well, think of this way Double D. With Bubbles and the three of us, we only need to convince two people from Nickelodeon to have a majority in the new tribe.

Double D: That does seem like a very promising scenario, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. We have to make the merger first.

Eddy: Don't sweat it Double D! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go do a…

Ed: CANNONBALL! (Ed leaps from the top of the waterfall into the bottom of the spring, splashing water all over Eddy and Double D.)

Eddy: (glaring at Ed) Yeah….that.

Nickelodeon Tribe: Day 16

(Otto and Reggie wake up later than usual, and glance over to see Squidward at the same place he's been at most of the game—in his beach chair.)

Reggie: Squidward has been coasting by on minimal effort this whole time. He's definitely the next in line to go in my book.

Jimmy: I've tried over and over again to get Squidward to actively side with me, but he just keeps lounging there. It's gotten to the point that I might actually side with Otto to get rid of Squidward.

(Reggie walks over to Squidward by his chair.)

Reggie: Hey, is there any chance one of us can use the chair for a bit?

Squidward: Oh….well, uh….you see, there's a rule that this chair is privately reserved for the person who requested it, which is me. So, I'd really love to, but no.

(Reggie walks away in a huff.)

Day 16: Reward Challenge

(The camera zooms in on a long, rectangular pit of mud, with a start line at the beginning, and a finish line at the top of a steep hill. Obstacles, such as hay bales and wooden fences, line the course. Timmy is standing by at the start line.)

Timmy: Come on over, guys! (Nickelodeon Tribe arrives at the challenge, followed by the Cartoon Network Tribe.) Nickelodeon Tribe, here is your first glimpse at the new Cartoon Network Tribe, as Buttercup was voted off last night. (A lot of shocked looks from the Nickelodeon Tribe.)

Otto: (whispers to Eliza) I thought they'd get rid of Dee-Dee for sure.

Eliza: (whispers back) It looks like you owe me five bucks. (Eliza and Otto both giggle.)

Timmy: As you've probably already guessed, you'll be getting really dirty for today's reward challenge. You must work together as a team to navigate this obstacle course. In addition to the obstacles, there will be other people in your way as well, people you are very familiar with.

(Six figures emerge from the nearby palm trees. They are six archrivals of the castaways. From Nickelodeon, there's Lars Rodriguez of Rocket Power, Plankton from Spongebob Squarepants in a robot suit, and Professor Calamitious from Jimmy Neutron. From Cartoon Network, there's Kevin from Ed, Edd, 'n' Eddy, Mandark from Dexter's Laboratory, and Mojo Jojo from the Powerpuff Girls.)

Otto: Hey! What the hell are they doing here?

Kevin: I was about to ask the same thing to those three dorks. (Points to the Eds)

Mandark: Wait, where's Dexter?

Blossom: We voted him off already.

Mandark: Oh…so I have vanquished him! (evil laugh) That was easy.

Timmy: That's right. In addition to the mud and obstacles, these guys—three for each tribe—will be standing in your way. The team that gets all of their tribe members to the finish line in the fastest time wins reward. Do you want to know what you're playing for? (Tribe members nod.) The winning tribe gets a private shower and spa session to clean up and pamper up before the second half of the game. (A lot of excitement from the tribe members.) Cartoon Network, I need one tribe member to sit out to even up the numbers.

(Without hesitation, Double D stands by Timmy.)

Timmy: Alright, Double D once again is sitting out for the Cartoon Network Tribe. Nickelodeon Tribe, since you won the previous challenge, you get to choose whether to go first or second.

(The Nickelodeon Tribe members don't take long to reach a decision.)

Otto: We're going second Timmy.

Timmy: Okay, that means Cartoon Network Tribe, get on the line. (Blossom, Bubbles, Ed, Eddy and Dee-Dee get on the line.) Survivors Ready…GO!

[Eddy hops on Ed's back as the Cartoon Network Tribe sprints into the mud pit. Ed and Eddy make great progress until Kevin emerges from behind an obstacle to trip them. Meanwhile, Mojo Jojo is firing lasers at Blossom and Bubbles. Dee-Dee, however, has little trouble with Mandark, and is the first Cartoon Network tribe member out of the mud pit. Ed is able to get away from Kevin and leap the obstacles to join Dee-Dee, but Kevin is still pushing around Eddy. Once Blossom and Bubbles vanquish Mojo Jojo, they double back to assist Eddy. They knock down Kevin, grab Eddy, and fly to the top of the hill to join their teammates at the finish Timmy stops the clock.]

Timmy: Alright, I've got 6 minutes, 23 seconds. (Cartoon Network Tribe cheers and congratulates each other on a good effort.)

Double D: I sure hope our time holds. I am in desperate need of a shower.

