Survivor: David vs. Goliath · Season 37
In the Arena
Every challenge Survivor: David vs. Goliath staged — who took immunity, who won reward, week by week.
25 challenges ran this season — 16 with immunity on the line and 14 for reward.
- Episode1
- Reward
Open
The format: Cube Crisis
Before the challenge, the Goliath tribe will select two members from each tribe who will compete for the challenge based on first impressions (i.e. whoever they selected are assumed to be David's weakest and Goliath's strongest members). In turn, the David tribe chooses the set of obstacles the Goliath pair will run through. The choices of obstacles are: 1) a balance beam over water, plank bridge, or two person balance, followed by 2) a net crawl, net tunnel, or rope tunnel, and finally 3) transfer 30 sandbags from one platform to another, solve an 8-piece slide puzzle, or assemble a 15-piece cube puzzle. Once they are done, one member of the pair will climb out to untie a bundle of shelter-making supplies. The first tribe to drop their bundle into the water wins.
Reward: Pre-cut lumber and additional supplies to help set up camp
David wins
- Immunity + Reward
Matchbox 25
The format: A Numbers Game
Each tribe will have to sprint through an obstacle to a sand pit, where one person from each tribe must to dig under a log. The person from the first tribe to get through the log will then grab a machete and chop a rope to release a set of ladders. The person from the second tribe will have to untie knots instead. They will then pole vault onto another platform. Once everyone is across the pole vault, they will then need to solve a giant number puzzle. The first tribe to finish their puzzle wins.
Reward: Flint
Goliath wins
- Episode2
- Immunity + Reward
Another Brick in the Wall
One member from each tribe will climb a ladder using two rungs to retrieve a key. They will then use this key to unlock their boat. Five members of each tribe must then paddle out to retrieve bags of puzzle pieces. They will then return to shore where five castaways must balance a table and complete a block puzzle. The first tribe to finish their puzzle wins.
Reward: Fishing kit.
Goliath wins
- Episode3
- Immunity + Reward
Tangled up in Blue
The format: Around the Bend
One member of each tribe would have to untangle a rope. Then, three members would have to work together untangle three ropes. Following this, two members of each tribe would attempt to use the ropes to lasso and pull in a platform on which two members will build a four-piece pyramid puzzle. The first tribe to finish their puzzle wins.
Reward: Pillows, blankets, and chairs
David wins
- Episode4
- Immunity + Reward
Blind Barrow
The format: Roll with It
One member from each tribe would act as the caller. The caller would sit on a barrow, directing two blindfolded members to push them through a series of obstacles: first a set of speed bumps, then a maze, and finally a balance beam. At the end of the beam, the caller would retrieve a ball, then direct the two other blindfolded members to navigate the ball through a table maze and into a slot. The first two tribes to get their ball into the slot would win.
Reward: The tribe that places first wins pastries, coffee, and iced coffee.Winners (in order of finish): Tiva and Jabeni
- Episode5
- Reward
Ball-Istic Missiles
The format: Losing Face
Two members of each tribe must use poles to knock out sandbags from an overhanging net. Once they have all their sandbags, they must then untie a slingshot. Each tribe must use the slingshot to get the sandbags into two baskets, which will raise a flag. The first two tribes to raise their flags win.
Reward: Three hens and a rooster (1st place); A dozen eggs (2nd place)Winners (in order of finish): Vuku and Jabeni
Jabeni & Vuku win
- Immunity
A Bridge You Must Cross
The format: House of the Holey
Each tribe must first climb up and over a hill obstacle. They must then pull down a ladder, and, using a rope, four of the five tribe members must hold a bridge up while the last member runs across the bridge and releases a lever that will hold the bridge up. The tribe must then run across the bridge and go down via a fireman's pole. The tribe must then untie a bag containing a ball. One member must then get on the balance beam and negotiate a maze in the shape of a snake. The first two tribes to get their balls into the hole at the top of the maze win.
Tiva & Vuku win
- Episode6
- Reward
Carry On
One member from each tribe would be strapped to a bag full of coconuts, which would then be carried by the remaining three members of the tribe. They must then race out to the beach, where the person strapped will climb over an obstacle to get four rings on a balance beam, while the other tribe members will need to hold up the coconut bag in order to create slack. They must then toss the rings onto four pegs. The first two tribes to get all four rings onto pegs win.
Reward: Cooking utensils, herbs, spices, and kebabs (1st place); Kebabs (2nd place)Winners (according to finish): Tiva and Jabeni
Jabeni & Tiva win
- Immunity
Dishwalla
The format: Dear Liza
Each tribe must carry a large saucer over to a water tower to fill it with water. They must then carry it back to fill a well to release puzzle pieces. The first two tribes to finish their puzzle win.
Tiva & Vuku win
- Episode7
- Immunity
Ring Leader
Castaways must swing a long pendulum through a frame around a statue. If the statue tips over or the pendulum loses momentum, they are eliminated from the challenge. At 15 minutes, the remaining castaways will be made to switch hands. The last person with their statue still standing wins.
