The Importance of Being Eldest

September 19, 2002

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Survivor - S5 - E1

Sixteen men and women attempt to persevere through weeks of challenges to become the final survivor in Thailand. In this episode: The castaways are caught off guard by a new twist.

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Survivor: Season 5 - 15 Episode s

5x1 - The Importance of Being Eldest
September 19, 2002
Sixteen men and women attempt to persevere through weeks of challenges to become the final survivor in Thailand. In this episode: The castaways are caught off guard by a new twist.
5x2 - The Great Divide
September 26, 2002
Helen and Jan get lost while searching for a water source.
5x3 - Family Values
October 3, 2002
An argument raises questions about loyalty; the Red Berets show tribe members how to best use the camp's resources.
5x4 - Gender Bender
October 10, 2002
Tensions rise and accusations fly between the men and women of one tribe; the tribes compete in a reward challenge for food.
5x5 - The Ocean's Surprise
October 17, 2002
A castaway has a painful encounter with a stingray during a group swim; there's a shocking offer at the reward challenge.
5x6 - The Power of One
October 24, 2002
The members of a secret alliance begin to suspect the others know their secret; argument over truthfulness; odd behaviour raises eyebrows.
5x7 - Assumptions
October 31, 2002
The survivors assume the two camps will merge into one; a castaway adopts a new strategy and is accused of disloyalty; the seventh person is voted off.
5x8 - Sleeping with the Enemy
November 7, 2002
One castaway gets disgusted with others' hygiene; possible alliances explored; funeral for a chicken; the eighth castaway is voted off.
5x9 - Desperate Measures
November 14, 2002
News from home might impact a castaway's future; an infiltrator is recruited; the ninth castaway gets ousted.
5x10 - While the Cats Are Away
November 21, 2002
Ted expresses his feelings about being targeted at the Tribal Council; castaways take on a four-stage obstacle course for their reward challenge.
5x11 - A Closer Look
November 27, 2002
Highlights from the first 10 weeks and fresh footage, including Ghandia posing for Ted, Sook-Jai's boat sinking and Clay complimenting Erin's butt.
5x12 - A Big Surprise... and Another
December 5, 2002
A reward challenge takes the castaways by surprise, evoking tears of joy for the winner; the 11th person is voted out.
5x13 - The Tides Are Turning
December 12, 2002
Rebuffed by a former ally, a castaway hatches a new strategy by enlisting support from new sources; the 12th person is voted out.
5x14 - Slip Through Your Fingers
December 19, 2002
The sole survivor steps forward to claim the million prize.
5x15 - Thailand Reunion
December 19, 2002
The 16 survivors recount what life was like on the rugged island of Koh Tarutao off the southern coast of Thailand

5x1 - The Importance of Being Eldest

5x2 - The Great Divide

5x3 - Family Values

5x4 - Gender Bender

5x5 - The Ocean's Surprise

5x6 - The Power of One

5x7 - Assumptions

5x8 - Sleeping with the Enemy

5x9 - Desperate Measures

5x10 - While the Cats Are Away

5x11 - A Closer Look

5x12 - A Big Surprise... and Another

5x13 - The Tides Are Turning

5x14 - Slip Through Your Fingers

5x15 - Thailand Reunion

S0: Specials

S1: Borneo

S2: The Australian Outback

S3: Africa

S4: Marquesas

S5: Thailand

S6: The Amazon

S7: Pearl Islands

S8: All-Stars

S9: Vanuatu - Islands of Fire

S10: Palau

S11: Guatemala - The Mayan Empire

S12: Panama - Exile Island

S13: Cook Islands

S14: Fiji

S15: China

S16: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites

S17: Gabon - Earth's Last Eden

S18: Tocantins

S19: Samoa

S20: Heroes vs. Villains

S21: Nicaragua

S22: Redemption Island

S23: South Pacific

S24: One World

S25: Philippines

S26: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites

S27: Blood vs. Water

S28: Cagayan

S29: San Juan del Sur - Blood vs. Water

S30: Worlds Apart

S31: Cambodia - Second Chance

S32: Kaôh Rōng

S33: Millennials vs. Gen X

S34: Game Changers - Mamanuca Islands

S35: Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers

S36: Ghost Island

S37: David vs. Goliath

S38: Edge of Extinction

S39: Island of the Idols

S40: Winners at War

S41: Survivor 41

S42: Survivor 42

S43: Survivor 43

S44: Survivor 44

S45: Season 45

S46: Season 46

S47: Season 47

S48: Season 48