Survivor - Season 23

First aired: 9/14/2011 16 episodes

Episodes

1. I Need Redemption

Aired: 9/14/2011

The sixteen new castaways have mixed reactions to the return of Coach and Ozzy, two of the game's most memorable players, and an extremely close immunity challenge sparks a debate for the losing tribe members in a combative Tribal Council.

2. He Has Demons

Aired: 9/21/2011

The discovery of an Immunity Idol gives one castaway an early advantage in the game, and the unraveling of a white lie leads to an explosive Tribal Council.

3. Reap What You Sow

Aired: 9/28/2011

One castaway reveals a shocking secret to their tribe while another castaway, in a last-ditch effort to keep alive in the game, devises a plan and pretends to find the hidden Immunity Idol.

4. Survivalism

Aired: 10/5/2011

One castaway is brought to tears when confronted with his past during an emotional tribal council, and another turns on his alliance and teams up with an unlikely tribe member. Meanwhile on Redemption Island, the second castaway is sent home.

5. Taste the Victory

Aired: 10/12/2011

Starving castaways tap into their primal instincts at an intense Immunity Challenge, and a big betrayal shakes up the game at a surprising Tribal Council. Meanwhile, on Redemption Island a scorned castaway seeks revenge by spilling all the secrets of their former tribe, and the third castaway is sent home.

6. Free Agent

Aired: 10/19/2011

Feeling betrayed by their tribe, one castaway reveals a potentially game-changing secret, and appalled by the lack of loyalty within his tribe, another castaway threatens to leave the game.

7. Trojan Horse

Aired: 10/26/2011

One tribe calls upon the heavens in hopes of changing their luck, while the other tribe is left in shock when one of their own makes a risky move that will go down in Survivor history.

8. Double Agent

Aired: 11/2/2011

With a potential merge on the horizon, one tribe puts on an elaborate show in hopes of gaining the upper hand on their competition, and an unlikely castaway holds all the power at a game-changing Tribal Council.

9. Cut Throat

Aired: 11/9/2011

After a shocking betrayal, one castaway faces the wrath of a former alliance, and a double eviction rocks the newly merged Te Tuna tribe.

10. Running the Show

Aired: 11/16/2011

Paranoia among tribesmen threatens to break a once-impenetrable alliance, and castaways are shocked at Tribal Council with the announcement of another double elimination. Meanwhile, on Redemption Island, a castaway makes a bold threat to his former tribesman during the duel challenge, and two castaways are sent home.

11. A Closer Look

Aired: 11/20/2011

Never-before-seen moments give an inside look into the castaways and their decisions made during the game so far.

12. Cult Like

Aired: 11/23/2011

At the immunity challenge, one tribemate makes a big gesture to a fellow castaway. Meanwhile, an alliance member becomes a liability around camp.

13. Ticking Time Bomb

Aired: 12/7/2011

A relative crosses the line during the emotional family reunion, and an unlikely secret alliance threatens the pecking order of the Te Tuna tribe.

14. Then There Were Five

Aired: 12/14/2011

Tensions escalate at camp when the final five original Upolu members are forced to turn on each other. Meanwhile, on Redemption Island, Ozzy and Edna compete to stay in the game, and one becomes the sixth jury member.

15. Finale

Aired: 12/18/2011

The season finale of Survivor: South Pacific.

16. Live Reunion Show

Aired: 12/18/2011

The castaways reunite to discuss the season. Hosted by Jeff Probst.