Sep 19, 2002 · 42m
Sixteen men and women attempt to persevere through weeks of challenges to become the final survivor in Thailand. In this episode: The castaways are caught off guard by a new twist.
Survivor
Outwit, outplay, outlast.
A reality show contest where sixteen or more castaways split between two or more “Tribes” are taken to a remote isolated location and are forced to live off the land with meager supplies for roughly 39 days. Frequent physical challenges are used to pit the tribes against each other for rewards, such as food or luxuries, or for “Immunity”, forcing the other tribe to attend “Tribal Council”, where they must vote off one of their players.
Created by: Charlie Parsons, Mark Burnett
Season 5 Episodes
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Sep 26, 2002 · 42m
Helen and Jan get lost while searching for a water source.
Oct 3, 2002 · 42m
An argument raises questions about loyalty; the Red Berets show tribe members how to best use the camp's resources.
Oct 10, 2002 · 42m
Tensions rise and accusations fly between the men and women of one tribe; the tribes compete in a reward challenge for food.
Oct 17, 2002 · 42m
A castaway has a painful encounter with a stingray during a group swim; there's a shocking offer at the reward challenge.
Oct 24, 2002 · 42m
The members of a secret alliance begin to suspect the others know their secret; argument over truthfulness; odd behaviour raises eyebrows.
Oct 31, 2002 · 42m
The survivors assume the two camps will merge into one; a castaway adopts a new strategy and is accused of disloyalty; the seventh person is voted off.
Nov 7, 2002 · 42m
One castaway gets disgusted with others' hygiene; possible alliances explored; funeral for a chicken; the eighth castaway is voted off.
Nov 14, 2002 · 42m
News from home might impact a castaway's future; an infiltrator is recruited; the ninth castaway gets ousted.
Nov 21, 2002 · 42m
Ted expresses his feelings about being targeted at the Tribal Council; castaways take on a four-stage obstacle course for their reward challenge.
Nov 27, 2002 · 42m
Highlights from the first 10 weeks and fresh footage, including Ghandia posing for Ted, Sook-Jai's boat sinking and Clay complimenting Erin's butt.
Dec 5, 2002 · 42m
A reward challenge takes the castaways by surprise, evoking tears of joy for the winner; the 11th person is voted out.
Dec 12, 2002 · 42m
Rebuffed by a former ally, a castaway hatches a new strategy by enlisting support from new sources; the 12th person is voted out.
Dec 19, 2002 · 1h 28m
The sole survivor steps forward to claim the $1 million prize.
Dec 19, 2002 · 36m
The 16 survivors recount what life was like on the rugged island of Koh Tarutao off the southern coast of Thailand
Season 5 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Survivor Season 5 premiere?
Survivor Season 5 premiered on September 19, 2002.
How many episodes are in Survivor Season 5?
Survivor Season 5 has 15 episodes.
What is the first episode of Survivor Season 5?
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "The Importance of Being Eldest". It aired on September 19, 2002.
Go to Season 5 Episode 1