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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 3

Every episode of Survivor Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 3 Episode 5 - The Twist
    7.9/10(211 votes)

    S3:E5

    When a tribal council approaches, Boran Tribe members fiercely vie in order to remain in the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 3 Episode 14 - The Final Four: No Regrets
    7.8/10(191 votes)

    S3:E14

    The sole survivor is revealed from among 16 contestants who spent 39 grueling days in Africa enduring scorching heat, deadly wildlife and dehydration.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 3 Episode 9 - Smoking Out The Snake
    7.7/10(191 votes)

    S3:E9

    Lex becomes determined to discover who cast the second vote against him in Moto Maji; the Samburu tribe tries to gain a member from the Boran tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 3 Episode 6 - I'd Never Do it to You
    7.6/10(204 votes)

    S3:E6

    A tribe member considers turning on a fellow member; tribes begin to theorise on when they will be forced to merge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 3 Episode 7 - Will There Be a Feast Tonight?
    7.6/10(196 votes)

    S3:E7

    After arriving at the immunity challenge, the tribes are shocked to learn that they are merging and they are on their own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 3 Episode 10 - Dinner, Movie and a Betrayal
    7.6/10(196 votes)

    S3:E10

    A last-ditch effort to stay does not work for one tribe member, and only seven remain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 3 Episode 1 - Question of Trust
    7.5/10(223 votes)

    S3:E1

    Sixteen men and women attempt to persevere through 39 days of challenges to become the final survivor on the Dark Continent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 3 Episode 3 - The Gods Are Angry
    7.5/10(205 votes)

    S3:E3

    Wild animals just outside one tribe's boma present a danger; one tribe member's loyalties are divided.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 3 Episode 2 - Who's Zooming Whom?
    7.4/10(209 votes)

    S3:E2

    Dissension forms when a tribe member's plans to form an alliance are overheard; a second contestant is voted out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 3 Episode 4 - The Young and Untrusted
    7.4/10(201 votes)

    S3:E4

    A member of the Samburu tribe cracks under pressure; age differences continue to split loyalties; a trip to the watering hole becomes a deadly encounter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 3 Episode 11 - We Are Family
    7.4/10(199 votes)

    S3:E11

    Deadly wildlife moves too close for comfort; the 10th person is voted out of the tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 3 Episode 12 - The Big Adventure
    7.4/10(189 votes)

    S3:E12

    Emotions erupt when the survivors hear from their loved ones; the challenge winner gets to visit the Masai Mara.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 3 Episode 13 - Truth Be Told
    7.3/10(194 votes)

    S3:E13

    The five remaining castaways find an unpleasant surprise awaiting them in their water hole; Lex wins a car and the opportunity to take supplies to a local AIDS hospital in the final reward challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 3 Episode 15 - Africa Reunion
    6.3/10(185 votes)

    S3:E15

    The 16 survivors gather to discuss their experiences in Africa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 3 Episode 8 - The First 21 Days
    5.8/10(150 votes)

    S3:E8

    Never-before-seen footage of early trials and tribulations, as the nine remaining survivors vie for ascendancy in the African bush.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Survivor Season 3 Episode 16 - Back from Africa
    5.8/10(148 votes)

    S3:E16

    The survivors discuss how their lives have changed since returning to the United States.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Twist" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 3. It scored 7.9/10 based on 211 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/8/2001. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Final Four: No Regrets".