Let me just point out that the mysterious red diary is actually just a series of red vinyl bound notebooks delivered to the pair, with detailed instructions on their every next move.
Date number three finds Shy and Morgan doing what they know best: bartending. After getting past the initial shock of a girl that actually talks about things besides shoes, Morgan is starting to warm up to the hot but mildly unpleasant Shy. He is forced to tell her on stage, in front of dozens of strangers, that he likes her big lips and big teeth and nice rack. It's an attempt to be sweet, but in retrospect, Shy assumes he's only interested in her big...teeth. Their snogging on the dance-floor doesn't seem to bother her too much. And then...a journal arrives, separating them again. Not before Morgan comes back for a little more tongue action.
Date number four: Skydiving. That's right. What's more romantic than being flown a few miles up and jumping out of a plane, tied to a complete stranger? I can't think of anything.
Back on the ground, they pair discover that their ride has been towed and they will have to bike it if they want to get back to The Bay. Only, there's just one bike with a big ol' wooden hitch attached to it. Morgan valiantly agrees to peddle, while Shy waxes philosophical on the fine line between Chivalry and Chauvenism. Remarkably, she comes up with the completely original idea that Chivalry is only Chauvenism that works in her favor. Ok then, give the lady a prize. Or would that be condescending and chauvenistic?
Finally, a stretch SUV with mirrors on the ceiling (?!) shows up to rescue them 5 miles down the road. Inside, Shy confesses that she was flattered yet offended by Morgan's attempt to compliment her the night before. Her bitchy act really seems to be working on Morgan because even through all the crap the producers keep flinging at them, he's really starting to feel the ever-elusive "connection." Shy, on the other hand, is trying to keep up a brave face, because she knows they only have one more date and then...goodbye Mr. Goodbar.
The final date: Morgan and Shy are sent separate journals, outlining what they are expected to do for their return to Alcatraz. That's right, back to the scene of the crime. Ok, it's corny, but it's a little romantic, right?
Article comments
1 - Prentiss Riddle
I don't watch mutch prime time, saving my limited TV viewing for the vegging hour late on. I do enjoy one cheesy and sadistic dating show, Blind Date. How odd that Blind Date revels in trying to heat things up (lots of obligatory hot tubs, massages, etc.) while the Dating Experiment tries to cool them off. Is this a network vs. cable thing?
2 - Ben
Does anyone know who sings the song that was played at the end of the first episode, or what the name of it is? It said something about leeting loves shine on the two of us. Help!!!
Ben