The Best 'Survivor' Seasons, Ranked
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The twentieth season of Survivor premiered on February 11, 2010 and contains 14 episodes. This season was filmed at Upolu, Samoa and welcomed back previous contestants as either heroes or villains.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "It's Getting the Best of Me," "Expectations," and "Anything Could Happen."
Memorable moments from Season 20 include:
- Sandra Diaz-Twine is voted the winner of Season 20.
- Rob and Russell go head-to-head.
- Russell uses his idol to save Parvati.
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The twenty-eighth season of Survivor premiered on February 26, 2014 and contains 13 episodes. This season took place on the Palaui Island, Cagayan, Philippines.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Cops-R-Us," "Bag of Tricks," and "It's Do or Die."
Memorable moments from Season 28 include:
- Tony Vlachos is voted the winner of Season 28.
- Kass betrays her alliance.
- Tony finds several immunity idols.
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The sixteenth season of Survivor premiered on February 7, 2008 and contains 14 episodes. This season takes place in Micronesia and places fans against favorite past contestants.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The Sounds of Jungle Love," "I'm Gonna Fix Her!," and "Stir the Pot!."
Memorable moments from Season 16 include:
- Parvati Shallow is voted the winner of Season 16.
- Ozzy finds an idol and hides a fake one in its place.
- Erik gives Natalie his immunity necklace and is voted off.
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Survivor: Cambodia, Second Chance - Season 31
The thirty-first season of Survivor premiered on September 23, 2015 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in Koh Rong, Cambodia and featured a cast of returning contestants voted on by fans.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "We Got a Rat," "Witches Coven," and "Villains Have More Fun."
Memorable moments from Season 31 include:- Jeremy Collins is voted the winner of Season 31.
- Ciera and Kass orchestrate a blindside.
- Kimmi betrays her alliance.
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Survivor: Winners At War - Season 40
The fortieth season of Survivor premiered on September 19, 2002 and contains 14 episodes. This season takes place on the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "It's Like a Survivor Economy," "This is Where the Battle Begins," and "We're in the Majors"."
Memorable moments from Season 40 include:
- Tony Vlachos is voted the winner of Season 40.
- The tribes find themselves divided by "old school" and "new school" mentalities.
- Danni sells an advantage for four fire tokens.
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Survivor: David vs. Goliath - Season 37
The thirty-seventh season of Survivor premiered on September 26, 2018 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in Mamanuca Islands, Fiji and found underdogs battling against overachievers.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Appearances are Deceiving," "You Get What You Give," and "So Smart They're Dumb."
Memorable moments from Season 37 include:- Nick Wilson is voted the winner of Season 37.
- Nick wins when he needs to.
- Pat gets medically evacuated.
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The seventh season of Survivor premiered on September 18, 2003 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place on the Pearl Islands, off the coast of Panama.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Me and My Snake," "What the...?," and "Flames and Endurance."
Memorable moments from Season 7 include:
- Sandra Diaz-Twine is voted the Season 7 winner.
- Drake throws a challenge and Burton is voted off.
- Burton and Lillian return to the game.
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Survivor: Cook Islands - Season 13
The thirteenth season of Survivor premiered on September 14, 2006 and contains 15 episodes. This season took place in the Cook Islands and the tribes were divided by ethnicity.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Flirting and Frustration," "Ruling the Roost," and "This Tribe Will Self-Destruct in 5, 4, 3..."
Memorable moments from Season 13 include:
- Yul Kwon is voted the winner of Season 13.
- Yul finds the hidden immunity idol.
- Sundra and Becky compete in a fire-making challenge.
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The eighteenth season of Survivor premiered on February 12, 2009 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in Jalapão in Tocantins, Brazil.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The Poison Apple Needs to Go," "They Both Went Bananas," and "I Trust You But I Trust Me More."
Memorable moments from Season 18 include:
- James "J.T." Thomas, Jr. is voted the winner of Season 18.
- Joe is evacuated due to a knee injury.
- Brendan is blindside and voted out with an unused idol.
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The fifteenth season of Survivor premiered on September 20, 2007 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in China.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "My Mom Is Going to Kill Me!," "Going for the Oscar," and "A Slippery Little Sucker."
