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Samoa – Survivor

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Castaways inhabit a remote destination and attempt to outwit, outlast and outplay each other for a prize of $1 million.
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James Poniewozik TIME Magazine 03/20/2019
A little like watching a horror movie. You spend the entire thing wanting to shout at the screen. It's obvious to you, seeing it all unfold before your eyes, that there is a killer in the group's midst, picking them off one by one. Go to Full Review Raymund Flandez Wall Street Journal 03/20/2019
[Russell Hantz] came to wreak havoc. Good thing, too, because the puppet master's antics were diabolically made-for-TV. Go to Full Review Dalton Ross Entertainment Weekly 03/14/2019
Russell's controlling of the game (especially post-merge when his side was down 8-4) was truly a work of art. Evil genius art. Go to Full Review Mark Bozon IGN Movies 03/19/2019
7.9/10
The challenges are fun, the locale is amazing, and Jeff Probst is awesome always... It's fun, it's still fresh, and the drama is there. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robbie M 09/10/2022 A cast where half the contestants are either boring or unlikable (minus the obvious few), and a well-deserved, but underwhelming conclusion makes "Survivor: Samoa" a serviceable, but mostly unsatisfying watch. See more Read all reviews
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David Ball

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Betsy Bolan

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Mike Borassi

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Ben Browning

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Erik Cardona

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Brett Clouser

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 2009 The Puppet Master The castaways arrive in Samoa and are divided into tribes; each tribe must immediately select a leader, without speaking. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 2009 Taking Candy From a Baby A twist gives a contestant a chance to make friends with the opposing tribe. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 2009 It's Called a Russell Seed A clever lie turns a tribe against one of its harmless members; a controversial decision by one tribe's chief lands him in the crossfire back at camp. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 8, 2009 Hungry for a Win A tribe member makes a stunning revelation; one determined castaway's game may change; Russell considers outing one of his allies. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 15, 2009 Walking on Thin Ice Russell tries to regain control of Foa Foa when a new power player emerges. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 22, 2009 This Is the Man Test Both tribes are forced to be creative in finding ways to weather the elements when a relentless rainstorm batters the island. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 2009 Houdini Magic While visiting the opposing tribe, one castaway strikes a secret deal and makes some new friends. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 2009 All Hell Breaks Loose In anticipation of the tribes' merger, the outnumbered Foa Foa tribe devises a strategy to make alliances with Galu's strongest players; a contestant is eliminated. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 2009 Tastes Like Chicken Motivated by extreme hunger, one castaway kills a rat to provide for her tribe; the eighth contestant is eliminated. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 2009 The Day of Reckoning A clever castaway jeopardizes the success of a scheme to ensure safety in the game; the ninth contestant is eliminated. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 26, 2009 The First 27 Days A castaway reveals a guarded secret; the tribe suffers at the hands of Russell in the aftermath of the merge. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 3, 2009 Off With Their Heads! The Foa Foas consider a risky move that could result in betrayal. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 10, 2009 Damage Control One castaway, fearing he is next on the chopping block, gives a shocking performance during the tribal council. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 17, 2009 Two Brains Are Better Than One A shocking betrayal leaves one nervous castaway on the chopping block and brings everyone's strategy into question. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 20, 2009 This Game Ain't Over A shocking new deal is struck; the remaining castaways face the final two immunity challenges; the winner is revealed. Details Episode 16 Aired Dec 20, 2009 Reunion The season's castaways reunite. Details

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Survivor — Samoa

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mark Burnett
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 2009