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The Best Episodes of Survivor

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The Best Episodes of Survivor

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...
  1. Background image for Operation: Italy
    9.3/10(498 votes)

    #1 - Operation: Italy

    S47:E12

    Castaways get the biggest reward of the season with surprise letters from home. Then, balance and dexterity are tested at a crucial immunity challenge to guarantee a spot in the final six.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Episode 13
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Episode 13

    S15:E13

    An unexpected bond emerges that threatens to shake up the game as it heads into the Final Four. One overly confident Castaway is oblivious to what a close ally is considering to do at Tribal Council.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Episode 14

    S15:E14

    The finalists are questioned by the jury members, who cast their votes for the winner.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Banana Etiquette
    9.0/10(235 votes)

    #4 - Banana Etiquette

    S20:E6

    When the castaways discover that two people will be sent packing in a rare double elimination, everyone scrambles to save their own skin, and one castaway surprises everyone and risks it all at Tribal Council.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Head of the Snake
    9.0/10(280 votes)

    #5 - Head of the Snake

    S28:E6

    It's every castaway for themselves, as two tribes become one in this season's merge. Meanwhile, one castaway's thirst for power could earn them a spot on the jury, and jaws drop as the blindside streak continues.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Second Chance

    S31:E1

    Twenty returning castaways are dropped in the middle of the South China Sea to begin their adventure. The new season in Cambodia, themed "Second Chance," features 20 castaways from past editions who were voted for by fans to have another shot at being named "Sole Survivor." For one tribe, old-school thinking battles new-school strategy when the two distinct groups try to take control of the game. Also, one contestant finds a clue to a hidden immunity idol that requires retrieving it in a way that's never been seen before.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - We Got A Rat

    S31:E3

    Just days into the game, castaways drop their buffs and switch from two to three tribes. Also, a castaway's future in the game is in jeopardy when they're caught sending a message to another tribe.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for You Call, We'll Haul
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - You Call, We'll Haul

    S31:E8

    An intense water challenge leaves castaways thirsty for a much-needed reward. Also, immunity hangs in the balance as castaways attempt to steady themselves, and a shocking Tribal Council takes an unexpected turn.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Like Selling Your Soul To The Devil
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Like Selling Your Soul To The Devil

    S31:E10

    Castaways' spirits are drowning in a relentless rain storm, but a fun challenge reward offers a few players a glimpse into the Cambodian culture. Also, the "voting block" strategy used this season continues to keep Castaways on their toes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for You Get What You Give
    9.0/10(401 votes)

    #10 - You Get What You Give

    S37:E8

    One castaway must do damage control after being called out by their tribe. Also, balance is tested in a stressful immunity challenge.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for It All Boils Down to This
    9.0/10(324 votes)

    #11 - It All Boils Down to This

    S40:E14

    Winners battle it out, but only one is crowned Sole Survivor and takes home the $2 million prize.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.9/10(239 votes)

    #12 - Going Down In Flames

    S20:E10

    Reunited on the merged tribe, two old friends rekindle an alliance but trust doesn't come easily, and one castaway makes an unprecedented play, setting the stage for one of the most surprising Tribal Councils in Survivor history.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest
    8.9/10(203 votes)

    #13 - Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    S26:E10

    An accident threatens one castaway's future in the game.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.9/10(353 votes)

    #14 - Greatest of the Greats

    S40:E1

    Twenty winners of "Survivor" return to compete against one another for a prize of $2 million.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.9/10(296 votes)

    #15 - This is Extortion

    S40:E11

    Alliances threaten to crumble; an undercover operation escalates to new heights.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for I’m Not Here to Make Good Friends
    8.8/10(220 votes)

    #16 - I’m Not Here to Make Good Friends

    S32:E10

    A surprising turn of events at Tribal Council sends shock waves through the entire tribe. Also, castaways must choose between food, love or an advantage in the game.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Million Dollar Gamble
    8.8/10(216 votes)

    #17 - Million Dollar Gamble

    S33:E10

    A power struggle between castaways erupts, and each player tries to arm themselves with allies. Also, tensions rise when castaways from Gen X turn on each other and one castaway throws another under the bus to build trust in the game.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for The Tables Have Turned
    8.8/10(202 votes)

    #18 - The Tables Have Turned

    S34:E3

    A dramatic twist in the game sends shockwaves through the tribes. Also, castaways are flying blind at a classic immunity challenge.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Breadth-First Search
    8.8/10(384 votes)

    #19 - Breadth-First Search

    S37:E9

    A quarrel between two castaways could mean the end of a showmance. Also, castaways who win rewards earn a much-needed trip to the burger bar!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Telenovela
    8.8/10(266 votes)

    #20 - Telenovela

    S43:E12

    The remaining six castaways must get the ball rolling to win the reward challenge and earn a sweet treat. Also, castaways will need to hang in there during the immunity challenge to secure their spot in the final five.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for I'm Not Batman, I'm the Canadian
    8.8/10(254 votes)

    #21 - I'm Not Batman, I'm the Canadian

    S45:E6

    Castaways must roll their way to a win in the immunity challenge, leaving the rest at risk of going home. Then, a comment from day one comes back to haunt one of the castaways.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Master Class in Deception
    8.8/10(266 votes)

    #22 - Master Class in Deception

    S48:E5

    Loose lips sink ships when one castaway's frustrations put a wedge between them and their tribe; a shared meal breeds connection between tribemates as they discuss race and heritage.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Beg, Barter, Steal
    8.7/10(352 votes)

    #23 - Beg, Barter, Steal

    S7:E1

    Sixteen contestants arrive on the Pearl Islands to discover that the competition has begun, and they must race to find supplies.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.7/10(242 votes)

    #24 - What the...? (1)

    S7:E7

    Twist catches the tribe members off guard; castaways contend with the curse of the Pearl Islands; a castaway makes a monumental decision.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Tiny Little Shanks to the Heart
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Tiny Little Shanks to the Heart

    S31:E12

    Emotions run deep when loved ones visit the island, and a desperate Reward Challenge leaves castaways’ heads spinning. Also, exhaustion takes a serious toll on one castaway in the middle of an immunity battle.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Operation: Italy" is the best rated episode of "Survivor". It scored 9.3/10 based on 498 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/4/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 13".