The BEST episodes of Survivor season 33

Every episode of Survivor season 33, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 33!

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
Million Dollar Gamble
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8.01
1464 votes

#1 - Million Dollar Gamble

Season 33 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2016

A power struggle between castaways erupts and each player tries to arm themselves with allies. Also, tensions rise when Gen Xers turn on each other, and one castaway throws another under the bus to build trust in the game.

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Who's the Sucker at the Table?
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7.93
713 votes

#2 - Who's the Sucker at the Table?

Season 33 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2016

Millennials and Gen X get physical in the first Reward Challenge of the season, and two castaways are out for revenge after being blindsided by their allies.

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Slayed the Survivor Dragon
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7.92
636 votes

#3 - Slayed the Survivor Dragon

Season 33 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/7/2016

It’s double the Tribal Councils as two castaways are sent home, and immunity is on the line in a classic game of Survivor pinball, on this season’s penultimate episode.

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I Will Destroy You
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7.89
739 votes

#4 - I Will Destroy You

Season 33 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2016

Two millennials attempt to put the past behind them and work together, and another castaway feels the heat when they're interrogated about their true profession.

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Millennials vs. Gen X Reunion
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7.85
101 votes

#5 - Millennials vs. Gen X Reunion

Season 33 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/14/2016

The castaways reunite in Los Angeles to discuss the Millennials vs. Gen X season with Jeff Probst.

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The Truth Works Well
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7.84
731 votes

#6 - The Truth Works Well

Season 33 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2016

Figgy and Taylor may regret an earlier decision to reveal their budding “showmance” to their tribemates, and some castaways worry there may be a snitch at camp after a Hidden Immunity Idol is found.

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Still Throwin’ Punches
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7.82
710 votes

#7 - Still Throwin’ Punches

Season 33 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2016

Two castaways with secrets about each other use them as leverage in the game, while another refuses to “drop the ball” when individual immunity is on the line.

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I'm Going For a Million Bucks
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7.81
523 votes

#8 - I'm Going For a Million Bucks

Season 33 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/14/2016

Steady hands will earn a spot in the final three and a chance at the million dollar prize. Then, after 39 intense days, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 Million prize.

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Your Job is Recon
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7.74
718 votes

#9 - Your Job is Recon

Season 33 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2016

Castaways get a chance to mingle with the “enemy,” and balance and precision are tested at a tough Immunity Challenge.

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About to Have a Rumble
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7.72
671 votes

#10 - About to Have a Rumble

Season 33 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/2016

The castaways play for a chance to spend time with loved ones; one person works hard to build their resumé in the game.

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I’m the Kingpin
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7.69
710 votes

#11 - I’m the Kingpin

Season 33 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2016

The season’s first Individual Immunity is up for grabs in a classic challenge. Also, one castaway finds an all-new advantage in the game, while another staves off hunger by stashing food for a rainy day.

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May the Best Generation Win
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7.60
666 votes

#12 - May the Best Generation Win

Season 33 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2016

A war of generations begins as Millennials battle Gen X. A massive storm leads to a first in Survivor history, and one castaway snatches a powerful advantage in the game.

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Love Goggles
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7.58
666 votes

#13 - Love Goggles

Season 33 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2016

One castaway dons his “love goggles” when he’s struck by another’s beauty. Also, heat exhaustion takes the air out of one castaway.

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Idol Search Party
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7.57
695 votes

#14 - Idol Search Party

Season 33 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2016

Castaways form a search party to hunt for the Hidden Immunity Idol, and one tribe gets an unpleasant surprise when castaways drop their buffs.

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