In the season finale, the British teens finally graduate from the academy, and return home to their British lives changed (somewhat) individuals. It is announced to the group that two of the six British teens will graduate and be permitted to return home. They are also told that those who do not graduate must spend at least TWO more weeks in the wilderness. All of the teens have been broken up to ""solo"", or camp out by themselves to reflect on all that has happened, and if they must stay, the will continue to solo sporadically (although there are days in between that they must come together).

The first graduation comes on day #63, and Charlie and Dan are graduated from the camp. Their respective parents are informed and make the 20+ hour flight from England to Utah to attend the ceremony. It is Red Cliff tradition to have each graduate run into the open arms of his or her parents as they see each other for the first time since their departure. Charlie is sent out first into the