2. Second Chances
What made Second Chances unique was the way in which the returning players were chosen.
For the first time in Survivor history, fans were given a chance to vote for the castaways they wanted to see return for another shot at the million-dollar prize. After weeks of voting, the cast was finally revealed at the Worlds Apart reunion where fans were ecstatic when recent fan favorites like Jeremy Collins and Ciera Eastin joined surprise returnees like Kimmi Kappenberg and Kelley Wentworth. The castaways immediately left for Cambodia, a formidable location that proved to be one of the shows toughest shooting locations for both the cast and the crew.
Due to the fan vote, the players felt obligated to live up to the expectation, resulting in some of the most strategic and exciting gameplay in any recent season. From hidden immunity idols being hidden at challenges to the rise of voting blocks and Ciera’s call for big moves, Second Chances provided episode after captivating episode for fans. Ending with crowd favorite Jeremy taking home the title, Second Chances solidified its spot as one of the best-returning players seasons in Survivor history, with Jeff Probst itching to bring back the fan vote.