The BEST episodes of Survivor season 25

Every episode of Survivor season 25, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 25!

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: 12/17/2024Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
Philippines Reunion
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7.74
229 votes

#1 - Philippines Reunion

Season 25 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/16/2012

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Little Miss Perfect
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7.64
260 votes

#2 - Little Miss Perfect

Season 25 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2012

A priceless reward proves to be a life-changing experience for some Survivors, and an original alliance is tested while an unlikely friendship threatens to sway the game.

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Whiners Are Weiners
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7.60
344 votes

#3 - Whiners Are Weiners

Season 25 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/21/2012

Castaways compete for a luxurious spa getaway and tempers flare when one castaway returns with a full belly and a bitter attitude.

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Shot into Smithereens
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7.54
361 votes

#4 - Shot into Smithereens

Season 25 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/5/2012

During an emotional family reunion, an exciting Reward Challenge enables castaways to join forces with their loved ones. Meanwhile, at a secret meeting, an alliance devises a plan to get rid of their biggest threat.

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Survivor Smacked Me in the Chops
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7.53
305 votes

#5 - Survivor Smacked Me in the Chops

Season 25 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2012

Medically evacuated veterans Michael Skupin, Jonathan Penner and Russell Swan return to battle for the title of Sole Survivor. Meanwhile, former teen star Lisa Whelchel ("The Facts of Life") fights to shield her identity from the tribe and, despite his athletic background, former National League MVP Jeff Kent (San Francisco Giants) hits a rough patch early in the game.

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This Isn't a We Game
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7.40
406 votes

#6 - This Isn't a We Game

Season 25 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2012

An injury prone castaway incurs a fresh battle wound during an intense Immunity Challenge. Meanwhile, a wary castaway considers an unlikely alliance when one tribe member brings and invaluable gift to the battle.

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Gouge My Eyes Out
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7.39
315 votes

#7 - Gouge My Eyes Out

Season 25 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/12/2012

The million-dollar prize and title of Sole Survivor is within reach for one of the five remaining castaways. Meanwhile, a few castaways strike a Final Three deal while aboard a moving ship far from their fellow tribemates.

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Don't Be Blinded by the Headlights
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7.35
349 votes

#8 - Don't Be Blinded by the Headlights

Season 25 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2012

Former TV teen star Lisa Whelchel reaches her breaking point early in the game, and as temperatures drop, two castaways make a risky choice to keep each other warm.

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Down and Dirty
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7.34
290 votes

#9 - Down and Dirty

Season 25 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2012

As castaways get down and dirty to battle it out for a fruitful feast, in an unprecedented move, opposing tribes take to the bargaining table to strike a deal mid-challenge.

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Not the Only Actor on This Island
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7.33
341 votes

#10 - Not the Only Actor on This Island

Season 25 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2012

After Tandang and Kalabaw tribes merge, castaways scramble to solidify their numbers and rank in the new tribe. Meanwhile, Lisa Whelchel is confronted on her past as a former TV teen star.

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Million Dollar Question
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7.32
318 votes

#11 - Million Dollar Question

Season 25 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/16/2012

The Final Four Survivors scramble to secure their place at the Final Tribal Council. Meanwhile, a crucial Reward Challenge allows castaways to compete for a highly coveted advantage.

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Got My Swag Back
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7.27
309 votes

#12 - Got My Swag Back

Season 25 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2012

A twist in the game causes a shift in tribe dynamics. Meanwhile, as conditions worsen at camp, one castaway is faced with a game-changing decision.

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Create a Little Chaos
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7.25
318 votes

#13 - Create a Little Chaos

Season 25 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2012

Fearing that they may be the next to go home, an aspiring Sole Survivor shares a shocking story from their childhood, and in an effort to escape the looming threat of elimination, sets out to find the elusive Immunity Idol.

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Dead Man Walking
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7.24
348 votes

#14 - Dead Man Walking

Season 25 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2012

In one of the most complicated and entertaining Tribal Councils ever, a brutally honest conversation leads to surprising revelations.

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Hell Hath Frozen Over
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7.22
289 votes

#15 - Hell Hath Frozen Over

Season 25 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/28/2012

Castaways exhaust their funds on tasty rewards while one generous castaway makes two bids for his tribemates during the hearty food auction.

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