The BEST episodes of Survivor season 27

Every episode of Survivor season 27, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 27!

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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Rustle Feathers
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7.54
301 votes

#1 - Rustle Feathers

Season 27 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/4/2013

Castaways try to find balance at a frustrating Immunity Challenge and a ruthless game of tug of war leads to an incredibly rare Tribal Council.

Blood Is Thicker Than Anything
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7.51
315 votes

#2 - Blood Is Thicker Than Anything

Season 27 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/2013

Blood vs. Water relationships are put to the ultimate test on Day 1, when castaways are shocked to learn they will be separated from their loved ones and have to compete against each other on separate tribes. Meanwhile, a former castaway attempts to rehabilitate their reputation.

Skin of My Teeth
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7.43
302 votes

#3 - Skin of My Teeth

Season 27 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/6/2013

It's do or die in a redemption battle that will leave castaways clinging for their lives. Meanwhile, a potentially game-changing blindside at Tribal leaves one castaway on the outs, and the hidden Immunity Idol falls into the hands of an unlikely castaway.

Opening Pandora's Box
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7.41
244 votes

#4 - Opening Pandora's Box

Season 27 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2013

A family rivalry takes center stage, leading to an emotional breakdown. Meanwhile, the tribes watch in disbelief as a castaway quits the game and a shocking blindside plays out at Tribal Council.

Swoop in for the Kill
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7.31
324 votes

#5 - Swoop in for the Kill

Season 27 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/2013

An ultimatum at Redemption Island puts one castaway on the spot to prove his love. Meanwhile, another castaway's honesty may be her biggest downfall, and an odd man out needs to prove his worth on an all-female tribe.

Big Bad Wolf
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7.30
261 votes

#6 - Big Bad Wolf

Season 27 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/2013

An emotional loss on Redemption Island produces this season's first jury member. Also, castaways find out if blood really is thicker than water at a tearful Tribal Council, and a castaway's generous offer proves immunity means much more than a sumptuous feast.

Out on a Limb
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7.27
260 votes

#7 - Out on a Limb

Season 27 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/11/2013

Loved ones face off at Redemption Island for their final shot in the game. Meanwhile, castaways must test their knowledge of Survivor for immunity, and a heated Tribal Council could force a swing vote to exercise their power.

The Dead Can Still Talk
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7.23
300 votes

#8 - The Dead Can Still Talk

Season 27 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2013

One castaway sacrifices their own life in the game for a loved one. Meanwhile, this season of blindsides continues at a wild, unpredictable Tribal Council.

One-Man Wrecking Ball
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7.22
324 votes

#9 - One-Man Wrecking Ball

Season 27 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/23/2013

Castaways find out if water could be thicker than blood as new tribes are drawn. Meanwhile, one castaway falls victim to a strategic blindside and the Coconut Bandit returns.

One Armed Dude and Three Moms
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7.21
329 votes

#10 - One Armed Dude and Three Moms

Season 27 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2013

For the first time ever, a Redemption Island battle pits husband against wife. In another series first, a castaway refuses to accept an Immunity Clue and a shocking blindside at Tribal sends another castaway home.

Gloves Come Off
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7.18
345 votes

#11 - Gloves Come Off

Season 27 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/27/2013

A castaway's bold move could either smoke out the hidden Immunity Idol or extinguish their own flame. Also, one castaway is in hot water after playing both sides of the tribe, and two moms pull a less-than-maternal move at the Redemption arena.

Rule in Chaos
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7.15
302 votes

#12 - Rule in Chaos

Season 27 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/2013

A new alliance of seasoned players targets one of their own. Meanwhile, the old Colton rears his head and tries to disturb the peace at camp.

It's My Night
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7.09
253 votes

#13 - It's My Night

Season 27 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/15/2013

After 39 grueling days, one castaway will be crowned the Sole Survivor and awarded $1 million on a special two-hour season finale.

Blood vs. Water Reunion
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7.04
187 votes

#14 - Blood vs. Water Reunion

Season 27 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/15/2013

The castaways reunite in Los Angeles to discuss the Blood vs Water season. Hosted by Jeff Probst.

My Brother's Keeper
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6.74
322 votes

#15 - My Brother's Keeper

Season 27 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/2013

It's double the drama as castaways endure two Tribal Councils in one episode. Meanwhile, castaways wonder if Vytas will exact revenge for his brother's blindside and one castaway attempts to change history in a challenge that's tough to swallow.