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Redemption Island – Survivor

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Strangers stranded in a remote location compete to outwit, outplay and outlast competitors for $1 Million; facing grueling challenges, harsh conditions and shifting alliances, they vote each out until one claims the title of Sole Survivor.
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Carrie Raisler AV Club 03/20/2019
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Even though at times it was boring, other times were thrilling and there was enough good overall for this to be considered a successful season of Survivor. Go to Full Review Dalton Ross Entertainment Weekly 03/15/2019
It certainly was entertaining at times watching Rob strategize (the most dominant showing ever) and Phillip philosophize (the craziest showing ever), just not very dramatic. Go to Full Review Joe Reid The Atlantic 03/14/2019
The whole season had an air of uselessness around it, and we'd have all been better off if CBS had just aired a 30-minute special where Les Moonves wrote Mariano a check. Go to Full Review Tom Gliatto People Magazine 03/26/2019
The footage focuses almost exclusively on backstabbing and self-interest. It's small-minded and cynical, but no more than the stuff in The Federalist Papers about the awfulness of human nature. The show is solidly American. Go to Full Review Chris Conaton PopMatters 03/20/2019
This season is shaping up to be a good one, with strong personalities and savvy players. The Redemption Island twist is making for compelling duels, and no one knows yet how the winner of the Island challenges will integrate back into the tribe. Go to Full Review OC Register Staff Orange County Register 03/20/2019
"Survivor" gave us some interesting insight into group dynamics and social behavior, but the complete lack of gameplay by anyone other than Rob or Russell Hantz made the season much less than we have come to expect from the show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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SurvivorGeek . @RT40882211 May 15 Survivor: Redemption Island is the worst installment of Survivor from what I’ve seen. Sure, it’s not the most horrible thing, but looking back, it definitely wasn’t good. This season can be described in one word: boring. Why is it boring though? I mean, it brought back Boston Rob and Russell, two greats, so why should it be boring? Well, let me tell you why. Come the merge, Rob created the buddy system, turning adults into dogs on leashes. Don’t take that out of context. The merge was a steamroll of the Stealth R Us alliance, something that us Survivor fans aren’t too fond of. Survivor fanatics love unpredictability, and unfortunately, Redemption Island doesn’t offer that. The editing really shows that Ometepe, in Colton terms, is the “Greek Gods”, while Zapatera is “the peasants”. I’d not reference Colton, but I was just joking. The twist this season sparked debate over how it works. The redemption island twist is essentially just do the challenges and once you get to the merge you come back. Matt successfully returned into the game at the Final 12, and then swiftly got voted out afterwards. Speaking of the merge boot, that was probably one of the only good ones this entire season, but I digress. People don’t like this because they think that if you’re eliminated you out. It’s the game. Personally, I don’t have much opinions on it, I just complain more on the quality itself rather than the twist in this season alone. Overall, because of the bad gameplay, horrible post-merge, and steamrolling, Redemption Island fails to deliver on many levels. See more JoAnn S @RT03017367 01/09/2025 This is season was absolutely terrible. You had 1 person calling all the shots and no one thought for themselves. Absolute disappointment See more Prince P @RT99028698 09/22/2024 If you're fan of Rob it's gonna be pleasurableto you but for me was good fun See more Mr. C @RT37520172 12/07/2022 With a half-baked twist, unfair format, and few likable contestants, "Survivor: Redemption Island" is a weak season. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Jeff Probst

Host

Andrea Boehlke

Contestant

Mike Chiesl

Contestant

Matt Elrod

Contestant

Ralph Kiser

Contestant

Francesca Hogi

Contestant

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 16, 2011 You're Looking at the New Leader of Your Tribe The 18 contestants arrive in Nicaragua to begin competing for a $1 million prize; castaways Russell Hantz and Rob Mariano return. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 23, 2011 You Own My Vote A castaway's kind gesture draws attention from others; Francesca adjusts to solitary life on Redemption Island. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 2, 2011 Keep Hope Alive One tribe considers taking a risk; Matt and Francesca vie in the first Redemption Island duel. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 9, 2011 Don't You Work for Me? Secrets are revealed on Redemption Island; a castaway cries after losing the duel. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 16, 2011 We Hate Our Tribe Two castaways bond over shared frustrations; a player hides clues. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 23, 2011 Their Red-Headed Stepchild A castaway tries to break up a powerful alliance; dueling castaways bond over a luxury item. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 30, 2011 It Don't Take a Smart One A castaway resents being denied a simple pleasure; the tribes face off in a difficult challenge. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 6, 2011 This Game Respects Big Moves The former tribes have plans for a contestant who could make a powerful move that could change the game. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 13, 2011 The Buddy System A double tribal council sends two castaways to Redemption Island; a player works hard to stay in the game. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 20, 2011 Rice Wars An alliance's food supply is contaminated, leading to an intense tribal council; three castaways compete on Redemption Island. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 27, 2011 A Mystery Package While one castaway is on the verge of a breakdown, the other contestants speculate about the contents of a mysterious package. Details Episode 12 Aired May 4, 2011 You Mangled My Nets A tribe member faces a difficult, emotional decision; a contestant does everything possible to secure a safe place in the game. Details Episode 13 Aired May 11, 2011 Too Close for Comfort A contestant's plan for a big move could end up being detrimental. Details Episode 14 Aired May 15, 2011 Seems Like a No-Brainer The eight remaining castaways vie for the title of Sole Survivor. Details Episode 15 Aired May 15, 2011 Reunion The season's castaways reunite. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mark Burnett, Jeff Probst, David Burris
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 16, 2011