After the success of their couples episode, TLC decided to hold an online contest, asking viewers to submit tapes and photos of couples they think could desperately use a makeover. Clinton and Stacy narrowed the field down to three deserving couples, then invited them all to New York to compete for the spending spree. Their choices were: Tammie & Kal Hudson, a pair of biker enthusiasts who looked like they stole their clothes from Daisy Duke and Spike from "Angel"; Ann & Chris Boyes, a team of store owners that claimed their unique punk rocker look actually brought in customers; and Ben Kronberg & Anna Newell, two NYC artists whose eccentric attire looked straight out of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Stacy & Clinton decided to test each couple by looking at the secret footage of each couple, then having them critique each other's looks, conducting several "mirror tests," then finally sending each couple on a mini spending spree to buy outfits for a dinner party the team was hosting. After careful deliberation, the team came to their decisions: while Ben & Anna adapted to the new rules easily, that seemed like that was actually a liability, and that they really didn't need that much help to change their style; Ann & Chris went to the other extreme, and seemed determined to fight against every change to keep their look, so Stacy and Clinton chose Tammie & Kal, because not only did they want to change, but they seemed to need it the most after several personal setbacks.