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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 37 Episode 4 - Time to Bring About the Charmpocalypse
    10.0/10(335 votes)

    #1 - Time to Bring About the Charmpocalypse

    S37:E4

    After a surprising tribe swap, castaways from the "David" and "Goliath" tribes must learn to work together. Also, a castaway's typical bossy nature could rub her new tribe the wrong way.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Survivor Season 37 Episode 5 - Jackets and Eggs
    10.0/10(358 votes)

    #2 - Jackets and Eggs

    S37:E5

    One castaway has some scrambling to do after being on the wrong side of the vote. Also, another turbulent storm puts a sudden halt to the game.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Survivor Season 37 Episode 7 - There's Gonna Be Tears Shed
    10.0/10(356 votes)

    #3 - There's Gonna Be Tears Shed

    S37:E7

    Alliances between the "Davids" and "Goliaths" are tested at the merge. Some castaways may join forces, and a new unlikely pair may choose to work together.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Survivor Season 39 Episode 7 - I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night
    10.0/10(167 votes)

    #4 - I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night

    S39:E7

    An empire falls and a rebellion rises, but the game is far from over. Also, another castaway visits the Island of the Idols for a chance to earn an advantage.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Survivor Season 1 Episode 13 - The Final Four
    9.5/10(366 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Survivor Season 2 Episode 6 - Trial By Fire
    9.5/10(294 votes)

    #6 - 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
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  7. Survivor Season 18 Episode 2 - The Poison Apple Needs to Go
    9.5/10(174 votes)

    #7 - The Poison Apple Needs to Go

    S18:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Survivor Season 18 Episode 3 - Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This
    9.5/10(174 votes)

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

    S18:E3

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Survivor Season 18 Episode 5 - You're Going to Want that Tooth
    9.5/10(169 votes)

    #9 - You're Going to Want that Tooth

    S18:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Survivor Season 18 Episode 8 - The Dragon Slayer
    9.5/10(172 votes)

    #10 - The Dragon Slayer

    S18:E8

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Survivor Season 18 Episode 9 - The Biggest Fraud in the Game
    9.5/10(174 votes)

    #11 - The Biggest Fraud in the Game

    S18:E9

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  12. Survivor Season 18 Episode 13 - The Martyr Approach
    9.5/10(198 votes)

    #12 - The Martyr Approach

    S18:E13

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Survivor Season 18 Episode 14 - I Trust You But I Trust Me More
    9.5/10(173 votes)

    #13 - I Trust You But I Trust Me More

    S18:E14

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Survivor Season 19 Episode 9 - Tastes Like Chicken
    9.5/10(162 votes)

    #14 - Tastes Like Chicken

    S19:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Survivor Season 25 Episode 10 - Whiners Are Weiners
    9.5/10(180 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  16. Survivor Season 26 Episode 5 - Persona Non Grata
    9.5/10(193 votes)

    #16 - 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
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  17. Survivor Season 32 Episode 9 - It's Psychological Warfare
    9.5/10(201 votes)

    #17 - 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
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  18. Survivor Season 40 Episode 2 - It's Like a Survivor Economy
    9.5/10(250 votes)

    #18 - 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
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  19. Survivor Season 40 Episode 14 - It All Boils Down to This
    9.5/10(345 votes)

    #19 - It All Boils Down to This

    S40:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Survivor Season 6 Episode 13 - The Amazon Heats Up
    9.3/10(248 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. Survivor Season 7 Episode 6 - Me and My Snake
    9.3/10(263 votes)

    #21 - 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
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  22. Survivor Season 7 Episode 11 - The Great Lie
    9.3/10(279 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Survivor Season 8 Episode 1 - They're Back!
    9.3/10(256 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Survivor Season 8 Episode 3 - Shark Attack
    9.3/10(208 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Survivor Season 8 Episode 11 - Anger, Tears and Chaos
    9.3/10(202 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Time to Bring About the Charmpocalypse" is the best rated episode of "Survivor". It scored 10/10 based on 335 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/17/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Jackets and Eggs".