Survivor
Survivor: Season 17

Air Date

September 25, 2008

Episodes

14 episodes

Survivor

Season 17

Episodes

Want to See the Elephant Dung?

1. Want to See the Elephant Dung?

8.0
September 25, 2008
86 min

18 individuals embark on an amazing African adventure, battling extreme conditions and interacting with wildlife such as elephants and gorillas, while attempting to forge alliances with strangers from diverse backgrounds.

She Obviously Is Post-Op!

2. She Obviously Is Post-Op!

7.0
October 2, 2008
42 min

One Castaway is tossed around like a rag doll during a Reward Challenge, while another Castaway sets out to prove her strength while on Exile Island.

It Was Like Christmas Morning!

3. It Was Like Christmas Morning!

8.0
October 9, 2008
42 min

One Castaway's desperation leads to waterworks, and the waterworks lead to sympathy from other members on the tribe.

This Camp is Cursed

4. This Camp is Cursed

7.0
October 16, 2008
42 min

Overwhelming hunger and homesickness puts one Castaway's entire alliance in jeopardy. Meanwhile, one of the strongest bonds in the game finds itself on shaky ground after a frustrating performance in an intense Immunity Challenge.

He's a Snake, But He's My Snake

5. He's a Snake, But He's My Snake

7.0
October 23, 2008
42 min

In the wake of a tough loss, an emotional outburst causes one castaway to become a target. Meanwhile, large appetites combined with dwindling rations create an air of resentment at one camp.

It All Depends on the Pin-Up Girl

6. It All Depends on the Pin-Up Girl

8.0
October 30, 2008
42 min

A shocking twist is revealed giving one Castaway the chance to change the game for the opposing tribe. Meanwhile, surprise letters from home bring even the toughest Castaways to tears.

Apple in the Garden of Eden

7. Apple in the Garden of Eden

8.0
November 6, 2008
42 min

After one power drunk castaway decides to take the game into their own hands, the tribes are faced with a brutal endurance challenge that comes down to a nail-biting showdown.

The Brains Behind Everything

8. The Brains Behind Everything

8.0
November 13, 2008
42 min

Conflict abounds when a hard fought reward challenge threatens to cause an upset, and a heated tribal council where dirty laundry is aired.

Nothing Tastes Better Than Five Hundred Dollars

9. Nothing Tastes Better Than Five Hundred Dollars

9.0
November 20, 2008
42 min

One Castaway devises a dangerous plan that hinges on the hidden immunity idol, while another Castaway considers betraying their alliance in order to avoid elimination.

I Was Put on the Planet for This Show

10. I Was Put on the Planet for This Show

6.0
November 27, 2008
42 min

In a very special Survivor, never before seen footage, including audition tapes and secret scenes, reveal who the castaways are and how they became entrenched in the adventure of a lifetime. while giving insight into how power shifted into the unlikely hands of Sugar, Susie, Ken and Crystal.

The Good Things in Life Aren't Easy

11. The Good Things in Life Aren't Easy

8.0
December 4, 2008
42 min

After fallout from Randy's departure pits two allies against one another, one castaway makes a lifetime commitment in a surprisingly intimate gesture.

The Good Guys Should Win in the End

12. The Good Guys Should Win in the End

8.0
December 11, 2008
42 min

After using guilt to gain control of an ally, a pushy castaway may land in hot water when the hidden immunity idol is put into play, resulting in a shocking turn of events at Tribal Council.

Say Goodbye to Gabon

13. Say Goodbye to Gabon

8.0
December 14, 2008
93 min

What started as a lopsided battle between the Fang and Kota tribes ends with a shocking turn of events between the remaining members of Nobag. Find out the fate of the final five leading into an outrageous decision at the most surprising Tribal Council yet.

Gabon Reunion

14. Gabon Reunion

7.0
December 14, 2008
34 min

During a live reunion show the Survivors get together for the first time since being in Gabon to discuss the results of the game.