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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 15

Every episode of Survivor Season 15 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 15!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 15 Episode 1 - A Chicken's a Little Bit Smarter
    7.6/10(189 votes)

    #1 - A Chicken's a Little Bit Smarter

    S15:E1

    The 16 castaways are marooned on two separate islands on Zhelin Lake with only the clothes on their backs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 15 Episode 2 - My Mom Is Going to Kill Me!
    7.5/10(150 votes)

    #2 - My Mom Is Going to Kill Me!

    S15:E2

    The castaways get physical as mud flies and tops are ripped off in one of the most physical and dirtiest challenges in Survivor history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 15 Episode 3 - I Lost Two Hands and Possibly a Shoulder
    7.6/10(150 votes)

    #3 - I Lost Two Hands and Possibly a Shoulder

    S15:E3

    After the Reward Challenge, the kidnapped castaway bonds with the other tribe and reveals their own tribe's shortcomings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 15 Episode 4 - Ride the Workhorse Till the Tail Falls Off
    7.3/10(150 votes)

    #4 - Ride the Workhorse Till the Tail Falls Off

    S15:E4

    Sherea's work ethic, or lack thereof, is beginning to bother her tribemates. Later, an ominous tree mail instructing both tribes to meet at Tribal Council prompts fireworks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 15 Episode 5 - Love Is In the Air
    7.6/10(151 votes)

    #5 - Love Is In the Air

    S15:E5

    Jaime and Erik admit to a mutual attraction as a romance blossoms. A tribal switch leads to chaos, tears, fears and cracks in former alliances.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 15 Episode 6 - That's Love, Baby! It Makes You Strong!
    8.0/10(151 votes)

    #6 - That's Love, Baby! It Makes You Strong!

    S15:E6

    One castaway finds the Hidden Immunity Idol at their camp, but a rival tribemate witnesses the discovery and cuts a deal to benefit them both. Later at the Reward Challenge, the castaways dine on unusual Chinese delicacies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 15 Episode 7 - I'm Not As Dumb As I Look
    8.0/10(145 votes)

    #7 - I'm Not As Dumb As I Look

    S15:E7

    The tribes merge and the hunt for Immunity Idols continues as property is violated and one castaway falsely believes three Idols are in play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 15 Episode 8 - High School Friend Contest
    7.9/10(144 votes)

    #8 - High School Friend Contest

    S15:E8

    While everyone is asleep, a Castaway searches for the Hidden Immunity Idol, collecting random items in the desperate hope that one of them might be it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 15 Episode 9 - Just Don't Eat the Apple
    7.6/10(142 votes)

    #9 - Just Don't Eat the Apple

    S15:E9

    A new force to be reckoned with takes on the power players. One Castaway sends affections to someone outside their alliance which bothers some. One vulnerable Castaway may change their fate by using entertaining impersonations to charm others.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 15 Episode 10 - It’s Been Real and It's Been Fun
    6.4/10(113 votes)

    #10 - It’s Been Real and It's Been Fun

    S15:E10

    A recap of the season so far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 15 Episode 11 - Ready to Bite the Apple
    8.1/10(149 votes)

    #11 - Ready to Bite the Apple

    S15:E11

    One Castaway threatens to change things up by blindsiding their best friend in the game. Simultaneously, an alliance considers blindsiding one of their own. And, all the castaways are blindsided by a surprise announcement from host Jeff Probst.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 15 Episode 12 - Going for the Oscar
    7.4/10(140 votes)

    #12 - Going for the Oscar

    S15:E12

    While most Castaways shed tears of joy after receiving news from home, one sheds tears of sorrow..but some believe they are crocodile tears. After fulfilling a tribe mate's dream, one Castaway is infuriated when their kind gesture is not returned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 15 Episode 13 - Hello, I'm Still a Person
    7.8/10(145 votes)

    #13 - Hello, I'm Still a Person

    S15:E13

    An unexpected bond emerges that threatens to shake up the game as it heads into the Final Four. One overly confident Castaway is oblivious to what a close ally is considering to do at Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 15 Episode 14 - A Slippery Little Sucker
    8.0/10(149 votes)

    #14 - A Slippery Little Sucker

    S15:E14

    The finalists are questioned by the jury members, who cast their votes for the winner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 15 Episode 15 - Reunion
    7.3/10(144 votes)

    #15 - Reunion

    S15:E15

    The winner is announced as the 16 castaways reunite in Los Angeles to discuss their experiences in China.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 15 Ratings Summary

"A Chicken's a Little Bit Smarter" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 15. It scored 7.6/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "My Mom Is Going to Kill Me!".