User:ChrisMcLeanFan1/First Generation Rankings

Alright, so this is my rankings section, so enjoy reading :) It's slightly modeled after Fedora Kid's rankings, but not exactly.

The God of Total Drama Himself
Chris McLean - Chris is the BEST CHARACTER EVER! 'Nuff said!

Contestant Rankings
25th - Alejandro: Before I say anything else, I have to give Alejandro credit for being probably the best and smartest antagonist in Total Drama history. However, with that said, the reason he's at last place is because he was too evil. I honestly thought what he said at the end of Walk Like An Egyptian - Part 2..."Compared to me, Heather's a Saint," was true throughout Total Drama World Tour. He went too far with a lot of it, and I could never see a bit of good in him, unlike Heather, who had those rare moments. Plus, there was nothing he did that Justin couldn't have done. Oh, and he was the runner-up of TDWT in my opinion.

24th - Blaineley: I loved her in the TDA Special, but once she started hosting the aftermath, she instantly became annoying, and the way she treated Geoff and Bridgette was absolutely awful. It only got worse once she was put in the game. That could be the single biggest writing mistake in TD history. However, her outting Ezekiel, AlxHeather, and her being offered the host job first was hilarious, and defintiely helped the plot. She gets points for that if nothing else.

23rd - Courtney: At the beginning of Not So Happy Campers - Part 1, she seemed like a lovable sweetheart. However, that was all a facade, as she was mean, ruthless, and obsessed with nothing but winning throughout all of seasons one and two. She was almost like Heather, but different in the way I disliked her. She was more annoying than evil, which is arguably worse. However, she got better in season three's beginning, and I genuinely felt sympathy for her later in the season.

22nd - Sadie: If she and Katie had gotten more screentime and development, I would probably rank them higher. I'm really neutral towards her right now.

21st - Katie: Like Sadie, if she had more development and screentime, she would probably be higher up than she is.

20th - Eva: I find her better than Katie and Sadie, but like them, she would rank higher if she was on more than just TDI.

19th - Geoff: He never really stood out to me. I mean, he was fun and nice in TDI, and I enjoyed seeing him on there. The problem was though, I never found him to be very funny or entertaining. I felt he was just sort of...there. He does get points for being so nice though. Plus, I love him and Bridgette. However, he became the unfortunate Aftermath co-host in TDA, and that's where he stayed during TDWT. However, I will say, he had great moments on there, especially during season three's aftermaths.

18th - Justin: Due to his silence and early elimination from TDI, I didn't really have much of an opinion on him. I basically thought "Okay, so he thinks he's hot". That was about it. During TDA, I initially disliked him for what he did to Gwen. However, as the season went on, he became extremely likable, and by the merge, he was complete and utter comedy. I think that's the role he was always meant to play, comedic. Also, the fact that he joined the Drama Brothers was cool. I kind of wish he'd spoken more during season three's aftermaths, cause when he did, he was funny.

17th - Trent: If there's one person that fits his/her original Camp TV stereotype perfectly, it's definitely Trent. I thought he was a really cool guy in TDI, and what he did for Gwen in the finale was sooo sweet. I liked them as a couple. TDA came along, and it didn't do his character any justice at all, and I felt sorry for Trent. However, he improved some in TDWT, so he's ok.

16th - DJ: I didn't really notice him much in TDI, cause he was one of the quieter ones. However, I liked him a lot in TDA, and respected him for choosing integrity over money. I thought that was a great lesson to put into the show. I didn't like his animal curse in TDWT though, mainly because it and Alejandro were the main causes of Team Victory's destruction. However, he gets points for being so lovable.

15th - Tyler: He was funny in TDI, but I didn't really like him a lot until TDWT. I thought he was absolutely fantastic, and his relationship with Lindsay was really cute. I melted when he almost told her he loved her, if only he could've finished his sentence :( I don't know why, but for a while I really thought Tyler was going to win TDWT. Of course, he didn't, but he was still fun. His line of the season..."Why is the purple meatball playing the piano?" Pure win.

14th - Beth: In TDI, I thought it was great of Beth to stand up to Heather. I honestly felt sorry for her when she was eliminated. However, in TDA, she was great, and the fact that she was the runner-up was even better. Plus, I thought it was awesome how Brady turned out to be real. Suck it people who thought he was imaginary :P

13th - Leshawna: I liked Leshawna in all three seasons. I thought what she did in season two was overblown way too far. What she did wasn't that bad, and I honestly was sick of everyone hating her very quickly. However, she's not a bad girl overall, and is pretty decent.

12th - Heather: I have a reason for ranking Heather this high, and I will explain myself. I HATED Heather in season one, because she was evil, ruthless, and every negative adjective you can think of. However, as the seasons progressed, she got nicer, and she was honestly one of the best TDWT contestants imo. Plus, not all of the contestants hate her the most anymore, so I think she's been semi-redeemed. A lot of people say she has the best character development, and I agree. I honestly started liking her in season three, so I'll rank her this high. Plus, her relationship with Alejandro was great. Oh, and she was also the winner of TDWT. Just my opinion.

11th - Noah: In season one, I thought he deserved to be eliminated early for refusing to be a teamplayer. His sarcasm and laziness was almost borderline on annoying. I didn't hate him, but I didn't love him. He was kind of "Neutral" to me. However, season three came along, and he became HILARIOUS. He probably had the best lines in the season, and I was disappointed when he was eliminated. I also give him props for being one of the few to figure out Alejandro's true nature pre-elimination. Plus, I loved his friendship with Owen.

10th - Ezekiel: Ahhh...Ezekiel. The guy who went from naive, homeschooled boy, to gangster, to mutant. Obviously, he didn't do much during TDI and TDA, but he really came to shine during TDWT. A lot of people don't like him for what happened to him over the course of the season, but I thought it was hilarious that he would go that far out of pure greed. Plus, he was kind of funny in the first few episodes of the season as well. My favorite Zeke line ever..."Yo, players"...I fell out of my seat laughing at that. Let's just hope he turns back to normal next season.

9th - Cody: During TDI, I thought he was "meh". He wasn't really too special, but not horrible. He had a few funny moments, but that was about it. However, TDWT came along and helped improve my opinion of him. Watching him interact with an all-girl team was hilarious, and I loved it. I'm glad he finally warmed up to Sierra, and they're probably one of the, if not the, cutest couple in Total Drama history. I kind of wish he'd won Total Drama World Tour, but I'm not really mad. He was still great.

