SPOTLIGHT CHALLENGE #2: After each person chose a key from a chest in a house, they went on the HMS Surprise & whatever was in the chest they opened would be their inspiration for the week. The winner won $5K (this was the first time cash was offered in a pre-finale challenge), but the loser just went home.
Nicole: Ship in a bottle
Jason: Jewels
Rod: Seahorses
Laura: Shells
C.C.: Barnacles
Derek: Netting
Alana: Crabs
Tommy: Kelp
Roy: Dagger
Eric: Spyglass
Sarah: Sea urchins
WINNER- Sarah (Runners-up: Roy & Laura)
ELIMINATED- C.C. (Dishonorable mentions: Eric & Jason)