Ep 7. Orange You Glad You're Tough?

Tough As Nails season 2 episode 7, Orange You Glad You're Tough? focuses on testing the physical and mental toughness of the contestants. The episode begins with the Tough as Nails crew arriving at their worksite, where host Phil Keoghan informs them that they will be working in teams of four for their next challenge. The challenge involves laying bricks along a wall, which has to be built up to a specific height.

The contestants approach this task with enthusiasm, with some of them having experience in construction work. However, as the challenge progresses, it becomes evident that the physical aspects of the task are trying, and some contestants struggle to keep up with the pace. The pressure builds as they race against time to complete the task.

In the meantime, we see the different contestants' personalities emerge as they work in teams. Some are natural leaders, while others struggle to be heard. There is also some healthy competition between the teams, with each of them vying to complete the task first.

Once the teams have completed their bricklaying task, they are given a new challenge. This one involves working the orange groves, where they have to pick and pack oranges into crates. This challenge tests their physical endurance, as they work under the sweltering Californian sun.

As they work, host Phil Keoghan challenges them with some interesting trivia questions about oranges, testing not just their physical abilities but also their mental faculties. The contestants show great teamwork as they navigate their way through the orange groves, picking oranges and packing them.

Towards the end of the episode, the teams face one final challenge — carrying crates of oranges across an obstacle course. This challenge is not just physically demanding but also requires the contestants to think on their feet and work together. One team manages to complete the task in record time, securing their spot as the winners of this week's challenge.

In summary, Tough As Nails season 2, Orange You Glad You're Tough? challenge tests the contestants' physical and mental strength through tasks such as laying bricks, picking, and packing oranges, and navigating an obstacle course while carrying crates of oranges. Through teamwork, contestants push themselves to the limit and demonstrate their resilience to the viewers.