The BEST episodes of Survivor season 41

Every episode of Survivor season 41, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 41!

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
Baby with a Machine Gun
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7.87
223 votes

#1 - Baby with a Machine Gun

Season 41 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/24/2021

After a grueling season with no food, a warm meal is up for grabs at the reward challenge, and the immunity challenge is a test of focus and balance.

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There's Gonna Be Blood (2)
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7.83
239 votes

#2 - There's Gonna Be Blood (2)

Season 41 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2021

Erika's decision from Exile Island affects who competes in the first individual immunity challenge.

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Who's Who in the Zoo
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7.60
219 votes

#3 - Who's Who in the Zoo

Season 41 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2021

A castaway is singled out for their dishonest game. Both immunity and reward are on the line in tonight's challenge.

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They Hate Me 'Cause They Ain't Me
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7.56
225 votes

#4 - They Hate Me 'Cause They Ain't Me

Season 41 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2021

Two castaways strategize a risky move during the immunity challenge. A castaway does what it takes to earn a tribemate’s trust.

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The Strategist or the Loyalist
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7.47
239 votes

#5 - The Strategist or the Loyalist

Season 41 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2021

The 3 members of Ua compete in the immunity challenge to try to avoid shrinking further. Friendships are put to the test when castaways from different tribes take a journey together.

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Betraydar
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7.46
219 votes

#6 - Betraydar

Season 41 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2021

The castaways must work to make amends after betrayals. An interesting turn of events takes place at the reward challenge.

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Truth Kamikaze
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7.44
216 votes

#7 - Truth Kamikaze

Season 41 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/8/2021

Castaways need to alter their plans after the winner of the immunity challenge throws a wrench in their next big move.

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One Thing Left to Do… Win
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7.44
189 votes

#8 - One Thing Left to Do… Win

Season 41 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/15/2021

After a season filled with new twists, the 5 remaining castaways must battle it out for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize. For the first time since season one, the winner is revealed live on location. The finale is followed by an after-show hosted by Jeff Probst.

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Do or Die
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7.42
209 votes

#9 - Do or Die

Season 41 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/1/2021

Another big twist threatens to send someone home, and castaways must formulate a plan whether to vote out the big threat or keep playing the game with people they trust.

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A New Era
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7.36
239 votes

#10 - A New Era

Season 41 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2021

The 18 new castaways begin their battle for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor. In the first immunity challenge, 3 tribes fight for their life to guarantee their safety at tribal council.

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Ready to Play Like a Lion (1)
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7.33
228 votes

#11 - Ready to Play Like a Lion (1)

Season 41 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2021

For 12 days, the Luvu tribe has avoided going to tribal council, but now that the three tribes have merged, their alliances will be tested. Also, there's a new twist when it comes to the merge.

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My Million Dollar Mistake
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7.30
227 votes

#12 - My Million Dollar Mistake

Season 41 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2021

Castaways stumble upon a sneaky advantage that comes at a great risk. Truth is tested among castaways as mistakes are made.

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Juggling Chainsaws
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7.29
206 votes

#13 - Juggling Chainsaws

Season 41 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2021

Immunity challenges get interesting when a new idol is introduced that has a special twist.

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