The episode opens with the cast staring down the cliff.
Chris: The challenge is to have the most teammates jump into the ring down there in the water, also known as the safe zone. If you land inside, you gain a point for your team. If you land outside, you're stuck with man-eating sharks and you gain nothing.
Ella: Oh, my...
Chris: Gophers, you're up first.
Dave: Why us?!
Chris: You're all gonna have to go anyways. The order doesn't matter.
Topher gulps and looks at the others.
Topher: Ladies first, heheā¦
(Conf) Topher: I gotta give it to Chris. This challenge would be great for ratings. But I could still probably come up with something better.
Sky and Jasmine look at each other and walk to the edge of the cliff.
Sky: It doesn't look too bad, does it?
Jasmine: I mean...yeah, it does.
Sky: Ugh...let's just get it over with.
Jasmine: On three?
Sky: Yes.
Jasmine: ONE...TWO...THREE!
The girls run and jump off. They sit in the air for a second before grabbing each other and screaming as they plummet to the water. A loud splash is heard and everyone runs to the edge to see if they survived.
Amy gasps.
Amy: Are they dead?!
Sky and Jasmine come up from the water in the safe zone.
Jasmine: We made it! Alright!
Sky: I'm just gonna go sit on the boat and think about my life for a while.
(Conf) Sky: I truly thought that was it. I thought I was gonna die. What a terrifying experience. But Jasmine was there to help out, and I appreciate that.
Chris: The Gophers lead with 2 points! Who's next?
Ella looks around nervously.
Ella: Oh birdiiiiiies! Will you come fly me to the bottom?
She continues to look nervously, knowing even the birds are scared of the cliff.
Ella: Well, fine! No seeds for you tonight!
Shawn: You know what! This is great training for the zombie apocalypse!
He runs full speed and jumps off the cliff, landing right inside the safe zone.
Amy: Nice job, zombie freak! That was a pretty nice jump!
Samey: Don't you think you should be a little nicer?
Amy: EXCUSE ME? Don't speak like that to me, Samey.
Samey: I'm sorr-
Amy then pushes Samey off the cliff. Samey screams and lands outside of the safe zone.
Amy: GREAT, SAMEY. NOW WE DON'T HAVE A POINT BECAUSE OF YOUR SUCKY JUMP. WHAT A LOSER.
Samey comes up from the water and looks around as sharks circle her.
Samey: Uh...oh no! Help!
Shawn bursts through the water and grabs Samey. He throws her into the boat.
Samey: OW...but thank you.
(Conf) Samey: So far, this has been a total bust. I thought I was signing up for Total Drama to get away from Amy. And now I'm trapped with her for 8 weeks.
Samey sighs as the confessional ends.
Jasmine: You should stand up to her, Samey.
Sky: Yeah, seriously.
Samey: Oh, there's no point.
Sky: I might just do it then.
Back at the top of the cliff, Sugar prepares to jump.
Sugar: I ain't scared of no cliff!
She runs off and rolls up in a cannonball.
Shawn: OH GOD!
The water splashes everyone on the boat.
Chris: And Sugar lands in the safe zone! That is 4 points for the Gophers!
Max: I shall not jump, Chris. For evil is...um...afraid of heighs.
Amy: Seriously? You're backing out? Well to be honest, I guess I'm not surprised.
Amy walks to the edge and finally jumps, landing in the safe zone.
Chris: Another point!
Max walks over to Chris.
Max: How do I get off the cliff?
Chris: Well first, you must wear a chicken hat.
Max: What?! No way! That ruins my evil look!
Dave rolls his eyes.
Dave: Trust me, you never had it in the first place.
Max: Listen here, vermin-
Topher gets between them.
Topher: Guys, focus on the great challenge that Chris has put in place for us!
Chris: Thank you, Topher.
Max turns away and grabs his chicken hat from Chris before walking down the other side of the cliff.
Ella, B, Topher, and Dave look at each other, waiting for one to volunteer.
B finally walks to the edge of the cliff. He looks down.
Chris: Long jump, huh?
B, obviously annoyed by Chris, tries to ignore him. He sighs and jumps off the edge.
Ella: Oh no! My silent friend!
B hits the water and swims up. He looks around contently as he realizes he is in the safe zone.
Chris: 6 points for the Gophers!
Ella: I don't think I can do it, Christopher.
Topher: I like how you added -topher onto Chris' name. It sounds better in my opinion.
Chris: Fine. Don't jump.
He hands her a chicken hat. As she walks away, Dave follows.
Dave: If anyone thinks I'm jumping from this height, they're nuts.
Chris: Suit yourself!
As Dave passes Chris, he hands him a chicken hat.
Topher: I'm just gonna get it over with. 1, 2, 3, jump Topher!
He runs and then stops for a second, before finally going through with his jump. He hits the safe zone, landing right in the middle of it.
Chris: And the Gophers have 7 points! Can the Bass beat them?
The Bass look at each other.
Zoey: I for one don't feel like losing.
Dakota: There is no way I'm getting my hair wet.
Anne Maria: Same here. No way, Jose.
