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Solitary Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2006 - 2006
Episode 1
The Experiment Begins
Mon, Jun 5, 2006 60 mins
Contestants undergo mental and physical challenges as they are isolated from fellow players and compete against themselves. In the series opener, nine contestants make the decision to quit or continue. Their first challenge: pick items to deny other players from a list of contestants' personal possessions. Later, they must figure out a code to turn off blaring sirens.
Episode 2
Bed of Nails
Mon, Jun 12, 2006 60 mins
The players must solve a math equation using numbers obtained by counting disturbing images in a video. Later, they must lie on a bed of small posts that approximate nails.
Episode 3
To Eat or Not to Eat
Mon, Jun 19, 2006 60 mins
Challenges include estimating elapsed time and eating large amounts of food on empty stomachs.
Episode 4
Brainwashing
Mon, Jun 26, 2006 60 mins
Players are quizzed after being shown images with purposely incorrect accompanying facts.
Episode 5
Head Spin/Tailspin
Mon, Jul 3, 2006 60 mins
Players must count marbles while attempting to block out distractions; players attempt to withstand a spinning chair.
Episode 6
Val Turns Up the Heat
Mon, Jul 10, 2006 60 mins
Players must decode a secret message with minimal lighting; players attempt to tolerate a spicy drink.
Episode 7
Everyone Goes Mad
Mon, Jul 17, 2006 60 mins
Players must recite a speech from memory after having seen it for only 10 seconds (and having their heads held in a tank of water to distract them). Then they must move around their pods while carrying increasingly heavy backpacks.
Episode 8
The Final Experiment
Mon, Jul 24, 2006 60 mins
In the Season 1 finale, players must enter a small black box containing rounded pegs. Soon, the walls of the box move in on them.
Episode 9
Solitary Reunion Special
Mon, Jul 31, 2006 60 mins
A Season 1 retrospective, as seen by the players.