Memorable moments from Season 15 include:
- Todd Herzog is voted the winner of Season 15.
- Todd finds the idol and gives it to James.
- James is blindsided with two unused idols.
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The twenty-fifth season of Survivor premiered on September 12, 2012 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Don't be Blinded by the Headlights," "Little Miss Perfect," and "Million Dollar Question."
Memorable moments from Season 25 include:
- Denise Stapley is voted the winner of Season 25.
- Lisa finds Malcolm's idol.
- Malcolm chokes at the final immunity challenge.
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The twenty-seventh season of Survivor premiered on September 18, 2013 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place on the Palaui Island, Cagayan, Philippines and featured returning players competing against their family members.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Rule In Chaos," "Swoop In For The Kill," and "It's My Night."
Memorable moments from Season 27 include:
- Tyson Apostol is voted the winner of Season 27.
- Laura M. returns to the game.
- Katie is eliminated after a tie resulted in a random draw.
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Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X - Season 33
The thirty-third season of Survivor premiered on September 23, 2015 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in Mamanuca Islands, Fiji and featured tribes divided by generations.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Love Goggles," "Still Throwin' Punches," and "About to Have a Rumble."
Memorable moments from Season 33 include:- Adam Klein is voted the winner of Season 33.
- Hannah and Ken prove their loyalty for the time being.
- David gets betrayed.
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Survivor: Kaôh Rōng - Season 32
The thirty-second season of Survivor premiered on September 23, 2015 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in Koh Rong, Cambodia and featured a record-setting number of medical evacuations.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The Circle of Life," "It's Merge Time," and "It's Psychological Warfare."
Memorable moments from Season 32 include:- Michele Fitzgerald is voted the winner of Season 32.
- The women join forces
- Aubry convinces Tai to make a move.
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The twelfth season of Survivor premiered on February 2, 2006 and contains 15 episodes. This season took place once again in the Pearl Islands, off the Pacific coast of Panama.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The First Exile," "Medical Emergency," and "The Final Showdown."
Memorable moments from Season 12 include:
- Aras Baskauskas is voted the winner of Season 12.
- The Exile Island twist is introduced.
- Bruce is evacuated due to a medical issue.
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The second season of Survivor premiered on January 28, 2001 and contains 16 episodes. This season took place at Goshen Station in northern Queensland, Australia.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Suspicion," "Friends?," and "The Most Deserving."
Memorable moments from Season 2 include:
- Tina Wesson is named the winner of Season 2.
- Michael falls into the fire.
- The tribe trades shelter for rice.
The twenty-ninth season of Survivor premiered on September 24, 2014 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua and followed the Blood vs. Water format.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Blood is Blood," "Let's Make a Move," and "This Is My Time."
Memorable moments from Season 29 include:- Natalie Anderson is voted the winner of Season 29.
- Josh takes over the alliance.
- Julie quits the game.
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The sixth season of "Survivor" premiered on February 13, 2003 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in the Amazon.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Storms," "Sour Grapes," and "...And Then There Were Four."
Memorable moments from Season 6 include:
- Jenna Morasca is voted the winner of Season 6.
- Rob orchestrates Alex's elimination.
- Jenna wins two immunities in a row.
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The tenth season of Survivor premiered on February 17, 2005 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in Koror, Palau.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Sumo at Sea," "Exile Island," and "The Ultimate Shock."
Memorable moments from Season 10 include:
- Tom Westman is voted the winner of Season 10.
- Stephenie and Bobby Jon compete in a fire-making challenge.
- Janu quits after an inspirational trip to Exile Island.
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This first season of Survivor premiered on May 31, 2000 and contains 13 episodes. This season takes place on the Pulau Tiga island in the state of Sabah off the coast of Borneo.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The Marooning," "Long Hard Days," and "Season Finale."
Memorable moments from Season 1 include:
- Richard Hatch is voted the winner of Season 1.
- Richard walking around naked.
- Kelly wins three immunities in a row.
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The eighth season of Survivor premiered on February 1, 2004 and contains 16 episodes. This season included returning contestants and was filmed on the Pearl Islands on the Pacific side of Panama.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including "They're Back!," "Sorry...I Blew It," and "The Sole Surviving All-Star."
