Arman Surizehi

Host Sigrid Bonde Tusvik keeps a close eye from the control room; but it doesn't take long before everyone realizes just how hard it will be to keep a straight face for six hours; Ingrid Gjessing Linhave and Ole Henry Snildalsli struggle with their permanent smiles, which only get worse when Erik Solbakken unleashes a spot-on Elin Ørjasæter parody; Viggo Venn brings out his clown skills after a tennis ball mishap; Ole Henry reads from his self-written romance novel.

Another contestant is out, only four remain; Helén has more tricks up her sleeve, stepping into character as a short-statured boy, only to paint herself into a corner and get stabbed in the back by a close friend. Kristine shakes up the control room with an Ibsen-inspired drama about consent law, putting Viggo under intense pressure against two seasoned improv actors.

It's becoming increasingly difficult for most of the competitors, especially when four tiny trolls get trapped inside a water-sputtering guitar; one of the participants is depressed and the gay badger has the power to break the remaining contestants.

A memorial for an eliminated contestant sets an unexpectedly serious tone from the start, making it harder to keep a straight face; but the mood flips when Gaute delivers a spontaneous dance in a daring outfit; Harald Eia becomes the target of an improvised musical ambush, complete with singing and theater; in the chaos, Ole Henry launches into a trampoline workout performance, where absurdity and lack of structure hit a nerve.

The competition intensifies as the pressure mounts and a new character enters the room, Ole Henry's real estate agent; Ingrid struggles as usual and tries to escape the chaos by painting on canvas; Viggo plays his white card and excitement skyrockets when the others realize they'll witness his reflective vest act from the front row; expectations are high; Ole Henry keeps the tension alive with personal stories.

The participants gather around the dining table to eat a very bad idea together; a small miracle is born and a magical atmosphere settles over the remaining participants; a life-threatening card is drawn.