The rivalry between the Cartoon Voice Actors and America's Meat Handlers is finally settled. Plus, Vic gives Kenny advice on being a TV. announcer. This episode premiered on September 3, 2005 in the UK on Challenge TV as "Takeshi's Most Extreme Elimination Challenge." Although uncredited as an announcer (but rather as a voice actor), Jamie Alcroft is the announcer for MXC for the first four episodes. He would be replaced as announcer in episode five (The Couples Show) by John Cervenka. This episode is sometimes referred to as "Network Boss" in TV Guide. Cartoon Voice Actors: 3 Meat Handlers: 1

Those who take part in those twelve step programs challenge those who gave a little bit of themselves in this edition of MXC, and the good captain talks about "tough love". This is the only episode in the history of the show in which Guy LeDouche wasn't in the beginning. The first time we see Pole Riders, the landing platform is a large circular cushion. After this, the platform would become 2 narrow green mattresses aligned vertically. Addicts: 3 Donors: 2

Dairy Workers and the Automobile Workers of America battle it out. Two contestants in this episode are Albie Hecht and Michelle Reid, both named after executive producers. Games include Wall bangers, Get Hard!, Saddle Sores, Swish Bucklers and Teetering Temple of Crippling Doom. Cows: 4 Cars: 3

The good guys challenge the bad guys in this battle. Also, Kenny dresses up as a cop with an attitude and Vic gets into the mind of a criminal. Games include Dope On a Rope, Prison Break, Hand Job, Bunk Buddies, Legal Maze and Yankin' It. Cops: 3 Cons: 1

Romance is in the air with a very special couples only show. Vic, Kenny, and the Captain discuss the ins and outs of love and relationships. Starting with this episode, John Cervenka (who also does the voices for Guy LeDouche and Captain Tenneal) would take over as the MXC voice-over announcer (although he would not be credited as the announcer until Episode 28 - Republicans vs. Democrats vs. Third Party). Games included: Plank Spankers, The Romantic Rotating Surfboard of Death, Hot Steaming Bowl of Love, The Sticky Stuff of Love and Brass Balls of Love. Winners: Rick & Loni Chaney

Washed-up child actors go head-to-head with the keen minds of the inventors on this show. Also, overhearing one ex-child actor's catch phrase, Vic and Kenny go crazy-go-nuts. "Door Jam" is now the official name for the game we saw as "Legal Maze" a couple of episodes ago. Games included: Get Over It, Sinkers and Floaters, Door Jam, Le Tour de Grand Prix, and Log Drop. Inventors: 2 1/2 Ex-Child Actors: 2 1/2