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The Best Episodes of Survivor

Every episode of Survivor ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Survivor!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Survivor Season 47 Episode 12 - Operation: Italy
    9.3/10(546 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 31 Episode 10 - Like Selling Your Soul To The Devil
    9.2/10(390 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 28 Episode 6 - Head of the Snake
    9.1/10(297 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 31 Episode 8 - You Call, We'll Haul
    9.1/10(284 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 20 Episode 6 - Banana Etiquette
    9.0/10(252 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Survivor Season 20 Episode 10 - Going Down In Flames
    9.0/10(251 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 31 Episode 13 - Villains Have More Fun
    9.0/10(222 votes)

    #7 - Villains Have More Fun

    S31:E13

    With the end in sight, castaways scramble to solidify a plan for the final three. Also, a frightening incident at the Immunity Challenge sends shockwaves through the entire tribe, and castaways are rewarded with a spiritual recharge at the temples of Cambodia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 37 Episode 8 - You Get What You Give
    9.0/10(421 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 40 Episode 14 - It All Boils Down to This
    9.0/10(333 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Survivor Season 26 Episode 10 - Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest
    8.9/10(214 votes)

    #10 - Zipping Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    S26:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 40 Episode 1 - Greatest of the Greats
    8.9/10(365 votes)

    #11 - Greatest of the Greats

    S40:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Survivor Season 40 Episode 11 - This is Extortion
    8.9/10(307 votes)

    #12 - This is Extortion

    S40:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 45 Episode 6 - I'm Not Batman, I'm the Canadian
    8.9/10(261 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Survivor Season 7 Episode 1 - Beg, Barter, Steal
    8.8/10(367 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Survivor Season 7 Episode 7 - What the...? (1)
    8.8/10(252 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Survivor Season 32 Episode 10 - I’m Not Here to Make Good Friends
    8.8/10(231 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Survivor Season 33 Episode 10 - Million Dollar Gamble
    8.8/10(227 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Survivor Season 34 Episode 3 - The Tables Have Turned
    8.8/10(212 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Survivor Season 37 Episode 9 - Breadth-First Search
    8.8/10(402 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!

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Survivor Season 40 Episode 6 - Quick on the Draw
    8.8/10(270 votes)

    #20 - Quick on the Draw

    S40:E6

    The immunity challenge weighs heavily on castaways when two tribes are sent to tribal council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Survivor Season 43 Episode 12 - Telenovela
    8.8/10(275 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Survivor Season 16 Episode 10 - I Promise...
    8.7/10(186 votes)

    #22 - I Promise...

    S16:E10

    Desperate for friends and allies, one castaway sacrifices immunity in order to stay in the game. Meanwhile, another castaway has made promises to too many friends, forcing an alliance betrayal at Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Survivor Season 16 Episode 13 - If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese
    8.7/10(201 votes)

    #23 - If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese

    S16:E13

    The women on the tribe use their powers of seduction to test the only man remaining in the game. Will he fight temptation or will it cost him the game?

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Survivor Season 20 Episode 1 - Slay Everyone, Trust No One
    8.7/10(271 votes)

    #24 - Slay Everyone, Trust No One

    S20:E1

    In one of the most physical reward challenges ever played, injuries threaten to send two castaways home before the first challenge is completed.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Survivor Season 25 Episode 8 - Dead Man Walking
    8.7/10(240 votes)

    #25 - Dead Man Walking

    S25:E8

    Some surprising revelations are made following a brutally honest conversation at Tribal Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Operation: Italy" is the best rated episode of "Survivor". It scored 9.3/10 based on 546 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/4/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Like Selling Your Soul To The Devil".