In this 2 hour season finale, the remaining two men and two women compete for a spot in the final round. The top two men and top two women then compete in the final round to become the next American Gladiator.
A grocery store manager and a tree climber take on the Gladiators for the men's team and going up against the female Gladiators is a business consultant versus an adventure junkie.
Two sets of police officers and close friends compete against each other and the gladiators. Chicago cops Melvin Davis and David Moore, and Denver cops Abbe Dorn and Vicki Ferrari are competing for a place in the next round.
The season premiere of American Gladiators.
Male contenders: Jay Martinez vs Randee Haynes and Gerry Garcia vs John Siciliano
Female Contenders: Melissa Trinidad vs Elena Maskalik and Vanessa Warren vs Nikki Key (replaced by Nikki Smith)