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Series SeasonSeason 39 episodes2019

Survivor

Island of the Idols

In this 20-year-strong series, 20 castaways embark on a dramatic 39-day quest to claim the $1 million prize and be named Sole Survivor. But this season the game gets a bold new layer when two of the greatest players in Survivor history, Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz‑Twine arrive not as competitors, but as mentors on the mysterious "Island of the Idols".

Episodes
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I Vote You Out and That's It
Episode 163 min2019-09-25

I Vote You Out and That's It

One castaway gets fired up when learning a lesson on the Island of the Idols, where Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz serve as mentors in an all-new twist. Also, castaways question whether likability will prove to be a liability.

YOLO, Let's Play!
Episode 242 min2019-10-02

YOLO, Let's Play!

One castaway puts their mind to work when given a new opportunity on the Island of the Idols. Also, tribes must climb their way to the top during a tough immunity challenge.

Honesty Would Be Chill
Episode 342 min2019-10-09

Honesty Would Be Chill

New tribal dynamics may put the rest of the castaways on edge leading into the next tribal council. Also, one castaway is presented with an opportunity on 'Island of the Idols' - complete a risky task in order to gain an advantage.

Plan Z
Episode 442 min2019-10-16

Plan Z

A "showmance" could create distractions and paint a target on two castaways' backs. Also, after a visit with Boston Rob and Sandra on Island of the Idols, one castaway has a chance to seize an opportunity to prove their power of persuasion.

Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You
Episode 542 min2019-10-23

Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You

Castaways are forced to switch up their game after a surprising tribe swap.

Suck It Up Buttercup
Episode 642 min2019-10-30

Suck It Up Buttercup

Rival alliances go head to head over a powerful player, and one castaway must decide if they are daring enough to take on a risky task after visiting the Island of the Idols.

I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night
Episode 742 min2019-11-06

I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night

An empire falls and a rebellion rises, but the game is far from over. Also, another castaway visits the Island of the Idols for a chance to earn an advantage.

We Made It to the Merge!
Episode 886 min2019-11-13

We Made It to the Merge!

Castaways enjoy a merge feast before individual immunity is on the line.

Two for the Price of One
Episode 942 min2019-11-20

Two for the Price of One

An unexpected twist shakes up the game and sends two people home.

Bring on the Bacon
Episode 1042 min2019-11-27

Bring on the Bacon

One castaway must prove how well they know their castmates when presented with a game-changing opportunity while visiting Island of the Idols.

A Very Simple Plan
Episode 1142 min2019-12-04

A Very Simple Plan

Trust is tested when new alliances are formed but some old ones remain. Also, lines are drawn in the sand after the family visit.

Just Go For It
Episode 1242 min2019-12-11

Just Go For It

The fourteenth castaway is voted out and joins the jury, on the penultimate episode.

Mama, Look at Me Now
Episode 13107 min2019-12-18

Mama, Look at Me Now

A winner will be crowned Sole Survivor on the finale of SURVIVOR: Island of the Idols.

Reunion Special
Episode 1424 min2019-12-18

Reunion Special

The castaways reunite in Los Angeles to discuss the season. Jeff Probst hosts.

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