The Beardsmen arrive at the ultimate proving ground: The World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. Captain Phil Olsen predicts a hefty medal count for Beard Team USA, with former champion Burke Kenny determined to reclaim his lost title, and two-time World Champion Jack Passion resolved to solidify his dominance and bolster his beard's commercial appeal - all jeopardized when a secret long-standing rift between Phil and the World Association surfaces at the event. The now-independent Austin Facial Hair Club seeks formal admission in the World Beard and Mustache Association, and the team's rising-stars Allen Demling and Alex LaRoche hope to score their first ever World Titles for Texas.