* A slow episode with only one task completed. The young, female flesh was a nice distraction; the bus rides and bickering, less so.

* Unfortunately for the drama aspect, the task was done by Team Cobi, which means they're now ahead 8-5. They'd have to screw up royally to mess this one up.

* Welcome to the team, Juliet.

* Josh continues to show a better understanding of the game than anyone else on either team. He's the leader, whether he officially wants the crown or not.

* Bubba kicked the goal, but was otherwise a minor part of this episode. I think Kelli took the week off (well, after the strip show ).

* As for Team Contact, they're in all kinds of trouble. Aubrey wants to lead but has no ideas, Katie leads with bad ideas, Julian's morale is down in Enron stock range, and while Tony is game for anything, his constant cravings are slowing them down and angering the rest of the team.

* Not doing anything in either Memphis or Little Rock hurt a lot. They should've stopped in Nashville and taken their chances there.

* Team Contact is kind of in a box now - they're running out of states. Even if they do something in Dallas (or the rest of Texas), the quickest route to Alcatraz involves New Mexico, Arizona, and California. And there are, I imagine, limited task opportunities in NM. They either have to backtrack to New Orleans, make a side trip through Nevada, or head north to Oklahoma City. It'll be interesting to see what they choose.

• RE: BB&D episode 6 - random thoughts,ELCinOhio, 08:46 AM, 10-23-02
  • RE: BB&D episode 6 - random thoughts,realitybites, 10:38 AM, 10-23-02

This show needs at least a 3rd team, it's a blowout, like Oklohoma 49, Iowa State 3.

Anyways, did anyone notice they were given a MONTH to do all the tasks, and we are on DAY 7?

At the end of the first week Team Cobi is 80% done with tasks, and 2/3rds the way to the island.

>This show needs at least a
>3rd team, it's a blowout,
>like Oklohoma 49, Iowa State 3.

Agreed.

>Anyways, did anyone notice they were
>given a MONTH to do
>all the tasks, and we
>are on DAY 7?
>
>At the end of the first
>week Team Cobi is 80%
>done with tasks, and 2/3rds
>the way to the island.

I think the producers underestimated (1) the resourcefulness of our contestants - especially the ones that make up Team Cobi, and (2) the amount of time the tasks and travel would take. Not a surprise for a new show. They might adjust this the next time around - or maybe not. I'm sure our next contestants are adjusting.