The BEST episodes of Survivor season 8

Every episode of Survivor season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Survivor season 8!

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
Stupid People, Stupid, Stupid People
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7.88
97 votes

#1 - Stupid People, Stupid, Stupid People

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/22/2004

Feeling extremely vulnerable, Shii Ann vows to win immunity. The Reward Challenge makes a castaway angry.

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Shark Attack
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7.85
98 votes

#2 - Shark Attack

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2004

Richard tangles with a shark while fishing; Rupert and Jerri have a heated argument; romance starts to bloom between two castaways; a crate of supplies is delivered via parachute to the winning tribe of the Reward Challenge.

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America's Tribal Council
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7.78
60 votes

#3 - America's Tribal Council

Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/13/2004

A second player is awarded $1 million, based on fan voting. Jeff Probst is the host.

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All-Stars Reunion
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7.78
60 votes

#4 - All-Stars Reunion

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/9/2004

The 18 castaways reunite at New York City's Madison Square Garden to discuss the eighth edition of the series. Jeff Probst is the host.

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I've Been Bamboozled!
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7.74
92 votes

#5 - I've Been Bamboozled!

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2004

The castaways face their first major twist of the competition.

They're Back!
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7.60
113 votes

#6 - They're Back!

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/2004

From Pulau Tiga to the Pearl Islands, the most memorable players from the show's first seven editions compete for $1 million and bragging rights as the ultimate Survivor. The 18 castaways are divided into three tribes: Chapera; Saboga; and Mogo Mogo, named for islands off the coast of Panama where the latest game takes place. Among the contestants are four former winners (Richard Hatch, Tina Wesson, Ethan Zohn, Jenna Morasca) and one runner-up (Colby Donaldson).

Wipe Out!
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7.58
99 votes

#7 - Wipe Out!

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2004

A tropical rain helps kindle a romance between Boston Rob and Amber; several players are hit and knocked down while blindfolded during the Immunity Challenge.

A Chapera Surprise
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7.55
87 votes

#8 - A Chapera Surprise

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/29/2004

The castaways are forced to watch their loved ones battle each other in order for them to spend time away from the tribe at an overnight visit.

Sorry… I Blew It
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7.50
105 votes

#9 - Sorry… I Blew It

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/11/2004

The two tribes are surprised to find out that the Immunity Challenge and the Reward Challenge are combined into one challenge for this episode.

Panicked, Desperate, Thirsty as Hell
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7.49
104 votes

#10 - Panicked, Desperate, Thirsty as Hell

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2004

Living conditions worsen, but a hero emerges for one tribe, and one castaway continually fails in efforts to contribute to camp life.

Pick a Tribemate
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7.45
94 votes

#11 - Pick a Tribemate

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/17/2004

The romance between Rob and Amber heats up; both tribes must send one of their own players to the opposing camp.

The Sole Surviving All-Star
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7.37
92 votes

#12 - The Sole Surviving All-Star

Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/9/2004

The ultimate bragging rights are bestowed upon a veteran player with the crowning of a winner. The Final Four castaways are whittled down to two and the seven-person jury votes for the champion.

The Instigator
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7.33
84 votes

#13 - The Instigator

Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/6/2004

Jenna's cheerful demeanor is starting to wear thin on her fellow castaways. One tribe member breaks up a strategy session between two others.

Mad Scramble and Broken Hearts
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7.33
88 votes

#14 - Mad Scramble and Broken Hearts

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/1/2004

A twist of events turns the reward challenge upside down; a team thinks about throwing the immunity challenge. Rival tribe members raise eyebrows.

Anger, Tears and Chaos
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7.32
98 votes

#15 - Anger, Tears and Chaos

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/8/2004

A contestant makes conflicting promises to two castaways in different alliances.

A Thoughtful Gesture or a Deceptive Plan?
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7.27
91 votes

#16 - A Thoughtful Gesture or a Deceptive Plan?

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/15/2004

One castaway works to reconcile with a tribe mate. Paranoia plagues another who witnesses a strategy session among fellow tribe members.

Outraged
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7.10
99 votes

#17 - Outraged

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/4/2004

Tension builds, then culminates in an explosion.

A Closer Look
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7.04
54 votes

#18 - A Closer Look

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/24/2004

Highlights of the first 24 days on the islands off the coast of Panama.