Jo: You're both jumping. I'm not losing because you're putting your beauty before the team!
Anne Maria: And who's gonna make me jump, huh? Dont start somethin' you can't finish.
Jo growls before Sam jumps between them.
Sam: Girls, girls. Let's relax here. Jo, if they don't wanna jump, don't make them.
Jo: Fine, but if we lose, it's your funeral!
She points at them before turning and walking to the cliff. She jumps off.
Lightning: SHA-YEAH! I'm with him!
He runs to the edge of the cliff and jumps.
Jo comes up from the water in the safe zone.
Jo: I made it! Yes!
She looks up and sees Lightning right above her.
Jo: WATCH OUT-
Lightning lands on her, with everyone watching going "Oooooooh."
(Conf) Jo: I officially hate Lightning. For good.
Dakota: Well like I said, I'm not jumping.
Anne Maria: Me neitha'.
They walk to Chris and get their chicken hats.
Down at the water, Jo is climbing out of the water. She looks up and sees Dawn, completely dry, on the boat.
Jo: What the- how did you get here before me?!
Dawn, who is meditating, opens her eyes.
Dawn: The spirit world helped guide me to the safe zone, and then the boat of course.
Chris: And that's 3 points...I think...for the Bass!
Brick: I, uh, don't think I can jump.
Zoey: If you don't feel like you can jump, don't worry Brick. We understand that everyone has their fears.
Brick: Thanks. I appreciate that.
Mike: Wow Zoey. That was really nice of you.
Brick walks to Chris and gets his chicken hat.
Chris: You better make the next 5 jumps count, or you lose.
Cameron, obviously petrified, looks to Zoey and Mike.
Zoey: Look, we can jump together. Right Mike?
Mike: Absolutely.
Cameron: Okay. Thanks guys.
They walk to the edge of the cliff.
Jo, looking up, sees Cameron at the cliff.
Jo: The little guy really is gonna do it...
Zoey: One...
Mike: Two...
Cameron: THREE!
The three of them jump, screaming in fear as they fall towards the water. Finally, they hit the water with a large splash.
Chris: And it seems we doubled from 3 to 6!
Cameron swims up.
Cameron: I made it! I'm okay!
Zoey: And we landed in the safe zone!
Jo: Nice job, Cameron. I didn't know you had it in you.
At the top of the cliff, Sam and Scott high five and run off the cliff. They both land in the safe zone.
Chris: And with that, the Killer Bass has won part 1 of the challenge!
Lightning: Hold up...part 1?
Sky: There's another challenge we have to do?!
Chris: Don't look so angry.
He walks over to a side of the beach that has large crates.
Chris: These crates carry hot tub parts. You will bring them back to camp, assemble them, and the team with the best hot tub wins invincibility.
Dave: You have got to be kidding me.
Jo: So what did our team win?
Chris: You guys get box carriers to make things easier on you.
Brick: Not bad for a reward.
Chris: Now go!
Everyone races to the beach, where the chickens already are.
Dakota: I hope I don't break a nail!
The next shot shows minutes later, with the Bass in the lead walking to camp.
Cameron, Mike, and Zoey are pushing their crate.
Zoey: Nice job today, Cam! I'm really proud of you.
Cameron: Thanks, Zoey! I couldn't have done it without your help.
Mike: Yeah, Zoey. You're pretty cool.
Zoey blushes but looks down.
(Conf) Zoey: Mike is so cool. But I'm not sure I should try to flirt with him or anything because I don't know if he'd like me. Plus, I heard Anne Maria is already trying to get him to date her. So I'll stay back.
Jo and Lightning push another crate in front of them.
Jo: You know, there was no need to jump on me.
Lightning: Listen, dude. That was a total accident.
Jo: Whatever.
Scott, behind them, is listening.
(Conf) Scott: Laying low for a little while is working out for me. Rivalries are already starting, and I'll find the cracks in friendships like Mike, Zoey, and Cameron. This is gonna be a piece of cake, hehe.
The Gophers are far behind them.
Sky: I really thought we would win the first challenge.
Dave: I mean, it was based on who has a real fear of heights. I know I let the team down.
Jasmine overhears and chimes in.
Jasmine: Look, Dave. You didn't let us down. But next time, you might have to conquer your fears if you wanna stay in the game.
Sky: What she said.
Max: Max has no fears! As an evil genius, I can conquer anything!
Everyone rolls their eyes.
Next to them, Amy and Samey are pushing a crate.
Amy: Come on, Samey! How are you so weak?
Samey: I...I'm sorry Amy. I didn't know I was this weak.
Amy: Well learn how to do better next time.
Samey: Yes, Amy.
(Conf) Jasmine: I'm this close to smacking Amy upside the head. Her teamwork is abysmal. Samey this, Samey that. Just shut up and worry about yourself, mate.
The Bass arrive at the camp first.
Anne Maria: Yo, come awn! We gotta get goin' on this hot tub!
They unassemble all of their crates and start putting the hot tub together.
Meanwhile, the Gophers are still behind.
Chris drives by on an ATV, stopping.
Chris: Woah. You guys seriously need to pick up the pace. The other team is already at camp.
