Survivor

24 returning players are abandoned on the islands of Fiji for a monumental 50th season, with the chance to win $1 million. Castaways reflect on how much they have changed since the last time they played the game. An unforeseen injury during the first immunity challenge causes tribemates to rethink their attack strategy in order to support their team member.

Following an emotional medical evacuation, castaways are forced to go back to the drawing board and reassess their alliances. One castaway's attempt to publicly set the record straight sends shockwaves through the rest of camp. The reward challenge is a smash hit as tribes must shatter all other's hopes of coming in first. Then, differences in work ethic cause strain among tribemates.

A foreboding treemail message leaves castaways hungry for information regarding an imminent change. Knowledge is power as the boomerang idols begin to rear their heads within tribes. Then, past mistakes and baggage haunt players in their quest for redemption.

Castaways help pass the time on their beach by hosting the Survivor 50 Talent Show. Another boomerang idol is discovered, and players must decide whether to send it to an ally or an adversary. Then, the biggest reward of the season is on the line as tribes compete for immunity and a special afternoon with country music star and survivor superfan, Zac Brown.

Tensions flare after Tribal Council when one castaway's self-proclaimed "temper tantrum" rubs some members of their tribe the wrong way. Rivals clash in "Operation Bad Blood" and the stakes rise as two tribes are sent to Tribal Council.