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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 9

Every episode of Survivor Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 9!

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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 to live off the land with meager supplies for roughly

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 9 Episode 11 - Surprise and... Surprise Again!
    8.3/10(245 votes)

    S9:E11

    The 12th contestant is voted off the island; the survivors are surprised by an emotional reunion with their loved ones, but only one is allowed to spend quality time with them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 9 Episode 14 - Spirits and the Final Four
    8.1/10(253 votes)

    S9:E14

    The Last Man Standing is crowned as the winner of a million dollar prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 9 Episode 3 - Double Tribal, Double Trouble
    7.8/10(241 votes)

    S9:E3

    The castaways are shocked to learn that each tribe will lose a member at the next tribal council; an additional twist to the challenge puts one contestant in a very influential position.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 9 Episode 13 - Eruption of Volcanic Magnitude
    7.8/10(239 votes)

    S9:E13

    One contestant's disturbing outburst jeopardizes a position in the final four; tempers flare when one tribe member refuses to share the location of buried provisions; the 14th contestant is voted off the island.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 9 Episode 1 - They Came at Us with Spears!
    7.7/10(271 votes)

    S9:E1

    Eighteen new castaways are stranded on the remote islands of Vanuatu in the South Pacific; after a shocking welcoming ceremony with a local tribe, the groups must find shelter for the night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 9 Episode 8 - Now the Battle Really Begins
    7.7/10(240 votes)

    S9:E8

    One castaway makes a move to try and prevent them from being the next to leave; the tribes struggle with a difficult reward challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 9 Episode 12 - Now Who's in Charge Here?!
    7.7/10(238 votes)

    S9:E12

    One contestant is in hot water for breaking a pact with a tribemate; two contestants who rarely contribute irritate other members of the tribe; the 13th contestant is voted off the island.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 9 Episode 2 - Burly Girls, Bowheads, Young Studs and the Old Bunch
    7.6/10(243 votes)

    S9:E2

    A castaway breaks down when she realizes maggots have contaminated the food; a famished tribe uses a machete to chase a wild chicken; another castaway is eliminated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 9 Episode 5 - Earthquakes and Shake-Ups!
    7.6/10(241 votes)

    S9:E5

    An earthquake rocks the island, and Vanuatu natives bring a message that has consequences for all the tribe members.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 9 Episode 6 - Hog Tied
    7.5/10(238 votes)

    S9:E6

    The tribes must herd piglets at the Rewards Challenge; a walk to gather food forges a new alliance; one castaway decides to do some nude sunbathing; the seventh contestant is voted off the island.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 9 Episode 9 - Gender Wars... It's Getting Ugly
    7.5/10(235 votes)

    S9:E9

    The castaways get more than they anticipated when the tree mail arrives; hatred between two survivors has them politicking to get each other removed; the 10th contestant is voted off the island.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 9 Episode 4 - Now That's a Reward!
    7.4/10(241 votes)

    S9:E4

    Lisa and Eliza clash over shifting alliances; the women get help finding food from a tribesman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 9 Episode 7 - Anger, Threats, Tears... and Coffee
    7.3/10(235 votes)

    S9:E7

    A castaway in danger of being voted off becomes invaluable during an immunity challenge; the seventh castaway is eliminated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 9 Episode 10 - Culture Shock and Violent Storms
    7.3/10(236 votes)

    S9:E10

    One castaway struggles to decide whether to retain an existing alliance or join another; a surreal reward drives one contestant to overindulge; another castaway is voted off the island.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 9 Episode 15 - Vanuatu Reunion
    6.9/10(231 votes)

    S9:E15

    Contestants reunite to discuss life on a remote location in the island nation of Vanuatu

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Surprise and... Surprise Again!" is the best rated episode of "Survivor" season 9. It scored 8.3/10 based on 245 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/25/2004. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Spirits and the Final Four".