The BEST episodes of Survivor season 28

Every episode of Survivor season 28, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 28!

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
Head of the Snake
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8.26
357 votes

#1 - Head of the Snake

Season 28 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/2014

It's every castaway for themselves, as two tribes become one in this season's merge. Meanwhile, one castaway's thirst for power could earn them a spot on the jury, and jaws drop as the blindside streak continues.

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It's Do or Die
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7.82
327 votes

#2 - It's Do or Die

Season 28 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/21/2014

Eyeing a spot in the Final Three, one castaway pulls one of the greatest comebacks in Survivor history, and the final castaways face a bitter jury when pleading their case for the $1 million prize.

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Havoc to Wreak
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7.74
425 votes

#3 - Havoc to Wreak

Season 28 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/7/2014

During an intense challenge, castaways attempt to crack the code and earn a spot in the Final Five. Additionally, one castaway's paranoia threatens another's stake in the game, and Tony's closest confidant is wooed by another alliance.

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Sitting in My Spy Shack
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7.63
366 votes

#4 - Sitting in My Spy Shack

Season 28 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/23/2014

Homesick castaways are granted a brief reprieve with letters from home. Meanwhile, one castaway secretly embarks on a stakeout to gather intel from the competition and another castaway falls hard while attempting to collect coconuts from the treetops.

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Chaos Is My Friend
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7.60
398 votes

#5 - Chaos Is My Friend

Season 28 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/30/2014

One castaway's bidding strategy at the Survivor auction could pay off for them. Meanwhile, castaways draw rocks for a huge advantage in the game, and another castaway decides to show off his idol in an attempt to ensure his safety.

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Straw that Broke the Camel's Back
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7.50
409 votes

#6 - Straw that Broke the Camel's Back

Season 28 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/14/2014

Castaways scale new heights as they battle for a guaranteed spot in the Final Four. Meanwhile, friends become enemies when one castaway overhears plans for her eviction, and Tony comes up with a strategy for his special Immunity Idol.

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Bag of Tricks
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7.50
343 votes

#7 - Bag of Tricks

Season 28 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/16/2014

One castaway's paranoia could lead to a game-changing flip, and a grade-school memory challenge looks more like a college exam for exhausted castaways.

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Our Time to Shine
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7.41
306 votes

#8 - Our Time to Shine

Season 28 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2014

One tribe considers throwing an Immunity Challenge in order to bench one of its strongest players. Also, a meltdown at a Reward Challenge could mark the end for one struggling castaway.

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We Found Our Zombies
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7.39
321 votes

#9 - We Found Our Zombies

Season 28 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/2014

A shocking blindside leaves one castaway questioning their resolve to play the game. Meanwhile, a camp raid leaves one tribe scrounging for supplies while another revels in comfort.

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Mad Treasure Hunt
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7.36
346 votes

#10 - Mad Treasure Hunt

Season 28 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/9/2014

The entire tribe embarks on the craziest idol hunt in the history of the game. Also, one castaway showcases their ninja-like skills to sabotage another.

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Cagayan Reunion
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7.32
215 votes

#11 - Cagayan Reunion

Season 28 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/21/2014

The castaways reunite in Los Angeles to discuss the Cagayan season. Hosted by Jeff Probst.

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Hot Girl with a Grudge
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7.30
393 votes

#12 - Hot Girl with a Grudge

Season 28 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2014

Three castaways face a game-changing decision minutes after the competition begins. Meanwhile, one tribe pours both blood and sweat into an early challenge and one castaway seeks revenge after discovering that her tribe wants to vote her out, on a special two-hour season premiere.

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Odd One Out
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7.11
322 votes

#13 - Odd One Out

Season 28 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/19/2014

Castaways drop their buffs and form two new tribes. Meanwhile, a decision made on Day 1 could lead to a castaway's elimination and the battle for immunity proves which new tribe has the most Brawn.

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Cops “R” Us
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6.68
271 votes

#14 - Cops “R” Us

Season 28 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/2014

The castaways' spirits are drenched by a monster monsoon. Meanwhile, two castaways form a "blue-blooded" alliance, and the "Brains" must win a challenge to avoid another trip to tribal council.

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