A vengeful Gi-hun makes a U-turn at the airport. Later, in his hideout, he intensifies his search for the elusive recruiter who is seeking new players.
New players gather for a chance to win 45.6 billion won. After an intense first round, the survivors' fates hang in the balance - down to one final vote.
The players prepare for the next game: a six-legged pentathlon, where each team member must clear a mini-game to survive - or face collective elimination.
Kang No-eul earns enemies for her unruly actions. Nerves fray to the breaking point as the remaining players vote on whether to move to the next round.