Timmy: Okay Nickelodeon Tribe! If you beat that time, reward is yours. Survivors Ready…GO!

[Unlike Cartoon Network Tribe, Nickelodeon takes a more unified approach, and its seems to work. Lars grabs Otto, but Reggie wrestles him free and Squidward disposes of Lars quickly. Eliza distracts Plankton in his robot suit while Otto, Reggie and Jimmy head for the finish. However, they are stopped by a force field set up by Professor Calamitous. Jimmy responds by using his laser wrist watch to cut down a nearby tree, which hits Calamitous on the head and deactivates the force field. They then head back to help Eliza and Squidward, and cross the finish line as a group a few minutes later. Timmy stops the watch.]

Timmy: Nickelodeon Tribe, your time was….six minutes….and 19 seconds, which means you win reward.

(Otto and Reggie celebrate with their signature handshake while the Cartoon Network Tribe is devastated, especially Double D.)

Timmy: Before you guys leave for your spa session, you need to pick one Cartoon Network Tribe member to go to Exile. Who is it going to be? Remember, Eddy is not eligible.

(Nickelodeon Tribe huddles up, and it takes them a while to reach a consensus.)

Otto: We're going with Double D.

(Double D, who is already devastated by losing the chance to shower, is given the map by Timmy and heads off to Exile. He is heard mumbling the word "shower" over and over again.)

Timmy: Nickelodeon Tribe, enjoy your shower and relaxation. Cartoon Network Tribe, head on back to camp.

Exile Island: Day 16

(Double D arrives at Exile Island, demoralized by the recent turn of events.)

Double D: Shower, Shower, shower…shower, shower, shower…SHOWER!

(Double D lies down underneath the palm tree, not bothering to pick from the "advantage" or "comfort" jar.)

Double D: It's finally dawned on me how long I've gone without proper hygiene, and how long I've been away from home. I fear if something doesn't change soon, I might reach my breaking point.

(After a while, Double D gets up and walks over to the stone table with the two jars. He opens up the "comfort" jar. He has a big smile on his face after reading the sheet of paper.)

Cartoon Network Tribe: Day 17

Blossom: My sights have been set on getting Eddy voted off, but now I'm contemplating going after Double D instead. He seems to be a little out of his element out here.

Eddy: I'm genuinely concerned for Double D. He seems to be cracking right before the merger. Let's face it, he's the real brains of our operations, so without him, we're in big trouble. Fortunately, I have a backup plan in place.

(Ed and Eddy are back at the waterfall and spring near their camp. Ed dives into the spring, and then comes out to spit water at Eddy.)

Ed: I am the blue whale, an endangered species. HUG ME!

Eddy: Not now, monobrow. I got to go use the restroom, by which I mean piss on a tree.

(Eddy walks into the thick dense wood of palm trees. Meanwhile, at camp, Blossom and Bubbles are preparing rice and fish for lunch.)

Blossom: Man, I'm so excited for the merger!

Bubbles: How can you be so sure both of us are making the merger?

Blossom: Well, even if we lose the immunity challenge tomorrow, everyone is voting for either Dee-Dee or Double D, right?

Bubbles: Probably. They're definitely the two weakest players on the tribe, but I'd definitely want to vote Dee-Dee because of my sub-alliance with Double D.

Blossom: (tasting the food) Hang on, I think this needs more salt. (Blossom goes to grab salt from their rations bag, but accidentally goes into Dee-Dee's bag, where she finds the hidden immunity idol.) Whoa! Bubbles, you've got to see this! (takes immunity idol out of bag and shows it to Bubbles)

Bubbles: (gasps) Is that what I think it is?

Blossom: Oh yeah! We'd better put it back before Dee-Dee returns from gathering firewood. (puts hidden immunity idol back in bag)

Blossom: Discovering Dee-Dee's immunity idol was a huge development, and it's given me an idea. If we lose immunity tomorrow, Bubble and I can convince Dee-Dee to play the idol at tribal while the three of us vote for Double D. That way, we'll break up the three-way Ed alliance.

Nickelodeon Tribe: Day 17

(Reggie is busy making minor repairs to the shelter following a storm the previous night. She appears flustered.)

Reggie: The past few days have really stunk on ice. I wanted to go surfing today, but Otto gave my board to his new girlfriend Eliza. Squidward keeps hogging the beach chair, and Jimmy is nowhere to be found. I'm the only one here who is actually doing work around camp.

(Otto and Eliza walk back to camp from the ocean, and put the surfboards by the shelter.)

Eliza: Thanks for letting me borrow your surfboard, Reggie!

Reggie: (sarcastic) Of course! I mean, you asked me so nicely…how could I say no?

(Eliza doesn't see through Reggie's sarcasm, but Otto does and glares at her.)

Eliza: Hey, where is Jimmy?

