Survivor: Survivor 48 · Season 48
In the Arena
Every challenge Survivor: Survivor 48 staged — who took immunity, who won reward, week by week.
20 challenges ran this season — 14 with immunity on the line and 15 for reward.
- Episode1
- Reward
Uphill Battle
The format: Jungle Relay
Two tribe members race down the beach. First, they crawl under a muddy net. Then, they retrieve a heavy chest to bring back to the start. The next two pairs of tribe members repeat this process. Three tribe members will then race back under the muddy net and work together to navigate a steep ramp to collect a key. The key will be used to unlock the chest and retrieve three sandbags. The three remaining members must land the sandbags on three different targets to win the challenge. NA
Reward: Pot, machete, and flint
Lagi wins
- Reward
Fight for Supplies
One representative of the two tribes that lost the first reward challenge will compete. Each player will pick a path and follow the rope to their machete. They then must continue down that path to retrieve their pot. It is up to the player how they obtain the machete and pot from their obstacles. A single flint is locked at the end of the path. In order to obtain the key, the player must fill their jug with water to float it to the top. NA
Reward: Pot, machete, and flint
Won by Kevin
- Immunity + Reward
Slide Hustle
The format: Rise and Shrine
The tribes will race through a platform and a net crawl. One tribe member will use a Fijian war club to break a mask that contains a key. That key will unlock a sled that the tribe will navigate through sandbags and up a platform. Once on the platform, two members will use the pieces inside the sled to solve a puzzle resembling the season's logo. NA
Reward: Toolkit
Civa & Lagi win
- Episode2
- Immunity + Reward
Looks That Keel
The format: Dive Masters
One person from each tribe will race to the top of a tower to then leap into the ocean. They will swim to a platform and then pull themselves underwater by rope. This will release two buoys. Once that is accomplished, the rest of the participating tribe members jump off the platform in pairs. Working together with poles, they must transport the buoy over a balance beam. The entire tribe must be at the finish platform to initiate the last stage: shooting the buoys into a basket while tribe members retrieve misses in the water. NA
Reward: Fishing kit
Civa & Lagi win
- Episode3
- Immunity + Reward
Blind Melon
The format: Blind Leading the Blind
One caller for each tribe must guide three tribe members around a series of obstacles to retrieve three bags of puzzle pieces. In order to do this, each tribe must perform three tasks while blindfolded: unscrew a handle to release one bag; unspool a rope from a winch to release a second bag; and dig through sawdust to retrieve a final bag. Once all three bags have been returned to the caller, the caller must lead their tribemates to a puzzle station. The caller must then guide one of their still-blindfolded tribemates to complete a slide puzzle. The first two tribes to finish win. NA
Reward: Tarp and hammock
Civa & Lagi win
- Episode4
- Immunity + Reward
Stage 48
The format: Flips, Flops, and Flags
Tribes must dig up and push a large timber cube to a station where one member will use blocks to build a goalpost, through which they must throw sandbags and land them on a barrel. Once two sandbags have been landed, the tribe will proceed to a puzzle station. Three tribe members will dig up a puzzle piece and work on building a temple puzzle. The first two tribes to complete their puzzle win. NA
Reward: Fruit
Civa & Lagi win
- Episode5
- Reward
Enter Sandbag
The format: Rod Screw-It
Each tribe must hop over a series of tables, then pull a lever release sixty sandbags, which tribes will need to collect. Using the small sandbags, they will need to hit spinning targets to raise flags. The first tribe to raise all of their flags wins. NA
Reward: Coffee and pastries at the Sanctuary (1st place); smaller platter of pastries (2nd place).Winners (in order of finish): Lagi and Vula
Lagi & Vula win
- Immunity
48 Jump Street
The format: Paddle Out
Castaways must roll a series of balls down a lane on a wooden board to the end where there are several slots for the balls to land in. The first person or tribe to land all their balls in slots at the same time wins. NA
Lagi & Vula win
- Episode6
- Reward
Feel the Earn
The remaining castaways would divide into two teams of six. On go, two castaways at a time must make their way through a mud crawl, then one member at a time must make their way up and over beams while moving through wood shavings. Once all six team members make it through both obstacles, two team members must use poles to clear debris covering a bag, that two members on a platform have to pick up with a grappling hook. When a team gets their bag, all team members must go up and down the platform before making their way up a ramp before completing one final task. The first team that finishes their task wins and moves onto an individual challenge. NA
Reward: A feast and eligibility to compete in the Immunity Challenge.
