episode 5 delves into themes of gender expectations, sexual assault, rape culture, and the dynamics of healthy versus unhealthy relationships. the episode follows three key storylines: justin and amaya's conversation about relationship boundaries, olivia's rally in support of tara, and tyler's changing relationships with kayla and emily. Through these narratives, the episode confronts harmful social norms—particularly the notion that relationships are "games" and the pressure on male athletes to display hyper-masculine behavior and sexual dominance. the discussions highlight the value of mutual respect, consent, and challenging traditional gender roles in relationships.

facilitators are encouraged to be prepared to address common challenges, including victim-blaming attitudes, gender-based double standards, and resistance to questioning established beliefs about power, privilege, and entitlement—especially within sports culture.

for more discussion ideas, check out our facilitator discussion guide.