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The Best Episodes of Survivor

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Survivor Season 1 Episode 13 - The Final Four
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Final Four

    S1:E13

    The Final Four players endure two Immunity Challenges and three Tribal Councils before the $1 million winner is chosen by the Jury. The first Immunity Challenge is “Fallen Comrades,” in which the four finalists answer personal questions about their fellow castaways. The second Challenge is one of endurance, as the remaining three contestants hold onto an idol. Later, the Final Tribal Council is convened and the winner is selected.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Survivor Season 2 Episode 6 - Trial By Fire
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Trial By Fire

    S2:E6

    A stunning event shakes up the remaining castaways mere days before the two tribes merge; a tribal council converges to snuff the chances of yet another contestant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 19 Episode 9 - Tastes Like Chicken
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Tastes Like Chicken

    S19:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 25 Episode 10 - Whiners Are Weiners
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Whiners Are Weiners

    S25:E10

    Castaways compete for a luxurious spa getaway and tempers flare when one castaway returns with a full belly and a bitter attitude.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Survivor Season 26 Episode 5 - Persona Non Grata
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Persona Non Grata

    S26:E5

    The Favorites must contend with an out-of-control Brandon when he reveals his hidden desire to sabotage their camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 32 Episode 9 - It's Psychological Warfare
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - It's Psychological Warfare

    S32:E9

    A separation in tribes leads to the ultimate sabotage. Also, a schoolyard pick draws a line in the sand at a tough Reward Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 40 Episode 2 - It's Like a Survivor Economy
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - It's Like a Survivor Economy

    S40:E2

    One castaway is out for blood after realizing an ally was sent to the Edge of Extinction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 6 Episode 13 - The Amazon Heats Up
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The Amazon Heats Up

    S6:E13

    The boys have a 3-2 numbers advantage over the girls, leaving them in danger; the 12th survivor is voted off.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Survivor Season 7 Episode 6 - Me and My Snake
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Me and My Snake

    S7:E6

    A castaway has their work cut out for them when the decide to care for a sickly snake; a sixth contestant is voted out of the tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 7 Episode 11 - The Great Lie
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - The Great Lie

    S7:E11

    One tribe member dupes his fellow castaways with a shocking lie; a castaway is accused of sabotaging the tribe's food supply.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Survivor Season 8 Episode 1 - They're Back!
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - They're Back!

    S8:E1

    The eighteen All-Stars, from previous Survivor seasons, arrive at Panama already divided into three tribes, Chapera, Mogo Mogo and Saboga.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Survivor Season 8 Episode 3 - Shark Attack
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Shark Attack

    S8:E3

    A romance blossoms between castaways; a survivor gets a shock when their prey fights back; castaways butt heads; a third person gets voted off.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Survivor Season 8 Episode 11 - Anger, Tears and Chaos
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Anger, Tears and Chaos

    S8:E11

    A contestant makes conflicting promises to two castaways in different alliances; votes determine the identity of the 11th castaway.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Survivor Season 8 Episode 15 - The Instigator
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - The Instigator

    S8:E15

    Jenna's cheerful demeanour is starting to wear thin on her fellow castaways; one tribe member breaks up a strategy session between two others; another castaway is voted off the island.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Survivor Season 8 Episode 16 - The Sole Surviving All-Star
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - The Sole Surviving All-Star

    S8:E16

    Amber, Jenna, Rob and Rupert, the final four survivors, compete to make the final tribal council and win the $1 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Survivor Season 18 Episode 2 - The Poison Apple Needs to Go
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Poison Apple Needs to Go

    S18:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Survivor Season 18 Episode 3 - Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This

    S18:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Survivor Season 18 Episode 5 - You're Going to Want that Tooth
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - You're Going to Want that Tooth

    S18:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Survivor Season 18 Episode 8 - The Dragon Slayer
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - The Dragon Slayer

    S18:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Survivor Season 18 Episode 9 - The Biggest Fraud in the Game
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - The Biggest Fraud in the Game

    S18:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Survivor Season 18 Episode 13 - The Martyr Approach
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - The Martyr Approach

    S18:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Survivor Season 18 Episode 14 - I Trust You But I Trust Me More
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - I Trust You But I Trust Me More

    S18:E14

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Survivor Season 19 Episode 15 - This Game Ain't Over
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - This Game Ain't Over

    S19:E15

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Survivor Season 28 Episode 13 - It's Do or Die
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - It's Do or Die

    S28:E13

    Eyeing a spot in the Final Three, one castaway pulls one of the greatest comebacks in Survivor history, and the final castaways face a bitter jury when pleading their case for the $1 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Survivor Season 1 Episode 6 - Udder Revenge
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Udder Revenge

    S1:E6

    The tribes compete for Immunity on an obstacle course built by Green Berets, and the winning team then has to retrieve the Immunity Idol from Snake Island; the contestants are tempted with a domestic food not normally associated with humans; one team's chemistry implodes after losing a Reward Challenge; one of the men makes a rude comment about women that affects life on the island; a sixth person is voted off.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Final Four" is the best rated episode of "Survivor". It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/23/2000. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Trial By Fire".