The BEST episodes of Survivor season 5
Every episode of Survivor season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 5!
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".
#1 - Slip Through Your Fingers
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/19/2002
The Final 4 players are whittled down to 2 via a pair of contests before the 7-member jury votes for the winner.
Watch Now:Apple TV#2 - Assumptions
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2002
The castaways anticipate a merge of the two tribes and new relationships are formed.
Watch Now:Apple TV#3 - The Tides Are Turning
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/12/2002
Rebuffed by a former ally, a castaway hatches a new strategy by enlisting support from new sources.
#4 - The Power of One
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/24/2002
Tempers flare during a Reward Challenge in which the prize is a Thai feast. Also, one tribe becomes concerned about a teammate after the person exhibits bizarre behavior.
#5 - The Great Divide
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2002
Helen and Jan get lost and are missing for hours as they try to find their water source. Also, tensions run high among members of the Sook Jai tribe as they build a shelter.
Watch Now:Apple TV#6 - Sleeping with the Enemy
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2002
Members of the two original tribes consider forming alliances with some of their new tribemates. Also, one castaway gets disgusted by the hygiene habits of others.
#7 - The Importance of Being Eldest
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2002
Sixteen players are marooned on Koh Tarutao, an island off the coast of Thailand.
Watch Now:Apple TV#8 - A Big Surprise… and Another
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/5/2002
A reward challenge takes the castaways by surprise, evoking tears of joy for the winner.
Watch Now:Apple TV#9 - The Ocean's Surprise
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2002
One castaway is injured by a stingray during a group swim and one tribe loses an item of great value.
Watch Now:Apple TV#10 - While the Cats Are Away
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/21/2002
One contestant wins a trip to the mainland and offends a friend by choosing someone else as a traveling companion.
#11 - Thailand Reunion
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/19/2002
The 16 castaways are reunited to discuss their experiences in Thailand. Jeff Probst is the host.
#12 - Desperate Measures
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2002
News from home draws sharp responses from the castaways that could impact one contestant's future in the game. Also, one alliance tries to infiltrate a rival group.
Watch Now:Apple TV#13 - Gender Bender
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2002
One tribe begins to divide itself along gender lines.
Watch Now:Apple TV#14 - Family Values
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2002
The tribes compete in a Reward Challenge to gain the help of two soldiers who will assist them in making the most of their resources at camp.
Watch Now:Apple TV#15 - A Closer Look
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/27/2002
A look at highlights of some of the most unforgettable moments from the first 10 episodes of the series, including Ted pretending to take pictures of Ghandia and Clay expressing his admiration of Erin's physique.
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