Survivor: Blood vs. Water
Season 27 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 26.
- 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 27 Progress Shield
Blood Is Thicker Than Anything
Sep 18, 2013 · 63 min
The contestants are shocked and relationships are tested when loved ones learn they will be competing against each other.
Rule in Chaos
Sep 25, 2013 · 42 min
An alliance of experienced players targets one of their own; Colton tries to stir up trouble at camp.
Opening Pandora's Box
Oct 2, 2013 · 42 min
A family rivalry leads to an emotional breakdown; a contestant quits the game; a shocking blindside.
One Armed Dude and Three Moms
Oct 9, 2013 · 42 min
A husband and wife are pitted against each other; a castaway refuses an immunity clue.
The Dead Can Still Talk
Oct 16, 2013 · 42 min
A contestant makes a sacrifice for a loved one; tribal council becomes wild and unpredictable.
One-Man Wrecking Ball
Oct 23, 2013 · 42 min
New tribes are drawn; the Coconut Bandit returns.
Swoop in for the Kill
Oct 30, 2013 · 42 min
A contestant is put on the spot by an ultimatum; a contestant may be undermined by her honesty.
Skin of My Teeth
Nov 6, 2013 · 42 min
Castaways must do or die in a redemption battle; a blindside leaves a contestant on the outs; an unlikely castaway ends up with the hidden immunity idol.
My Brother's Keeper
Nov 13, 2013 · 42 min
The castaways endure two tribal councils; one castaway tries to change history during a difficult challenge.
Big Bad Wolf
Nov 20, 2013 · 42 min
One of the remaining castaways may be forced to make a difficult choice to advance in the game.
Gloves Come Off
Nov 27, 2013 · 42 min
A castaway makes a risky move that could potentially smoke out the immunity idol; a duplicitous castaway is exposed.
Rustle Feathers
Dec 4, 2013 · 42 min
Immunity challenge; a game of tug of war leads to a rare tribal council.
Out on a Limb
Dec 11, 2013 · 42 min
Loved ones compete against each other for a final shot at the game; castaways compete for immunity; a heated tribal council.
It's My Night
Dec 15, 2013 · 92 min
A castaway is declared the winner after 39 grueling days of competition.
Blood vs. Water Reunion
Dec 15, 2013 · 34 min
The castaways and their loved ones are reunited and discuss the season.