Episode 17: The Not-So-Wild Card

Previously on Survivor:

Sean, the last remaining member of the Underdog alliance, was running out of options. With no one else on his side, he faced the tight-knit group of Hannah, Weston, Michelle, and AZ alone. Furthermore, the last Hidden Immunity Idol was in AZ's possession. His only hope was to win the next Immunity challenge and force the group to turn on each other.

At the Reward Challenge, the Survivors played for an advantage at the next Immunity Challenge as well as a now-useless Hidden Immunity Idol clue. The players were asked trivia questions about the Quad, as well as questions about past events in the game. AZ showcased his knowledge of QAC and IRC, and his acute memory, all of which helped cement his first individual win.

At the Immunity Challenge, the players had 30 minutes to build a house of cards as high was possible. AZ's advantage also gave him an additional 5 minutes after the others were done. Hannah's strategy was to use as few cards as possible, but this caused her tower to be unstable, as it was constantly falling over. The rest of the Survivors didn't have much better luck, but with only minutes remaining, Michelle and Weston were in the lead. Sean made a last-ditch effort by stacking cards in one pile and then building from the top, but this strategy ultimately didn't work. With Michelle's tower the highest at the 30 minute mark, AZ had just 5 minutes to beat her. Unfortunately he couldn't surpass her, and Michelle won Immunity.

At Tribal Council, Sean knew his time was up. Before the votes were read, AZ played his Hidden Immunity Idol, nullifying Sean's vote against him. Sean received the other votes and became the seventh member of the jury. 4 are left. Who will be voted out next?


Episode Summary:

Challenges:
-Quad Trivia
Prize: Hidden Immunity Idol clue, advantage at the next Immunity Challenge
Winner: AZ

-House of Cards
Prize: Immunity
Winner: Michelle P.

Revealed Votes:
Sean
Sean
AZ
Sean

Episode 16: The Game Heats Up

Previously on Survivor:

Despite the odds against them, Josh and Sean were in the final six and that much closer to winning the money. However, they had the Sec Bec alliance of Hannah, Weston, Michelle, and AZ working against them, and the ties between those four seemed too strong to break.

At the Reward Challenge, Survivors answered questions about themselves which their loved ones then had to match. For each correct answer, they earned a throw of a frisbee at a designated target to try and get as close as possible. Josh and his loved one Laura answered the most questions correctly, but Josh ended up not even needing his last throw and won reward. He earned a Hidden Immunity Idol Clue, the right to know the name of the next challenge, and the right to bring his loved one to play in the challenge.

At the Immunity Challenge, the Survivors played a series of blackjack hands against a dealer, and every time they lost, they had to eat spicy chicken nuggets. Michelle ended up eating several but she persevered anyway. Sean on the other hand had incredible luck and ended up in a tiebreaker with Michelle. In the end, Sean's luck stayed with him and he won Immunity once again.

At Tribal Council, everyone but Josh expressed that they didn't think they'd make it to the finals. Hannah said she didn't want to face the jury alongside Weston because he'd be more likely to get votes. Sean mentioned that he would have to go on an Immunity streak to win, so the finals were the last thing on his mind. His tone indicated that he and Josh were still on the outs, and the vote only confirmed this as Josh was voted out of the tribe. Afterward, the Survivors were told only two players would be facing the jury. 5 are left. Who will be voted out next?


Episode Summary:

Challenges:
-Q&A, Bombs Away
Prize: Hidden Immunity Idol clue, name of next challenge, loved one competes in next challenge
Winner: Josh

-Hot Wing Blackjack
Prize: Immunity
Winner: Sean

Revealed Votes:
Josh
Weston
Hannah
Josh
Josh