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Survivor: Nicaragua Season 21 Episodes
Season 21 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2010 - 2010
Episode 1
Young at Heart
Wed, Sep 15, 2010 60 mins
The 21st edition of the reality series begins in Nicaragua with 20 castaways being divided into tribes according to their ages. The Espada tribe is made up of people over age 40, while the La Flor tribe consists of people ages 30 and under. Former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson is among the participants.
Episode 2
Fatigue Makes Cowards of Us All
Wed, Sep 22, 2010 60 mins
The tribes compete for immunity and reward by locating balls in a haystack and then tossing them into a barrel. At La Flor, tempers flare because of personality conflicts, and at Espada one castaway's erratic behavior threatens to end their game early.
Episode 3
Glitter in Their Eyes
Wed, Sep 29, 2010 60 mins
The tribes must toss small sandbags onto 10 barrel heads to win immunity and a reward that includes fruit and spices. A battle erupts between players of the winning team when a clue to a hidden immunity idol is discovered in a fruit basket. At tribal council, another castaway is voted out of the game.
Episode 4
Pulling the Trigger
Wed, Oct 6, 2010 60 mins
The castaways play for immunity and a reward that includes fishing supplies and a tarp by retrieving 10 items while blindfolded and tethered to a partner. At La Flor, a secret is revealed that solidifies an alliance and at Espada one player's boasting annoys the tribe. At tribal council, another castaway is voted out of the game.
Episode 5
Turf Wars
Wed, Oct 13, 2010 60 mins
The castaways are shocked when new tribes are formed that end the division between younger and older players. For immunity, three people from each team are dunked in water, which they then spit into a tube to release a ball that's used to break tiles.
Episode 6
Worst Case Scenario
Wed, Oct 20, 2010 60 mins
The castaways are surprised to learn they are playing for an individual immunity and not a tribal one because both teams must attend tribal council and vote someone out. For immunity, the players dig up rope rings with a paddle.
Episode 7
What Goes Around, Comes Around
Wed, Oct 27, 2010 60 mins
The castaways play for a reward that includes a visit to a Nicaraguan farm for a festive breakfast. To win, the players throw balls into a net while being defended. At the immunity challenge, each tribe tries to break tiles belonging to the opposing team by rolling balls down a makeshift chute.
Episode 8
Company Will Be Arriving Soon
Wed, Nov 3, 2010 60 mins
The Espada and La Flor tribes merge and rename their group Libertad. For individual immunity, the castaways each hold a steel rod by applying pressure with two metal handles. The last man and last woman to hold onto their rod wins. At tribal council, another person is voted out of the game.
Episode 9
Running the Camp
Wed, Nov 10, 2010 60 mins
The men race against the women on an obstacle course that requires each team to retrieve three keys that will unlock and hoist a flag. The winners journey above the jungle via a zip line and enjoy a barbecue. For immunity, players take part in a memorization test.
Episode 10
Stuck in the Middle
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 60 mins
The 10 remaining castaways return to the Libertad camp only to discover that it is in ashes because of a fire.
Episode 11
We Did It Guys
Wed, Nov 24, 2010 60 mins
Highlights from the season and previously unaired footage are presented.
Episode 12
You Started, You're Finishing
Wed, Dec 1, 2010 60 mins
Two castaways consider quitting the game after a lengthy rainstorm. For reward, the players, divided into two teams, must untie and carry a heavy 8-foot dummy over and through several obstacles. The winners view a movie and enjoy snacks.
Episode 13
Not Sure Where I Stand
Wed, Dec 8, 2010 60 mins
The castaways play for a reward that includes a night at a private resort by revisiting three past challenges. For immunity, the players must solve a puzzle that involves interlocking stacks of gold coins.
Episode 14
This Is Going to Hurt
Wed, Dec 15, 2010 60 mins
The six remaining castaways receive a visit from loved ones. To win more time with them and to go on a boat cruise, the family members attempt to solve a puzzle. For immunity, the players participate in a memory challenge while being blindfolded.
Episode 15
What About Me?
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 60 mins
The final castaways participate in their last immunity challenges and are questioned by the jury before the jurors vote for the $1 million winner.
Episode 16
Episode 16
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 60 mins
The winner is announced as the 20 castaways reunite to discuss their experiences.
