S22·E17 Frenemies v Merseyside Eyes

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Only Connect S22E17 (Frenemies v Merseyside Eyes).
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No invention/guessing. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Input:
Synopsis: "It’s a knockout round, and only one of the two returning teams can go through."
Series Source: Only Connect (2008) is a reality quiz show where two teams of three contestants find connections between unrelated clues.
Series title: Only Connect.
Year: 2008.
Genre: Reality.
Format: Two teams of three contestants find connections between seemingly unrelated clues.
Episode: S22E17 (Frenemies v Merseyside Eyes).
Episode content: It is a knockout round. Two returning teams compete. Only one of these two teams can go through.
The synopsis is extremely sparse.
The word count requirement is 280-380 words.
Problem: I cannot invent facts to reach the word count. If I only use the provided facts, the text will be very short (around 40-50 words).
Constraint Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." vs "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap".
Conflict Resolution: As an archivist, I must follow the instruction "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." and "You never invent or guess...". The word count instruction (280-380) is a target, but the "never invent" and "stay concise" instructions are absolute constraints for an archivist. If I try to hit 280 words with only the provided info, I will be forced to repeat myself or invent things, which violates the core instruction.
Strategy: I will write a factual summary based on the provided text. Since the provided text is minimal, the resulting text will be much shorter than 280 words. I will prioritize accuracy and the "stay concise" rule over the word count target, as the word count target is impossible to meet without violating the "no invention" rule.
Drafting:
Only Connect is a reality quiz show that premiered in 2008. The format of the program involves two teams, each consisting of three contestants, who must identify the connection between various seemingly unrelated clues. In season 22, episode 17, titled Frenemies v Merseyside Eyes, the competition features a knockout round. During this specific round, two returning teams compete against one another. The outcome of this match determines which team advances, as only one of the two returning teams can go through.