Ep 5. 40 Days Jungle Rich

In Naked and Afraid XL season 1 episode 5, titled "40 Days Jungle Rich," the remaining participants on the XL team are confronted by extreme weather conditions and challenge themselves to survive for 40 days in the unforgiving wilderness. With only minimal tools and resources at their disposal, the survivalists must navigate through dense jungle terrain, fierce predators, and potentially life-threatening situations.

As the days pass, tensions rise and alliances form as the participants struggle to find enough food and water to sustain themselves. With limited rations, the team must rely on their individual survival skills to make it through each day. Some members find success in trapping small game or fishing, while others struggle to find sustenance and struggle with hunger.

The team also faces intense rainstorms and dangerous flash floods that threaten to wash away their shelter and supplies. In order to stay dry, they must constantly reinforce their structures and protect their fire from being extinguished by the rain.

As the weeks go by, the survivalists begin to physically and emotionally break down under the harsh conditions. Personal conflicts arise and some team members consider leaving the group to fend for themselves. However, with the 40-day deadline quickly approaching, the group must rally together and work towards a common goal of making it out of the jungle alive.

Ultimately, the episode showcases the incredible physical and mental strength required to survive in some of the world's harshest environments, and highlights the importance of teamwork and perseverance in the face of adversity.