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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 5

Every episode of Survivor Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 5!

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...
Genre:Reality
Network:CBS

Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Importance of Being Eldest" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 166 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/19/2002. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Great Divide".

  • The Importance of Being Eldest
    7.4/10166 votes

    #1 - The Importance of Being Eldest

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2002

    Sixteen men and women attempt to persevere through weeks of challenges to become the final survivor in Thailand. In this episode: The castaways are caught off guard by a new twist.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Great Divide
    7.2/10145 votes

    #2 - The Great Divide

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2002

    Helen and Jan get lost while searching for a water source.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Family Values
    7.5/10147 votes

    #3 - Family Values

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2002

    An argument raises questions about loyalty; the Red Berets show tribe members how to best use the camp's resources.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gender Bender
    7.3/10149 votes

    #4 - Gender Bender

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2002

    Tensions rise and accusations fly between the men and women of one tribe; the tribes compete in a reward challenge for food.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ocean's Surprise
    7.3/10145 votes

    #5 - The Ocean's Surprise

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2002

    A castaway has a painful encounter with a stingray during a group swim; there's a shocking offer at the reward challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Power of One
    7.4/10146 votes

    #6 - The Power of One

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2002

    The members of a secret alliance begin to suspect the others know their secret; argument over truthfulness; odd behaviour raises eyebrows.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Assumptions
    7.3/10145 votes

    #7 - Assumptions

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2002

    The survivors assume the two camps will merge into one; a castaway adopts a new strategy and is accused of disloyalty; the seventh person is voted off.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sleeping with the Enemy
    7.2/10143 votes

    #8 - Sleeping with the Enemy

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2002

    One castaway gets disgusted with others' hygiene; possible alliances explored; funeral for a chicken; the eighth castaway is voted off.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Desperate Measures
    7.0/10140 votes

    #9 - Desperate Measures

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2002

    News from home might impact a castaway's future; an infiltrator is recruited; the ninth castaway gets ousted.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • While the Cats Are Away
    7.0/10140 votes

    #10 - While the Cats Are Away

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/21/2002

    Ted expresses his feelings about being targeted at the Tribal Council; castaways take on a four-stage obstacle course for their reward challenge.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Closer Look
    7.0/10118 votes

    #11 - A Closer Look

    Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 11/27/2002

    Highlights from the first 10 weeks and fresh footage, including Ghandia posing for Ted, Sook-Jai's boat sinking and Clay complimenting Erin's butt.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Big Surprise... and Another
    6.9/10146 votes

    #12 - A Big Surprise... and Another

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 12/5/2002

    A reward challenge takes the castaways by surprise, evoking tears of joy for the winner; the 11th person is voted out.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tides Are Turning
    7.2/10140 votes

    #13 - The Tides Are Turning

    Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 12/12/2002

    Rebuffed by a former ally, a castaway hatches a new strategy by enlisting support from new sources; the 12th person is voted out.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Slip Through Your Fingers
    7.2/10151 votes

    #14 - Slip Through Your Fingers

    Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 12/19/2002

    The sole survivor steps forward to claim the $1 million prize.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Thailand Reunion
    6.0/10157 votes

    #15 - Thailand Reunion

    Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 12/19/2002

    The 16 survivors recount what life was like on the rugged island of Koh Tarutao off the southern coast of Thailand

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A