8th - Gwen: She was great during all three seasons. I thought she was a deserving runner-up of TDI, and really enjoyed her character. It was nice to see her develop throughout the season, and I enjoyed watching her grow out of her shell. I was disappointed with her early TDA elimination. I really missed her during the season. In TDWT, she was great in the beginning, and I support her new relationship with Duncan. I do think some of the things she's done were wrong, but she's apologized for them, so that helps :) Overall, she's a great girl, and I love watching her.

7th - Owen: Owen was originally my favorite character, and even though he's moved down in my rankings, I still really like him. I mean, how can you not? He's Owen. Big, sweet, friendly, cuddly, lovable Owen. Whenever he's on-screen, he always puts a smile on my face. I'm glad he won TDI. It was nice to see such a nice guy like him win the prize. The one negative part about Owen was his unnecessary return to TDA, which made him into a temporary anti-hero. However, TDWT redeemed him, so it's all good. He and Noah were a win friendship, and all of his interactions with Alejandro were absolutely fantastic. He's definitely deserving of his popularity.

6th - Duncan: I thought he was a cool guy in TDI and TDA, and I liked that he even managed to win season two even if it was never referred to again. In season three, I wasn't surprised at all by his quitting, but was very surprised by his return, mainly because I thought "Why does he all of a sudden not object to singing anymore?" Now, I do not support what he did during the season in any way, and I think it was horrible of him to do what he did. If he and Courtney become friends again, then I will start to forgive him. So, I rank him this high because of TDI and TDA. TDWT Duncan would be about -235th. So, I'm just ranking him based on the first two seasons :)

5th - Lindsay: How can you not love Lindsay? She's sweet, cute, adorable, innocent, and just all around lovable. She was one of those characters that I instantly loved when I frst began watching the show. I was really disappointed when she was eliminated in every season. She didn't deserve to be used by Heather in TDI, and I was glad she told her off. Her rivalry with Courtney in TDA was epic, and for a while, I really thought that she was going to win, or at least make the final two. Oh well. Her TDWT relationship with Tyler was amazing, and I loved when she and DJ were the "Victory Duo". The way she sort of took charge was nice too. I always loved that storyline of her trying to lead. She's just great overall.

4th - Sierra: From the moment we first met her in the TDA special, I instantly fell in love with her character. Her being "The Obsessive Uber-Fan" was a great idea, and it would've been better if she hadn't spent all of season three stalking Cody. She did have a few great "Uber-fan" moments though, so that was good. I do fully support her and Cody, and I think they're adorable. Now that she's got Cody, maybe she'll actually show some "Uber-fan" tendencies towards others now. Let's hope, because she is one of those characters that is absolutely bursting with potential. They could do so many things with her character. I honestly pray that she is on TD5. Who knows, maybe her intelligence could help her win. That'd be cool :)

3rd - Izzy: She's probably the funniest and most comedically entertaining contestant in Total Drama history. She always makes me laugh, and I absolutely adore her. She could never win a season, because it's just not in her character, but that's fine with me. She's hilarious, and I can't help but love her.

2nd - Harold: Harold screams AWESOME with just about everything he does. He's got wicked skills, and he's hilarious. If there's ever one "nerd" character to love, it's Harold. TDA was definitely his best season, and I was so surprised when he didn't win. He seemed like the most obvious choice to me, so I thought he would, but he didn't. Oh well. At least he got 5th place. I was disappointed when he was Alejandro's first victim in season three, but he made up for it by being epic during the aftermaths. His rapping was pure awesomeness, just like the rest of him ;)

1st - Bridgette: Bridgette is my favorite competitor by far. She's sweet, lovable, and just an overall great person. She was great in TDI, and I was so upset when she was eliminated. I love her and Geoff together, and I think they're great. I wish she wasn't the aftermath co-hostess though, and that she'd come back to the game. We need her back, cause she's amazing.

Oppose
None that I really have a problem with...so, yeah :)

Team Rankings
7th - Killer Bass: I don't dislike this team in any way, shape, or form. I only rank them this low mainly because of the fact that I didn't find them as interesting or entertaining as some of the other teams. I felt that, like the Gaffers of the next season, they were just kind of...there. The only really entertaining interaction they had was Duncan and Courtney. However, they were fun to watch at times. So, I don't dislike them, but I don't love them either. They're kind of "Neutral."

6th - Screaming Gaffers: I thought they were fun when they weren't fighting over the whole "Leshawna spa lie". That was probably my least favorite plotline in all of TD history. However, when they were actually shown to be able to wotk together as a team, they were pretty cool. Not much else to say other than that. When they weren't being mad at Leshawna, they were just like the Bass; just kinda...there.

5th - Team Amazon: I liked a lot of the members of this team, and it was fun to see them interact and stuff. Plus, seeing Heather, Courtney, and Gwen all on the same team. Yeah...I'm pretty sure you get the idea ;) Some of their wins were undeserved, such as Japan, but it was never to the extent that I couldn't stand them. They made up for it with all of the laughs that they gave me throughout the season.

4th - Screaming Gophers: I really enjoyed watching them. This team has a lot of my favorite players on it, and I feel like watching them work together is really fun. I always found myself rooting for them during TDI, and they turned out to be the superior team. So, they get a thumbs up.

3rd - Killer Grips: I adore them. I thought they were really funny, with Owen and Izzy constantly flirting, Lindsay trying to lead, and Beth and Justin's relationship. I wish they had won more though. It kinda sucked that the only thing that could make them win was Courtney being added to the team. Oh well, at least they were still really fun to watch :)

2nd - Team Chris Is Really Really Really Really Hot: When I first watched the premiere of TDWT, and they announced the name for this team, I ROFLMAOed. Never in a million years would I have ever guessed that the writers would name a team something ridiculous like they did this one. This was probably a 4:30 am decision. Oh well, it's still hilarious. So, they get major points for that. Plus, I love a majority of this team, with Izzy being crazy, Noah and Owen's witty banter, and Tyler just...being Tyler, I loved them. Plus, once it came down Alejandro, Duncan, and Owen, their interaction became even more hilarious, with AlxDuncan secretly wanting to kill each other, and Owen being caught in the middle. They are definitely very deserving of 2nd place :)

1st - Team Victory: Oh my gosh, I instantly fell in love with this team the moment that it was formed. It consists mainly of favorites of mine, and I just loved them. I can't really explain it. I just really enjoyed watching them. I hated how they were completely eliminated way before the merge. We can only blame Alejandro and DJ for that, though :( Oh well, they were fun while they lasted :)

Episodes

 * Not So Happy Campers - Part 1: Overall, I thought this was a great first episode, with lots of funny moments from a lot of characters, and everyone displaying their own unique personality. Not much else to say about it really, because that was really all it was. It was still great.


