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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 8

Every episode of Survivor Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 8!

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
Episodes
18
Avg. Rating
7.8
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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"They're Back!" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 8. It scored 8.3/10 based on 222 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/1/2004. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Panicked, Desperate, Thirsty as Hell".

  • They're Back!
    8.3/10(222)

    #1 - They're Back!

    Season 8 Episode 1

    Aired 2/1/2004

    The eighteen All-Stars, from previous Survivor seasons, arrive at Panama already divided into three tribes, Chapera, Mogo Mogo and Saboga.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Panicked, Desperate, Thirsty as Hell
    7.8/10(179)

    #2 - Panicked, Desperate, Thirsty as Hell

    Season 8 Episode 2

    Aired 2/5/2004

    The castaways are forced to endure abysmal living conditions and the tribe votes off the second castaway.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shark Attack
    8.2/10(185)

    #3 - Shark Attack

    Season 8 Episode 3

    Aired 2/12/2004

    A romance blossoms between castaways; a survivor gets a shock when their prey fights back; castaways butt heads; a third person gets voted off.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wipe Out!
    7.8/10(172)

    #4 - Wipe Out!

    Season 8 Episode 4

    Aired 2/19/2004

    One person harbours guilty feelings, while another bursts into tears; two castaways cuddle in the face of tropical rains; the tribe votes off the fourth person.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I've Been Bamboozled!
    8.0/10(183)

    #5 - I've Been Bamboozled!

    Season 8 Episode 5

    Aired 2/26/2004

    The castaways confront the competition's first major twist, giving them a new challenge to deal with; the tribe votes off the fifth castaway.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Outraged
    7.2/10(174)

    #6 - Outraged

    Season 8 Episode 6

    Aired 3/4/2004

    Simmering tensions reach boiling point, culminating in an explosion that has ramifications for the castaways.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sorry... I Blew It
    7.7/10(173)

    #7 - Sorry... I Blew It

    Season 8 Episode 7

    Aired 3/11/2004

    The castaways get annoyed at complaints from one of their tribe mates; annoyed at his poor performance, a castaway decides to target another.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pick a Tribemate
    7.6/10(173)

    #8 - Pick a Tribemate

    Season 8 Episode 8

    Aired 3/17/2004

    Rob and Amber's romance heats up; the tribes must send one of their members to the opposing camp; a frustrated castaway separates from the group; the tribe votes off the eighth person.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Closer Look
    7.4/10(122)

    #9 - A Closer Look

    Season 8 Episode 9

    Aired 3/24/2004

    Highlights and never-before-seen footage of the first 24 days on the islands, giving new insights to what's been going on.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mad Scramble and Broken Hearts
    7.9/10(175)

    #10 - Mad Scramble and Broken Hearts

    Season 8 Episode 10

    Aired 4/1/2004

    A twist of events turns the reward challenge upside down; a team thinks about throwing the immunity challenge; rival tribe members raise eyebrows; the ninth castaway is voted off.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Anger, Tears and Chaos
    8.2/10(180)

    #11 - Anger, Tears and Chaos

    Season 8 Episode 11

    Aired 4/8/2004

    A contestant makes conflicting promises to two castaways in different alliances; votes determine the identity of the 11th castaway.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Thoughtful Gesture or a Deceptive Plan?
    7.6/10(168)

    #12 - A Thoughtful Gesture or a Deceptive Plan?

    Season 8 Episode 12

    Aired 4/15/2004

    One castaway works to reconcile with a tribe mate; paranoia plagues another who witnesses a strategy session among fellow tribe members; the 11th person leaves.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stupid People, Stupid, Stupid People
    7.9/10(169)

    #13 - Stupid People, Stupid, Stupid People

    Season 8 Episode 13

    Aired 4/22/2004

    Feeling extremely vulnerable, Shii Ann vows to win immunity; the Reward Challenge makes a castaway angry; the 12th person leaves.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Chapera Surprise
    7.5/10(165)

    #14 - A Chapera Surprise

    Season 8 Episode 14

    Aired 4/29/2004

    The castaways receive a surprise, with their loved ones taking part in a challenge; a tribe member tries to break up an alliance.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Instigator
    7.7/10(167)

    #15 - The Instigator

    Season 8 Episode 15

    Aired 5/6/2004

    Jenna's cheerful demeanour is starting to wear thin on her fellow castaways; one tribe member breaks up a strategy session between two others; another castaway is voted off the island.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sole Surviving All-Star
    8.1/10(181)

    #16 - The Sole Surviving All-Star

    Season 8 Episode 16

    Aired 5/9/2004

    Amber, Jenna, Rob and Rupert, the final four survivors, compete to make the final tribal council and win the $1 million prize.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • All-Stars Reunion
    7.7/10(171)

    #17 - All-Stars Reunion

    Season 8 Episode 17

    Aired 5/9/2004

    The winner is revealed, and the 18 castaways reunite to discuss their experiences on the Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama; at Madison Square Garden in New York.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • America's Tribal Council
    7.1/10(157)

    #18 - America's Tribal Council

    Season 8 Episode 18

    Aired 5/13/2004

    An announcement of which of the All-Stars won America's vote and who people wanted to win the $1 million.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A