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16 Episodes 2006 - 2006
Episode 1
Thu, Sep 14, 2006 60 mins
The 13th edition of the reality series strands 20 people on the Cook Islands in the Pacific to vie for the $1 million grand prize. Initially, the castaways are divided into four ethnically diverse groups (African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic and white). Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 2
Thu, Sep 21, 2006 60 mins
One tribe member becomes dehydrated due to a lack of fire to purify drinking water. In the Aitutaki camp, the members consider throwing the immunity challenge so they can vote Billy out. Castaways from the Puka Puka tribe become increasingly annoyed with Cao Boi's controversial comments. At tribal council, the second person is voted off of the islands. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 3
Thu, Sep 28, 2006 60 mins
The four teams merge into two tribes, each with nine castaways. After the merge, Parvati tries to manipulate the men in her tribe by flirting with them and Nate spears an octopus. The immunity challenge is an endurance test that requires the two teams to chase each other around a rope barrier in knee-deep water while they each carry 15 pounds of sand and are linked to each of their teammates. The third person is voted off of the islands at tribal council. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 4
Thu, Oct 5, 2006 60 mins
One tribe begins to divide itself according to gender which makes life at camp difficult. When Candice returns from Exile Island, her new teammates grill her about why the other tribe chose her to go there. J.P. angers some of the women in his tribe with his controlling demeanor, and Ozzy tries to prove his worth by catching fish for his new tribe. At tribal council, another castaway is voted off of the islands. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 5
Thu, Oct 12, 2006 60 mins
Some Aitu tribe members end up in Raro's camp after they set off to explore other islands and unknowingly land on Raro's beach. Things become testy when an Aitu castaway asks for some of Raro's coconuts and spices. Also, Adam catches a large octopus, but Christina accidentally lets it escape while she's rinsing it off in the ocean. At tribal council, the fifth person is voted off of the islands. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 6
Thu, Oct 19, 2006 60 mins
Both tribes are forced to vote out one of their own as they each go to tribal council. For reward, the teams play for a feast. Also, one castaway conjures up a plan to expose the hidden immunity idol and Cristina begins to feel alienated from her team when she learns they think she's annoying. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 7
Thu, Oct 26, 2006 60 mins
A recap of the first half of the season includes previously unseen footage of Candice and Adam getting stranded on a sandbar in a boat due to a storm. Also: Stephannie gets drunk following a reward challenge; Jonathan, Adam and Candice search in vain for the immunity idol. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 8
Thu, Nov 2, 2006 60 mins
One castaway collapses from exhaustion during the reward challenge, leaving teammates to complete the task. On Exile Island, a thunderous storm makes life miserable for one player. Later, the eighth person is voted off of the islands at tribal council. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 9
Thu, Nov 9, 2006 60 mins
The castaways are given the chance to declare mutiny and join the other tribe. At tribal council, the ninth player is voted off of the islands. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 10
Thu, Nov 16, 2006 60 mins
The two tribes race to dig up buried treasure chests to win a feast with a real local tribe. For immunity, tribes must identify 10 Pacific islands on a map. At tribal council, two players are voted out. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 11
Thu, Nov 23, 2006 60 mins
The two tribes merge into one and Yul tries to persuade Jonathan to join the Aitutaki alliance. The immunity challenge is an endurance contest that requires each castaway to climb a pole and hang on to it for as long as possible. At tribal council, the 12th person is voted out. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 12
Thu, Nov 30, 2006 60 mins
Jonathan becomes a target after turning on his former Rarotonga alliance. For reward, the castaways participate in a food auction. The immunity challenge tests the players' memory skills by making them recall events from the past 30 days. At tribal council, the 13th person is voted out. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 13
Thu, Dec 7, 2006 60 mins
A medical team comes ashore after Parvati slices her finger with a machete. For reward, the castaways are surprised to see loved ones and compete to spend time with them. One alliance tries to hide food from rival tribe members to make them weak. At tribal council, the 14th person is voted out. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 14
Thu, Dec 14, 2006 60 mins
The castaways compete in a mud-collecting challenge for a chance to win a luxury pampering session away from camp. For immunity, the six players must walk a thin rail and put together a wooden puzzle. At tribal council, the 15th person is voted off of the islands. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 15
Sun, Dec 17, 2006 120 mins
The remaining five castaways are whittled down to three finalists, who are then questioned by the nine-person jury. Before the last tribal council, the players must solve a complex wooden puzzle for immunity. Then, after one person is voted out, the final four each try to balance on a narrow post over water to win the last immunity challenge. In the end, the jury members vote for the winner. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 16
Sun, Dec 17, 2006 60 mins
The winner is revealed as the 20 castaways reunite and are questioned by host Jeff Probst.