Survivor: San Juan del Sur - Blood vs. Water
Season 29 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 28.
- 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 29 Progress Shield
Suck It Up and Survive
Sep 24, 2014 · 63 min
The "Blood vs. Water" theme returns as all-new castaways compete with - and ultimately against - their loved ones who share the same goal: to outwit, outplay, outlast and ultimatel
Method to This Madness
Oct 1, 2014 · 42 min
After losing their flint, one tribe attempts to barter with Jeff in a rare negotiation. Meanwhile, former MLB player John Rocker's controversial past threatens his future in the ga
Actions vs. Accusations
Oct 8, 2014 · 42 min
A showdown pits father against son and puts their relationship to the test. Meanwhile, former MLB player John Rocker is confronted about his controversial past during a combative I
We're a Hot Mess
Oct 15, 2014 · 42 min
One castaway contemplates throwing an Immunity Challenge to rid their tribe of the weaker players. However, their thirst for power could result in a shocking blindside.
Blood Is Blood
Oct 22, 2014 · 42 min
After a surprising tribe swap, the game gets complicated when one castaway is stranded on a tribe with three pairs of loved ones. Meanwhile, the other tribe is forced to negotiate
Make Some Magic Happen
Oct 29, 2014 · 42 min
In a rare move, a very hungry Hunahpu tribe makes a desperate trade for rice. Meanwhile, one castaway on the Coyopa tribe concocts a plan to use a fake idol to try and insure their
Million Dollar Decision
Nov 5, 2014 · 42 min
The pressure of the game forces one castaway to contemplate throwing in the towel. Also, alliances start to crumble with the impending merge and one castaway commits the ultimate s
Wrinkle in the Plan
Nov 12, 2014 · 42 min
The claws are out when two parents protect their children in a heated exchange. Also, the castaways reap the rewards of a Taco Bar after exiling one of their own.
Gettin' to Crunch Time
Nov 19, 2014 · 42 min
Two reward winners trade their spots to prove their loyalty. Also, an idol paper trail causes chaos at camp, and one castaway plays dirty when his life in the game is threatened.
This Is Where We Build Trust
Nov 26, 2014 · 42 min
Another castaway is voted out of the game.
Kind of Like Cream Cheese
Dec 3, 2014 · 42 min
After 30 grueling days, the remaining castaways battle for a spot in the final six. Also, for the first time ever, castaways give up their chance at Reward in the middle of a chall
Still Holdin' On
Dec 3, 2014 · 42 min
After Tribal Council, Jon and Jaclyn resolved their argument, while Alec, as one of the two remaining outsiders, lamented his poor standing in the game.
Let's Make a Move
Dec 10, 2014 · 42 min
After voting Alec out, Natalie lied to Jon and Jaclyn, claiming to have misunderstood the instructions regarding the split vote plan, which they believed. Natalie then told Keith t
This Is My Time
Dec 17, 2014 · 102 min
After her boyfriend's elimination, Jaclyn expressed her anger when Missy, Baylor, and Natalie tried to rationalize their betrayal of Jon; Missy and Baylor later reinforced their de
San Juan del Sur Reunion
Dec 17, 2014 · 27 min
Months after the final Tribal Council, at the live reunion, it was revealed that Natalie won the game with Josh, Jeremy, Wes, Alec, and Keith's votes, while Jaclyn received Jon and