- Immunity
Over-Extended
Castaways must place a big ball upon a platform connected to the pole which they are holding. At regular intervals, they will add another section of pole, making it harder to balance. If the ball falls off, that person is eliminated. The last person with their ball on top of the pole wins. NA
Won by Kyle
- Episode7
- Immunity + Reward
Castaways hold on to a handle with a rope wrapped around it. At the end of the rope is a bucket that contains 25% of their pre-game body weight. As the challenge goes on, the rope will begin to unspool, making it harder to keep the bucket in the air. The last person holding on from each team wins. The last person holding on overall wins reward for their team. NA
Reward: Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches
- Episode8
- Immunity + Reward
Pairy Feral
The format: Eve 6
Before the challenge, the ten castaways paired themselves up into five teams. One at a time, each team member would crawl through an obstacle. They will then dig up a bundle of planks. The first three pairs to retrieve their planks would proceed to the next stage. At the next stage, each team will use their planks to solve a staircase puzzle. After climbing the staircase, they will use another set of planks to cross a rope bridge. The first two pairs to cross the rope bridge and slide down to the finish mat will proceed to the final stage. In the final stage, the pairs disbanded and each player competed individually. The castaways must hang onto a pole as long as they can. The last person left hanging without touching the ground wins. NA
Reward: Tacos
- Episode9
- Immunity + Reward
Crocodile Rock
Castaways will push up on a bar, with which they will try to keep a ball wedged between a set of jaws. If they release the bar, the lower jaw will fall, causing their ball to roll outwards. Once their ball falls, they are out. The last person remaining wins. NA
Reward: An afternoon picnic at camp, including ham and cheese wraps, cheese and crackers, and dessert
Won by Joe
- Episode10
- Reward
Union of the Snake
The format: Slither Me Timbers
With their feet tied together and their arms bound to their sides, the castaways will slither through the sand while dragging a ring along a rope to a mat. At the end of the course, they will attempt to land rings on a ring toss. The first person to land three rings wins. NA
Reward: Fried chicken and waffles
Won by Kyle
- Immunity
The castaways must stack blocks in a tower on a wobbly platform. They had to pull on a rope to keep the table balanced while retrieving their blocks. The first contestant to stack their blocks to spell IMMUNITY wins. NA
Won by Joe
- Episode11
- Immunity + Reward
Driving Wheel
Castaways will drive a one-wheeled barrow carrying an urn with a key through a series of obstacles. At the end of the course, each castaway will use their key to unlock a set of letter blocks. The first person to build an arch that correctly spells out the word UNFORGETTABLE on both sides of the puzzle wins. NA
Reward: Sushi
Won by Kamilla
- Episode12
- Reward
Invertigo
The castaways will lie on a wooden plank at an incline, supporting themselves by handgrips attached to the planks. At regular intervals, they will slide down the plank; at the lowest point, they must keep their legs outstretched for the remainder of the challenge. The last person holding on wins. NA
Reward: Overnight stay at the sanctuary with burgers and letters from home
Won by Shauhin
- Immunity
Snake Pit
The format: Barreling Along
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Won by Joe
- Episode13
- Immunity + Reward
Sir Mix a Lot
The format: The Obstacle Course
Castaways must race through a series of physical and mental obstacles. The first tribe, team, or individual to complete the course wins. puzzle, race
Reward: Pasta and chocolate cake at the Survivor Sanctuary
Won by Kamilla
- Immunity
Each castaway must drop a ball into a metal chute. The ball will travel down a spiraling metal track and exits out of one of two points, with a turnstile gate in the middle of the track causing the balls to alternate between exits. Castaways must catch the ball, then drop it back into the chute at the top. At designated intervals, an additional ball is added to the track until seven balls are simultaneously in play. If a castaway's ball falls to the ground at any time, they are eliminated from the challenge. The last person standing wins. NA
Won by Kyle