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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 16

Every episode of Survivor Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 16!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 16 Episode 1 - You Guys Are Dumber Than You Look
    7.8/10(215 votes)

    #1 - You Guys Are Dumber Than You Look

    S16:E1

    For the first time in Survivor history, a tribe of idolizing ultra-Fans is surprised when they come face-to-face with a tribe of Favorites from Survivor's past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 16 Episode 2 - The Sounds of Jungle Love
    7.6/10(160 votes)

    #2 - The Sounds of Jungle Love

    S16:E2

    The sounds of two castaways smooching through the night keeps one tribe awake. Meanwhile, at the other camp, one thoughtless castaway kicks three of its members out of the shelter, forcing them to fend for themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 16 Episode 3 - I Should Be Carried on the Chariot-Type Thing!
    7.6/10(155 votes)

    #3 - I Should Be Carried on the Chariot-Type Thing!

    S16:E3

    The Fans finally get the matchup they've been waiting for when they learn they must compete head-to-head in a full contact battle with the Favorites. Meanwhile, one castaway is torn between two alliances and makes demands in order to get what she wants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 16 Episode 4 - That's Baked, Barbecued and Fried!
    7.6/10(152 votes)

    #4 - That's Baked, Barbecued and Fried!

    S16:E4

    One castaway carves a fake immunity idol out of a piece of wood in order to replace the real idol they found on Exile Island. Will the fake idol be good enough to fool the other castaways? Meanwhile, another mastermind emerges ... pitting two power players against each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 16 Episode 5 - He's a Ball of Goo!
    7.8/10(147 votes)

    #5 - He's a Ball of Goo!

    S16:E5

    After battling each other as Fans vs. Favorites, the tribes finally switch. After an intense reward challenge, several castmates return to camp with injuries, and one proves serious enough to threaten the fate of the castaway's future in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 16 Episode 6 - It Hit Everyone Pretty Hard!
    7.6/10(144 votes)

    #6 - It Hit Everyone Pretty Hard!

    S16:E6

    One castaway's medical emergency changes the course of the game for the remaining castaways. Meanwhile, on Exile Island, the fake immunity idol finds its way into the hands of Ozzy's arch-rival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 16 Episode 7 - Like a Wide-Eyed Kid In a Candy Store
    7.6/10(147 votes)

    #7 - Like a Wide-Eyed Kid In a Candy Store

    S16:E7

    After the reward challenge, one castaway is torn between staying true to their tribe or going home to their loved ones. Meanwhile, one of the Survivor Favorites takes an eager Fan under his wing, causing others to worry about this new bond.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 16 Episode 8 - A Lost Puppy Dog
    7.5/10(148 votes)

    #8 - A Lost Puppy Dog

    S16:E8

    Girl Power transpires when a few of the women from one tribe devise a plan to target the strong men. Alone and isolated, one castaway takes desperate measures to stay in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 16 Episode 9 - I'm In Such a Hot Pickle!
    8.0/10(151 votes)

    #9 - I'm In Such a Hot Pickle!

    S16:E9

    After the tribes merge, the Fans are outnumbered by the Favorites. Meanwhile, one castaway's hope for survival in the game dramatically weakens after receiving the fake immunity idol, a carved stick wrapped in a napkin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 16 Episode 10 - I Promise...
    8.7/10(186 votes)

    #10 - I Promise...

    S16:E10

    Desperate for friends and allies, one castaway sacrifices immunity in order to stay in the game. Meanwhile, another castaway has made promises to too many friends, forcing an alliance betrayal at Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 16 Episode 11 - I'm Ruthless and I Have a Smile On My Face
    8.0/10(151 votes)

    #11 - I'm Ruthless and I Have a Smile On My Face

    S16:E11

    A Fan emerges as a real game player after devising a plan that threatens to sacrifice one of their own. Flirtation between two castaways devolves into bitter tension after one loses trust in the other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 16 Episode 12 - I'm Gonna Fix Her
    8.5/10(170 votes)

    #12 - I'm Gonna Fix Her

    S16:E12

    One castaway goes from being a power player to the most desperate of all before making a huge discovery that could change the course of the game. Meanwhile, Alexis and James both suffer injuries that could potentially threaten their fate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 16 Episode 13 - If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese
    8.7/10(201 votes)

    #13 - If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese

    S16:E13

    The women on the tribe use their powers of seduction to test the only man remaining in the game. Will he fight temptation or will it cost him the game?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 16 Episode 14 - Stir the Pot!
    8.0/10(163 votes)

    #14 - Stir the Pot!

    S16:E14

    What started as an epic battle between Fans versus Favorites comes to a dramatic end. Find out which castaway reaches their breaking point, and which one is left bursting with emotions at the Final Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 16 Episode 15 - Live Reunion Show
    7.1/10(142 votes)

    #15 - Live Reunion Show

    S16:E15

    The Survivors get together for the first time since being in Micronesia to discuss the results of the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"You Guys Are Dumber Than You Look" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 16. It scored 7.8/10 based on 215 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/7/2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Sounds of Jungle Love".