Spoiler Alert! Love Island USA Season 1 Full Episode Recaps

Find out what happens when a group of sexy singles are sequestered on a tropical island, each looking for love while trying to survive bombshells and blindsides to become the inaugural winning couple of Love Island.

Fasten your seatbelt, stow all carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment, and get ready to embark on one wild ride of romance and recouplings!

Fasten your seatbelt, stow all carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment, and get ready to embark on one wild ride of romance and recouplings!

On July 9, American audiences were offered a first-class ticket to Love Island, a global reality-TV sensation, which followed a string of sexy singles who spent a few precious weeks on the exotic shores of Fiji, hoping to leave the island with both love and money.

(The winning couple takes home a cool $100K.)

READ: Love Island USA Season 1 Episode Guide

However, along the way, as the Islanders get to know each other better and start to couple up, new girl and boy bombshells will enter the Love Island Villa, tempting nearly all current connections to question the strength of their bonds.

Each day on Love Island, the Islanders face the possibility of romance or rejection, as host Arielle Vandenberg crashes the party without warning to announce when it's time for a recoupling, which may force one or more lovebirds to leave the island.

Got all that? If not, it's cool because we've got you covered!

Read on for recaps of all 22 episodes of Love Island USA Season 1 and stream them all now for free on CBS All Access.
Episode 1 (7/9/19)

Episode 1 (7/9/19)

The sizzling summer of love—and drama—is officially underway! Join host Arielle Vandenberg as she welcomes 10 sexy single Islanders to their beautiful beachside Villa. It doesn't take long for them to couple up, but when a surprise Islander moves in, ready to turn heads, someone might go home before they have time to unpack.

Stream Episode 1, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 6 (7/16/19)

Episode 6 (7/16/19)

Unfortunately, Christen and Katrina don't get the warmest reception from some of the female Islanders, but the boys are more than willing to make up for the chilly reception.

Meanwhile, after spending quality time with Christen, a 24-year-old sales and business development manager from Los Angeles, Cashel and Yamen each start to second-guess their current romantic situations.

Stream Episode 6, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 8 (7/18/19)

Episode 8 (7/18/19)

The Love Island ladies are in for a treat when Winston, the hunky Kentucky-based pharmaceutical sales rep from Big Brother Season 20, arrives at the Villa looking for love and ready to abandon his single status.

Plus, a few couples get real about their relationships while an R-rated challenge called "Hearts On Fire" gets everyone's pulses racing.

Stream Episode 8, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 10 (7/22/19)

Episode 10 (7/22/19)

Sadly, the most recent dumping finds Christen and Cormac heading to the airport, which means Caro is single... again.

At the same time, Kyra decides to cool things down with Cashel, while Zac asks Elizabeth to be his girlfriend. (Hint: She says yes!)

Then, three new girl and three new boy Islanders enter the Villa, and quickly start to drive a wedge between a few of the couples.

Stream Episode 10, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 11 (7/23/19)

Episode 11 (7/23/19)

Not everyone in the Villa is excited to welcome three new girls and three new boys into their abode, but nerves seem to settle after all the Islanders play a game that results in truths and tonsil hockey.

Meanwhile, Weston can't deny his attraction to Kelsey, a bubbly 25-year-old marketing manager from Delaware, while tattoo-shop manager Eric makes a beeline for Caroand Kyra.

Stream Episode 11, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 12 (7/24/19)

Episode 12 (7/24/19)

Confidence can be a turn-on, but Eric's ego continues to polarize the Villa; however, his self-assurance is having a positive impact on Kyra, who still can't decide if she's totally done with Cashel.

Plus, Elizabeth and Zac FINALLY get some well-deserved time away from the other Islanders. Unfortunately, their post-date euphoria is interrupted when Arielle shows up to announce an unexpected dumping.

Stream Episode 12, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 13 (7/25/19)

Episode 13 (7/25/19)

It's time to recouple and the results lead to Winston being asked to leave the island. We just hope this lovesick floater was able to grab a life vest before getting dumped.

Meanwhile, the Islanders find out what America thinks about them and the sentiments aren't all positive. Luckily, each couple takes the critique in stone-cold stride. (Yeah, right.)

Stream Episode 13, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 14 (7/26/19)

Episode 14 (7/26/19)

Despite having been temporarily smitten by Alana and Christen, Yamen grows increasingly frustrated when some of the Islanders accuse him of being a player.

Speaking of smitten, Weston and Kelsey embark on a romantic (and restorative) date that brings them closer together. Unfortunately, no amount of spa services couple prepare them and the other Islanders for an unexpected dumping that leaves the entire Villa shook.

Stream Episode 14, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 15 (7/29/19)

Episode 15 (7/29/19)

When Katrina and Cashel get dumped, each Islander has a different way of dealing with the fallout. Kyra, Cashel's past Love Island paramour, is overwhelmed with a wave of emotions that starts to push Eric, her current partner, away.

Luckily, the arrival of three new Islanders lifts everyone's spirits—that is, until one female bombshell threatens to break up several couples.

Stream Episode 15, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 16 (7/30/19)

Episode 16 (7/30/19)

Still overcome with emotions after Cashel's unexpected departure, Kyra calls things off with Eric, who wastes no time trying to rebound with new girl Emily, a flirty free spirit and full-time student from New York.

Meanwhile, Caro starts to vibe with Ray, a smooth yet sensitive student and promoter, but can't deny her attraction to new boy Anton, a personal trainer who's more like the guys she usually dates.

Finally, Weston appeared to find his dream girl when Kelsey entered the Villa, but looks can be deceiving.

Stream Episode 16, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 18 (8/1/19)

Episode 18 (8/1/19)

Weston looks like Emily's dream guy until the girls tell her about the Dallas-based photographer's less attractive qualities.

Feeling duped, Emily confronts her new boo, who doesn't take kindly to his character being questioned and does whatever he can to save face. But will it be enough to stay in the Villa with Emily?

Stream Episode 18, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 19 (8/2/19)

Episode 19 (8/2/19)

As we inch closer to the finale, the Islanders say goodbye to yet another couple before embarking on their craziest challenge yet—parenting!

Lucky for Caro, her knack for baby talk with Ray helps them win a gold star for guardianship. Unfortunately, jubilation is fleeting because another dumping is right around the corner.

Stream Episode 19, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 20 (8/5/19)

Episode 20 (8/5/19)

The Villa gets two more vacancies when America chooses which four couples make it to the finale.

Meanwhile, Kyra gets a little help from cupid (or the Love Island production team) when she unexpectedly reunites with her true love. Plus, two couples set out on their final dates and both end in tears—but, like, in a good way.

Stream Episode 20, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 21 (8/6/19)

Episode 21 (8/6/19)

The last two couples go on their final dates before a surprise visit from their nearest and dearest.

While Zac and Elizabeth's families can't wait to set a wedding date for the dreamy duo, other Islanders' loved ones are a lot more skeptical that the remaining relationships are built to last.

With only one episode left, who will America vote as the winning couple?

Stream Episode 21, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.
Episode 22 (8/7/19)

Episode 22 (8/7/19)

The final four couples wake up to a beautiful brunch, which gives everyone time to reminisce about their time in the Villa.

Then, the girls go dress shopping and the boys start penning their speeches. Finally, after each twosome delivers heartfelt declarations of love, Arielle makes one last appearance to announce who America voted as the winning couple.

Here's a clue: it sorta rhymes with "snack" and "a quiz forthwith."

Stream Episode 22, Season 1 of Love Island on CBS All Access.