 * Not So Happy Campers - Part 2: As a follow-up to the first episode, it was probably just as good, if not better. The challenge was simple, but fun, and brought for great humor from some characters. I liked a lot of the interactions between a lot of the campers, and Heather-Leshawna bit during the challenge was pure gold. The end scene with Ezekiel's sexist comments, I honestly was like "Oh snap..." Right then, I knew he would be out, and I was right. Definitely a great start to the season, and to the series.


 * The Big Sleep: Another simple challenge yet again, but also extremely physically and mentally demanding at the same time. The main thing about this episode was the interactions between campers, especially Gwen and Trent. A lot of their moments were really cute and sweet, and I liked them a lot. I also have to say, I found Justin's plan during the challenge to be quite smart and interesting, and Chris's reaction was gold. Not very exciting, but not bad :)


 * Dodgebrawl: I loved this episode. I've always loved dodgeball, and I'll admit, I'm more like Harold in terms of being able to only dodge. The physical comedy was great, and LindsayxTyler was really cute in this episode too. My favorite moment was when Chris rewound the tape of Geoff getting hit. Classic Chris :)


 * Not Quite Famous: This was an episode that I enjoyed a bit, and thought was decent. I thought Bridgette was the star of comedy in the episode, what with her knocking the light down and puking all over the stage. Heather truly proved herself to be an evil witch in this episode, but I have to ask, why Justin? It was kind of...random. I honestly never expected his elimination at all. Harold winning the challenge for the Bass just helped him gain points in my book, and I loved how he helped Gwen get revenge on Heather :)


 * The Sucky Outdoors: For an episode that was heavily reliant on interaction between campers, it was actually really good. Izzy in the bear and Duncan's horror story were my favorite parts. Owen consistently trying to act like he knew a lot about bear-huning, got kind of old, but not so much to the point where I couldn't stand him. Duncan and Courtney's little cuddling moment was cute, but did anyone else notice Bridgette cuddling Geoff? Win. This episode definitely doesn't get the credit it deserves


 * Phobia Factor: An absolutely fantastic challenge idea, that paved the way for a lot of hilarious moments and camper interactions. Duncan's fear was definitely unique, and surprised me the most, but I do actually know people who are scared of things like that, so I won't judge him. The DxC moment after he faced his fear was cute, though :) Tyler definitely shouldn't have been eliminated in this episode, because he wasn't the one offered triple points for facing his fear. At least he still has Lindsay :)


 * Up the Creek: For the first real couple-centric episode of the series, it was ok. Nothing really that special. I'm glad Bridgette warmed up to Geoff's gift, and that Gwen and Trent got together. I thought it was kind of funny that Gwen actually gave Cody her bra, but hey, it was cool...I guess. Izzy was at her best in this episode, and her departure was a true shame. However, line of the episode went to Chris..."That's gonna provoke some angry emails"...ROFL


 * Paintball Deer Hunter: This episode had probably my favorite challenge yet, with lots of funny moments and interactions. Beth standing up to Heather was good, and I was proud of her for telling her off. Cody being eliminated in this episode was shocking, as it wasn't really foreshadowed until right near the end. Overall, great episode.


 * If You Can't Take the Heat: Another simple challenge, which paved the way for lots of camper interaction. Heather being locked in the fridge was hilarious, and her penciling on her eyebrows was funny. Lindsay was right though, they looked so bad. I felt that Harold didn't really deserve all that crap because he left his underwear on the floor, but it did pave the way for a great line..."This tastes like sweat and lotion. It's probably the worst sandwich ever."... The way he said it made me LMAO. Beth's elimination saddened me a little bit, but at least it finally broke curse over the Gophers' heads. Overall, another fun episode.


 * Who Can You Trust?: The challenges in this episode were awesome, and were what honestly made the episode. My favorite ones were both the rock-climbing challenge and the reverse William-Tell. Both had lots of great physical humor and funny moments in them. Bridgette and Geoff bonding over the trust challenge was sweet, and this was one of their best episodes yet. Duncan finding a new bunny for DJ was definitely a big boost for him. It was nice to see he does have a soft-side deep down in there. Katie and Sadie being reunited at the end was heartwarming to see. Overall, this was a fantastic episode.


 * Basic Straining: Ahhh...another couple-heavy episode. This is one of those, however, that really worked, and was fun. DuncanxCourtney was really cute, and I "ahhhed" a little bit when I saw them kiss for the first time. The moment Courtney made banter at Chef, I honestly couldn't believe what I had just seen. Chef hosting the challenge actually worked surprisingly well, maybe because it was a challenge that fit him. Overall, pretty good.


 * X-Treme Torture: I loved this episode. The challenges were all really fun, and there were plenty of humorous moments in it too. The HaroldxHeather moment...I give them credit for having the guts to do something like that. HaroldxLeshawna was super sweet and cute, but it's too bad Harold was eliminated. Almost made the merge buddy. Almost.


 * Brunch of Disgustingness: The only official reward challenge of the season, and it was great. Bridgette was honestly the star of this episode, and what a star she was. Only further proving why she's my favorite contestant in Total Drama history. The dishes were all interesting, and paved the way for a lot of great intereactions between the teams. Oh, and I loved the song they played during the middle few rounds. Really fun episode.


 * No Pain, No Game: The merge...finally. I always love it when the teams merge. It shows what everyone'e really made of. The challenge was funny, and paved the way for lots of great comedic moments. Izzy's poison ivy spa treatment was hilarious, and probably one of my favorite Izzy moments ever. I also have to give an honorable mention to Geoff for saving Bridgette from the leeches. That warmed my heart. Poor Eva, gets booted in the same episode as her return, but it honestly wasn't a surprise. The girl does have rage problems. Overall, a really fun episode.


