The BEST episodes of Survivor season 21

Every episode of Survivor season 21, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 21!

Sixteen or more castaways are split between two or more "Tribes", are taken to a remote isolated location and are forced to live off the land with meager supplies for roughly 39 days. Frequent physical challenges are used to pit the tribes against each other for Rewards, such as food or luxuries, or for "Immunity", forcing the other tribe to attend "Tribal Council", where they must vote off one of their players. Once about half the players are remaining, the tribes are merged into a single tribe, and competitions are on an individual basis; winning Immunity prevents that player from being voted out, while several that are voted out at this stage form the game's "Jury". Once down to two or three people, a Final Tribal Council is held where the remaining players plead their case to the jury members. The jury then votes for which player should be considered the "Sole Survivor" and win the $1 million prize. Survivor has introduced numerous modifications, or "twists", on the core rules in order to keep the players on their toes and to prevent players from relying on strategies that succeeded in prior seasons. These changes have included tribal switches, seasons starting with more than two tribes, the ability to exile a player from a tribe for a short time, Hidden Immunity Idols that players can use to save themselves at Tribal Council and a chance to return to regular gameplay after elimination through "Redemption Island".

Last Updated: 4/29/2024Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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This Is Going to Hurt
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7.70
294 votes

#1 - This Is Going to Hurt

Season 21 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/15/2010

After an emotional visit from home, one alliance is faced with a difficult decision to secure their own fate in the game.

What About Me?
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7.62
295 votes

#2 - What About Me?

Season 21 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/19/2010

The final castaways participate in their last Immunity Challenges and are questioned by the jury before the jurors vote for the one million dollar winner.

Running the Camp
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7.60
297 votes

#3 - Running the Camp

Season 21 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2010

One castaway makes a difficult decision that backfires, allowing another castaway the opportunity to devise a strategy to flush out the Hidden Immunity Idol and blindside a rival.

Fatigue Makes Cowards of Us All
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7.60
410 votes

#4 - Fatigue Makes Cowards of Us All

Season 21 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2010

Tempers flare at La Flor and fights erupt as the young castaways struggle to overcome some potentially dangerous personality conflicts within the tribe.

Stuck in the Middle
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7.53
268 votes

#5 - Stuck in the Middle

Season 21 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/17/2010

The tribe suffers a devastating blow when they find the camp in ashes after a fire, and the loyalty of an alliance is put to the test as Libertad heads to Tribal Council.

Young at Heart
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7.52
359 votes

#6 - Young at Heart

Season 21 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2010

The castaways are shocked to learn that they'll be divided into tribes of older players versus younger players. Meanwhile, one castaway reveals a personal secret that could affect the entire tribe as they head into their first challenge.

Not Sure Where I Stand
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7.44
295 votes

#7 - Not Sure Where I Stand

Season 21 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/8/2010

A castaway is left questioning alliances after a broken promise leaves them out in the cold.

Glitter in Their Eyes
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7.43
375 votes

#8 - Glitter in Their Eyes

Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/2010

A battle erupts over a clue to the Hidden Immunity Idol and one fearless competitor makes a bold move that earns them the upper hand, but the bad behavior doesn't go unnoticed by their tribemates.

Worst Case Scenario
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7.32
203 votes

#9 - Worst Case Scenario

Season 21 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2010

One of the game's most prominent masterminds targets two foes and sets a plan in motion to oust one of them, along with an Immunity Idol, in one of the most memorable Tribal Councils of the season.

What Goes Around, Comes Around
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7.31
326 votes

#10 - What Goes Around, Comes Around

Season 21 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2010

A public display of emotion causes one castaway to doubt the intentions of an old rival whom she suspects has been lobbying for sympathy.

Turf Wars
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7.29
250 votes

#11 - Turf Wars

Season 21 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2010

The newly formed tribes struggle to find their footing with some castaways making new allies and others seizing the opportunity to take a leadership role.

You Started, You're Finishing
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7.19
294 votes

#12 - You Started, You're Finishing

Season 21 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/1/2010

A castaway's selfish act causes great disappointment for an alliance member; meanwhile another tribe member shares some motherly advice to toughen up a young castaway.

Company Will Be Arriving Soon
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7.06
323 votes

#13 - Company Will Be Arriving Soon

Season 21 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2010

After the tribes merge and food disappears, two castaways share a secret about the food that threatens to land them in the hot seat at Tribal Council.

Pulling the Trigger
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6.98
293 votes

#14 - Pulling the Trigger

Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2010

The hunt for the Hidden Immunity Idol widens the rift between two castaways at the La Flor camp, triggering a venomous fight. Meanwhile, a valuable secret is revealed that solidifies a powerful alliance.

Nicaragua Reunion
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6.94
222 votes

#15 - Nicaragua Reunion

Season 21 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/19/2010

The season's castaways reunite.

We Did It Guys
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6.15
181 votes

#16 - We Did It Guys

Season 21 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/24/2010

New scenes shed light on the castaways and the decisions they've made during the game.