Reggie: No idea. He disappeared about an hour ago.

Otto: Fine by me. That gives us a chance to talk strategy.

Eliza: What's there to talk about? If we lose tomorrow, we're all voting Squidward.

Reggie: Exactly. Nothing to talk about whatsoever. Now, who wants rice?

(The three of them eat dinner as the sun sets.)

Day 18: Immunity Challenge

(The aerial camera zooms in a small open field in the woods. There are eight bags on top of wooden poles, four orange and four black. Then, on one end there are two wooden tables, one orange and one black. Timmy is standing in front of the two tables when the tribes arrive.)

Timmy: Before we begin, let's bring Double D back from exile.

(Double D rejoins the Cartoon Network Tribe, and is immediately greeted by a smothering bear hug from Ed.)

Ed: DOUBLE D! Ed is happy once more!

Double D: (gasping for breath) That's nice….Ed….but you're…smothering me! (Ed lets him go.)

Timmy: Moving right along to today's immunity challenge, which is half physical and half mental. Four members from each tribe will take turns running out and climbing a wooden pole to grab a bag full of words. Those words are possible answers to four trivia questions about the members of your opposing tribe. Once all four bags have been brought back to your team's table, a fifth member of the tribe will go to work answering those four trivia questions. The first tribe to have all four questions answered correctly wins immunity, and is guaranteed a spot in the newly merged tribe of ten. Loser goes to tribe council, where one person will be voted off and become the first member of the jury. Needless to say, there is a lot on the line in this one, so let's get started. Cartoon Network, I need one of you to sit out, and it cannot be Double D. (Eddy takes a seat on the bench.) Eddy is sitting this out for Cartoon Network. Everyone else, take a moment to strategize and we'll get started.

[Cartoon Network has Double D manning the table while Jimmy is doing the same task for the Nickelodeon Tribe. Meanwhile, Dee-Dee and Eliza are set to run the opening relay leg for their respective tribes.]

Timmy: Okay, for immunity. Survivors ready…GO!

[Dee-Dee and Eliza run up to the first pole and begin climbing. Dee-Dee's greater height gives her a slight advantage, as she reaches out to grab the first bag, falls down the pole, and plops it on the table next to Double D. Eliza is a little ways behind her. Bubbles run the next leg for Cartoon Network, and extends the lead with her superpowers. A few minutes later, Squidward has Nickelodeon's second bag, allowing Reggie to go for the third bag. By the time Reggie reaches the third pole and begins climbing, Ed is on his way down with the third bag for Cartoon Network. Otto begins Nickelodeon's final relay leg just as Blossom reaches the final pole. When Blossom gives Double D the fourth and final bag, he immediately gets to work answering the four questions about the opposing tribe members. Question #1 reads: Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Double D correctly answers Spongebob just as Jimmy gets the final bag for Nickelodeon from Otto. His first question reads: Which Cartoon Network tribe member has a bathtub full of gravy? Jimmy correctly answers Ed. The two boy geniuses go back and forth until they each get to their final question. Jimmy's final question was: which Powerpuff Girl is considered the leader of the group, and he answered Buttercup. Double D's last question was which Nickelodeon Tribe member participated in a pro surfing contest at the age of 11, and he answered Otto. Jimmy finishes a second before Double D.]

Timmy: (Check Jimmy's answers) Jimmy….one of your answer is incorrect!

(Baffled, Jimmy goes back over each question while Timmy checks Double D's responses.)

Timmy: Double D…congratulations, you just won immunity for your tribe!

(Elated, Double D hops up and down and grabs the immunity idol from the center table.)

Double D: Immunity…and a shower! Truly, things are finally coming up Double D!

Eddy: Wait, what shower?

Double D: My apologies, I failed to mention that I picked "comfort" at Exile Island, and now our camp gets a shower. Rest assured, I will not keep it to myself. You're all free to use it whenever necessary.

Bubbles: Aww….thank you Double D!

Eddy: Way to come through sockhead!

(The Cartoon Network tribe returns to camp, elated the whole way. The Nickelodeon Tribe trudges back to camp to begin thinking about tribal council.)

Blossom: Well, so much for Double D being the weakest link. He really was the tribe's MVP today.

Eddy: I'm so glad Double D was able to pull through in that challenge because if he didn't, he would likely be going home.

Nickelodeon Tribe: Day 18

Jimmy: This might sound strange, but I actually don't mind going to tribal council tonight. I have a plan in place that—if perfectly executed—will put me in a great position in this game. Now, I just need to put the final piece to the puzzle in place.

(Reggie is gathering water at the well when Jimmy approaches her.)

Jimmy: Do you need some help?

Reggie: (scoffs) Where were you yesterday when I needed help with the shelter?

Jimmy: Making a big move in this game.

