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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 21

Every episode of Survivor Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 21!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 21 Episode 1 - Young at Heart
    7.2/10(140 votes)

    #1 - Young at Heart

    S21:E1

    The castaways are shocked to learn that they'll be divided into tribes of older players versus younger players. The older tribe is especially surprised to learn that they'll be teamed with former NFL Coach Jimmy Johnson. Meanwhile, one castaway reveals a personal secret that could affect the entire tribe as they head into their first challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 21 Episode 2 - Fatigue Makes Cowards of Us All
    7.4/10(119 votes)

    #2 - Fatigue Makes Cowards of Us All

    S21:E2

    Tempers flare and fights erupt in the La Flor tribe as the younger castaways struggle to overcome potentially dangerous personality conflicts within the group.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 21 Episode 3 - Glitter in Their Eyes
    6.7/10(109 votes)

    #3 - Glitter in Their Eyes

    S21:E3

    A battle erupts over a clue to the hidden immunity idol and one fearless competitor makes a bold move that earns them the upper hand, but the bad behaviour doesn't go unnoticed by their tribemates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 21 Episode 4 - Pulling the Trigger
    6.9/10(108 votes)

    #4 - Pulling the Trigger

    S21:E4

    The hunt for the immunity idol widens the rift between two castaways on the junior tribe; a revealed secret solidifies a powerful alliance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 21 Episode 5 - Turf Wars
    6.8/10(108 votes)

    #5 - Turf Wars

    S21:E5

    The newly formed tribes struggle to find their footing with some castaways making new allies and others seizing the opportunity to take a leadership role. Meanwhile, one castaway reaches an emotional low point as relentless rain storms batter the Nicaraguan coast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 21 Episode 6 - Worst Case Scenario
    7.0/10(104 votes)

    #6 - Worst Case Scenario

    S21:E6

    One of the game's most prominent masterminds targets two foes and sets a plan in motion to oust one of them, along with an immunity idol, in one of the most memorable tribal councils of the season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 21 Episode 7 - What Goes Around, Comes Around
    6.9/10(102 votes)

    #7 - What Goes Around, Comes Around

    S21:E7

    A public display of emotion causes one castaway to doubt the intentions of an old rival whom she suspects has been lobbying for sympathy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 21 Episode 8 - Company Will Be Arriving Soon
    7.2/10(108 votes)

    #8 - Company Will Be Arriving Soon

    S21:E8

    After the tribes merge and food disappears, two castaways share a secret about the food that threatens to land them in the hot seat at Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 21 Episode 9 - Running the Camp
    7.2/10(103 votes)

    #9 - Running the Camp

    S21:E9

    One castaway makes a difficult decision that backfires, allowing another castaway the opportunity to devise a strategy to flush out the hidden immunity idol and blindside a rival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 21 Episode 10 - Stuck in the Middle
    7.2/10(103 votes)

    #10 - Stuck in the Middle

    S21:E10

    The tribe suffers a devastating blow when they find the camp in ashes after a fire, and the loyalty of an alliance is put to the test as Libertad heads to tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 21 Episode 11 - We Did It Guys
    6.3/10(85 votes)

    #11 - We Did It Guys

    S21:E11

    New scenes shed light on the castaways and the decisions they've made during the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 21 Episode 12 - You Started, You're Finishing
    7.1/10(107 votes)

    #12 - You Started, You're Finishing

    S21:E12

    A castaway's selfish act causes great disappointment for an alliance member, meanwhile another tribe member shares some motherly advise to toughen up a young castaway.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 21 Episode 13 - Not Sure Where I Stand
    6.9/10(102 votes)

    #13 - Not Sure Where I Stand

    S21:E13

    A castaway's selfish act causes great disappointment for an alliance member; meanwhile another tribe member shares some motherly advice to toughen up a young castaway.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 21 Episode 14 - This Is Going to Hurt
    7.2/10(104 votes)

    #14 - This Is Going to Hurt

    S21:E14

    After an emotional visit from home, one alliance is faced with a difficult decision to secure their own fate in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 21 Episode 15 - What About Me?
    7.5/10(112 votes)

    #15 - What About Me?

    S21:E15

    The final castaways participate in their last immunity challenges and are questioned by the jury before the jurors vote for the one million dollar winner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Survivor Season 21 Episode 16 - The Reunion
    6.6/10(90 votes)

    #16 - The Reunion

    S21:E16

    The castaways reunite for a chat about the show and a sneak peek of what to expect in `Survivor 22: Redemption Island'. Attitudes are stifled and secrets revealed as contestants share their opinions of the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Young at Heart" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 21. It scored 7.2/10 based on 140 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/15/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Fatigue Makes Cowards of Us All".