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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 48

Every episode of Survivor Season 48 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 48!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 48 Episode 5 - Master Class in Deception
    8.7/10(362 votes)

    S48:E5

    Loose lips sink ships when one castaway's frustrations put a wedge between them and their tribe; a shared meal breeds connection between tribemates as they discuss race and heritage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 48 Episode 4 - The House Party's Over
    8.1/10(250 votes)

    S48:E4

    An unexpected twist for the castaways sends the trajectory of their games into an all-new direction. An undercover alliance in the losing tribe leads to a shocking tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 48 Episode 3 - Committing to the Bit
    7.6/10(272 votes)

    S48:E3

    Castaways must fly blind during the immunity challenge, leaving one tribe with tribal council in their sights. The rising tensions within the losing tribe culminate in a historic tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 48 Episode 1 - The Get to Know You Game
    7.4/10(266 votes)

    S48:E1

    Eighteen new castaways are abandoned on the breathtaking islands of Fiji, where they must battle it out for the $1 million prize. Tribes must claim victory in the first challenge of the season to earn essential camp supplies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 48 Episode 13 - Only One of Yous Can Win
    7.4/10(233 votes)

    S48:E13

    The remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game; a major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four; one castaway is crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 48 Episode 2 - Humble Traits
    7.3/10(216 votes)

    S48:E2

    A castaway's quick decision making must outlast the test of time when three castaways are sent on a journey. Then, castaways take a leap of faith in their second immunity challenge where they must trust their tribemates to beat out their competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 48 Episode 6 - Doing the Damn Thing
    7.2/10(203 votes)

    S48:E6

    A mad dash ensues when an opportunity to get ahead in the game lands on the beach; information is a free-for-all when players talk strategy over a reward meal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 48 Episode 9 - Welcome to the Party
    7.2/10(229 votes)

    S48:E9

    Tensions continue to rise among disagreeing alliance members; concentration is key in this week's individual immunity challenge; tribemates notice a player sneaking out of camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 48 Episode 7 - Survivor Smack Talk
    7.0/10(227 votes)

    S48:E7

    It's double trouble when an unforeseen twist puts pressure on the castaways during the immunity challenge; there's nowhere to hide when a pivotal tribal council takes shape and decides who will make the jury.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 48 Episode 8 - A Rift Between All of Us
    7.0/10(225 votes)

    S48:E8

    Bonds are revealed when castaways are forced to divide into pairs for the immunity challenge; one castaway finds an advantage hidden among their food.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 48 Episode 12 - Icarus Time
    6.6/10(233 votes)

    S48:E12

    Castaways must choose heart or head as they enter the final six and last stage of the game; letters from home feed the soul and strengthen bonds during this week's reward at the sanctuary; two castaways orchestrate a particularly convincing ruse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 48 Episode 10 - My Enemies Are Plottin'
    5.8/10(321 votes)

    S48:E10

    A rice negotiation with Jeff is completed in almost record time; two players on the bottom begin to target each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 48 Episode 11 - Coconut Etiquette
    5.1/10(402 votes)

    S48:E11

    One castaway struggles with betraying their allies; power in the game is up for grabs when one castaway is chosen for a journey and must decide if the risk is worth the reward; paranoia runs rampant when a castaway knowingly tries to stir up chaos.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 48 Ratings Summary

"Master Class in Deception" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 48. It scored 8.7/10 based on 362 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/26/2025. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The House Party's Over".