The BEST episodes of Survivor season 38

Every episode of Survivor season 38, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 38!

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
Awkward
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7.95
274 votes

#1 - Awkward

Season 38 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/1/2019

One castaway gets caught red-handed rummaging through someone’s bag at camp. Castaways battle to win reward in the form of love when family members pay a visit.

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It's Like the Worst Cocktail Party Ever
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7.89
274 votes

#2 - It's Like the Worst Cocktail Party Ever

Season 38 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/20/2019

The castaways’ mental toughness is tested on the Edge of Extinction, and targets begin switching from one castaway to another when weaknesses are exposed.

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Idol or Bust
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7.86
260 votes

#3 - Idol or Bust

Season 38 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/8/2019

Spirits are lifted when castaways living “on the edge” read letters that they wrote to themselves before starting this adventure. Also, the final 7 castaways battle for immunity during a tough puzzle challenge.

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Y'All Making Me Crazy
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7.83
270 votes

#4 - Y'All Making Me Crazy

Season 38 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/10/2019

Tribal Council heats up, and castaways strategize until moments before the vote. Concentration is key at a classic immunity challenge.

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There's Always a Twist
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7.79
275 votes

#5 - There's Always a Twist

Season 38 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/27/2019

Alliances are tested after a highly anticipated merge between tribes. One castaway wins the first individual immunity challenge of the season.

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It Smells Like Success
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7.72
303 votes

#6 - It Smells Like Success

Season 38 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/20/2019

Castaways hover on the “Edge of Extinction” in an all-new twist, and four returning players attempt to bond with their new tribemates. Also, castaways tackle a giant puzzle in their first immunity challenge of the season.

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I See the Million Dollars
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7.71
303 votes

#7 - I See the Million Dollars

Season 38 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/15/2019

One castaway’s game unravels and someone gets a chance to return to the game when the castaways “living on the edge” compete head to head. In the end, one castaway will take home the $1 million prize and earn the title of Sole Survivor.

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I'm the Puppet Master
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7.68
284 votes

#8 - I'm the Puppet Master

Season 38 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/3/2019

The puppet master attempts to pull the strings on other castaways, and one castaway struggles to find balance at an immunity challenge after exhaustion takes its toll.

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I Need a Dance Partner
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7.63
290 votes

#9 - I Need a Dance Partner

Season 38 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/13/2019

Castaways drop their buffs and switch things up. The Edge of Extinction heats up when an eliminated castaway has to face people they blindsided.

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One of Us Is Going to Win the War
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7.56
269 votes

#10 - One of Us Is Going to Win the War

Season 38 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/27/2019

The first castaway is stranded all alone on “Edge of Extinction.” Also, first-time players band together in an attempt to get a returnee out of the game.

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Blood of a Blindside
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7.56
279 votes

#11 - Blood of a Blindside

Season 38 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/17/2019

Two tribal councils in one hour, and a surprise advantage may pay off for one castaway’s game.

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Betrayals Are Going to Get Exposed
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7.51
289 votes

#12 - Betrayals Are Going to Get Exposed

Season 38 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/6/2019

Teamwork is the key to success in an all-new immunity challenge. Two castaways attempt to get along while trying to survive on the “Edge of Extinction.”

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Fasten Your Seatbelts
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7.51
271 votes

#13 - Fasten Your Seatbelts

Season 38 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/24/2019

Another blindside could be in sight after alliances start to crumble. Also, one castaway comes out on top after a crucial immunity win.

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Edge of Extinction Reunion
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7.26
167 votes

#14 - Edge of Extinction Reunion

Season 38 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/15/2019

The castaways reunite to talk about their experiences.

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