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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 30 Episode 1 - It's Survivor Warfare
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - It's Survivor Warfare

    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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  2. Survivor Season 30 Episode 2 - It Will Be My Revenge
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - It Will Be My Revenge

    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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  3. Survivor Season 30 Episode 3 - Crazy Is As Crazy Does
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Crazy Is As Crazy Does

    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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  4. Survivor Season 30 Episode 4 - Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner

    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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  5. Survivor Season 30 Episode 5 - We're Finally Playing Some Survivor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - We're Finally Playing Some Survivor

    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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  6. Survivor Season 30 Episode 6 - Odd Woman Out
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Odd Woman Out

    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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  7. Survivor Season 30 Episode 7 - The Line Will Be Drawn Tonight
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - The Line Will Be Drawn Tonight

    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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  8. Survivor Season 30 Episode 8 - Keep It Real
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Keep It Real

    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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  9. Survivor Season 30 Episode 9 - Livin' On the Edge
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Livin' On the Edge

    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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  10. Survivor Season 30 Episode 10 - Bring the Popcorn
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Bring the Popcorn

    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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  11. Survivor Season 30 Episode 11 - Survivor Russian Roulette
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Survivor Russian Roulette

    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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  12. Survivor Season 30 Episode 12 - Holding On for Dear Life
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Holding On for Dear Life

    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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  13. Survivor Season 30 Episode 13 - My Word Is My Bond
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #13 - My Word Is My Bond

    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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  14. Survivor Season 30 Episode 14 - It's A Fickle, Fickle Game
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - It's A Fickle, Fickle Game

    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 15 - Live Reunion Show
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Live Reunion Show

    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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Season 30 Ratings Summary

"It's Survivor Warfare" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 30. It scored 8/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "It Will Be My Revenge".