The BEST episodes of Survivor season 36

Every episode of Survivor season 36, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 36!

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
It Is Game Time Kids
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7.84
348 votes

#1 - It Is Game Time Kids

Season 36 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/23/2018

Castaways try to navigate their way to immunity when facing the biggest maze in the history for the game, and a fire-making challenge could change one person's fate. After 39 days, one castaway will take home the $1 million dollar prize and the title of sole Survivor.

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Trust Your Gut
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7.78
422 votes

#2 - Trust Your Gut

Season 36 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/14/2018

Castaways get physical during a classic water challenge, and a pair of castaways on the outs tries to shake things up.

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Gotta Risk It for the Biscuit
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7.76
382 votes

#3 - Gotta Risk It for the Biscuit

Season 36 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/4/2018

Castaways burn their tribe’s flag in an attempt to reverse the curse.

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Fear Keeps You Sharp
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7.74
372 votes

#4 - Fear Keeps You Sharp

Season 36 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/11/2018

The merge threatens to increase the tension between two ongoing rivals.

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Always Be Moving
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7.74
374 votes

#5 - Always Be Moving

Season 36 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/16/2018

After a tough immunity challenge, one castaway will earn a 1 in 6 shot at the million dollar prize.

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The Finish Line Is in Sight
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7.67
363 votes

#6 - The Finish Line Is in Sight

Season 36 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/2/2018

Two people will be voted out in an all-new surprise twist. Also, one player works hard to deceive his tribemates into thinking he has an idol.

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Ghost Island Reunion
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7.63
574 votes

#7 - Ghost Island Reunion

Season 36 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/23/2018

The castaways reunite in Los Angeles to discuss the Ghost Island season with Jeff Probst.

It's Like the Perfect Crime
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7.62
357 votes

#8 - It's Like the Perfect Crime

Season 36 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/25/2018

A determined castaway goes on a mission to break up a power alliance.

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Can You Reverse the Curse? (1)
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7.54
425 votes

#9 - Can You Reverse the Curse? (1)

Season 36 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/28/2018

A group of new Survivors attempt to “reverse the curse” of bad past game decisions.

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A Giant Game of Bumper Cars
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7.53
358 votes

#10 - A Giant Game of Bumper Cars

Season 36 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/9/2018

A visit from loved ones hits the spot for castaways at the reward challenge, and castaways must bond together to break up a power couple.

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Only Time Will Tell
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7.51
407 votes

#11 - Only Time Will Tell

Season 36 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/7/2018

A surprising tribe swap shakes up the game and one castaway sets their sights on one of their own.

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The Sea Slug Slugger
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7.49
369 votes

#12 - The Sea Slug Slugger

Season 36 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/18/2018

A classic Survivor eating challenge is back, and individual immunity is on the line.

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Fate Is the Homie
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7.46
391 votes

#13 - Fate Is the Homie

Season 36 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/28/2018

Another surprising tribe swap could mean a fresh start for some castaways.

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A Diamond in the Rough
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7.44
388 votes

#14 - A Diamond in the Rough

Season 36 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2018

One castaway attempts to rekindle relationships after duping their tribe.

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Can You Reverse the Curse? (2)
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7.27
143 votes

#15 - Can You Reverse the Curse? (2)

Season 36 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/2018

One castaway will be the first to visit Ghost Island, and panic sets in at the first tribal council of the season.

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