Siva is a traditional Samoan dance. When 20 people begin a new journey, anything can happen. Below are summaries of their Samoan adventures
EPISODE 1: THE PUPPET MASTER
AIRDATE: September 17, 2009
20 new survivors are marooned in Samoa. The teams have their first vote based on first impressions to elect leaders, and a member of the Foa Foa team emerges as someone who could become the most diabolical Survivor villain yet
Reward: Foa Foa
Immunity: Galu
Voted Off: Marisa (Foa Foa)
EPISODE 2: LIKE TAKING CANDY FROM A BABY
AIRDATE: September 24, 2009
Russell continues his scheming at Foa Foa and stumbles upon his camp's hidden immunity idol. Mike is pulled out of the game due to problems with his blood pressure. Meanwhile, Yasmin from Galu is sent to Foa Foa to observe that team's camp life and gets into a minor skirmish with Ben, already smarting from being kicked out of the recent immunity challenge
Reward/Immunity: Galu
Evacuated: Mike (Foa Foa)
Voted Off: Betsy (Foa Foa)
EPISODE 3: IT'S CALLED A RUSSELL SEED
AIRDATE: October 1, 2009
At Foa Foa, Russell continues to play mind games with his tribemates, making Ben believe that Ashley was gunning for him after Ben made racist comments about Yasmin. The Galu men are disgusted when the team leader chooses comfort over necessity at the reward challenge so "he can keep the women happy"
Reward/Immunity: Galu
Voted Off: Ben (Foa Foa)
EPISODE 4: HUNGRY FOR A WIN
AIRDATE: October 8, 2009
With help from Shambo (who feels unappreciated within her tribe), Erik finds Galu's hidden immunity idol. Foa Foa's morale is boosted after they come from behind to win their first challenge, while back at Galu the team has a tough decision whether to vote Monica (who blew the immunity challenge) or Yasmin (who contributed nothing to camp life) out
Reward: Galu
Immunity: Foa Foa
Voted Off: Yasmin (Galu)
EPISODE 5: WALKING ON THIN ICE
AIRDATE: October 15, 2009
A food-eating challenge has the teams bellying up to the smoothie bar. Shambo feels more alienated from Galu, Liz confronts Russell over his dirty deeds at Foa Foa, and morale on both teams hits rock bottom when massive rainstorms hit the island
Reward: Galu
Immunity: Galu
Voted Off: Ashley (Foa Foa)
EPISODE 6: THIS IS THE MAN TEST
AIRDATE: October 22, 2009
The rain continues to hit the island bringing everyone's spirits down. Meanwhile, as both teams prepare to vote out one of their own at separate Tribal Councils, those plans are dashed when Galu's leader, Russell S., goes down in the scariest medical evacuation to date
Reward: No contest (due to medical circumstances)
Evacuated: Russell S (Galu) Tribal Council was cancelled due to the nature of Russell's evacuation
EPISODE 7: HOUDINI MAGIC
AIRDATE: October 29, 2009
Galu elects a new leader after Russell's medical departure. For a reward that includes lunch aboard a sailing ship, the tribes participate in a matching game. Later, for immunity, the teams retrieve fish-shaped pieces from the water to complete a puzzle
Reward: Galu
Immunity: Galu
Voted Off: Liz (Foa Foa)
EPISODE 8: ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE
AIRDATE: November 5, 2009
The Foa Foa and Galu tribes merge and enjoy a feast together. The first individual immunity challenge is a form of tee ball that pits the guys against the guys and the ladies against each other with a man and a woman each winning immunity
Immunity: John and Laura
Jury 1: Erik
EPISODE 9: TASTES LIKE CHICKEN
AIRDATE: November 12, 2009
The Aiga tribe members are divided into two teams to compete for a reward that includes lunch and a trip to a natural rock slide. For immunity, the castaways use grappling hooks to retrieve bags with puzzle pieces in them and then must solve a puzzle
Reward: Dave, John, Kelly, Monica, Shambo
Immunity: Laura
Jury 2: Kelly
EPISODE 10: THE DAY OF RECKONING
AIRDATE: November 19, 2009
The castaways play for a reward that consists of a trip via plane to another island where a feast awaits them. For immunity, the players try to break tiles with a rock to win a chance to throw a spear at a target. The one closest to the bullseye wins
Reward: Brett, Dave, Laura, Natalie, Russell
Immunity: Mick
Jury 3: Laura
RECAP EPISODE: THE FIRST 27 DAYS
AIRDATE: November 26, 2009
A recap of the first 27 days of the game, complete with never-before-seen footage
EPISODE 11: OFF WITH THEIR HEADS
AIRDATE: December 3, 2009
The castaways bid on food items and a clue to a hidden immunity idol at an auction. For immunity, the players take part in an endurance challenge that requires them to hold onto a heavy log with a rope
Reward: Everyone
Immunity: Jaison
Jury 4: John
EPISODE 12: DAMAGE CONTROL
AIRDATE: December 10, 2009
The eight remaining castaways participate in two immunity challenges, and two players are voted out. First, a bowling contest determines the immunity winner. After tribal council, a second challenge requires players to launch three bags into a tower. Following the contest, a second person is ousted
Immunity #1: Jaison
Jury 5: Dave
Immunity #2: Brett
Jury 6: Monica
EPISODE 13: TWO BRAINS ARE BETTER THAN ONE
AIRDATE: December 17, 2009
Brett and Natalie find a connection with each other, fueling a suspicion set by Russell and Jaison when Natalie picks Brett and Mick as her teammates for the reward challenge. With spots in the final five on the line, everyone is weary of one another
Reward: Jaison, Russell, Shambo
Immunity: Brett
Jury 7: Shambo
EPISODE 14: THIS GAME AIN'T OVER
AIRDATE: December 20, 2009
Another Survivor adventure is about to come to an end. Russell believes that he's got the title sewn up, but Brett, Jaison, Mick and Natalie (as well as the members of the jury) have all played good games in their own way. Which one of them will win?
Immunity-Day 37: Brett
Jury 8: Jaison
Immunity-Day 38: Russell
Jury 9: Brett
3rd Place: Mick
Runner-Up: Russell
Winner: Natalie