Don't Mistake My Kindness for Weakness

 is the 5th episode of Season 5 of Tough Enough. It is the overall episode.

Summary
The theme this week is teamwork. The contestants play basketball against a professional team of dwarf players, who win handily by showing superior shooting and passing skills. The contestants also undergo a grueling outdoor obstacle course, which shows the lack of endurance some have. The bottom three are Ryan, Luke and Christina; Steve Austin tells Luke he is annoyed at his appearance and apparent attitude, but Ryan is sent home becaue it is his "third strike." Rey Mysterio and John Salley guest star.