 * Search and Do Not Destroy: The definitive Gwen-Trent episode. It wasn't cool what Heather did, but at least Gwen and Trent got together in the end. Unfortunately, poor old Trent got the boot. The challenge wasn't that exciting. Once again, it was a couple-heavy episode.


 * Hide and Be Sneaky: One of my favorite challenges of the entire season. The formation of the Guy's Alliance was a good idea on Duncan's part, and the way they convinced Owen to join was great. That was honestly one of my favorite plots of the entire season. Bridgette's elimination sucked, and was a shock. I wish she had stayed longer :(


 * That's Off the Chain: Another super fun challenge. The Guy's Alliance once again proved their awesomeness in this episode, with lots of great moments all throughout the challenge. Lindsay's "Heather-doll" joke was priceless, and probably one of my favorite Lindsay moments of the season. Well, that and her telling Heather off at the end. It was sad to see Lindsay go, but her little departure scene at the end of the episode with everyone was heartwarming.


 * Hook, Line, and Screamer: The annual horror challenge, and this was probably the best one. Classic Duncan hook moments, and DJ being scared of Heather. Him running underwater was absolutely priceless. Duncan and Gwen's interactions in the episode were great too, and this was arguably the beginning of their friendship. That was definitely a plus. Overall, a fun challenge.


 * Wawanakwa Gone Wild!: The safari challenge was a great idea, and Izzy's inability to catch a deer was hilarious. Classic Izzy. Duncan and Heather were probably the stars of this episode in my opinion. Them forming an alliance was interesting, and made for a good plot. Izzy's elimination was sad, but we all knew it would happen. Overall, thumbs up.


 * Trial by Tri-Armed Triathalon: A challenge full of new and interesting duos, that brought some fun interactions. Gwen and Geoff was probably my favorite, and it was nice to see her warm up to him as a friend. Duncan and Leshawna definitely brought the comdeic moments that the episode needed, and it was nice to also see them form a semi-truce by the end. Plus, Duncan carving Courtney's head was adorable. Once again, proving Duncan's really just a big softie hidden under 100 layers of toughness. A really great episode.


 * Haute Camp-ture: The one episode this season where we exclusively revisit the losers, and it was great. Izzy's bikini gag was hilarious, and I honestly thought she was the stand-out character in the episode. The end with them voting off Leshawna was hilarious, and the parrot completely sold the gag for me.


 * Camp Castaways: A laid-back, fun episode full of good camper interactions. Owen and Mr. Coconut were also a win duo. I liked Duncan and Gwen's interactions the most, foreshadowing their friendship, later relationship. The tree-house scene was definitely my favorite scene of the episode, and only proved why this my favorite final four out of any season in TD history. Chris and Chef's interactions throughout the show were great too, and a lot of their confessionals were hilarious. Finally, Mr. Coconut being "eliminated" was great, and allowed for a nice non-elimination episode.


 * Are We There, Yeti?: For a Chef-hosted episode, it was surprisingly good. The interactions between the guys and the girls were what sold the episode for me. Arguably the beginning of Duncan and Owen's friendship, which is one of my favorite friendships in the the entire series. I honestly think Owen really should've been eliminated in this episode over Duncan, but only because he had the chance to win and ignored it. Other than that though, it was good.


 * I Triple Dog Dare You!: The penultimate challenge of the season, and I have to say, it was gross, hilarious, and awesome all at the same time. Definitely the second-best lead in to a finale ever. Chris's moment when he lost his bet to Chef was hilarious, and Owen was probably the funniest one in the episode. Gwen and Owen forming an alliance to get rid of Heather was smart and hilarious at the same time. Heather's elimination was epic, and honestly, how I expected Heather would react upon being eliminated. Which brings us to the final two...


 * The Very Last Episode, Really!: For a finale, it was pretty good. Not really anything that crazy or special, but for a first-season finale, it was about as good as it should've been. The challenge wasn't that complex, and was decent enough for the episode. Trent carrying the rock for Gwen was my favorite part, mainly because it was one of the sweetest things I've ever seen. I'm glad Owen won in the end. It was a good finale overall.


 * Total Drama, Drama, Drama, Drama Island: For a one-hour special, it was fairly epic. The HaroldxHeather moments were probably my favorite part. It was nice to see a nicer side of Heather, and it was good to get inside her head a little. Also, this was one of the only episodes where Justin was an actual antagonist. Overall, for a special, it was decent enough, and a nice lead-in to next season.

Overall Season Review
Overall, TDI was a great season, with a great cast, plot, and plenty of humor. A lot of people say that this season was undeniably the best, and I would have a hard time arguing that with anybody. This was the only season that I did not watch when it aired on TV, as I didn't know of the show until TDA in 2009. However, when I went back and watched it, I loved it. I thought it was well-written and well-paced. By the finale, I was pleased entirely with the season, and I agree with everyone who says that it's great.

Owen was a very deserving winner of the season, and I was very happy when he won. Heather was definitely an interesting antagonist, and I hated her throughout the season. However, my opinion changed a little in the TDI Special. She was definitely a good antagonist though. Campers like Gwen, Duncan, and Izzy were also really great this season, and this was also the shining season for campers like Bridgette and Geoff too.

Overall, TDI gets a complete thumbs up from me :)

Total Drama Action


Episodes

 * Monster Cash: If I have to be honest with you, as an episode by itself, it was fine. As a season opener, it was kind of underwhelming. I'm not saying it was bad, I'm just saying I would've expected a stronger start to the season. However, there were some great moments in it, and I did have quite a few laughs. Line of the episode..."Nope, call 911"...Classic Owen. Overall, average start.


 * Alien Resurr-eggtion: I really enjoyed this challenge, and thought it was fun. It was kind of similar to Hook, Line and Screamer in the sense that it involved cast members being gradually eliminated by Chef. However, this time, it was during a scavenger hunt. I enjoyed the Trent-Gwen moment at the end, with him saving her necklace and such. However, line of the episode went to Chris once again..."I really should wear camo more often"...I don't know why, but I just loved that. The eliminations of Bridgette and Geoff would've bothered me more if they hadn't spent the past two episodes making out. Overall, really fun.


