The BEST episodes of Survivor season 48

Every episode of Survivor season 48, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 48!

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: 5/17/2025Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
The House Party's Over
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7.56
138 votes

#1 - The House Party's Over

Season 48 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/19/2025

An unexpected twist for the castaways sends the trajectory of their games into an all-new direction. An undercover alliance in the losing tribe leads to a shocking tribal council.

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Master Class in Deception
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7.53
145 votes

#2 - Master Class in Deception

Season 48 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/26/2025

Loose lips sink ships when one castaway’s frustrations put a wedge between them and their tribe. A shared meal breeds connection between tribemates as they discuss race and heritage. Then, an emotional immunity challenge brings two adversaries closer than ever imagined.

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7.40
72 votes

#3 - Icarus Time

Season 48 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/14/2025

Castaways must decide between choosing heart over head as they enter the final six and last stage of the game. Letters from home feed the soul and strengthen bonds during this week’s reward at the sanctuary. Then, two castaways orchestrate a particularly convincing ruse, escalating the remaining tribe’s paranoia.

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Committing to the Bit
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7.32
149 votes

#4 - Committing to the Bit

Season 48 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/12/2025

Castaways must fly blind during the immunity challenge, leaving one tribe with tribal council in their sights. The rising tensions within the losing tribe culminate in a historic tribal council.

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Doing the Damn Thing
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7.31
134 votes

#5 - Doing the Damn Thing

Season 48 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/2/2025

A mad dash ensues when an opportunity to get ahead in the game lands on the beach. Then, information is a free-for-all when players talk strategy over a reward meal.

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Welcome to the Party
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7.29
133 votes

#6 - Welcome to the Party

Season 48 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/23/2025

Tensions continue to rise among disagreeing alliance members. Concentration is key in this week’s individual immunity challenge. Then, a secretive midnight journey turns not so secretive when tribemates notice this player sneak out of camp.

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Survivor of the Smack Talk
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7.25
136 votes

#7 - Survivor of the Smack Talk

Season 48 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/9/2025

It’s double trouble when an unforeseen twist puts pressure on the castaways during the immunity challenge. Then, there’s nowhere to hide when a pivotal tribal council takes shape and decides who will make the jury.

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Humble Traits
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7.23
156 votes

#8 - Humble Traits

Season 48 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/5/2025

A castaway's quick decision making must outlast the test of time when three castaways are sent on a journey. Then, castaways take a leap of faith in their second immunity challenge where they must trust their tribemates to beat out their competition.

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A Rift Between All of Us
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7.21
130 votes

#9 - A Rift Between All of Us

Season 48 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/16/2025

Bonds are revealed when castaways are forced to divide into pairs for this week’s immunity challenge. Then, the challenge reward meal isn’t the day’s only prize – one castaway finds an advantage hidden among their food.

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The Get to Know You Game
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7.10
163 votes

#10 - The Get to Know You Game

Season 48 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/26/2025

Eighteen new castaways are abandoned on the breathtaking islands of Fiji, where they must battle it out for the $1 million prize. Tribes must claim victory in the first challenge of the season to earn essential camp supplies. Then, first impressions go a long way as tribemates quickly make connections and size each other up.

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My Enemies Are Plottin'
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6.90
129 votes

#11 - My Enemies Are Plottin'

Season 48 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/30/2025

A reward challenge is good enough to sing for when Jeff announces what is on the line for the winners. A rice negotiation with Jeff is completed in almost record time. Then, at tribal it’s a toss-up when two players on the bottom begin to target each other.

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Coconut Etiquette
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6.68
111 votes

#12 - Coconut Etiquette

Season 48 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/7/2025

One castaway struggles with betraying their allies. Power in the game is up for grabs when one castaway is chosen for a journey and must decide if the risk is worth the reward. Then, paranoia runs rampant when a castaway knowingly tries to stir up chaos.

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