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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 42

Every episode of Survivor Season 42 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 42!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 42 Episode 10 - Battle Royale
    8.5/10(254 votes)

    S42:E10

    One castaway will be the first to drop out of the immunity challenge leaving their fate up to a game of "Do or Die" chance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 42 Episode 11 - Caterpillar to a Butterfly
    8.0/10(199 votes)

    S42:E11

    Only six castaways remain, and one will be on the wrong side of the vote. Also, one castaway climbs the stairway to victory and wins immunity at tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 42 Episode 3 - Go for the Gusto
    7.9/10(253 votes)

    S42:E3

    One tribe attempts to recover after drawing a line in the sand at tribal council. Also, a castaway goes on a journey and must make a decision that could change their game, and one tribe stacks their way to victory, earning immunity and a fruitful reward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 42 Episode 6 - You Can't Hide on Survivor / The Devil You Do or The Devil You Don't
    7.5/10(226 votes)

    S42:E6

    Castaways drop their buffs and rearrange tribes before an intense immunity challenge. Also, one castaway is taken to another island and has the power to change the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 42 Episode 12 - It Comes Down to This
    7.5/10(267 votes)

    S42:E12

    After a grueling, accelerated 26-day season filled with new twists and advantages, castaways skillfully navigate their way to the final three, with one crowned the Sole Survivor, on the two-hour season finale, followed by the Reunion Show hosted by Jeff Probst.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 42 Episode 1 - Feels Like a Rollercoaster
    7.3/10(311 votes)

    S42:E1

    Eighteen new castaways begin their battle for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 42 Episode 2 - Good and Guilty
    7.1/10(242 votes)

    S42:E2

    An unlikely friendship forms when 2 castaways bond over their differences. The beware immunity idol returns, forcing castaways to consider all options before entering this unknown territory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 42 Episode 4 - Vibe of the Tribe
    7.1/10(217 votes)

    S42:E4

    One castaway paints a target on their back when they attempt to pit their tribe mates against one another; another tribe dives their way to victory after piecing together a big win in the immunity challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 42 Episode 7 - You Better Be Wearing a Seatbelt
    7.1/10(203 votes)

    S42:E7

    Castaways are officially merged into one tribe, and individual immunity is now on the line. At the challenge, castaways try to negotiate with Jeff to get four days' worth of rice for their tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 42 Episode 9 - Tell a Good Lie, Not a Stupid Lie
    7.1/10(212 votes)

    S42:E9

    One castaway will land a win in the reward challenge, earning a chance to nurture social bonds during a pivotal moment in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 42 Episode 5 - I'm Survivor Rich
    7.0/10(208 votes)

    S42:E5

    It's day 10, and patience is running thin for some of the tribe members. Also, immunity is on the line, and one tribe gets tied up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 42 Episode 8 - Game of Chicken
    5.2/10(523 votes)

    S42:E8

    One castaway will be the last standing in the fight for immunity, earning themselves a spot in the final eight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 42 Ratings Summary

"Battle Royale" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 42. It scored 8.5/10 based on 254 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/11/2022. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Caterpillar to a Butterfly".