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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 20

Every episode of Survivor Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 20!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 20 Episode 6 - Banana Etiquette
    9.1/10(280 votes)

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 20 Episode 10 - Going Down In Flames
    9.0/10(274 votes)

    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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  3. Survivor Season 20 Episode 1 - Slay Everyone, Trust No One
    8.7/10(296 votes)

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 20 Episode 12 - A Sinking Ship
    8.5/10(201 votes)

    S20:E12

    Sensing that he is in danger, a hero makes a bold move to save himself by fooling the entire tribe. Meanwhile, a vicious power struggle emerges in one alliance and two of the strongest villains find themselves pitted against one another.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 20 Episode 7 - I'm Not a Good Villain
    8.4/10(205 votes)

    S20:E7

    Hurt and betrayed by a close ally, one castaway learns the hard way that loyalty isn't always easy, and one powerhouse learns from experience that old grudges die hard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 20 Episode 9 - Survivor History
    8.4/10(197 votes)

    S20:E9

    Convinced that a women's alliance is running the Villains tribe, The Heroes develop a risky strategy in an effort to align themselves with one of the game's most notorious players.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 20 Episode 14 - Anything Could Happen
    8.4/10(193 votes)

    S20:E14

    As the final tribal council draws near, Survivors struggle to stay on top of their game as alliances crumble and everyone starts to play for themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 20 Episode 4 - Tonight, We Make Our Move
    8.3/10(199 votes)

    S20:E4

    The two tribes each search for a hidden immunity idol within their respective camps. Meanwhile, Coach believes everyone is against him, and the Villains get frustrated with Russell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 20 Episode 13 - Loose Lips Sink Ships
    8.2/10(176 votes)

    S20:E13

    The final six get the chance to earn time with their loved ones in a fiercely fought reward challenge. Desperate for options, the remaining heroes make an unexpected ally, hoping to turn the game around.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 20 Episode 2 - It's Getting the Best of Me
    8.1/10(209 votes)

    S20:E2

    Backstabbing and dissention run rampant in one tribe as a castaway reveals that old grudges die hard and makes a move to put a former ally on the chopping block. Meanwhile, one Villain pushes so hard to provide for the tribe that he passes out cold.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 20 Episode 3 - That Girl is Like a Virus
    8.1/10(198 votes)

    S20:E3

    One of the most powerful women in the game targets a worthy adversary and gets aggressive in her efforts to oust an immediate threat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 20 Episode 11 - Jumping Ship
    8.1/10(184 votes)

    S20:E11

    With two swing votes hanging in the balance, no one can be sure of their safety heading into Tribal Council, and even the most formidable villain in the game makes a potential miscalculation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 20 Episode 5 - Knights of the Round Table
    8.0/10(194 votes)

    S20:E5

    An important hierarchy is established between a pair of conniving allies and a plan is hatched to oust one of the strongest and most prominent players in the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 20 Episode 8 - Expectations
    8.0/10(187 votes)

    S20:E8

    Struggling to keep their tribe intact, the "Heroes" vow to work together as long as it takes to ensure that they outlast the "Villains." Meanwhile, the "Villains" begin to turn on one another after one tribe member makes a costly mistake at the Reward Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 20 Episode 15 - Reunion
    7.7/10(167 votes)

    S20:E15

    Deep in the heart of the South Pacific, twenty former castaways return to compete in the greatest Survivor competition yet. Ten heroes, known for their strength, integrity, and honour, will face off against ten of the most notorious villains in Survivor history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Banana Etiquette" is the best rated episode of Survivor season 20. It scored 9.1/10 from 280 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on March 24, 2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Going Down In Flames".