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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!

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...
Genre:Reality
Network:CBS

Season 40 Ratings Summary

"Greatest of the Greats" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 40. It scored 8.9/10 based on 341 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/12/2020. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "It's Like a Survivor Economy".

  • Greatest of the Greats
    8.9/10341 votes

    #1 - Greatest of the Greats

    Season 40 Episode 1 - Aired 2/12/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's Like a Survivor Economy
    8.2/10230 votes

    #2 - It's Like a Survivor Economy

    Season 40 Episode 2 - Aired 2/19/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Out for Blood
    8.1/10217 votes

    #3 - Out for Blood

    Season 40 Episode 3 - Aired 2/26/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Like Revenge
    8.0/10219 votes

    #4 - I Like Revenge

    Season 40 Episode 4 - Aired 3/4/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Buddy System on Steroids
    8.0/10206 votes

    #5 - The Buddy System on Steroids

    Season 40 Episode 5 - Aired 3/11/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Quick on the Draw
    8.8/10252 votes

    #6 - Quick on the Draw

    Season 40 Episode 6 - Aired 3/18/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • We're in the Majors
    7.6/10209 votes

    #7 - We're in the Majors

    Season 40 Episode 7 - Aired 3/25/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • This is Where the Battle Begins
    8.1/10204 votes

    #8 - This is Where the Battle Begins

    Season 40 Episode 8 - Aired 4/1/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • War is Not Pretty
    8.7/10234 votes

    #9 - War is Not Pretty

    Season 40 Episode 9 - Aired 4/8/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Full Circle
    8.2/10258 votes

    #10 - The Full Circle

    Season 40 Episode 10 - Aired 4/15/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • This is Extortion
    8.9/10288 votes

    #11 - This is Extortion

    Season 40 Episode 11 - Aired 4/22/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Friendly Fire
    8.4/10212 votes

    #12 - Friendly Fire

    Season 40 Episode 12 - Aired 4/29/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Penultimate Step of the War
    8.2/10202 votes

    #13 - The Penultimate Step of the War

    Season 40 Episode 13 - Aired 5/6/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It All Boils Down to This
    9.0/10312 votes

    #14 - It All Boils Down to This

    Season 40 Episode 14 - Aired 5/13/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A