Ep 1. No Rain, No Gain

As the twelfth season of Naked and Afraid begins, viewers are introduced to the first episode titled "No Rain, No Gain". In this episode, two new contestants, a man and a woman, are dropped off in a remote location with no supplies, food or clothes. Their task is to survive in the wilderness for twenty-one days, utilizing their survival skills and the environment around them.

The pair arrive in a scorching hot desert location, where water and shade are scarce. The woman, an experienced survivalist, is confident in her abilities to find shelter and water. However, the man, a novice to survival, is nervous and unsure of himself. Their first challenge is to find water, which proves to be more difficult than anticipated. After hours of hiking in the scorching heat, they finally come across a riverbed with a stagnant pool of water. The survivalists know they shouldn't drink it, but their thirst becomes so intense that they decide to risk it.

As they continue to navigate the unforgiving terrain, their relationship becomes strained as they argue about the best way to continue. They must gather food and build shelter to survive the scorching days and cold nights. They both decide to use their resources and start gathering materials for shelter. They find some bamboo sticks they could use but soon find out there are thorns.

As the days pass, the contestants start to become increasingly desperate for food and water. They attempt to start a fire using a flint, but their efforts are unsuccessful. They also realize that they have not packed enough food to sustain them for the three weeks and must resort to finding their own sources of nourishment. They attempt to hunt for fish in the river, but the limited supply of fish proves to be a challenge.

Throughout the episode, the survivalists are plagued by various challenges including extreme exhaustion, dehydration, and hunger. Despite their struggles, they push through and continue to persevere. They build a fire using creative techniques, find fresh water, and trap and eat snakes. They learn to improvise and adapt in order to overcome their obstacles.

As the episode comes to a close, the viewer is left with a cliffhanger as the two contestants face a new challenge that will put their survival skills to the test. Overall, "No Rain, No Gain" is a thrilling and intense episode that showcases the grit and determination required for survival in the wilderness. It is an exciting and engaging start to yet another intriguing season of Naked and Afraid.