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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 49

Every episode of Survivor Season 49 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 49!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 49 Episode 1 - Act One of a Horror Film
    6.2/10(227 votes)

    #1 - Act One of a Horror Film

    S49:E1

    Eighteen strangers are abandoned on the islands of Fiji with the chance to win $1 million; tribes must claim victory in the grueling marooning challenge to earn essential camp supplies; castaways are chosen to face off with a huge reward on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 49 Episode 2 - Cinema
    6.4/10(174 votes)

    #2 - Cinema

    S49:E2

    Reality and hunger begin to take their toll as the castaways grapple with their limited resources to find food on the island. Generational differences come into sharp focus as some castaways find it challenging to keep up with the younger players’ current lingo. Then, a never-before-seen disadvantage appears in the game during this week’s immunity challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 49 Episode 3 - Lovable Losers
    6.9/10(182 votes)

    #3 - Lovable Losers

    S49:E3

    An unprecedented medical emergency leaves the castaways shaken. A second beware advantage is found in the game, and it's finder must earn their vote back before it’s too late.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 49 Episode 4 - Go Kick Rocks, Bro
    6.7/10(151 votes)

    #4 - Go Kick Rocks, Bro

    S49:E4

    An unexpected shakeup shifts the castaways' game trajectories in an all-new direction. Teammates must rely on one another to succeed in a grueling immunity and reward challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 49 Episode 5 - I'm a Wolf, Baby
    6.3/10(149 votes)

    #5 - I'm a Wolf, Baby

    S49:E5

    One castaway's scheming gets them into hot water when their tribe realizes the same conversation has been repeated to each of them. Two castaways are sent on a grueling journey. Then, one castaway’s series of missteps leaves one of their tribemates hungry for revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 49 Episode 6 - The Devil's Shoes
    6.8/10(153 votes)

    #6 - The Devil's Shoes

    S49:E6

    A major shakeup hits the game when two tribes turn to three. New tribe members size each other up, but with only four players on each tribe, there is not much room to hide. Then, heat and exhaustion take a major toll on one castaway.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 49 Episode 7 - Blood Will Be Drawn
    6.9/10(152 votes)

    #7 - Blood Will Be Drawn

    S49:E7

    A boat arrives delivering a very important message to the overjoyed castaways; old alliance members reconvene to talk strategy; the game intensifies when a two-part challenge leads to the season's first individual immunity win.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 49 Episode 8 - Hot Grim Reaper
    6.9/10(149 votes)

    #8 - Hot Grim Reaper

    S49:E8

    After tribal council's most recent idol play, castaways set out on a defensive idol search; one of the game's toughest antagonists breaks down and shares a side of vulnerability with their tribemates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 49 Episode 9 - If You're Loyal to All, You're Loyal to None
    6.7/10(133 votes)

    #9 - If You're Loyal to All, You're Loyal to None

    S49:E9

    Stakes increase for this week's immunity challenge when two immunity necklaces are up for grabs; one player's not-so-hidden immunity idol comes into focus during this week's tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 49 Episode 10 - Huge Dose of Bamboozle
    7.6/10(147 votes)

    #10 - Huge Dose of Bamboozle

    S49:E10

    The fatiguing nature of the game is highlighted as some castaways hit their personal breaking points; one castaway is left visibly shaken after being left out of the vote; an epic blindside takes place at tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 49 Episode 11 - Cherry On Top
    7.1/10(118 votes)

    #11 - Cherry On Top

    S49:E11

    Revenge is a dish best served cold when one castaway tries to get back at the person who eliminated their day one. One castaway's journey becomes a race against mother nature to outrun the tides. Then, a new version of a familiar challenge stands between castaways and the immunity necklace.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 49 Episode 12 - The Die Is Cast
    6.8/10(142 votes)

    #12 - The Die Is Cast

    S49:E12

    With the biggest reward of the season on the line, one member of a newly established alliance hopes to earn the extra sustenance to propel themselves further in the game; one alliance member must decide if they should flip against one of their own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 49 Episode 13 - A Fever Dream
    6.4/10(120 votes)

    #13 - A Fever Dream

    S49:E13

    Castaways must find where X marks the spot when a boat arrives containing instructions for an advantage for the final-5 immunity challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 49 Ratings Summary

"Act One of a Horror Film" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 49. It scored 6.2/10 based on 227 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Cinema".