 * Riot On Set: A challenge I expected from TDA, and it was pretty decent overall. I thought that the scripts being switched was hilarious, and Duncan's performance almost brought me to tears as well. The episode really wasn't anything special, so there's not really that much to say about it. Overall, I thought it was good.


 * Beach Blanket Bogus: Another decent challenge. I preferred the second challenge over the first, mainly because it brought about some great interactions between the teams. Harold definitely starred in that challenge, and I loved the Gaffer's castle. The tiebreaker was cool, and I loved how Chris sent the cast out just so he could get alone time..."You think these hands manicure themselves?"...Win. Trent honestly should've won that tiebreaker, even if he "wiped out" Oh well, at least he still impressed Gwen.


 * 3:10 to Crazytown: The challenge itself was pretty good, and I found it entertaining. This is one of the few episodes where Justin showed true antagonism, which he did fairly well. Poor Trent being eliminated :(


 * The Aftermath: I: The thing I liked most about this episode was Izzy's interview. That was the funniest and most entertaining part of it. Also, Trent's revelation of his number 9 obsession was touching. For a first aftermath, it wasn't anything too special.


 * The Chefshank Redemption: I loved the prison themed challenge, and Izzy's return only made it that much better. I was also glad that the Grips finally won a challenge, but it sucked that it was only because Gwen threw it. The return of the Gwen-Heather rivalry was interesting, and I definitely applaud Heather for figuring out Gwen's deal with the Grips when no one else did. Unfortunate elimination of Gwen, but at least she walked out with her head held high :)


 * One Flu Over the Cuckoos: A very interesting challenge that started off like any other, and then turned into something completely different, and it was a lot of fun. The stars of this episode in my opinion were Duncan, Leshawna, Harold, and Izzy. All of them were great.


 * The Sand Witch Project: Our second-annual horror challenge, and it was pretty good. I thought it was funny when they had to do the toilet scenario, and thought it was cute when Owen and Izzy were so happy to make out. Lindsay taking charge was great, and it was nice to see another side of her. The final challenge was probably my favorite, because that was where Lindsay really started to show slight intelligence. I always love those little moments when she does that :) DJ's ultimate departure earned him my respect, and I was happy that he chose intergrity over money.


 * Masters of Disasters: I loved this challenge a lot, especially the first part. The earthquake challenge was pure win, and had lots of great little moments. Owen breaking his jaw sucked, but the way Izzy stuck by him the whole time was so sweet and melted my heart. Chris showing concern for the cast was cool, because it's so rare. Though, in classic Chris style, he only cares because without them, there'd be no show, and no paycheck. Oh, and did I mention Harold winning the challenge for the Gaffers? Win. I also loved Chris and Owen's little bit at the end. Overall, a fantastic episode.


 * Full Metal Drama: The first challenge was an awesome fake-out, and I thought it was a great idea. The real stars of this episodes were Duncan and Harold, with their rivalry at it's full extent. Honestly, I do think Duncan could go a lot easier on Harold, but it was nice that they agreed to work together in the end and win the challenge. Izzy becoming Explosivo was cool, but kind of got old after a little while. Her being eliminated again sucked, though. I wish she could've stayed a little longer.


 * The Aftermath: II: Geoff becoming "Captain Hollywood" was weird, and I didn't really like it that much. It was really out-of-character for him to do that, so that's why I would've preferred if he had just been good 'ole lovable Geoff. The way Trent stood up for Gwen at the end was sweet, and I'm glad they're friends again. DJ and his mom were also great, and I liked the cheek-kiss he gave Bridgette. Very gentlemanly.


 * Oceans Eight - Or Nine: Ahhh...the episode of Courtney's return. Overall, the challenge was good, and I thought it was fun. But, why did Heather know all those things about Chris? That was kind of creepy. The Gaffers leaving Leshawna in the vault was kind of stupid, because I honestly think they're overreacting to the spa thing. Heather did things ten times worse than that every episode last season. Owen being eliminated on a technicality sucked, but at least the Grips gave him their awards as a sign of friendship. That was sweet.


 * One Million Bucks B.C: A fun challenge that had lots of great little moments. Courtney's rules at the beginning were absolutely ridiculous, and only made her lose even more points than she already had in my book. Chris and that horn-thingy was hilarious every time, and he honestly had the best lines in this episode. Also, the Grips finally winning a challenge on their own rocked. A really fun challenge.


 * Million Dollar Babies: I loved this challenge a lot, especially the boxing and wrestling ones. Lindsay eating the marshmallow was great, and Harold's slo-mo fighting was win. Heather standing up for Leshawna was nice, and it was good to see a sweet side of her. Leshawna's cheer at the end was cool, but the Grips cheer for Chris was hilarious. We all knew they'd won at that point. Well done, Grips :) Heather's elimination was honestly shocking, as I had fully expected Leshawna to be eliminated, and put the "spa lie" plot to a close. At least she and Heather formed a semi-truce :)


 * Dial M for Merger: The teams merge, and at a great time too. The spy movie challenge was great, and the moment when Chris faked them out with the 10-second explosion countdown was epic. Chris at his true best. Oh, and did I mention the accent at the beginning? Awesome! I loved the way Lindsay won the challenge..."Of all the colors, it's the most fashion-forward"...Fashion FTW. Everyone did a fantastic job in this episode, making it one of my favorite episodes of the season.


 * Super Hero-Id: One of my favorite challenges all season. Harold being Captain Alberta was awesome, and Chris making Lindsay win the first challenge out of pure bias was great too. Chris probably had the best moments in this episode out of anyone. I especially loved when he was Batman at the beginning, and fell out of the sky. Leshawna's elimination didn't phase me very much, cause at least now there won't be anymore spa/video drama. That's a plot I definitely won't miss.


 * The Aftermath: III: Owen's interview was great, especially the electric chair part. The part where he told Bridgette she has pretty eyes was so sweet. I melted at that. I'm glad Geoff realized his wrongdoings in the end, and him and Bridgette kissing at the end was sweet. Oh, and did I mention Leshawna admitting she likes Harold? Awesome.


 * The Princess Pride: For a fairy-tale challenge, it was what I expected. Pass a troll, and save a princess. Harold and Chris had some great lines though, so that was good. The way Chris faked us all out at the end by pretending that Duncan was eliminated caused my jaw to drop, but then he corrected himself by saying Justin was eliminated. Defintely a great Chris moment.


