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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 30

Every episode of Survivor Season 30 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 30!

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A reality show contest where sixteen or more castaways split between two or more “Tribes” are taken to a remote isolated location and are forced to live off the land with meager supplies for roughly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 30 Episode 12 - Holding On for Dear Life
    8.4/10(170 votes)

    S30:E12

    A reward gives castaways an opportunity to deliver supplies to a local orphanage. Also, castaways must scramble after a crazy Tribal Council leaves some on the outs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 30 Episode 13 - My Word Is My Bond
    8.3/10(156 votes)

    S30:E13

    With only six castaways left in the game, Immunity is more important than ever. Also, castaways are puzzled at a tough Reward Challenge and a strong alliance begins to crumble.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 30 Episode 6 - Odd Woman Out
    8.2/10(169 votes)

    S30:E6

    One castaway struggles to fit in after a shocking Tribal Council. Also, winning a reward gives one castaway a new outlook on life and the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 30 Episode 9 - Livin' On the Edge
    8.1/10(161 votes)

    S30:E9

    One castaway breaks out their arts and crafts skills to create a fake Idol and makes a plan to prevent being eliminated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 30 Episode 10 - Bring the Popcorn
    8.1/10(158 votes)

    S30:E10

    A key advantage gives one castaway a game-changing opportunity, and another castaway lashes out when their integrity is questioned.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 30 Episode 1 - It's Survivor Warfare
    7.8/10(193 votes)

    S30:E1

    The castaways are split into three tribes: Blue Collar, White Collar, and No Collar; the players must choose between honesty or deception; a castaway makes himself sick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 30 Episode 11 - Survivor Russian Roulette
    7.8/10(147 votes)

    S30:E11

    A twist at the Immunity Challenge creates a two-way race for security in the game, and one castaway uses his entire body as a bridge during a Reward Challenge. Also, a crazy Tribal Council becomes confrontational.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 30 Episode 4 - Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner
    7.6/10(148 votes)

    S30:E4

    Tribes drop their buffs in a switch that will shake up alliances. Also, one castaway struggles after receiving a blow to the head, and another castaway’s desire to flex his power in the game could be his greatest weakness, on two back-to-back episodes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 30 Episode 5 - We're Finally Playing Some Survivor
    7.6/10(143 votes)

    S30:E5

    Tribes drop their buffs in a switch that will shake up alliances. Also, one castaway struggles after receiving a blow to the head, and another castaway’s desire to flex his power in the game could be his greatest weakness, on two back-to-back episodes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 30 Episode 7 - The Line Will Be Drawn Tonight
    7.6/10(149 votes)

    S30:E7

    Alliances are tested as castaways must adapt to playing an individual game after the merge. Also, castaways fight for Individual Immunity in a classic game of endurance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 30 Episode 2 - It Will Be My Revenge
    7.5/10(151 votes)

    S30:E2

    White Collar castaways strip down and embrace their free-spirited “no collar” tendencies. Blue Collar castaways disagree when it comes to heavy lifting at camp, and one castaway struggles to adapt to her new tribemates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 30 Episode 8 - Keep It Real
    7.5/10(151 votes)

    S30:E8

    Castaways walk a fine line and struggle to stay balanced at a Reward Challenge. Also, one castaway goes on a crazy man hunt to prevent another castaway from finding the Idol.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 30 Episode 15 - Live Reunion Show
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    S30:E15

    Months after the final Tribal Council, at the live reunion, it was revealed that Mike won the game with Hali, Joe, Jenn, Shirin, Tyler, and Dan's votes, while Carolyn and Will tied for second with one vote each; Carolyn with Sierra's, and Will with Rodney's.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Survivor Season 30 Episode 14 - It's A Fickle, Fickle Game
    7.2/10(136 votes)

    S30:E14

    Despite the fact that her allies Rodney, Sierra, and Will voted against her but Mike did not, Carolyn decided to regroup with her old alliance and continued targeting Mike. Before the reward challenge, the castaways were reunited with their loved ones: Carolyn's husband Joel, Mike's mother Deborah, Rodney's father Rodney Sr., Sierra's father Danny, and Will's wife Monifa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 30 Episode 3 - Crazy Is As Crazy Does
    7.1/10(150 votes)

    S30:E3

    A division of labor causes cracks in the hard-working Blue Collar tribe. Also, one castaway’s strategy during the Immunity Challenge completely backfires.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 30 Ratings Summary

"Holding On for Dear Life" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 30. It scored 8.4/10 based on 170 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/6/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "My Word Is My Bond".