The BEST episodes of Alone season 12

Every episode of Alone season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Alone season 12!

Alone puts survivalists by themselves in the wilderness, without camera crews, support teams, or producers – on a single mission to stay alive for as long as possible. The last person standing will win $500,000.

Last Updated: 7/20/2025Network: HistoryStatus: Continuing
Thirst Trap
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7.55
88 votes

#1 - Thirst Trap

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/26/2025

The Karoo Desert's heat and lack of shade continue to force the survivalists to focus on water or risk dehydration. Some participants get creative in stockpiling this life-saving resource, while others find themselves realizing it's a little too late.

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Best Laid Plans
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7.52
96 votes

#2 - Best Laid Plans

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/19/2025

Faced with skittish game and unfamiliar plants, the final group of survivalists quickly learns their earliest strategies will be met with unforgiving resistance.

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The Land of Great Thirst
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7.48
100 votes

#3 - The Land of Great Thirst

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/12/2025

In Alone's driest location yet, ten new participants must survive in the Great Karoo desert as they face extreme temperatures, new species of predators, and a host of exhausting challenges, all for a chance to win $500,000. With big game more abundant than ever, some play the odds, while one survivalist gets hit with a debilitating infection.

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Finding A Foothold
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7.45
80 votes

#4 - Finding A Foothold

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/10/2025

As the tumultuous first week nears its end, the remaining survivalists focus on regaining their footing.

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The Tempest
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6.98
50 votes

#5 - The Tempest

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/17/2025

The survivalists finally begin to cash in on food as game proves to be plentiful. This prosperity is short-lived, however, as dark clouds loom in the distance.

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