I have a bunch of favorite episodes, but I will just post my top five:
1. The Lucky Pillow of Annie Taylor
This Blue Barracuda team was fun to watch throughout the whole episode. We had a good legend, a solid comeback in the temple games, and one of the best temple runs on the show. Seeing Missy in tears at the end of the run adds to the memorableness of the win. She may have been no Gator or Zac, but she did a damn good job. Plus, we get two instances of boob grabs!
2. The Jeweled-Encrusted Egg of Catherine the Great
As a Red Jaguars fan and Legends fan, this was a good episode to close out the show. We get some fancy camera work like the cameraman chasing Kirk into the Pit. Kris and Kristin were also a good team, and I remember underestimating Kristin in the temple until I saw her performance. One of the rare good Red Jaguars episodes.
3. John Sutter and the Map to the Lost Gold Mine
This episode had another fun Blue Barracuda team to watch. During the temple games, we get a miscount in favor of the Blue Barracudas. During the temple run, we get a bunch of Fogg-ups and of course the ending where Jennifer slips. Jennifer was also fun to watch in this episode, like when she gives Kirk her temple strategy.
4. The Lost Hornpipe of the Pirate Captain
This episode had one of the wackiest legends on the show. And during the Steps, we get answers like "a musical instrument that does a jig". The temple run was quite possibly the best team run on the show, and Jessica and Jarrid kicked ass. Also, Jarrid's personality shined in this episode like when he makes the funny stances during the temple games and plays the Hornpipe at the end of the run.
5. Lawrence of Arabia's Headdress
This episode had both a great legend and great temple games. The Green Monkeys really kicked some ass in this episode. Also, David's exit from the temple is easily the best on the show. I guess there is a reason why this was the first episode to air on Nick.