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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 23

Every episode of Survivor Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 23!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 23 Episode 1 - I Need Redemption
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - I Need Redemption

    S23:E1

    The sixteen new castaways have mixed reactions to the return of Coach and Ozzy, two of the game's most memorable players, and an extremely close immunity challenge sparks a debate for the losing tribe members in a combative Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 23 Episode 2 - He Has Demons
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - He Has Demons

    S23:E2

    The discovery of an Immunity Idol gives one castaway an early advantage in the game, and the unraveling of a white lie leads to an explosive Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 23 Episode 3 - Reap What You Sow
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Reap What You Sow

    S23:E3

    One castaway reveals a shocking secret to their tribe while another castaway, in a last-ditch effort to keep alive in the game, devises a plan and pretends to find the hidden Immunity Idol.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 23 Episode 4 - Survivalism
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Survivalism

    S23:E4

    One castaway is brought to tears when confronted with his past during an emotional tribal council, and another turns on his alliance and teams up with an unlikely tribe member. Meanwhile on Redemption Island, the second castaway is sent home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 23 Episode 5 - Taste the Victory
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Taste the Victory

    S23:E5

    Starving castaways tap into their primal instincts at an intense Immunity Challenge, and a big betrayal shakes up the game at a surprising Tribal Council. Meanwhile, on Redemption Island a scorned castaway seeks revenge by spilling all the secrets of their former tribe, and the third castaway is sent home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 23 Episode 6 - Free Agent
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Free Agent

    S23:E6

    Feeling betrayed by their tribe, one castaway reveals a potentially game-changing secret, and appalled by the lack of loyalty within his tribe, another castaway threatens to leave the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 23 Episode 7 - Trojan Horse
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Trojan Horse

    S23:E7

    One tribe calls upon the heavens in hopes of changing their luck, while the other tribe is left in shock when one of their own makes a risky move that will go down in Survivor history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 23 Episode 8 - Double Agent
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Double Agent

    S23:E8

    With a potential merge on the horizon, one tribe puts on an elaborate show in hopes of gaining the upper hand on their competition, and an unlikely castaway holds all the power at a game-changing Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 23 Episode 9 - Cut Throat
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Cut Throat

    S23:E9

    After a shocking betrayal, one castaway faces the wrath of a former alliance, and a double eviction rocks the newly merged Te Tuna tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 23 Episode 10 - Running the Show
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Running the Show

    S23:E10

    Paranoia among tribesmen threatens to break a once-impenetrable alliance, and castaways are shocked at Tribal Council with the announcement of another double elimination. Meanwhile, on Redemption Island, a castaway makes a bold threat to his former tribesman during the duel challenge, and two castaways are sent home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 23 Episode 11 - A Closer Look
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - A Closer Look

    S23:E11

    Never-before-seen moments give an inside look into the castaways and their decisions made during the game so far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 23 Episode 12 - Cult Like
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Cult Like

    S23:E12

    At the immunity challenge, one tribemate makes a big gesture to a fellow castaway. Meanwhile, an alliance member becomes a liability around camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 23 Episode 13 - Ticking Time Bomb
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Ticking Time Bomb

    S23:E13

    A relative crosses the line during the emotional family reunion, and an unlikely secret alliance threatens the pecking order of the Te Tuna tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 23 Episode 14 - Then There Were Five
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Then There Were Five

    S23:E14

    Tensions escalate at camp when the final five original Upolu members are forced to turn on each other. Meanwhile, on Redemption Island, Ozzy and Edna compete to stay in the game, and one becomes the sixth jury member.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 23 Episode 15 - Loyalties Will Be Broken
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Loyalties Will Be Broken

    S23:E15

    The season finale of Survivor: South Pacific.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Survivor Season 23 Episode 16 - Live Reunion Show
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Live Reunion Show

    S23:E16

    The castaways reunite to discuss the season. Hosted by Jeff Probst.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"I Need Redemption" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 23. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/14/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "He Has Demons".