 * Get A Clue: Another one of my favorite challenges, especially the second part. Harold and his toy keyboard was soooo win, and Lindsay and Courtney's rivalry was epic. That was pretty much what made the episode. I was glad Lindsay won the challenge in the end. She deserved it.


 * Rock 'n Rule: Alright, I'll just get this out of the way now. Owen's return was unnecessary in basically every way. Other than that though, I loved this episode. Every challenge was great in it's own little way, and each one had it's great moments. I was honestly scared of Courtney during the last challenge, and thought "Really, she wins invinciblity for the third elimination challenge in a row?" Lindsay's elimination sucked, mainly because after the last episode, I thought she would be the one to outsmart Courtney. Oh well, at least she left on a semi-sweet note with her and Beth.


 * Crouching Courtney, Hidden Owen: An interesting boys vs girls challenge, with both duos having great interactions. However, best character in the episode was Chris..."Correction, exciting means painful. Interesting always means life-threatening"...Win. Not much else to say about it other than that.


 * 2008: A Space Owen: I'd been waiting for this challenge ever since we saw the space-movie set back in the first episode. I have to say, I liked the challenge, mainly the second part. The way Beth stood up to Courtney was amazing, and I was happy that she of all people won the challenge. Harold figuring out Owen was the traitor was great, but it's too bad it got him eliminated. At least he got 5th place, which is better than 6th place :)


 * Top Dog: Overall, this episode's challenge was decent enough. I enjoyed the first challenge more than anything else. This episode was also the end of Owen's anti-hero role, which was good.


 * Mutiny on the Soundstage: An absolutely epic "finale", starting off with a fantastic pirate challenge, leading into a hilarious scavenger hunt. The end with Beth saving Duncan was great, and I loved the little friendship that they started. When they tied at the end, I had to surgically reattach my jaw I was so shocked. Which brings us to the tie-breaker...


 * The Aftermath: IV: Probably my favorite Total Drama season finale ever. I don't know why, I just liked the laid-back, Survivor-esque style of it. The Chris video montage was hilarious, and he was definitely the star of this episode. I loved the contortion challenge, even though there's no way they could've fit through half of those holes. Izzy's break-off idea was great too. I was happy that Duncan won, but it would've been ok had Beth won instead. I honestly would've been happy either way. Best. Finale. Ever.


 * Celebrity Manhunt's Total Drama Action Reunion Special: I had no idea that this special was coming out until legit two days before it aired, so I had no idea what to expect. Honestly, the story of the cast trying to make a comeback was absolutely brilliant, and I loved every second of it. The introductions of Sierra and Alejandro were also really well done, but Sierra's especially. The moment she came on-screen, I was instantly hooked on her character. Once again, Chris McLean at his best, delivering the best lines in the entire episode. Everyone else did really well, too. Don't get me wrong. It was a great story, and a fantastic lead-in to the third season.

Overall Season Review
Oh, TDA. What a controversial season you are. Ultimately, I personally loved it just as much as I loved TDI. I thought that the movie genre themed challenges worked really well, and that the writing was good. Sure, it was slow in places because of the abundant reward challenges, but hey, it was still good and fun. This season definitely doesn't get the credit that it deserves. It's a really fun season with lots of interesting challenges and great humor. I don't understand the hate.

Duncan was a good winner in my opinion because he was portrayed as such a strong player throughout this season and last season. That being said, dude, go easier on Harold. However, I would've been just as pleased had Beth won the season. This season and TDI are the only seasons where I wouldn't have cared who won. Justin wasn't much of an antagonist throughout the first half of the season prior to Courtney's debut. All he really did was blackmail Gwen. So, he was a weak antagonist. However, Courtney was definitely a much better antagonist because she was such an aggressive player. That being said, she was definitely a brat all season long as well.

Two characters that really stood out to me this season were Harold and Beth. Both had such great improvements to their characters, and both managed to make it pretty far in the game. Harold had his wicked awesome skills, and Beth had her niceness and mystery of a boyfriend. Ultimately, they were definitely improved upon from the previous season, and I was generally pleased with both of their rankings.

Overall, TDA is a season that definitely doesn't get the credit it deserves. It's fun, exciting, and hilarious all at the same time. It's definitely just as good as TDI. So, thumbs up from me.

Episodes

 * Walk Like An Egyptian - Part 1: This is how you kick off a season. A fantastic season opener, with a great song and a great challenge. The song was pretty well done for a first time, and everyone sounded pretty good. I loved the Pyrmaid challenge, and Harold's egyptian numbers were hilarious. Duncan quitting the game was dramatic, but not a shock at all. Overall, a great season opener.


 * Walk Like An Egyptian - Part 2: Another great challenge that I really enjoyed, mainly the "Basket Cases" part. The songs were good, and the humor was there. I really liked all of the interactions at the beginning, especially between Sierra and Noah..."Stalkerlicious"...:) I felt sorry for Ezekiel at the end. He said sorry, doesn't that count for anything? Nope, he's the first person voted off of a season once again.


 * Super Happy Crazy Fun Time Japan: A great challenge that was totally fitting for the location. Harold was kind of a jerk in this episode, but that was partly because Alejandro played on his ego. At least he made the honorable decision in the end :) Team Amazon's interactions were kind of entertaining to watch, but I definitely don't think they deserved to win the challenge. Honestly, Team Chris Is Really Really Really Really Hot's commercial was the best.


 * Anything Yukon Do, I Can Do Better: I liked the first challenge a lot, and thought it was fun. Izzy's radioactive gag in this episode was funny, but she came off a little...Lindsay-ish to me. I don't know, maybe that's just me. Good to see a team other than Amazon win for once, and I liked that Noah was the reason his team won. Pure win for him right there :)


 * Broadway, Baby!: One of my personal favorite challenges and locations all season. Plus, I learned a lot about Chris in this episode, which was funny and interesting. Am I the only one who really wants to hear Chris perform with his boyband? That would be awesome :) Team Victory finally managed to not come in last, which was good. It would've been better if they'd managed to do that last episode. At least they still didn't completely lose :) Sierra revealing that she's counter-playing Heather was epic beyond all proportions, and proves that she can do things other than stalk Cody. Overall, a fantastic challenge.


