: The episode's title refers to Dee Nguyen , who contemplated a risky "backstab" against her ally Jenny West . Although she didn't follow through, Rogan O'Connor informed Jenny of the plan, effectively painting a permanent target on Dee's back.

: Nany, the only alliance member in the Tribunal, presided over the elimination of her own best friends. Kailah Casillas and Jenna Compono were both sent into Purgatory and subsequently eliminated.

As Kailah and Jenna exited, Wes delivered one of the episode's most biting lines: "I hope your lives at home aren't all ruined," referencing the public messy drama both women were facing. If you're interested in the fallout, I can look up: How eventually got her revenge on Dee .

In a double-header at Purgatory, players had to unload 100 heavy medicine ball "bombs" from a giant dumpster before detonating a smoke bomb.

: A heated bar fight erupted between Josh Martinez and Swaggy C after Josh accused Swaggy of being a "fake friend" for working with Wes Bergmann . The confrontation ended with Josh throwing a drink at Swaggy as the bar played "Closing Time".