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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 43

Every episode of Survivor Season 43 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 43!

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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 43 Episode 12 - Telenovela
    8.7/10(295 votes)

    S43:E12

    The remaining six castaways must get the ball rolling to win the reward challenge and earn a sweet treat. Also, castaways will need to hang in there during the immunity challenge to secure their spot in the final five.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 43 Episode 9 - What About the Big Girls
    7.6/10(190 votes)

    S43:E9

    In a shocking double tribal council, two castaways are blindsided. Also, a revenge plan begins to brew around camp after several castaways were left out of the last tribal council vote.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 43 Episode 11 - Hiding in Plain Sight
    7.6/10(183 votes)

    S43:E11

    As the tide rises and falls, castaways hold their breath to find out who will win the immunity challenge. Also, one castaway will spy something hidden in plain sight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 43 Episode 2 - Lovable Curmudgeon
    7.5/10(230 votes)

    S43:E2

    An unexpected storm hit hard and fast and kept tribes shivering all night in their shelters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 43 Episode 10 - Get That Money, Baby
    7.5/10(191 votes)

    S43:E10

    The remaining eight castaways compete in a reward challenge that will earn them a night in the sanctuary and a letter from home. Also, one castaway will have to build their house of cards high enough to win immunity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 43 Episode 6 - Mergatory
    7.3/10(197 votes)

    S43:E6

    The game intensifies when the tribes meet each other at the same camp. Also, castaways must scramble and strategize before tribal council to avoid being the sixth person voted out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 43 Episode 5 - Stop with All the Niceness
    7.2/10(197 votes)

    S43:E5

    Two castaways get caught by another tribemate while opening a Beware Advantage. Also, one person from each tribe must take a journey together where they can risk their vote or play it safe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 43 Episode 3 - I'll Sign the Divorce Papers
    7.1/10(214 votes)

    S43:E3

    The Beware Advantage returns and castaways must decide if they want to risk losing their vote. Also, the trust in one tribe shifts after a castaway finds out that a few tribemates have been snooping through bags around camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 43 Episode 4 - Show No Mercy
    7.1/10(201 votes)

    S43:E4

    One tribe makes a strategic decision in this week's immunity challenge that sends another tribe to tribal council. Also, one castaway's paranoia and overconfidence risks leading them to their downfall.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 43 Episode 13 - Snap Some Necks and Cash Some Checks
    7.1/10(248 votes)

    S43:E13

    The remaining five castaways must find the perfect balance in the immunity challenge to make it to the final four. Also, two castaways will have to make fire in order to earn their seat in the final three, with one player being crowned the title of Sole Survivor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 43 Episode 1 - LIVIN
    7.0/10(290 votes)

    S43:E1

    18 new castaways come together to form their own society and begin their adventure for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 43 Episode 8 - Proposterous
    6.9/10(181 votes)

    S43:E8

    It is day 16 and castaways are getting to know their new tribe post merge. Also, hunger pangs are starting to take a toll and castaways must decide who will strike a deal with Jeff Probst to earn rice for their tribe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 43 Episode 7 - Bull in a China Shop
    6.8/10(198 votes)

    S43:E7

    In a game where knowledge is power, one castaway risks sharing their "knowledge" with a few too many people. Also, another castaway tries to recover after a complete blindside at tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 43 Ratings Summary

"Telenovela" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 43. It scored 8.7/10 based on 295 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/7/2022. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "What About the Big Girls".