Memorable moments from Season 8 include:
- Amber Brkich is voted the winner of "All Stars".
- Jenna leaves to be with her sick mother.
- Susan leaves after an incident with a naked Richard.
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The nineteenth season of Survivor premiered on September 17, 2009 and contains 15 episodes. This season took place in Upolu, Samoa.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "It's Called a Russell Seed," "Damage Control," and "This Game Ain't Over."
Memorable moments from Season 19 include:
- Natalie White is voted the winner of Season 19.
- Russell H. finds several immunity idols.
- Russell S. is medically evacuated.
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Survivor: Game Changers, Mamanuca Islands - Season 34
The thirty-fourth season of Survivor premiered on March 8, 2017 and contains 15 episodes. This season took place in Mamanuca Islands, Fiji and presented a new Final Tribal Council format.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Dirty Deed," "Vote Early, Vote Often," and "There's a New Sheriff in Town."
Memorable moments from Season 34 include:- Sarah Lacina is voted the winner of Season 34.
- Sarah becomes the swing vote.
- Sierra passes on her legacy advantage.
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The seventeenth season of Survivor premiered on September 25, 2008 and contains 14 episodes. This season was filmed in Africa.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "She Obviously Is Post-Op!," "The Good Things in Life Aren’t Easy," and "Say Goodbye to Gabon."
Memorable moments from Season 17 include:
- Robert "Bob" Crowley is voted the winner of Season 17.
- Sugar discovers an immunity idol.
- Bob and Matty compete in a fire-making challenge.
The twenty-sixth season of Survivor premiered on February 13, 2013 and contains 14 episodes. This season took place in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines and pit fans against favorites.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Honey Badger," "The Beginning of the End," and "Last Push."
Memorable moments from Season 26 include:
- John Cochran is voted the winner of Season 26.
- Phillip forms "Stealth R Us”.
- Phillip is eliminated after Malcolm uses his hidden immunity idol.
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The third season of Survivor premiered on October 11, 2001 and contains 15 episodes. This season takes place in Kenya's Shaba National Reserve on the African continent.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including:"Question of Trust," "Dinner, Movie and a Betrayal," and "The Final Four: No Regrets."
Memorable moments from Season 3 include:
- Ethan Zohn is named the winner of Season 3.
- The tribes swapped three players.
- Lex accusing Kelly of attempting to betray him.
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Survivor - Season 42
The forty-second season of Survivor premiered on March 9, 2022. This season takes place on the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji and is the tenth consecutive season filmed there. As with season 41, production was put on hold for a year due to the pandemic and the season itself takes place over only 26, not 39 days.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: “Go for the Gusto,” “Game of Chicken,” “I'm Suvivor Rich.”
- Mike finds the beware idol from a previous season.
- Jeff negotiated with the tribe for four days worth of rice in exchange for some castaways.
- Brian wins the final immunity challenge.
- The final five castaways were taken to a new island to start over with nothing.
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The 43rd season of Survivor premiered on March 1, 2023 and contains 13 episodes. This season takes place on the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "I'm Not Worthy," "Under the Wing of a Dragon," and "Let's Not Be Cute About It."
Memorable moments from Season 44 include:
- Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho is voted the winner of season 44.
- Yam Yam surprises everyone by winning the infamous “Last Gasp" challenge.
- Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt wins the final immunity challenge.
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The fourth season of Survivor premiered on February 28, 2002 and contains 14 episodes. This season takes place on The Marquesas Islands.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Back to the Beach," "Two Peas in a Pod," and "The Sole Survivor."
Memorable moments from Season 4 include:
- Vecepia Towery is named the winner of Season 4.
- Kathy and Vecepia team up at Tribal Council.
- Paschal, Neleh and Kathy draw rocks for a final three spot.
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The twenty-third season of Survivor premiered on September 14, 2011 and contains 15 episodes. This season took place in Upolu, Samoa.
This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Trojan Horse," "Ticking Time Bomb," and "Loyalties Will Be Broken."
Memorable moments from Season 23 include:
- Sophie Clarke is voted the winner of Season 23.
- Oscar "Ozzy" Lusth and Benjamin "Coach" Wade return.
- Ozzy volunteers to be sent to Redemption Island.
