Survivor: Season 4
Survivor Season 4 continues the overarching saga across fifteen episodes. The American version of the reality competition television franchise is derived from the Swedish television series Expedition Robinson created by Charlie Parsons. The reality show contest features sixteen or more castaways split between two or more tribes who are taken to a remote location. Participants compete to outwit, outplay, and outlast o
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is the American version of the international Survivor reality competition franchise.
- The franchise itself is derived from the Swedish television series Expedition Robinson created by Charlie Parsons.
- The contest features sixteen or more castaways split between two or more tribes.
- Participants compete in a reality show based on the principles of outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting.
Season overview
Survivor Season 4 continues the overarching saga across fifteen episodes. The American version of the reality competition television franchise is derived from the Swedish television series Expedition Robinson created by Charlie Parsons. The reality show contest features sixteen or more castaways split between two or more tribes who are taken to a remote location. Participants compete to outwit, outplay, and outlast one another in the ongoing television series.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Back to the Beach
Feb 28, 2002
Sixteen men and women strive to live on the South Pacific island of Nuku Hiva.
Nacho Momma
Mar 7, 2002
A tribe member decides to takes charge; an island romance heats up; one group dubs itself the "love tribe"; the second person is voted out.
No Pain, No Gain
Mar 13, 2002
One tribe is bedeviled by multiple injuries, while the other tribe struggles to keep the camp together; both tribes are soaked by a tropical rain storm.
The Winds Twist
Mar 20, 2002
A sudden turn of events inspires new activity at the camps and the fourth person is voted out.
The End of Innocence
Mar 28, 2002
The tribe that wins the reward challenge gets to raid the losers' camp; a Rotu tribe member tries to assume power; the Maraamu tribe discovers a new food source.
The Underdogs
Apr 4, 2002
Tribal loyalties shift, Rotu's self-proclaimed leader is targeted for ouster and the sixth person is evicted.
True Lies
Apr 11, 2002
Tensions begin to rise among the castaways after the two tribes merge into one.
Jury's Out
Apr 18, 2002
With her paranoia on the rise, Kathy questions the loyalties of the original Rotu tribe members and an eighth person is voted out.
Look Closer: The First 24 Days
Apr 24, 2002
Highlights and never-before-seen footage recap the castaways' first 24 days on the island of Nuku Hiva.
Two Peas in a Pod
Apr 25, 2002
Two reward challenge winners are treated to a helicopter trip, horseback ride, a feast and a dance celebration.
The Princess
May 2, 2002
Kathy sets her sights on catching and eating a shark, Sean serenades Vee for her 36th birthday and the 10th person is voted out.
Marquesan Vacation
May 9, 2002
A shocking event brings the castaways to tears; a newcomer joins the tribe and quickly gets immersed in plotting strategy.
A Tale of Two Cities
May 16, 2002
Kathy is faced with a difficult decision; an uneasy campfire meeting is followed by a heated and emotional tribal council, where the 12th member is voted out.
The Sole Survivor
May 19, 2002
The final survivor from the South Pacific island of Nuku Hiva is revealed.