Ella: Oh no!
Sugar: DANG IT, LET'S PULL IT TOGETHER!
Sugar stops pushing and picks up her crate. She starts running towards camp.
Jasmine: I like the way she thinks!
Shawn: Wow...who knew she was that strong...
Back at camp, Anne Maria and Dakota are adding parts to the hot tub.
Jo walks over.
Jo: Look. I hope I didn't offend you guys today when I was rude. Sometimes, the competitive side gets the best of me and I freak out.
Anne Maria: Girl, don't worry about it. I know you was just trying to help our team and stuff.
Dakota: No hard feelings!
Jo: Really? Great.
Brick smiles as walks away from them.
(Conf) Jo: I don't care for either of them. But I can't risk getting votes so early on in the game, so I had to make amends quickly.
The Gophers finally arrive at camp.
Jasmine: Come on, come on! Let's go!
Amy pushes Samey.
Amy: Open the crate! I don't wanna break any nails.
Jasmine: That's it! Look here Amy, you better watch your mouth around camp. I don't care where you're from, but here, on MY TEAM, you'll show every single member some respect. Understood?
Amy: Oh what?! You'll vote me off?
Jasmine: Spot on.
(Conf) Amy: I had no choice but to agree. I mean, look at how bad our team is doing. I can't risk being the first one out.
Amy: Fine. I'll ignore Samey. But if you think you can threaten me, you have another thing coming, miss outback.
Samey smiles at Jasmine.
Sugar: Now let's put this hot tub together and stop arguing! We can still win!
The day turns into night, and Chris finally arrives to judge the hot tubs.
The Bass' hot tub is hot, with steps leading into the tub and jets.
The Gophers' hot tub is a complete mess, with a bird sitting in it and cold water spraying from the sides.
Chris: I think we have a winner...the Killer Bass!
Jo, Lightning, and Brick jump up and down and hug, celebrating their victory.
Dakota: We are like, so hot.
Chris: Gophers, I'll see you at the campfire ceremony tonight.
The scene switches to the mess hall. Everyone is eating.
Jasmine: We have to discuss who we're voting out.
Dave: Well I say Max.
Max: Why me!?
Dave: Tell us again what you helped with today.
Max: Just because in one challenge I didn't do well doesn't mean I won't do well in another challenge!
Jasmine: Well I still elect Amy.
Amy: Hey! At least I jumped. Max didn't. And I agreed to your terms.
Sky: I'm not sure we'll come to an agreement.
Ella: But we need peace on the team to win in the future.
Sugar: We ain't gettin' no peace, weird singing girl! This is a game!
Ella sighs.
Jasmine: Fine. I guess we'll just see who leaves tonight.
The next scene shows the campfire ceremony lit up. Chris stands with marshmallows as the Gophers enter and sit down in front of the fire.
Chris: This is the campfire ceremony. You'll vote in the confessional when asked to for the person you want to leave, and then everyone who is safe will receive a marshmallow. The last person left without a marshmallow will walk the dock of shame, never to return to the island. Understood?
Everyone nods.
Chris: Perfect.
Everyone goes in to vote.
Chris: I'll announce who is safe. Dave, Ella, Sugar, Sky.
The 4 catch their marshmallows.
Chris: Jasmine, Samey, Shawn, and Topher. B as well.
All 5 catch their marshmallows.
Chris: Amy...Max...there is one marshmallow left for the night.
Amy and Max look at each other.
Chris: The vote wasn't close. In a vote of 9-2, the final person safe is...
Amy begins to look worried.
Chris: ...
Jasmine: Will you get on with it?
Chris: Amy.
Amy catches her marshmallow and walks with the rest of the team.
Max: So you really voted the only genius on the team out. What a bunch of idiots!
Sky: Oh, shut up Max. Just leave.
Max: Whatever! Goodbye, vermin!
Max gets on the boat of losers and departs from the island.
Chris: Well, today you guys basically bombed as hard as you good. And it's only day 1. You better get it together. Goodnight.
The team walks to their cabin.
Chris: With 1 down, and drama already flaring up on both sides, who will be the next to leave? Can the Gophers put their differences aside and work as a team? Find out next time on...Total Drama Island!
Voting Confessionals:
Ella: I vote for Amy. She's very mean spirited.
Amy: I vote for Max. Good riddance.
Samey: Amy would kill me if I voted for her, so sorry Max.
Sky: Max, you should have jumped today. You never apologized, and you insulted all of us. Goodbye.
Jasmine: I'll give Amy one more chance. Max, your time is up.
B holds up a picture of Max.
Shawn: Max, dude, it's time for you to go. Maybe next time you should help out.
Topher: I vote Max. Amy brings drama, which is great for television.
Max: Amy, you'll be leaving tonight. There's only room for one evil guy here, and that's me.
Sugar: I ain't workin' with no little purple elf! Bye Max!
Dave: Max, seeing you leave will be one of the most therapeutic things ever.
I hope you enjoyed this episode! Max being the first boot worked for me because without Scarlett, he's just a nuisance. There's more to come soon!
