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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Survivor Season 41 Episode 1 - A New Era
    4.8/10(768 votes)

    #1 - A New Era

    S41:E1

    Eighteen new castaways begin their battle for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 39 Episode 8 - We Made It to the Merge!
    4.9/10(301 votes)

    #2 - We Made It to the Merge!

    S39:E8

    Castaways enjoy a merge feast before individual immunity is on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 41 Episode 13 - One Thing Left To Do... Win
    4.9/10(434 votes)

    #3 - One Thing Left To Do... Win

    S41:E13

    After a dangerous season filled with new twists, only five castaways remain and must battle is out for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 Million prize, on the two-hour season finale of SURVIVOR followed by an after show hosted by Jeff Probst.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 35 Episode 15 - Live Reunion Special
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Live Reunion Special

    S35:E15

    The castaways reunite to discuss the season. Jeff Probst hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 36 Episode 14 - It Is Game Time Kids
    5.1/10(127 votes)

    #5 - It Is Game Time Kids

    S36:E14

    Castaways try to navigate their way to immunity when facing the biggest maze in the history for the game. Also, a fire-making challenge could change one person's fate in the game, and, after 39 days, one castaway will take home the $1 million dollar prize and title of sole Survivor, on the two-hour season finale.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Survivor Season 42 Episode 8 - Game of Chicken
    5.1/10(503 votes)

    #6 - Game of Chicken

    S42:E8

    One castaway will be the last standing in the fight for immunity, earning themselves a spot in the final eight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 48 Episode 11 - Coconut Etiquette
    5.1/10(382 votes)

    #7 - Coconut Etiquette

    S48:E11

    One castaway struggles with betraying their allies; power in the game is up for grabs when one castaway is chosen for a journey and must decide if the risk is worth the reward; paranoia runs rampant when a castaway knowingly tries to stir up chaos.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Survivor Season 35 Episode 14 - Million Dollar Night
    5.2/10(142 votes)

    #8 - Million Dollar Night

    S35:E14

    Castaways compete in an all-new immunity challenge, and a new twist is unleashed into the game. Then, one castaway will be crowned sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million dollar prize, on the two-hour season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 41 Episode 6 - Ready to Play Like a Lion
    5.4/10(374 votes)

    #9 - Ready to Play Like a Lion

    S41:E6

    For 12 days, the Luvu tribe has avoided going to tribal council, but now that the three tribes have merged, their alliances will be tested. Also, there's a new twist when it comes to the merge.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Survivor Season 41 Episode 11 - Do or Die
    5.4/10(393 votes)

    #10 - Do or Die

    S41:E11

    Another big twist threatens to send someone home, and castaways must formulate a plan whether to vote out the big threat or keep playing the game with people they trust.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Survivor Season 3 Episode 16 - Back from Africa
    5.7/10(142 votes)

    #11 - Back from Africa

    S3:E16

    The survivors discuss how their lives have changed since returning to the United States.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Survivor Season 4 Episode 15 - Marquesas Reunion
    5.7/10(187 votes)

    #12 - Marquesas Reunion

    S4:E15

    The 16 survivors gather to discuss their experiences

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 41 Episode 2 - Juggling Chainsaws
    5.7/10(426 votes)

    #13 - Juggling Chainsaws

    S41:E2

    Immunity challenges get interesting when a new idol is introduced that has a special twist.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Survivor Season 41 Episode 3 - My Million Dollar Mistake
    5.7/10(385 votes)

    #14 - My Million Dollar Mistake

    S41:E3

    Castaways stumble upon a sneaky advantage that comes at a great risk.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Survivor Season 41 Episode 12 - Truth Kamikaze
    5.8/10(292 votes)

    #15 - Truth Kamikaze

    S41:E12

    Castaways need to alter their plans after the winner of the immunity challenge throws a wrench in their next big move.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Survivor Season 46 Episode 4 - Don't Touch the Oven
    5.8/10(239 votes)

    #16 - Don't Touch the Oven

    S46:E4

    A castaway must deal with the aftermath of oversharing with other tribe members during a journey. During the reward challenge, tribes must shoot their shot to avoid a date with Jeff at tribal council. Then, one castaway attempts to take the game into their own hands to avoid getting their torch snuffed.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Survivor Season 3 Episode 8 - The First 21 Days
    5.9/10(139 votes)

    #17 - The First 21 Days

    S3:E8

    Never-before-seen footage of early trials and tribulations, as the nine remaining survivors vie for ascendancy in the African bush.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Survivor Season 19 Episode 11 - The First 27 Days
    5.9/10(103 votes)

    #18 - The First 27 Days

    S19:E11

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Survivor Season 26 Episode 15 - Caramoan Reunion
    5.9/10(139 votes)

    #19 - Caramoan Reunion

    S26:E15

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Survivor Season 41 Episode 5 - The Strategist or The Loyalist
    5.9/10(340 votes)

    #20 - The Strategist or The Loyalist

    S41:E5

    Ua, the tribe of only three castaways, competes to win the immunity challenge to save them from becoming a tribe of two. Also, friendships are put to the test when castaways from different tribes take a journey together.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Survivor Season 48 Episode 10 - My Enemies Are Plottin'
    5.9/10(302 votes)

    #21 - My Enemies Are Plottin'

    S48:E10

    A rice negotiation with Jeff is completed in almost record time; two players on the bottom begin to target each other.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Survivor Season 5 Episode 15 - Thailand Reunion
    6.0/10(171 votes)

    #22 - Thailand Reunion

    S5:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Survivor Season 18 Episode 6 - The First Fifteen Days
    6.0/10(126 votes)

    #23 - The First Fifteen Days

    S18:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Survivor Season 32 Episode 15 - Live Reunion Show
    6.0/10(144 votes)

    #24 - Live Reunion Show

    S32:E15

    The castaways reunite in Los Angeles to discuss the season. Jeff Probst hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Survivor Season 36 Episode 15 - Live Reunion Special
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Live Reunion Special

    S36:E15

    The castaways reunite to discuss the season. Jeff Probst hosts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A New Era" is the worst rated episode of "Survivor". It scored 4.8/10 based on 768 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/22/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "We Made It to the Merge!".