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Survivor: Tocantins---The Brazilian Highlands Season 18 Episodes
Season 18 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Let's Get Rid of the Weak Players Before We Even Start
Thu, Feb 12, 2009 60 mins
The 18th edition of the reality series begins with 16 castaways being stranded in the harsh interior of Brazil and already divided into two tribes. Before speaking a word to each other, the teams are each forced to eliminate one player from their tribe who will not go on with them to their camp.
Episode 2
The Poison Apple Needs to Go
Thu, Feb 19, 2009 60 mins
The tribes compete in a water-soaked version of basketball for immunity and fishing supplies. Also: Taj reveals that she's the wife of an ex-NFL star and it makes her a target; the players learn about a twist to Exile Island that could change the game.
Episode 3
Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This
Thu, Feb 26, 2009 60 mins
Blindfolded castaways maneuver an obstacle course to retrieve buckets of water and corn in an attempt to win luxury items, including pillows and blankets. For immunity, the teams stack six heavy crates to solve a puzzle and form a stairway, which they must climb to the top. At tribal council, another person is voted out of the game.
Episode 4
The Strongest Man Alive
Thu, Mar 5, 2009 60 mins
A brutal endurance challenge tests the strength of some players, who are required to balance increasing amounts of weight placed on a pole that lies across their shoulders. The winning tribe gets to steal two items from the other team's camp. For immunity, a word puzzle must be solved. Also: A new four-way alliance crosses tribal lines.
Episode 5
You're Going to Want That Tooth
Thu, Mar 12, 2009 60 mins
One castaway loses a tooth during the immunity challenge, in which the teams must catch launched balls in a net. For a food reward, the tribe members spin on a platform and then walk on a balance beam. Elsewhere, the secret four-person Exile Island alliance risks being discovered. At tribal, another person is voted out of the game.
Episode 6
The First Fifteen Days
Wed, Mar 25, 2009 60 mins
Highlights from the first 15 days in Brazil. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 7
One of Those Coach Moments
Thu, Apr 2, 2009 60 mins
The 11 remaining castaways compete for a barbecue and a trip to a waterfall by tossing ceramic pigs through a barricade. For immunity, the players use slingshots to break tiles that release bags of puzzle pieces. The first tribe to solve the puzzle wins. At tribal, another person is voted out of the game.
Episode 8
The Dragon Slayer
Thu, Apr 9, 2009 60 mins
The Jalapao and Timbira tribes merge and enjoy a feast together. Later, immunity is up for grabs to the person who can cling to a wooden pole for the longest time. One castaway's health becomes a concern, and a doctor is brought in to evaluate the situation.
Episode 9
The Biggest Fraud in the Game
Thu, Apr 16, 2009 60 mins
The nine players are divided into three teams to compete for a feast and a river-rafting trip. The trios must smash opponent's tiles to win. For immunity, the castaways maneuver an obstacle course while linked to a rope. At camp, one person's honesty comes into question due to tall tales.
Episode 10
It's Funny When People Cry
Thu, Apr 23, 2009 60 mins
The eight remaining castaways compete for a feast with local families and to observe a traditional Brazilian dance by collecting large boards to solve a puzzle. For immunity, the contestants play a version of shuffleboard. One person frantically tries to stay in the game after being targeted by almost everyone.
Episode 11
They Both Went Bananas
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 60 mins
The seven remaining castaways answer questions about each other to win a reward that includes a traditional Brazilian feast with a local family and a swim in a natural spring. For immunity, the players use grappling hooks to retrieve bags. Two people scramble to stay in the game after their alliance begins falling apart, leading to fireworks with another down-and-out tribe member.
Episode 12
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Thu, May 7, 2009 60 mins
The six remaining castaways participate in a food auction and are then reunited with loved ones. For immunity, the players must dig under and crawl through obstacles to reach a series of revolving math symbols that will help them solve an equation. At tribal council, one person is voted out of the game.
Episode 13
Martyr Approach
Thu, May 14, 2009 60 mins
The five remaining castaways maneuver a maze to win an overnight trip to a plush residence that includes a meat-lovers feast. For immunity, an endurance challenge requires each person to balance on thin board pieces attached to opposing walls. One person is voted out at tribal council. Jeff Probst is the host.
Episode 14
I Trust You But I Trust Me More
Sun, May 17, 2009 120 mins
The final four castaways battle for immunity by crawling through spider-like web tunnels to retrieve wooden puzzle pieces. After one person is voted out, the remaining three players participate in the last immunity challenge, in which they must keep several balls circulating on a curved track without dropping one. The last pair standing are questioned by the jury before the seven members vote for the winner.
Episode 15
Episode 15
Sun, May 17, 2009 60 mins
The winner is revealed as the 16 castaways reunite to discuss their adventure. Jeff Probst is the host.
