Survivor 47 is back for episode 2, titled "Epic Boss Girl Move," on Wednesday, Sept. 25, on CBS and Paramount+. The first look at the new episode is here. It's not one glorious, perfect sneak peek at Survivor 47 episode 2; it's TWO glorious, perfect sneak peeks!
After a pretty tame season premiere (minus Andy Rueda struggling during the challenge and immediately throwing Jon Lovett under the bus), things are starting to get spicy at the Gata and Lavo tribe camps.
In the first sneak peek, the Gata tribe tries to make Andy feel included, but there are very clearly some big feelings about his gameplay so far. The same can be said for Rome Cooney and the Lavo tribe, who watch on as Rome tries to make fire at camp.
Watch the Gata tribe cheer for Andy as he opens a coconut
In "Epic Boss Girl Move," it looks like the Gata tribe is quite united after Jon's shocking exit. The issue for Andy is that the whole tribe appears to be allied against him.
In the sneak peek, Andy tries to open a coconut as the rest of the tribe, Sam Phalen, Rachel LaMont, Anika Dhar, and Sierra Wright watch and cheer for him. Remember, after the challenge when Andy said the tribe didn't like him, he said the tribe didn't cheer him on as he opened a coconut, but they did cheer for Jon. So, that's happening.
We also hear confessionals from Rachel, Sam, and Anika.
"The layers to Survivor are mind-boggling," Rachel tells the camera. "Like, Andy wants something from us. He wants connection. He wants to feel included. And, we want something from him. We want him to be in a good mindset. We want him to perform in challenges, but we also want him to be the easy boot."
You can't say it plainer than that! And, who can blame them? I mean, no offense to Andy, but everyone saw what happened, and every single person, while they likely feel bad that it happened, is going to use that situation at the Gata tribe to their advantage.
"It's very obvious that Andy needs words of affirmation," Anika tells the camera. "I've met a variety of different kinds of men on dating apps. And, specifically for Andy, it's giving toxic, clingy boyfriend."
While Anika's assessment is harsh, that might not be that far off. Andy, who was struggling to sleep, already pulled Rachel aside in the middle of the night to converse with her while she clearly did not want to be there. It's definitely an interesting dilemma. We don't have all of the context, but things are not looking good early for Andy.
Rome struggles to make fire in Survivor 47 episode 2
Speaking of not looking good, the same can be said for Rome on the Lavo tribe. After clear and aggressive idol-hunting and awkward behavior in the season premiere, Rome appears to be making quite the impact on the Lavo tribe, and it's not a good one.
In the clip, Rome tries to start a fire with the new flint and supplies the Lavo tribe has. I might have missed it, but I don't think they received supplies after the immunity challenge. I could be wrong, but it's likely that they will finish first or second in the reward challenge in episode 2 to secure their supplies.
Anyway, Rome brags that he made fire with flint every day to prepare to be on Survivor. His fastest time, he reveals, is only 16 seconds! He's prepared if he ends up in the fire-making challenge to lock in a place at final tribal, right? Wrong.
It looks like Rome struggles to make fire for quite a long time before Kishan Patel volunteers and makes the fire instantly.
"I think Rome's a showman," Kishan says in a confessional. "That's what he does for a living. He's a commentator. He has a bucket list he came in with. He wants to make the fire. He wants to be the one finding the idol. He loves the big, flashy moves. My strategy is completely the opposite of that."
Again, it's hard to say Kishan is wrong. My only question is if there's more than meets the eye with Rome. Is this all a distraction while he's making moves behind the scenes? That remains to be seen.
"Besides, he didn't make the fire. I made the fire," Kishan adds.
Well, we didn't learn a lot about the actual gameplay and what's going to happen, challenge-wise, the new sneak peeks at Survivor 47 episode 2. We are learning a lot about these players, and looking at these clips, Andy and Rome might be in trouble!
We'll find out on Wednesday, Sept. 25! Stay tuned for more information about Survivor 47.