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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 10

Every episode of Survivor Season 10 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 10!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 10 Episode 14 - The Ultimate Shock
    8.4/10(267 votes)

    S10:E14

    The contestants gather for one last time as the jury casts their votes for they believe should win the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 10 Episode 8 - Neanderthal Man
    8.3/10(178 votes)

    S10:E8

    Stephanie becomes increasingly irritated at Bobby Jon's behaviour; the castaways sample a Palauan delicacy that is hard to swallow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 10 Episode 1 - This Has Never Happened Before!
    8.1/10(300 votes)

    S10:E1

    Twenty people are stranded on a group of islands in a remote part of the Pacific, competing for a $1 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 10 Episode 9 - I Will Not Give Up
    8.1/10(176 votes)

    S10:E9

    Stephanie becomes the last member of the Ulong tribe and must survive on her own; some of the castaways enjoy a memorable evening, and one indulges a bit too much.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 10 Episode 5 - The Best and Worst Reward Ever
    8.0/10(185 votes)

    S10:E5

    One tribe gets lost looking for new shelter during a storm; one tribe has to watch the other enjoy a reward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 10 Episode 12 - We'll Make You Pay
    8.0/10(181 votes)

    S10:E12

    Some castaways are reunited with loved ones; a strong alliance alienates one castaway, for whom immunity is the only chance for survival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 10 Episode 4 - Sumo at Sea
    7.9/10(186 votes)

    S10:E4

    Tensions arise when both tribes must choose a leader for a reward challenge; one group considers banding together against another tribe member.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 10 Episode 10 - Exile Island
    7.9/10(178 votes)

    S10:E10

    The first to quit the immunity challenge is banished to another island; when one castaway confronts the tribe, everyone is left feeling uncomfortable and that castaway feels alienated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 10 Episode 13 - It Could All Backfire
    7.9/10(181 votes)

    S10:E13

    Alliances are further splintered as each castaway feels the pressure to make it into the final four; one contestant feels betrayed when the winner of the reward challenge chooses someone else to enjoy the reward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 10 Episode 3 - Dangerous Creatures and Horrible Setbacks
    7.8/10(259 votes)

    S10:E3

    Jeff suffers an injury that may cost his tribe a challenge; a lack of work ethic within a team disturbs one of its members.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 10 Episode 6 - Jellyfish 'n Chips
    7.8/10(179 votes)

    S10:E6

    The seventh castaway is voted off; a night spent enduring a typhoon-force storm causes one castaway to break down emotionally and physically.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 10 Episode 7 - The Great White Shark Hunter
    7.8/10(180 votes)

    S10:E7

    Tom goes head-to-head with a shark; when one tribe member is forced to sit out a challenge, the other members begin to doubt the tribe's ability to win.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 10 Episode 2 - Love Is in the Air, Rats Are Everywhere
    7.7/10(258 votes)

    S10:E2

    Koror discovers their beach is infested with rats; romance brews at both camp, which leads to suspicion all around.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 10 Episode 11 - I'll Show You How Threatening I Am
    7.7/10(177 votes)

    S10:E11

    Certain tribe members work to form a secret alliance; one castaway follows advice and makes improvements to personal hygiene; three contestants devise strategies to survive the upcoming tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 10 Episode 15 - Palau Reunion
    7.4/10(235 votes)

    S10:E15

    The 20 castaways reunite for the first time since the the beginning of their adventure and reflect on their experiences together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 10 Ratings Summary

"The Ultimate Shock" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 10. It scored 8.4/10 based on 267 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/15/2005. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Neanderthal Man".