The Hustler Season 1 Episode 3 Tennis Anyone?

In Season 1, Episode 3 of "The Hustler," titled "Tennis Anyone?," five new contestants gather around the table and try to outsmart each other in a game of deduction and deception.

The episode starts with host Craig Ferguson introducing the contestants: a professional tennis player, a retired Navy officer, a high school teacher, a sales representative, and a bartender. They all claim to be honest and trustworthy, but only one of them is the Hustler – a clever individual who knows the answers to all the questions, but must hide their true identity from the group.

The first round is called "Odd One Out," and it challenges the contestants to pick the one item on the table that doesn't belong. The choices include a tennis racket, a bottle of champagne, a vase, a wallet, and a pair of scissors. They discuss their reasoning and come to a unanimous decision, but the Hustler tries to lead them astray by suggesting an alternative answer. Will they stick to their guns or second-guess themselves?

The second round is called "List Builder," and it requires the contestants to name as many things in a certain category as possible. The category this time is "things you can find in a purse," and the contestants take turns naming items like lipstick, keys, tissues, and headphones. The Hustler also joins in the game, but tries to throw them off by naming things that don't belong or repeating what others have said. Who will catch on and expose the Hustler's lies?

The third round is called "Tuned In," and it tests the contestants' knowledge of popular songs and their lyrics. Craig plays several snippets of songs from different eras and asks them to fill in the missing words. The Hustler seems knowledgeable about music, but must avoid giving away too much information or revealing their true identity. Will the contestants be able to decipher any clues or catch the Hustler off guard?

The fourth round is called "One of These Things," and it presents the contestants with a set of four images that have something in common. They must identify which image is the odd one out and explain why. The images this time include a tennis court, a baseball field, a hockey rink, and a football stadium. The contestants have different theories, but the Hustler tries to persuade them with a false explanation. Who will see through the Hustler's deception?

The fifth and final round is called "The Hustle," and it is the most challenging of all. The Hustler must try to convince the others that they are innocent and deserving of the prize money, while the others must try to expose the Hustler's true identity and vote them off. The round starts with a discussion of all the evidence gathered throughout the game, and the contestants try to make sense of any inconsistencies or contradictions. Then they cast their votes, and the one with the most votes is revealed. If it's the Hustler, they get to keep the prize money – but if it's one of the honest players, they get to split it among themselves.

"Tennis Anyone?" is a thrilling episode of "The Hustler" that tests the contestants' wits, social skills, and ability to read people. It's a game of trust and betrayal, where every mistake could cost them money and every lie could be their downfall. Will the contestants be able to outsmart the Hustler, or will the Hustler walk away with the prize? Tune in to find out.