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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 40

Every episode of Survivor Season 40 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 40!

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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 40 Episode 1 - Greatest of the Greats
    8.9/10(365 votes)

    #1 - Greatest of the Greats

    S40:E1

    Twenty winners of "Survivor" return to compete against one another for a prize of $2 million.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 40 Episode 2 - It's Like a Survivor Economy
    8.2/10(244 votes)

    #2 - It's Like a Survivor Economy

    S40:E2

    One castaway is out for blood after realizing an ally was sent to the Edge of Extinction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 40 Episode 3 - Out for Blood
    8.0/10(231 votes)

    #3 - Out for Blood

    S40:E3

    New-school players attempt to take control against the old-school players.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 40 Episode 4 - I Like Revenge
    8.0/10(234 votes)

    #4 - I Like Revenge

    S40:E4

    Castaways are on the edge of breaking down when faced with a grueling opportunity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 40 Episode 5 - The Buddy System on Steroids
    8.0/10(219 votes)

    #5 - The Buddy System on Steroids

    S40:E5

    Tribes drop their buffs and switch things up; tension in one tribe creates alliance opportunities.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 40 Episode 6 - Quick on the Draw
    8.8/10(270 votes)

    #6 - Quick on the Draw

    S40:E6

    The immunity challenge weighs heavily on castaways when two tribes are sent to tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 40 Episode 7 - We're in the Majors
    7.6/10(222 votes)

    #7 - We're in the Majors

    S40:E7

    Some winners sprint their way to an opportunity to gain an edge over the other castaways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 40 Episode 8 - This is Where the Battle Begins
    8.0/10(216 votes)

    #8 - This is Where the Battle Begins

    S40:E8

    With the old-school players living on Edge of Extinction, it’s merge time for the new-school castaways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 40 Episode 9 - War is Not Pretty
    8.6/10(248 votes)

    #9 - War is Not Pretty

    S40:E9

    Things get tense for the castaways during a chaotic tribal council; a taxing immunity challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 40 Episode 10 - The Full Circle
    8.2/10(272 votes)

    #10 - The Full Circle

    S40:E10

    Contestants have moments with their loved ones; the 12th person is sent to the Edge of Extinction.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 40 Episode 11 - This is Extortion
    8.9/10(307 votes)

    #11 - This is Extortion

    S40:E11

    Alliances threaten to crumble; an undercover operation escalates to new heights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 40 Episode 12 - Friendly Fire
    8.3/10(225 votes)

    #12 - Friendly Fire

    S40:E12

    Alliances threaten to crumble; an undercover operation escalates to new heights.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 40 Episode 13 - The Penultimate Step of the War
    8.2/10(216 votes)

    #13 - The Penultimate Step of the War

    S40:E13

    The remaining seven castaways make their final push toward the $2 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 40 Episode 14 - It All Boils Down to This
    9.0/10(333 votes)

    #14 - It All Boils Down to This

    S40:E14

    Winners battle it out, but only one is crowned Sole Survivor and takes home the $2 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 40 Ratings Summary

"Greatest of the Greats" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 40. It scored 8.9/10 based on 365 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/12/2020. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "It's Like a Survivor Economy".