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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 39

Every episode of Survivor Season 39 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 39!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 39 Episode 6 - Suck It Up Buttercup
    8.1/10(183 votes)

    S39:E6

    Rival alliances go head to head over a powerful player, and one castaway must decide if they are daring enough to take on a risky task after visiting the Island of the Idols.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 39 Episode 7 - I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night
    8.0/10(170 votes)

    S39:E7

    An empire falls and a rebellion rises, but the game is far from over. Also, another castaway visits the Island of the Idols for a chance to earn an advantage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 39 Episode 4 - Plan Z
    7.8/10(168 votes)

    S39:E4

    A "showmance" could create distractions and paint a target on two castaways' backs. Also, after a visit with Boston Rob and Sandra on Island of the Idols, one castaway has a chance to seize an opportunity to prove their power of persuasion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 39 Episode 2 - YOLO, Let's Play!
    7.7/10(182 votes)

    S39:E2

    One castaway puts their mind to work when given a new opportunity on the Island of the Idols. Also, tribes must climb their way to the top during a tough immunity challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 39 Episode 10 - Bring on the Bacon
    7.6/10(162 votes)

    S39:E10

    One castaway must prove how well they know their castmates when presented with a game-changing opportunity while visiting Island of the Idols.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 39 Episode 1 - I Vote You Out and That's It
    7.5/10(219 votes)

    S39:E1

    One castaway gets fired up when learning a lesson on the Island of the Idols, where Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz serve as mentors in an all-new twist. Also, castaways question whether likability will prove to be a liability.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 39 Episode 9 - Two for the Price of One
    7.4/10(165 votes)

    S39:E9

    An unexpected twist shakes up the game and sends two people home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 39 Episode 3 - Honesty Would Be Chill
    7.3/10(174 votes)

    S39:E3

    New tribal dynamics may put the rest of the castaways on edge leading into the next tribal council. Also, one castaway is presented with an opportunity on 'Island of the Idols' - complete a risky task in order to gain an advantage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 39 Episode 5 - Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You
    7.2/10(169 votes)

    S39:E5

    Castaways are forced to switch up their game after a surprising tribe swap.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 39 Episode 12 - Just Go For It
    7.2/10(147 votes)

    S39:E12

    The fourteenth castaway is voted out and joins the jury, on the penultimate episode.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 39 Episode 13 - Mama, Look at Me Now
    7.2/10(155 votes)

    S39:E13

    A winner will be crowned Sole Survivor on the finale of SURVIVOR: Island of the Idols.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 39 Episode 11 - A Very Simple Plan
    6.8/10(162 votes)

    S39:E11

    Trust is tested when new alliances are formed but some old ones remain. Also, lines are drawn in the sand after the family visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 39 Episode 14 - Reunion Special
    6.5/10(138 votes)

    S39:E14

    The castaways reunite in Los Angeles to discuss the season. Jeff Probst hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 39 Episode 8 - We Made It to the Merge!
    4.8/10(319 votes)

    S39:E8

    Castaways enjoy a merge feast before individual immunity is on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 39 Ratings Summary

"Suck It Up Buttercup" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 39. It scored 8.1/10 based on 183 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/30/2019. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night".