Won by Alison
- Episode8
- Reward
Raise the Roof
The format: When It Rains, It Pours
Castaways must hold heavy sandbags tethered to water-filled troughs above their head. Every 15 minutes, one person will drop out and must hand over their bag to someone else. The last team to stay dry wins.
Reward: A dozen pizzas to be enjoyed at camp.
- Immunity
Don't Buoy Me Love
The format: Can't Buoy Me Love
Castaways must balance on a small balance beam while holding a buoy with two handles. The last person holding their buoy while still on the balance beam wins.
Won by Dan
- Episode9
- Reward
All Mixed Up
The format: Snake in the Grass
Divided into two teams of five, castaways will need to maneuver through an obstacle, where they must grab a bag hanging from an a-frame. Teams will then go under a cargo net, where they will use the number tiles to figure out a number combination for a lock, releasing a key. The key will then unlock a snake-shaped puzzle. The first team to finish their puzzle wins.
Reward: A trip to a burger bar, complete with beer and soft drinks
- Immunity
Roll Away the Dew
The format: Paddle Out
Castaways will have to race out to release a set of three balls. They must then carry the balls one at a time over a series of obstacles while balancing it on a disc. Once they have crossed through the obstacles, they will need to navigate the balls on a track to get them into one of three slots. The first person to get all three balls into their slot wins.
Won by Alec
- Episode10
- Reward
Back in Slack
Divided into two teams of five, castaways will race out to a rope bridge, using five hanging ropes for support. Once everyone is across the bridge, they must toss a set of poles onto a rung. The first team to get all three of their poles on the rung wins.
Reward: Survivor picnic with wraps and wine; letters from home
- Immunity
Uncomfortably Numb
Each castaway must balance their feet on a very narrow perch while holding a handle above their head. If at any point, they let go of the handle or a foot comes off the perch, they are out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins immunity.
Won by Christian
- Reward
Beastie Buoys
The format: Hear About It Ladder
Divided into two teams of four, the castaways must swim out to a platform. They will then need to climb the ladder and dive. Once everyone is in the water, they will need to release two lines of buoys. They must then find the five marked buoys, which they will then have to get into one of five nets. The first team to get all of their buoys in wins.
Reward: An afternoon cruise and a feast.
- Immunity
Word Forward
The format: Jungle Love
Castaways will race over an A-frame while collecting a string of blocks. They will then spin a pole to get another string and then cross a balance beam, retrieving another string in the process. They will then need to use the blocks to spell the word PERSPECTIVE. The first person to get the correct word wins immunity.
Won by Davie
- Episode11
- Reward
Ringo Starz
The format: Matt Finish
Tethered to another castaway, each pair will need to race through the water and crawl under an obstacle. Once on shore, each pair must dig for a ring of keys to release a pair of balls. The first pair to each get one ball on a narrow perch wins.
Reward: A barbecue with their loved one.
- Immunity
A Hand Out
Castaways must balance on a narrow perch, while balancing a pole in their palm connected to a bucket of water. If their bucket falls or they step off the perch, they are out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins.
Won by Kara
- Episode12
- Reward
Pole Dancing
Attached to a rope, castaways will need to first race through a series of obstacles to untangle their rope. If they feel that they have enough, they must then go through a second set of obstacles in order to reach a table of sandbags. Using the sandbags, they must attempt to knock down a tower of blocks. The first castaway to completely knock down their block tower wins.
Reward: Helicopter ride to the Malamala Beach Club.
Won by Davie
- Immunity
Rollerball
The format: Roller Ball
Castaways must stand on a small log while balancing a ball on a wooden disc. At regular intervals, more balls will be added onto the plate until there are three balls, which will increase difficulty. If at any time a ball falls off the disc or a castaway loses their footing on the log, they will be eliminated. The last castaway standing wins.
Won by Mike
- Episode13
- Immunity + Reward
Step Brothers
The format: Step on Up
Castaways must race through a series of obstacles. They will then need to toss a ball on a rope to release a set of steps, which they must use to build a staircase, allowing them to get to the top of a tower. At the top, the must solve a 63-piece puzzle. The first person to finish their puzzle wins.
Reward: Spaghetti meal and cake back at camp
Won by Nick
- Immunity
Vertigo
Castaways will stand on a perch, and use a leaky bucket to fill a chute to obtain a key. Once they have the key, they must swim to the beach and unlock a set of block puzzle pieces. The first castaway to finish their puzzle wins.
Won by Nick
- Immunity
With one hand tied behind their back, each castaway must drop a ball into a metal chute. The ball will travel down a spiraling metal track and exit out of one of two points. The castaway must catch the ball and drop it back into the chute at the top. At designated intervals, an additional ball will be added to the track until eight balls are simultaneously in play. If a ball exits the track and is not caught at any time, the castaway is eliminated from the challenge. The last person standing wins.
Won by Nick