Nick's charade is exposed; Summer sees a new side to Theo; Sharon and Chelsea rehash their past.
In the first round, the chefs learn they must make appetizers that include ginger-like galangal and a trendy taco. Miniature fruit and softshell crabs are two of the surprises that the competitors face in the entree round, and a pretty cake that reminds one judge of his childhood is at the center of an eclectic dessert basket.
On the anniversary of a personal tragedy, Kian decides he must save a life today. Hanssen worries that with his family history he shouldn’t look after Oskar and wonders whether nature or nurture will have a greater effect on his grandson. Cameron struggles to accept some recent news and refuses help from Alex. When Serena tries to help him, she receives surprising news.
Heading to her first competition in Pittsburgh since her return, Abby challenges the ALDC team with their most daring routine yet; longtime rivals Lilliana and Elliana go head-to-head in famous solos inspired by former ALDC member JoJo Siwa.
Billy seeks a fresh start with his newly arrived ex, Elena learns the truth about her breakup with Mark in the Shack of Secrets, and the first ex is sent home.
On a ramshackle New Jersey estate, Mike and Danielle go on a Back-to-the-Future joyride in a DeLorean.
Gary reconnects with the mother who abandoned him; Mooncake misses Gary's attention.
Thanks to Roger, Snot discovers his dead father was a demolition derby driver. Hayley takes Steve on a road trip, so he can learn to drive.
Nia, Tess and Booker are ecstatic over the popularity of their Chi-Lective music video that has gotten thousands of likes on MeTube, until Levi shows them a diss track that’s been posted by a rival group, The 3 Go’s, that makes fun of Booker.
Corey and Chumlee rock out with personal memorabilia from legendary AC/DC front man Angus Young. Next up, Hollywood rebel James Dean's ID bracelet finds its way into the shop before Rick heads east to score big with a rare relic from WWII.
The second round of the academy callbacks; dancers vie for a spot in the top 10.
Wanda goes power mad; Davis and Karen make a dangerous bet; Brent and Hank are lost in the woods.
Illusionists Penn & Teller throw down the gauntlet to aspiring magicians to perform their most mystifying trick - and fool Penn and Teller. Penn & Teller have no prior knowledge of either the performers or the planned trick. They sit in the audience just like everyone else, watching every move the guest magicians make. If any illusionist fools the professionals, they win a five star trip to Las Vegas to perform as the opening act in Penn & Teller's world famous show at the Rio Hotel & Casino.
The group heads to Vegas to see Brody’s DJ performance, and Justin finds himself in the middle of a showdown between Audrina and Stephanie. Wildfires tear through Malibu, and Kaitlynn fears for Brody’s life when he stays inside the evacuation zone.