Survivor: Nicaragua
Season 21 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Survivor Season 20.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 21 Progress Shield
Young at Heart
Sep 15, 2010 · 42 min
The castaways are shocked to learn that they'll be divided into tribes of older players versus younger players. The older tribe is especially surprised to learn that they'll be tea
Fatigue Makes Cowards of Us All
Sep 22, 2010 · 42 min
Tempers flare and fights erupt in the La Flor tribe as the younger castaways struggle to overcome potentially dangerous personality conflicts within the group.
Glitter in Their Eyes
Sep 29, 2010 · 42 min
A battle erupts over a clue to the hidden immunity idol and one fearless competitor makes a bold move that earns them the upper hand, but the bad behaviour doesn't go unnoticed by
Pulling the Trigger
Oct 6, 2010 · 42 min
The hunt for the immunity idol widens the rift between two castaways on the junior tribe; a revealed secret solidifies a powerful alliance.
Turf Wars
Oct 13, 2010 · 42 min
The newly formed tribes struggle to find their footing with some castaways making new allies and others seizing the opportunity to take a leadership role. Meanwhile, one castaway r
Worst Case Scenario
Oct 20, 2010 · 42 min
One of the game's most prominent masterminds targets two foes and sets a plan in motion to oust one of them, along with an immunity idol, in one of the most memorable tribal counci
What Goes Around, Comes Around
Oct 27, 2010 · 42 min
A public display of emotion causes one castaway to doubt the intentions of an old rival whom she suspects has been lobbying for sympathy.
Company Will Be Arriving Soon
Nov 3, 2010 · 42 min
After the tribes merge and food disappears, two castaways share a secret about the food that threatens to land them in the hot seat at Tribal Council.
Running the Camp
Nov 10, 2010 · 42 min
One castaway makes a difficult decision that backfires, allowing another castaway the opportunity to devise a strategy to flush out the hidden immunity idol and blindside a rival.
Stuck in the Middle
Nov 17, 2010 · 42 min
The tribe suffers a devastating blow when they find the camp in ashes after a fire, and the loyalty of an alliance is put to the test as Libertad heads to tribal council.
We Did It Guys
Nov 24, 2010 · 42 min
New scenes shed light on the castaways and the decisions they've made during the game.
You Started, You're Finishing
Dec 1, 2010 · 42 min
A castaway's selfish act causes great disappointment for an alliance member, meanwhile another tribe member shares some motherly advise to toughen up a young castaway.
Not Sure Where I Stand
Dec 8, 2010 · 43 min
A castaway's selfish act causes great disappointment for an alliance member; meanwhile another tribe member shares some motherly advice to toughen up a young castaway.
This Is Going to Hurt
Dec 15, 2010 · 44 min
After an emotional visit from home, one alliance is faced with a difficult decision to secure their own fate in the game.
What About Me?
Dec 19, 2010 · 94 min
The final castaways participate in their last immunity challenges and are questioned by the jury before the jurors vote for the one million dollar winner.
The Reunion
Dec 19, 2010 · 33 min
The castaways reunite for a chat about the show and a sneak peek of what to expect in `Survivor 22: Redemption Island'. Attitudes are stifled and secrets revealed as contestants sh