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The Best Episodes of Survivor

Every episode of Survivor ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Survivor!

A reality show contest where sixteen or more castaways split between two or more “Tribes” are taken to a remote isolated location and are forced to live off the land with meager supplies for roughly 39 days. Frequent physical challenges are used to pit the tribes against each other for rewards, such as food or luxuries, or for “Immunity”, forcing the other tribe to attend “Tribal Council”, where they must vote off one of their players.

Genre:Reality
Network:CBS

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Survivor" is "Like Selling Your Soul To The Devil", rated 9.2/10 from 360 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Like Selling Your Soul To The Devil" aired on 11/25/2015 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Head of the Snake".

  • Like Selling Your Soul To The Devil
    9.2/10 360 votes

    #1 - Like Selling Your Soul To The Devil

    Season 31 Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/2015

    Castaways' spirits are drowning in a relentless rain storm, but a fun challenge reward offers a few players a glimpse into the Cambodian culture. Also, the "voting block" strategy used this season continues to keep Castaways on their toes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Head of the Snake
    9.1/10 265 votes

    #2 - Head of the Snake

    Season 28 Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/2014

    It's every castaway for themselves, as two tribes become one in this season's merge. Meanwhile, one castaway's thirst for power could earn them a spot on the jury, and jaws drop as the blindside streak continues.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You Call, We'll Haul
    9.1/10 260 votes

    #3 - You Call, We'll Haul

    Season 31 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2015

    An intense water challenge leaves castaways thirsty for a much-needed reward. Also, immunity hangs in the balance as castaways attempt to steady themselves, and a shocking Tribal Council takes an unexpected turn.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Banana Etiquette
    9.0/10 221 votes

    #4 - Banana Etiquette

    Season 20 Episode 6 - Aired 3/24/2010

    When the castaways discover that two people will be sent packing in a rare double elimination, everyone scrambles to save their own skin, and one castaway surprises everyone and risks it all at Tribal Council.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest
    9.0/10 198 votes

    #5 - Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    Season 26 Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2013

    An accident threatens one castaway's future in the game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Villains Have More Fun
    9.0/10 200 votes

    #6 - Villains Have More Fun

    Season 31 Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2015

    With the end in sight, castaways scramble to solidify a plan for the final three. Also, a frightening incident at the Immunity Challenge sends shockwaves through the entire tribe, and castaways are rewarded with a spiritual recharge at the temples of Cambodia.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You Get What You Give
    9.0/10 386 votes

    #7 - You Get What You Give

    Season 37 Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2018

    One castaway must do damage control after being called out by their tribe. Also, balance is tested in a stressful immunity challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It All Boils Down to This
    9.0/10 311 votes

    #8 - It All Boils Down to This

    Season 40 Episode 14 - Aired 5/13/2020

    Winners battle it out, but only one is crowned Sole Survivor and takes home the $2 million prize.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Going Down In Flames
    8.9/10 225 votes

    #9 - Going Down In Flames

    Season 20 Episode 10 - Aired 4/22/2010

    Reunited on the merged tribe, two old friends rekindle an alliance but trust doesn't come easily, and one castaway makes an unprecedented play, setting the stage for one of the most surprising Tribal Councils in Survivor history.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I’m Not Here to Make Good Friends
    8.9/10 210 votes

    #10 - I’m Not Here to Make Good Friends

    Season 32 Episode 10 - Aired 4/20/2016

    A surprising turn of events at Tribal Council sends shock waves through the entire tribe. Also, castaways must choose between food, love or an advantage in the game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Million Dollar Gamble
    8.9/10 205 votes

    #11 - Million Dollar Gamble

    Season 33 Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2016

    A power struggle between castaways erupts, and each player tries to arm themselves with allies. Also, tensions rise when castaways from Gen X turn on each other and one castaway throws another under the bus to build trust in the game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Greatest of the Greats
    8.9/10 339 votes

    #12 - Greatest of the Greats

    Season 40 Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2020

    Twenty winners of "Survivor" return to compete against one another for a prize of $2 million.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • This is Extortion
    8.9/10 286 votes

    #13 - This is Extortion

    Season 40 Episode 11 - Aired 4/22/2020

    Alliances threaten to crumble; an undercover operation escalates to new heights.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I'm Not Batman, I'm the Canadian
    8.9/10 239 votes

    #14 - I'm Not Batman, I'm the Canadian

    Season 45 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2023

    Castaways must roll their way to a win in the immunity challenge, leaving the rest at risk of going home. Then, a comment from day one comes back to haunt one of the castaways.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Is That Blood in Your Hair
    8.9/10 100 votes

    #15 - Is That Blood in Your Hair

    Season 47 Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2024

    A castaway risks getting caught red-handed while on the hunt for an advantage in the game. During the immunity challenge, tribes must dig deep to piece together a win to earn a reward and safety at the next tribal council. Then, one castaway from each tribe takes a journey where they must make a big decision that could impact the game.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Beg, Barter, Steal
    8.8/10 333 votes

    #16 - Beg, Barter, Steal

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/2003

    Sixteen contestants arrive on the Pearl Islands to discover that the competition has begun, and they must race to find supplies.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tables Have Turned
    8.8/10 196 votes

    #17 - The Tables Have Turned

    Season 34 Episode 3 - Aired 3/22/2017

    A dramatic twist in the game sends shockwaves through the tribes. Also, castaways are flying blind at a classic immunity challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breadth-First Search
    8.8/10 372 votes

    #18 - Breadth-First Search

    Season 37 Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2018

    A quarrel between two castaways could mean the end of a showmance. Also, castaways who win rewards earn a much-needed trip to the burger bar!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Quick on the Draw
    8.8/10 251 votes

    #19 - Quick on the Draw

    Season 40 Episode 6 - Aired 3/18/2020

    The immunity challenge weighs heavily on castaways when two tribes are sent to tribal council.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Telenovela
    8.8/10 250 votes

    #20 - Telenovela

    Season 43 Episode 12 - Aired 12/7/2022

    The remaining six castaways must get the ball rolling to win the reward challenge and earn a sweet treat. Also, castaways will need to hang in there during the immunity challenge to secure their spot in the final five.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What the...? (1)
    8.7/10 233 votes

    #21 - What the...? (1)

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/2003

    Twist catches the tribe members off guard; castaways contend with the curse of the Pearl Islands; a castaway makes a monumental decision.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Promise...
    8.7/10 161 votes

    #22 - I Promise...

    Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2008

    Desperate for friends and allies, one castaway sacrifices immunity in order to stay in the game. Meanwhile, another castaway has made promises to too many friends, forcing an alliance betrayal at Tribal Council.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese
    8.7/10 172 votes

    #23 - If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese

    Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 5/8/2008

    The women on the tribe use their powers of seduction to test the only man remaining in the game. Will he fight temptation or will it cost him the game?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Slay Everyone, Trust No One
    8.7/10 249 votes

    #24 - Slay Everyone, Trust No One

    Season 20 Episode 1 - Aired 2/11/2010

    In one of the most physical reward challenges ever played, injuries threaten to send two castaways home before the first challenge is completed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dead Man Walking
    8.7/10 223 votes

    #25 - Dead Man Walking

    Season 25 Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2012

    Some surprising revelations are made following a brutally honest conversation at Tribal Council.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A