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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 46

Every episode of Survivor Season 46 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 46!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 46 Episode 8 - Hide 'N Seek
    8.3/10(258 votes)

    S46:E8

    In the aftermath of a blindside elimination, multiple castaways claim credit for their resume, stirring the pot among their fellow tribemates. In a classic Survivor challenge, castaways must hold on for a shot at immunity from tribal council. Then, an innocent game of hide and seek becomes a revealing metaphor about every castaway's Survivor strategy.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Survivor Season 46 Episode 10 - Run the Red Light
    8.2/10(230 votes)

    S46:E10

    Castaways compete for the biggest reward of the season, and an outburst resulting from the reward challenge could lead to a strategic shift in this week's target. Then, an eerie sense of agreeability around camp causes castaways to second guess their vote before tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 46 Episode 12 - Mamma Bear
    7.9/10(174 votes)

    S46:E12

    In one of the most emotional reward challenges of the season, castaways fight for their chance to win letters from home. Alliances begin to crumble and individual plans emerge after players compete in a race of balance, speed and puzzle skills to earn immunity and a spot in the final five.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Survivor Season 46 Episode 7 - Episode Several
    7.8/10(207 votes)

    S46:E7

    A rogue vote at the last tribal council launches a blame game throughout camp. Players must keep their balance to keep their game alive and win immunity. Then, castaways must decide between past loyalties and future strategies in one of the most important tribal councils of the season.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Survivor Season 46 Episode 9 - Spicy Jeff
    7.8/10(216 votes)

    S46:E9

    Confusion and chaos continue to make waves throughout camp after a shocking tribal council. Castaways must test their balance to earn safety and a spot in the final eight. Then, the emergence of multiple hidden immunity idols shakes the plan for the next tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Survivor Season 46 Episode 11 - My Messy, Sweet Little Friend
    7.5/10(187 votes)

    S46:E11

    Idol fever strikes the NuiNui beach and launches a massive hunt for the last hidden immunity idol of the season. With the end of the game in sight, castaways begin to question whether their resumes are enough to win the title of Sole Survivor. Then, in a test of precision, castaways compete for immunity and a spot in the final six.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 46 Episode 13 - Friends Going to War
    7.4/10(201 votes)

    S46:E13

    The remaining five castaways must overcome multiple obstacles to guarantee they cannot be voted out of the game in the penultimate immunity challenge. With the final immunity of the season comes the power to choose who has to earn their way to the final three. Then, one castaway is crowned Sole Survivor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 46 Episode 5 - Tiki Man
    7.1/10(206 votes)

    S46:E5

    A castaway's memory must serve them well on a journey for an advantage. Then, tensions run high as the hunt for an immunity idol sends one tribe on a wild goose chase.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 46 Episode 1 - This Is Where the Legends Are Made
    7.0/10(270 votes)

    S46:E1

    Eighteen new castaways embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they are left stranded on the breathtaking islands of Fiji. Tribes must be the first to crack the code to earn essential camp supplies. Then, three castaways go on a journey away from their new tribes.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Survivor Season 46 Episode 6 - Cancel Christmas
    7.0/10(187 votes)

    S46:E6

    Drop your buffs! Castaways hit the ground running to figure out where the cracks are within the other tribes. The players hope to find new life in the game if they can earn the merge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 46 Episode 2 - Scorpio Energy
    6.7/10(237 votes)

    S46:E2

    One tribe struggles to keep their heads in the game after the first tribal council of the season. Another castaway wins the biggest and most intense music battle in Survivor history, "Taylor Swift vs. Metallica." Then, tribes must use teamwork and persistence during the immunity challenge to keep them from heading to tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Survivor Season 46 Episode 3 - Wackadoodles Win
    6.2/10(238 votes)

    S46:E3

    Several castaways have some explaining to do after a fake idol was played at tribal council. A castaway attempts to fall on the sword for their tribe's loss in the immunity challenge. Then, three castaways take a journey to compete for an advantage in the game.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Survivor Season 46 Episode 4 - Don't Touch the Oven
    5.8/10(252 votes)

    S46:E4

    A castaway must deal with the aftermath of oversharing with other tribe members during a journey. During the reward challenge, tribes must shoot their shot to avoid a date with Jeff at tribal council. Then, one castaway attempts to take the game into their own hands to avoid getting their torch snuffed.

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Season 46 Ratings Summary

"Hide 'N Seek" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 46. It scored 8.3/10 based on 258 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/17/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Run the Red Light".