Survivor S5E1 — The Importance of Being Eldest

7.3

Survivor•Season 5•Episode 1

The Importance of Being Eldest

7.3/10 · 200 votesSep 19, 200242 min

Ranked #4 of 15 in Season 5•+0.3 vs season avg

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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.

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The Importance of Being Eldest

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Jeff Probst

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"The Importance of Being Eldest" is episode 1 of Survivor season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 200 votes, ranking #4 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on September 19, 2002.

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