"THE CHALLENGE: USA" STORYLINES FOR AUG. 24 AND AUG. 27: THE CHALLENGE VETS COME UP WITH A PLAN TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A GROWING RIFT AMONG THE ROOKIES, ON THURSDAY, AUG. 24, AND COMPETITORS BRACE THEMSELVES FOR HOST TJ LAVIN'S FAVORITE CHALLENGE, TRIVIA, ON SUNDAY, AUG. 27

"Operation Hat Trick" - The CHALLENGE vets come up with a plan to take advantage of a growing rift among the rookies, resulting in one of the most shocking hopper results of the season, on THE CHALLENGE: USA, Thursday, Aug. 24 (10:01-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs). TJ Lavin is the host.

"A Really Good-Looking Underdog" - Things get heated between two rookie players, and the competitors brace themselves for host TJ Lavin's favorite challenge of the season, trivia, on THE CHALLENGE: USA, Sunday, Aug. 27 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.