Survival of the Richest

Episode 01

Episode 101

Mar 31, 2006

Hosted by Hal Sparks, this new reality show matches seven young people with a collective worth of $3 billion with seven young people with a collective debt of $150,000. In the first episode, the poor kids go undercover as personal waiters to the rich kids. In a challenge to test everyone’s work ethic, they take a surprise trip to Medieval Times, where they must serve and entertain the customers. One team will be eliminated leaving only six teams with the chance to walk away with a grand prize of $200,000.

Episode 02

Episode 102

Apr 7, 2006

After receiving paychecks earned from their job at Medieval Times, the contestants pool their money and go grocery shopping – a first time experience for some of the rich kids. For their next challenge, the six remaining teams travel to the Del Mar Race Track in Los Angeles, where they are required to clean the facilities and are paid minimum wage. Back at the mansion, the group begins to form alliances, but the elimination of one team shocks the entire house.

Episode 03

Episode 103

Apr 14, 2006

The teams serve food at a homeless shelter and are challenged to pick the most peppers in four hours, but one contestant is sent to the hospital after the heat in the field becomes too much for him. Back at the mansion, a love triangle develops, resulting in increased stress among the teams.

Episode 04

Episode 104

Apr 21, 2006

The four remaining teams are challenged to catch the most fish, but learn they all must work together for the task. Meanwhile, more alliances are formed at the mansion, including a romantic relationship that crosses social lines.

Episode 05

Episode 105

Apr 28, 2006

Boot camp awaits the three remaining teams, which must compete in a timed obstacle course; the pair with the worst time is automatically eliminated.

Episode 06

Episode 106

May 5, 2006

In the first-season finale, the final two teams work together to redesign an after-school center in Los Angeles. Then each contestant meets with surprise guests who determine the winners.