The Million Dollar Contest

'''Chris introduces the new season with fourteen contestants. Two teams were subsequently formed, while one was to hide and the other to seek. The first rivalry sparked while a friendship blossomed. The winner was determined due to a sneaky player's effort, causing his team to elect his loss.'''

Plot
Chris opens the episode by expressing his enthusiasm about this season because he will be able to put new contestants under dangerous and painful challenges. He subsequently reveals that he rented Spooky Island from an unnamed owner and that this season will take place there. Chris continues with the show by saying "Total...Drama...Spooky Island."

After the opening sequence, Chris expresses happiness in this season once again and asks Chef Hatchet for the waivers.

Continuity

 * When Chris says he doesn't want another lawsuit, he implies that he still remembers Courtney filing a lawsuit against the producers in Total Drama Action.
 * Chris mentions Owen when he reminds Chef of breaking his jaw.