In a new episode of Naked and Afraid XL, “The Badlands Bite Back,” airing on Discovery on Sunday May 19, the survivalists face challenging terrain and unexpected illnesses. Adam, Heather, and Sam make a significant protein discovery, but their journey through Colombia’s treacherous badlands endangers the team. Meanwhile, Chris grapples with a mysterious illness, and rising tension prompts Nathan to divulge a secret to his partners. The intense conditions of the Proving Grounds lead to the elimination of a survivalist.
This episode takes the group deeper into the unforgiving Colombian wilderness, where they must navigate a landscape that threatens their safety at every turn. Adam, Heather, and Sam’s protein win provides a much-needed boost, but the demanding environment tests their resilience. Chris’s unknown illness adds another layer of uncertainty, and the growing tension among the group leads Nathan to disclose information he had kept hidden.
Naked and Afraid XL continues to test the group’s physical and mental fortitude as they battle the elements, their own bodies, and each other in their quest to survive.
Naked and Afraid XL: The Badlands Bite Back airs Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 8:00 PM on Discovery.