Total Drama All-Stars (often abbreviated as TDAS) is the first half of the fifth season of the Canadian animated reality show spoof, Total Drama. It first aired in September 2013 on Cartoon Network in the United States and January 2014 on Teletoon in Canada. Total Drama Wiki +1 Season Overview The season returns to Camp Wawanakwa, the setting of the original first season, which has since been "cleansed" of the toxic waste from the previous season (Revenge of the Island). The competition features 14 returning "All-Star" contestants competing for the grand prize of $1,000,000. Total Drama Wiki +2 The Contestants This was the first season to mix contestants from two different generations—seven from the original cast and seven from the second generation: Wikipedia Original Cast (Gen 1): Alejandro, Courtney, Duncan, Gwen, Heather, Lindsay, and Sierra. Revenge Cast (Gen 2): Cameron, Jo, Lightning, Mike, Sam, Scott, and Zoey. Format and Teams The season features a "Heroes vs. Villains" theme, where players are split into two teams based on their past behavior: Total Drama Wiki +1 Heroic Hamsters: Generally kind or good-natured contestants (e.g., Zoey, Mike, Cameron, Lindsay). Villainous Vultures: Contestants known for being antagonistic or strategic (e.g., Heather, Alejandro, Scott, Courtney). Wikipedia Key Features The Flush of Shame: Eliminated contestants are forced down a giant toilet as their method of exit. Exile on Boney Island: A member of the winning team is often banished to the dangerous Boney Island, where they can search for a hidden invincibility statue. Main Antagonist: The season's primary conflict revolves around Mal, a malevolent "alter" of Mike who attempts to sabotage the other contestants from within. The Winner: Depending on the region's ending, either Mike or Zoey is the winner of the season