 * Aftermath: Bridgette Over Troubled Waters: For the first aftermath of the season, it was pretty good. Harold was absolutely epic and hilarious in this episode, and his video montage was probably my favorite moment of the episode. Bridgette's song was very romantic, and I'm glad she and Geoff managed to make up. It was so sweet. I also loved the introduction of TD fugitives. That was a nice little recurring segment while it lasted.


 * Slap Slap Revolution: Another one of my favorite challenges this season, and it was filled with loads of great moments. The sausage challenge was definitely my favorite part. Lots of funny moments and interactions came out of that. Owen eating his team's sausage was hilarious and predictable at the same time, and Heather idea of turing the Amazon's sausage into a surfboard was smart thinking on her part. Lindsay finally remembering Tyler was super sweet and adorable. The dancing challenge was great too.


 * The Am-AH-Zon Race: The challenge was a lot of fun, and had a lot of funny moments in it. Tyler was definitely the king of comedy in this episode. The T-bar gag was hilarious, and I loved when he used his pants as a zipline. Pure win. I had to have my jaw surgically re-attached at the end though. The fake elimination was definitely a shock, but it wasn't a bad thing. Oh, and did I mention Team Victory finally winning? That was the best part of the whole episode.


 * Can't Help Falling In Louvre: A simple challenge that led to an awesome tie-breaker, which was really the high point of the episode for me. DJ's little dance was hilarious, and him just throwing his clothes on Gwen was both weird and funny at the same time. I honestly think Lindsay should've won that tie-breaker. I loved Tyler's outfit. It was bright and colorful :)


 * Newf Kids On the Rock: The main part of this episode that I loved was Heather pineing for DJ to be in an alliance with her. It was hilarious how he just couldn't lose, no matter how hard he tried. Alejandro and Heather's rivalry was at its best in this episode, and it was really fun to watch. The song was also fantastic and defintely catchy. Alejandro revealing his plan at the end was very antagonistic, and I agreed with Chris..."This guy is a reality producer's dream, and everybody else's nightmare"...Overall, a fun episode.


 * Jamaica Me Sweat: The best part of this episode was the Bobsled challenge. That challenge was win on so many levels. Line of the episode went to Chris yet again..."Team I Am So Hunky Dory Dreamy Hot"...I don't know why, I just thought that was hilarious. The comedy was the episode's star highlight. Well, that and Chris :)


 * Aftermath: Revenge of the Telethon: A fairly decent aftermath, even if it was completely unbelievable. Only Total Drama could raise $1,000,000.01 in 22 minutes. Not really much to say about it.


 * I See London..."London, home to loads of wicked stuff"...That sums up the challenge. For the third annual horror challenge, it was actually really fun. Team Chris Is Really Really Really Really Hot were really the stars of it, and the moment of..."We forgot Tyler"...priceless.


 * Greece's Pieces: I liked the Olympic-themed challenge, and really Chris's introduction of it at the beginning was the best moment. "Wrong, fictional, and...what?" Best. Line. Ever. Also, Chris "eliminating" the intern was hilarious, and honestly, Chris was the star of this episode. Just my opinion. Though, when is he not? ;)


 * The EX-Files: Area-51. A decent location and challenge. Nothing really too special. The humor was the best part of this episode. Owen's "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" made ROFL. I couldn't stop laughing. Tyler's elimination sucked, but at least now he can go back to Lindsay :)


 * Picnic at Hanging Dork: Overall, a challenge that was pretty simple, and therefore relied heavily on pure comedy and character interaction. Not much else to say.


 * Sweden Sour: A super fun viking-themed challenge that had lots of great interactions. Duncan and Alejandro's competitive rivalry was epic, and those two and Owen made the episode. Also, the song deserved an honorable mention as well. The disco was great. Plus, Sierra taking that meatball for Cody was sooo sweet, and him thanking her made it that much better.


 * Aftermath Aftermayhem: What could've been a great idea for a challenge was completely ruined by Blaineley winning on a technicality. The episode was fun though, don't get me wrong. However, I honestly wish Lindsay or Beth had won.


 * Niagara Brawls: The teams finally merge, and I couldn't be more happy. Blaineley's entrance was well-done, but Blaineley herself was...meh. I ROFLed when Sierra "married" Cody. That was probably the shining moment for me. Owen's elimination kinda sucked, but we all knew it would happen eventually.


 * Chinese Fake-Out: A fun challenge in a great location. I honestly prefered the first challenge over the second, but that's just me. I loved it when people were blown up by bombs and stuff. It was really funny. Plus, Alejandro and Duncan's rivalry at it's best yet again. Chris's phone gag was what really made me laugh, and I liked how they tied it into the double elimination of Courtney and Blaineley. It was a great idea... "Yeah, okay budget blah-blah-blah, what am I supposed to do?"...Win.


 * African Lying Safari: One of my favorite challenges of the season. It was so simple, but I just loved the concept of it. The song also was one of my favorites all season. Overall, not much else to say about it.


 * Rapa-Phooey: A nice little easter-themed challenge on Easter Island. Heather and Sierra's interactions were what really sold the episode for me. It was weird to hear Heather say..."Ow, my hair"...when Cody Jr. landed on her. I don't know why, because she's had it all season. It just was. Overall, not much else to say.


 * Awwwwww, Drumheller: The challenge was great, and I really enjoyed it. However, CodyxSierra finally showing hints of real friendship was what sold the episode for me. They're so adorable. It's too bad Sierra got DQ'ed for blowing up the plane though, but I totally understand. Coderra's beginning = AWESOME!


 * Hawaiian Style: A decent aftermath, and a nice little challenge. I loved Harold's rap at the beginning, and the song towards the end was great too. Harold was probably the star of this episode, which was good. He's awesome :) I loved the little final three breakdown towards the beginning. I don't really know why, I just did. It was a nice little thing to get us all excited for the finale. A decent aftermath overall.


 * Planes, Trains, and Hot Air Mobiles: Once again, CodyxSierra made the episode. I liked the Road-Race challenge, and loved the little train bit. The swordfish fight between Al and Cody at the end was awesome, and the two of them tieing only paves the way for epicness...


