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"This is Extortion - Denise Stapley and the rest of the Islanders compete for Immunity on the Eleventh episode of SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WAR, airing Wednesday, April 22nd (8:00-9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Screen Grab/CBS Entertainment ©2020 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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“Survivor Smack Talk” – It’s double trouble when an unforeseen twist puts pressure on the castaways during the immunity challenge. Then, there’s nowhere to hide when a pivotal tribal council takes shape and decides who will make the jury, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, April 9 (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 episode airs)*.

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“Master Class in Deception” – Loose lips sink ships when one castaway’s frustrations put a wedge between them and their tribe. A shared meal breeds connection between tribemates as they discuss race and heritage. Then, an emotional immunity challenge brings two adversaries closer than ever imagined, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, March 26 (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

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Dee Valladares from the CBS Original Series SURVIVOR, scheduled to air on the CBS Television Network. -- Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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“Committing to the Bit” – Castaways must fly blind during the immunity challenge, leaving one tribe with tribal council in their sights. The rising tensions within the losing tribe culminate in a historic tribal council, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, March 12 (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): Cedrek McFadden, Mary Zheng, Saiounia “Sai” Hughley, and Justin Pioppi. Photo: Robert

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“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+

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“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): Rachel LaMont, Caroline Vidmar, Teeny Chirichillo, Sue Smey and Andy Rueda. Photo: CBS ©2024

Operation: Italy is currently the highest rated episode on IMDb

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Los Angeles Red Carpet Event And FYC Screening For CBS Original Series "Survivor"

Ranking Survivor's New Era Seasons

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Survivor winners: Ranking all 45 Sole Survivors by season

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Most underrated Survivor seasons of all-time

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09: Rupert Boneham arrives at the CBS "Survivor" 10 Year Anniversary Party on January 9, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Best pre-Hidden Immunity Idol blindsides in Survivor history

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 23: Angela Perkins arrives at the finale of CBS' "Survivor: Ghost Island" at CBS Studios on May 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harmony Gerber/Getty Images)

Survivor: Most invisible contestants of all-time

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Most lopsided tribe switches in Survivor history

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The best blindside from every season of Survivor

STUDIO CITY, CA - MAY 20: (L-R) Rodney Lavoie Jr, Carolyn Rivera, Mike Holloway, Will Sims II and Sierra Dawn Thomas attend CBS' "Survivor: Worlds Apart" season finale held at CBS Studios Radford on May 20, 2015 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)

Ranking the worst new player casts in Survivor history

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Ranking the best new player casts in Survivor history

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Three most underrated Survivor winners of all-time

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Ranking every four-time player in Survivor history

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Ranking every all-returnee season in Survivor history

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Ranking every three-time player in Survivor history

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