Joel Wagler

Joel Wagler

Joined: Mar 12, 2024

Joel is a life long sports and entertainment fan and has spent 14 years covering the NFL, MLB, college basketball, and college football, as well as TV, movies, books, and music as a writer, editor, and sports and entertainment director. He also coaches basketball and bowling for Special Olympics.

“The Last Stand” – The stakes could not be higher at a crucial, muddy immunity challenge. Castaways must spark a win or flame out at a fire-making showdown to earn their way to the final three. Then, one castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize, on the season 47 finale, followed by the After Show hosted by Jeff Probst, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Dec. 18 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+(live and on demand for Paramount+

Survivor 47 jury makes right choice despite hard-fought tribal council by Sam Phalen

“SURVIVOR 47 - Rachel LaMond (left) wins the necklace again from Jeff Probst (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and available to stream on Paramount+*

Rachel should win Survivor 47, but here is how she may not

SURVIVOR 47 - Sue Smey - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and available to stream on Paramount+

Sue Smey offered admirable traits and game play to Survivor 47

“Operation: Italy” – Castaways get the biggest reward of the season with surprise letters from home. Then, balance and dexterity are tested at a crucial immunity challenge to guarantee a spot in the final six, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, December 4 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R): Jeff Probst, Andy Rueda, Sue Smey, Rachel LaMont, Caroline Vidmar, Teeny Chirichillo, Sam

Survivor 47 power rankings going into the season finale

SURVIVOR 47 - Teeny Chrichillo (left) and Gabe Ortis (right) - Wednesday on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Teeny Chirichillo has been Survivor 47's biggest disappointment as a strategist

SURVIVOR 47 - Andy Rueda - Wednesdays, on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Survivor 47 has a main antagonist (and nobody saw it coming)

Cast of SURVIVOR 47 - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Survivor 47 power rankings: The final 7

“Loyal to the Soil” – In a SURVIVOR first, castaways attempt a shocking negotiation for rice. Then, teams must have their head in the game during a tough reward challenge, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Nov. 20 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured (L-R):

Survivor 47 power rankings ahead of episode 11

Survivor 47 - Kyle Ostwald (left) and Jeff Probst (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+

Fans question if Kyle Ostwald cheated in the immunity challenge in Survivor 47 episode 10

SURVIVOR 47 - Teeny Chirichillo (left) and Gabe Ortis (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+

Teeny Chirichillo's personal moment is a big reason we watch Survivor

SURVIVOR 47 - Wednesdays) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+

Survivor 47 power rankings: The final 9

SURVIVOR 47 - Sol Yi (left), Teeny Chrichillo (middle), Genevieve Mushuluk (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+

Grudges take precedence over strategy during Survivor 47 episode 9's chaotic tribal vote

“Nightmare Fuel” – Castaways must choose wisely as they split themselves into pairs at a crucial multi-staged immunity challenge. The deck is stacked against castaways when they embark on a journey that can drastically affect their game. Then, different names are tossed out at camp as paranoia ensues, leading to another crazy tribal council, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Nov. 13 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with

Survivor 47 power rankings: The final 10

SURVIVOR 47 - Andy Rueda (left) and Rachel LaMont (right) - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers

Andy Rueda's gameplay is an enigmatic mix of cluelessness and shrewdness on Survivor 47

“He’s All That” – The classic SURVIVOR auction is back with a twist! One castaway bites into a little more than food, which leads to a game-changing opportunity. Then, another wild tribal council results in the first member of the jury, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Nov. 6 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode

Why the Tuku alliance might be in trouble in Survivor 47 episode 8

SURVIVOR 47 - Wednesdays on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+* (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers

An advantage played perfectly created maximum chaos in Survivor 47 episode 7