 * Hawaiian Punch: As a stand-alone episode, it was terrific, but in no way, shape, or form was this a satisfying finale to arguably the most epic season in TD history. The tie-breaker was good, though not very epic, seeing as how we all knew Al would win. However, the volcano challenge was definitely one of my favorite challenges all season, and the song proved to be great as well. The ending was weird, and I was originally saying to myself "What?" However, looking back on it, it was pretty funny. The main negative thing about the ending was that there were so many questions left open at the end. Good thing the next season came along and answered them. Overall, a good episode, but a bad finale. One last thing, Alejandro in the Drama Machine = Pure win.

Songs

 * WalkLikeAnEgyptian018.png Fly With Us: A relatively good song to start the season off with. I didn't think it was anything too spectacular, but it certainly wasn't horrible. Everyone sounded pretty decent. Thumbs up for me :)


 * Lovin' Time: I'll be honest, this was the song that sold me on the singing concept of TDWT. It was nice and slow, and it was so harmonious that it was kind of soothing. I absolutely loved this song, and it's definitely one of my favorite songs of the season.


 * Rowin' Time: As a reprise to Lovin' Time, it was great. A little more upbeat, but that didn't bother me. Overall, it was good.


 * Before We Die: Honestly, this song never really stood out to me that much. The best part about it was the fact that it was sung while the competitors plummetted towards Japan. So, it's kind of meh.


 * Stuck to a Pole:...Darn you, Alejandro >:(


 * What's Not To Love?: Again, a song that I didn't ultimately hate, but didn't love. Meh.


 * Baby: Win. Pure win. A great performance by Harold and the Drama Brothers, and Harold's rapping was epic. Once again, another favorite.


 * I'm Sorry: I adore this song. The way Bridgette sang it was so beautiful, and it was so sweet and romantic. I loved it.


 * Eine Kleine: For me, this one was more funny than anything. The best lines came from Noah, Heather, and Tyler in my opinion. Overall, not much else to say.


 * Gypsy Rap: I've heard a lot of negative feedback towards this song, and I honestly don't agree with it. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, especially Gwen's little rapping section. I liked it.


 * Paris In the Springtime: The only part I really liked was Team Chris Is Really Really Really Really Hot's little bit.


 * Sea Shanty: Another favorite song of mine. Probably the catchiest song in the entire season, and I honestly replayed it about 100,000,000 times when it came out. Loved it.


 * Oh My Izzy: :'(


 * Save This Show: I absolutely loved this one. Bridgette and Geoff did a great job, and the video montage of the previous 11 episodes in the background was great too.


 * Sisters: Beyonce? I don't know, but anyways, Leshawna definitely stuck it to Alejandro in this song. If only she'd actually sung it to his face...


 * Changing Guard Mix: Another great song, where Team Chris Is Really Really Really Really Hot were the stars. Not much else to say.


 * Fight for the Gold: Duncan and Gwen's voices sound so great together. Seriously, why does Duncan hate singing so much when he's so good at it?


 * Boyfriend Kisser: :'(


 * Shear the Sheep: For an exclusively-Amazon number, it was just meh.


 * We Built Gwen's Face: Another favorite song of mine. The disco theme was great, and I loved the Dancing Queen homage. Loved it.


 * Her Real Name Isn't Blaineley: Honestly, all I could think to myself was "Dang". That's really all I can say.


 * Blainerific: Meh


 * A Chinese Lesson: Finally, Chris gets a main role in a song, and it was great. He really made this song for me, and that was what made it great.


 * Wake Up: Yet another favorite of mine. Everyone sounded really good, and the lyrics were really funny. Duncan's high-note at the end was awesome. Pure win.


 * Condor: I really liked this song. Cody and Heather's parts were probably my favorites, but mainly Cody's, because he rarely ever sang. Overall, everyone sounded pretty good, and it was pretty funny.


 * This Is How We Will End It: I really didn't need to be reminded of all of the evil things Alejandro did during the season, but I did think it was sweet of him to save Heather in the end. Plus, they both sounded really good, and proved that they can pull-off a duet.


 * Who You Gonna Root For?: Another great song. I really liked Geoff and Bridgette's little duet at the beginning, but what really sold the song for me was Harold's awesome rapping. Harold FTW


 * I'm Winning This: I find this song catchy, yet almost soothing at the same time. I don't know what it is, I just really liked it.


 * I'm Gonna Make It: A great parody of Life Is A Highway, and everyone sounded really great too.


 * Versus: An epic song for an epic finale. Everyone did a fantastic job with this one, and it was definitely the right way to close off the TDWT soundtrack.

Overall Season Review
Total Drama World Tour...boy, was it a ride. I definitely think that this season lived up to expectations, and it most definitely met the level of the first two seasons. As a crazy, globe-trotting, musical adventure, it was fantastic. It had tons of great humor in it, and was an overall fun season. Sure, it had a few slow parts, but so does every other season, so I don't take off points for that. It met the level that the previous two seasons did, and at some points probably exceeded it. It definitely doesn't disappoint

Heather winning was a good choice in my opinion, and I think she was definitely a main star this season. I honestly really enjoyed her, and she moved much higher up in my rankings because of it. I honestly never expected her to win at the start of the season, but was pleased when she did. Her relationship with Alejandro was another thing I liked. I guess science went to work and attracted two negatives. Suck it math :P

The newcomers were a mixed bag for me. Let's start with the one I liked; Sierra. Sierra is one of my all-time favorite competitors ever because she has soooo much potential. She knows everything about everybody. She could potentially be the deadliest player in TD history. Keyword: Potentially. Had she not spent all season stalking Cody, she probably could've been an unstoppable force. However, now that she and Cody are together (You know it's true ;)), maybe she can come back in TD5 and be that unstoppable force. Now, onto Alejandro. I'll give him credit for being the best antagonist TD has ever seen. That being said, I honestly felt he went too far with a lot of it. You don't have to be a jerk to win TD (See Owen), and that's exactly what Alejandro was. The one thing I liked was AlxHeather. That was good. Finally, Blaineley was a brat, but her furthering the plot post-elimination was good. That's really all I have to say about her.

The singing concept was something I really enjoyed. It was a nice addition to the season, even if it was kind of random. I'm glad they did it, and wish that they would release the soundtrack on iTunes. I'd buy it.

So, in conclusion, TDWT definitely rocked as an awesome, globe-trotting, musical adventure. It's definitely just as good as the first two seasons.

Neutral
All of the seasons were so great, none of them belong here :)

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All of the seasons were so great, none of them belong here :)