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The Best Episodes of Survivor

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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...
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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Tastes Like Chicken

    S19:E9

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Suspicion

    S2:E2

    Jerri accuses Kel of eating contraband beef jerky, which he denies. In the “Butch Cassidy” Reward Challenge, the players jump off a cliff into a pool of water, swim to a floating crate and carry it ashore to win blankets. “Tucker'd Out” is the Immunity Challenge. The tribemates eat aboriginal foods (“bush tucker”), such as cow brains, grubs, grasshoppers and mangrove worms. However, Kimmi, a vegetarian, refuses to join in. Later, the second person is voted out of the game.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - The Gloves Come off

    S2:E5

    Twelve men and women strive to live in the wild; a fifth outcast returns to civilization; members battle exhaustion and hunger.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - No Longer Just a Game

    S2:E12

    Six men and women strive to live in the wild; the tribe faces torrential rain; an 11th person is voted out of the tribe.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - The Most Deserving

    S2:E15

    The three remaining contestants vie for the $1 million grand prize.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Family Values

    S5:E3

    An argument raises questions about loyalty; the Red Berets show tribe members how to best use the camp's resources.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Boys vs Girls

    S6:E1

    Sixteen contestants split into all-female and all-male tribes try to persevere through weeks of challenges in a remote part of South America's Amazon jungle to become the final survivor.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Girls Gone Wilder

    S6:E7

    Female castaways strip to gain their favourite food items; a castaway struggles over a departed tribe member; a locked box brings tribal changes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Beg, Barter, Steal

    S7:E1

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for To Quit or Not to Quit
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - To Quit or Not to Quit

    S7:E2

    A castaway considers quitting due to harsh conditions; a tribe member ransacks the other camp, taking something valuable; a second person is voted out of one of the tribes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(3 votes)

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

    S7:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Swimming with Sharks
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Swimming with Sharks

    S7:E10

    Two vulnerable castaways hatch a plan to turn the tide in their favour; a tribe member suffers from an anxiety attack.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Flames and Endurance

    S7:E14

    Two of the final four survivors are eliminated at Tribal Councils; the final two take questions from the jury.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Pearl Islands Reunion
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Pearl Islands Reunion

    S7:E15

    The castaways come together one final time to discuss their time as contestants, and the winner is revealed.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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".