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For both superfans and casuals,Survivor,far removed from the days when it was the No.
1 show in America, remains a fascination.
Below, a timeline of all ofSurvivor,divided by eras.
By the end of the summer, it takes over the nation.
The first eight seasons are the series at its most world-conquering, catering to everybody and their not-dead grandma.
(Winners in bold.)
I would let the vultures take you and do whatever they want with you with no ill regrets.
A series-high 51.7 million people watch.
Season 2:If Richard Hatch was the first anti-hero, Jerri Manthey becomes the shows first true villain.
At theAll-Starsreunion, when she tries to speak, she gets booed.
Fairplays grandma is alive; he simply told his friend to lie for him to curry favor.
Season 13:The season begins by dividing the tribes by race.
But, in a mid-game twist, the players are given a chance to mutiny and switch tribes.
Ultimately, those left behind (the Aitu Four) go on to win the game.
Dreamz agrees but goes back on his word.
His tribe mates blindside him and send him home with both idols in his pocket.
Jason Siska later finds it and offers it to Eliza Orlins.
This ends up being Ozzys downfall.
They fire off the game so well they make future players afraid of womens alliances.
No one ever does it like him again.
She convinces Russell to give her his idol while also keeping it secret that she has her own idol.
Season 20:Near the end, Russells grip on the game starts to loosen and he spirals.
During one of his rants, Russell tells Sandra Diaz-Twine, Youre with me or against me.
Sandra says, Im against you, Russell.
None of the contestants thatshoulddo well ultimately do; instead the misfits dominate.
Its the funniest season the show has made yet.
During these seasons, typically one tribe wins out and dog-walks the other to the finish.
Season 22:Boston Rob finally wins, but even that jury hates him.
1 ally, and out-maneuvering every other contestant with ease.
Players also decide to now vote in smaller voting blocs.
She then pours the tribes rice into the fire while everybodys discussing voting her out.
Season 28:Tony Vlachos plays the game at a million mph and somehow wins.
After Jaclyn says yes, Natalie saves her from going home.
This cements Natalies win.
Season 30:Shirin Oskooi and Will Sims II get into one of the shows nastiest fights.
I can guarantee theres nobody at home in the United States right now who misses you.
We all have loved ones at home who love and care about us and youve got nothing.
You have no family, you have nothing.
.Dont Skip: Season 28 (Survivor: Cagayan Brawn vs.
This caps off aSurvivorcareer in which Cirie was never sent home under normal circumstances.
Season 35:The show again overtwists itself.
Laurel Johnson, the third member of the final three, must choose a winner alone.
They vote out Kellee instead of Dan.
He is later removed from the island for allegedly inappropriately touching a crew member, which he denied.
The whole thing is considered an all-time low point forSurvivor.
Season 40:Tony Vlachos becomes the second two-time winner.
Well, CBS begins its new diversity initiative, requiring 50 percent of the cast to be POC/queer.
This eras winners are two women of color plus one idiot white guy.
During this time, theres a new focus onSurvivoras a life-changing experience, and fan meta-narratives arise.
The players know theyll have to earn the merge and that advantages will be doled out via journeys.
Still, the seasons mostly works thanks to strong casting season 47 star Jon Lovetthas big shoes to fill.
Season 45:A besotted Austin Li Coon tells Dee Valladares about his plan to blindside her No.
1 ally Julie Alley.
Dee leaks the information back to Julie, getting her to play her idol.
The next episode, Dee blindsides Austins No.
1 ally Drew Basile without telling Austin, her new boyfriend, and goes on to win the game.
Liz, pushed to the brink, screams, in front of Probst, Impissed!
The following week, Maria Shrime Gonzalez forces Liz to rock-paper-scissors with Q for reward, and Q wins.
.Dont Skip: Season 46
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