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The Best Episodes of Survivor Season 5

Every episode of Survivor Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survivor Season 5!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Survivor Season 5 Episode 3 - Family Values
    7.4/10(175 votes)

    S5:E3

    An argument raises questions about loyalty; the Red Berets show tribe members how to best use the camp's resources.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Survivor Season 5 Episode 6 - The Power of One
    7.4/10(167 votes)

    S5:E6

    The members of a secret alliance begin to suspect the others know their secret; argument over truthfulness; odd behaviour raises eyebrows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survivor Season 5 Episode 7 - Assumptions
    7.4/10(168 votes)

    S5:E7

    The survivors assume the two camps will merge into one; a castaway adopts a new strategy and is accused of disloyalty; the seventh person is voted off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survivor Season 5 Episode 1 - The Importance of Being Eldest
    7.3/10(201 votes)

    S5:E1

    Sixteen men and women attempt to persevere through weeks of challenges to become the final survivor in Thailand. In this episode: The castaways are caught off guard by a new twist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survivor Season 5 Episode 5 - The Ocean's Surprise
    7.3/10(166 votes)

    S5:E5

    A castaway has a painful encounter with a stingray during a group swim; there's a shocking offer at the reward challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survivor Season 5 Episode 2 - The Great Divide
    7.2/10(170 votes)

    S5:E2

    Helen and Jan get lost while searching for a water source.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survivor Season 5 Episode 8 - Sleeping with the Enemy
    7.2/10(165 votes)

    S5:E8

    One castaway gets disgusted with others' hygiene; possible alliances explored; funeral for a chicken; the eighth castaway is voted off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Survivor Season 5 Episode 13 - The Tides Are Turning
    7.2/10(163 votes)

    S5:E13

    Rebuffed by a former ally, a castaway hatches a new strategy by enlisting support from new sources; the 12th person is voted out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Survivor Season 5 Episode 14 - Slip Through Your Fingers
    7.2/10(179 votes)

    S5:E14

    The sole survivor steps forward to claim the $1 million prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survivor Season 5 Episode 4 - Gender Bender
    7.1/10(175 votes)

    S5:E4

    Tensions rise and accusations fly between the men and women of one tribe; the tribes compete in a reward challenge for food.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Survivor Season 5 Episode 9 - Desperate Measures
    6.9/10(161 votes)

    S5:E9

    News from home might impact a castaway's future; an infiltrator is recruited; the ninth castaway gets ousted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Survivor Season 5 Episode 10 - While the Cats Are Away
    6.9/10(160 votes)

    S5:E10

    Ted expresses his feelings about being targeted at the Tribal Council; castaways take on a four-stage obstacle course for their reward challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Survivor Season 5 Episode 12 - A Big Surprise... and Another
    6.9/10(172 votes)

    S5:E12

    A reward challenge takes the castaways by surprise, evoking tears of joy for the winner; the 11th person is voted out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Survivor Season 5 Episode 11 - A Closer Look
    6.3/10(137 votes)

    S5:E11

    Highlights from the first 10 weeks and fresh footage, including Ghandia posing for Ted, Sook-Jai's boat sinking and Clay complimenting Erin's butt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Survivor Season 5 Episode 15 - Thailand Reunion
    6.0/10(180 votes)

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Family Values" is the best rated episode of Survivor season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 175 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 3, 2002.