Reggie: (puts down the water bucket and turns to face Jimmy) What do you mean?

Jimmy: I have an in with the other tribe. Eddy and I met yesterday, and we formed an alliance ahead of the merger.

Reggie: Why are you telling me all this?

Jimmy: Because I think that you're one of the best players in this game, and I want you on my side. I also think that, deep down, you know who should go home tonight, and I have faith you'll make the right decision. Now, about that water…

(Reggie and Jimmy work together to gather water and return to camp.)

Reggie: Jimmy's presented me with an interesting offer. I'm not necessarily going to take him up on it, but it is something to think about going into tribal council tonight.

Otto: Squidward is going home! It's a slam dunk.

Day 18: Tribal Council

(The five Nickelodeon Tribe members proceed in with their torches, and see Timmy waiting for them.)

Timmy: Tonight's vote is arguably the biggest one yet. Not only will the person leaving tonight be the last one left out of the merger, but they will also be the first member of the jury (points to the jury stand to his right) that will vote for the winner of this game just 21 days from now. Squidward, many of your fellow tribe members are upset that you don't do enough work around camp. Does that worry you?

Squidward: A little bit, but not too much. I think that most everyone here takes this game way too seriously. I mean, come on, we get to spend over a month at a Caribbean island, free from our jobs and everyday responsibilities! For Neptune's sake, loosen up every once in a while!

Timmy: Otto, where do you think you stand in this game right now?

Otto: I feel very comfortable about my position in this game. I've established myself as one of the top contenders this season, and I've got a nice stable alliance ahead of me going into the merger.

Timmy: Jimmy, what is your strategy at this juncture of the game?

Jimmy: Well Timmy, in my opinion, to be successful at Survivor, you always have to be thinking a couple steps ahead of the competition. The worst feeling you can have in this game is a feeling of comfort.

(Otto looks at Jimmy with suspicion.)

Timmy: Interesting thoughts. It is now time to vote. Jimmy, lead us off.

[Jimmy walks over to the voting booth, and writes down a vote for ELIZA.]

Jimmy: Her outdoor and nature background really makes her a threat, and this is a big blow to Otto's game.

[Jimmy puts his vote in the bucket. Shots of Squidward and Eliza voting. Otto's vote is for SQUIDWARD.]

Otto: I'm worried about Jimmy, but the plan is to get rid of Squidward, and I'm sticking with it.

[Otto puts his vote in the bucket. Reggie is the last to vote, and she takes awhile with her decision before writing down a name and putting it in the bucket.]

Timmy: I will now tally the votes. [Timmy leaves and returns a minute later with the bucket.] If anyone has a hidden immunity idol and you want to play it, now would be the time to do so. (No one has an idol, so no one moves.) Once the votes are read, the decision is final, and the person voted off will have to leave tribal council immediately. I will read the votes.

(Timmy pulls the first vote out of the bucket.)

Timmy: First vote…Squidward. (Squidward's face doesn't change a bit.) Next vote…is for Eliza. One vote each for Eliza and Squidward. Third vote…Squidward. Fourth vote…Eliza. That's two votes Squidward, two votes Eliza, with one vote left. (Pull out last vote and reads it) The sixth person voted out of Survivor Nickelodeon vs. Cartoon Network is….Eliza! Bring me your torch.

(Otto instantly recognizes Reggie's handwriting on the final vote, and looks angrily at his sister. He shares a goodbye kiss with Eliza before she brings her torch over to Timmy.)

Timmy: Eliza Thornberry, the tribe has spoken. (snuffs out Eliza's torch.) You have to go now. (Eliza leaves the tribal council area) Wow! So, the first half of this game ends with a shocking blindside! Clearly, business is about to pick up! Grab your torches and head back to camp. I'll see you all in the morning to get started on the merger.

(The four remaining members of the soon-to-be-defunct Nickelodeon Tribe grab their torches and head back to camp. Otto and Reggie are on opposite ends of the line, and don't say a word to each other the whole walk back.)

Confessional

Eliza: I've got to hand it to Jimmy. He orchestrated a fantastic blindside. That's what happens when you get too comfortable while playing Survivor. Even though I didn't make it as far in this game as I hoped, I had a great time and made some lifelong friends that I will miss, especially Otto. I look forward to being part of the jury, and seeing close up how this game unfolds. It should be…wild! (giggles) Get it? Because the name of my show is the Wild Thornberrys (laughs) Okay, I'm going now.

Tribal Council Vote #6

Candidate (# of votes)

Eliza (3)- Reggie, Jimmy, Squidward

Squidward (2)- Otto, Eliza

Next Time on Survivor…

1. Two tribes become one as the merger goes down.

2. Otto and Reggie confront each other following Eliza's departure from the game.

3. The stress of the game is starting to get to Bubbles. How will she react?