As the episode begins, only Cochran, Dawn, Eddie, Sherri and Erik are left in the game. After Tribal Council, Erik begins to feel dazed and disoriented, his head spinning. Jeff Probst comes to his aid, and brings in the medical team to assess Erik’s condition. His pulse is low, as is his blood pressure, and after 36 days, Erik has to be pulled from the game, for medical reasons. As the others say goodbye, Jeff gives them a pep talk, telling them they have to stay strong. There are only three days left, and one of the four will be winning the million dollar prize.

Back at camp, Cochran’s al...

Last week on, Survivor: With Reynold and Andrea gone in last week’s double elimination, only six remain. Eddie is the last of the Three Amigos, and with Andrea’s blindside, no one feels safe.

Day 35, and Eddie feels like a sitting duck. With his ally Andrea gone, he’s sure he’ll be next to go home. While chatting with Cochran, Eddie mentions that he thinks Cochran will be next, if Eddie wins the Immunity Challenge. Cochran, paranoid as ever, thinks he may be right. Dawn is shocked to hear that Brenda and Erik are also considering Cochran, but is delighted to hear that Brenda and Erik think...

Last week on, Survivor: Cochran continued his reign as resident Challenge Monster, and the Three Amigos became Two as Malcolm was voted out.

Post Tribal Council, Reynold and Eddie assured the others of their intent to play hard, winning Immunity Challenges to stay in the game. Andrea conferred with Cochran, targeting Reynold as next to go.

Erik and the others are shocked when Day 31’s treemail brings another Immunity Challenge, rather than a food reward. Priority number one becomes outlasting Reynold so that they can eliminate him.

The Challenge Monster shows up to the Immunity Challenge...

Last week on, Survivor: Stealth R Us wanted Eddie, Reynold and Malcolm out of the game. But Malcolm had a daring plan, and Phillip, so sure he was safe, found himself voted off the Island. The Three Amigos won that round, but will they continue their winning streak?

Malcolm says, “With the execution of The Specialist Phillip Sheppard, hopefully Stealth R Us will fracture.” Cochran just hopes that he never hears the phrase, “Stealth R Us” again. And Erik tells us that Phillips departure has rocked the stability of the game, but left him personally in a great spot.

Day 29: Everyone is exhau...

Could it be? Could it really be? And would Phillip stamp his foot like Rumpelstiltskin? "The devil has told you that! The devil has told you that," cried the little man, and in his anger he plunged his right foot so deep into the earth that his whole leg went in, and then in rage he pulled at his left leg so hard with both hands that he tore himself in two.” (Brothers Grimm)

But I’m getting ahead of myself ….

Last time on, Survivor: Dawn still couldn’t stop crying at every twist and turn of the game. Andrea played both sides against the middle, with her flirtation with fireman Eddie. Phil...

Previously on, Survivor: The tribes were shuffled, but the Favorites still outnumbered the Fans. Gota wound up the weaker tribe, with most of the younger, fitter players now on Bikal. Gota romped all over Bikal at the Immunity Challenge, and at Tribal Council, Matt was voted out of the tribe.

Michael was devastated that his ally was gone, but decided he’d make himself indispensible to his new tribe. Corinne was already on his side, and determined that she’d be his protector. Phillip was very suspicious of the closeness between Michael and Corinne. He told Cochran that he wanted Corinne gon...

Last week on, Survivor: oh what do you care? This was an insane episode, and I’m sure I’m not the only person who’s thinking …. What the ?  None of what we call game play really matters because Brandon Hantz controlled this episode with his behavior disorder. Despite being on the team that could do no wrong, that won, week after week, that the other team envied … Brandon was an angry boy. He couldn’t take another minute of … oh, sorry … I’m not sure what exactly he couldn’t take. He mentioned missing his wife and kids, and said the others could vote him out, so that he could go home to then...

Last week on Survivor, the Fan’s Shamar threatened to quit, but stayed out of a sense of ‘loyalty’ to his team, which kept losing every challenge. The Favorites were in high spirits, enjoying a triumphant return to the game. Intent on destroying the ‘pretty people alliance,’ even at the expense of the tribe’s success, Sherri and Laura manipulated the other players into voting out Hope.

Eddie and Reynold were angry and frustrated that Sherri continued to stick by the increasingly annoying Shamar. Confronted post-Council, Sherri and Laura were indignant at the notion that their manipulations...

Last week on Survivor, both tribes had their share of commotion, with Fan member Shamar’s laziness and attitude driving everyone crazy, and Phillip of the Favorite’s tribe just plain being crazy. But Phillip’s “Stealth R Us” crew easily won the challenge, and the Fans wound up at Tribal Council. Only Sherri’s cool manipulation saved Shamar from being voted out, and it was Allie that took the long walk.

Back at camp, Reynold told the others that he’d be using his idol to protect himself, as he no longer trusted anyone. Shamar was furious with his tribe mates, especially Reynold, whom he see...

Welcome to Survivor: Caramoan, Fans vs. Favorites. The Favorites (Bikal Tribe): Andrea Boehlke (Survivor Redemption Island), Brandon Hantz (Survivor South Pacific), Brenda Lowe (Survivor Nicaragua), Corrine Kaplan (Survivor Gabon), Dawn Meehan (Survivor South Pacific), Erik Reichenbach (Survivor Micronesia), Francesca Hogi (Survivor Redemption Island), John Cochran (Survivor South Pacific), Phillip Sheppard (Survivor Redemption Island) and Malcolm Freberg (Survivor Philippines).

The Fans (Gota Tribe): Laura Alexander, Sherri Biethman, Hope Driskill, Eddie Fox, Julia Landauer, Alexandra Phe...

Just when I finally got the image of Phillip Shepherd’s pink briefs scraped off my burned retinas – they’re making a comeback. Yes, Survivor (and Phillip) will return February 13 for its 26th season, as Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs Favorites.

Blessedly, the delightful Malcolm Freberg, fourth place in last season’s Survivor, will be another of the Favorites. Apparently, he was on his way back to the island just two and a half weeks after placing fourth on Survivor: Philippines.

But it’s not all good news; John Cochran, the despicable and detested screw up from Survivor: South Pacific is ba...

After an exciting season, the Final Four prepare to become the Final Three. We begin with a flashback to the earlier episodes, and a reminder that the players survived 21 straight days of pouring rain.

Returning from Tribal Council, where the evil Abi was finally voted off the tribe, the remaining four cannot believe how relieved they feel. “That’s like having a tumor removed,” says Michael Skupin. “It sucked life out of you, having (Abi) here.”

While Malcolm worries that he’s been painted as the hands-on winner, Skupin believes that it’s his own turn to shine. “I believe I have a better ...

Once again snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, Malcolm Freberg lost the title of Sprint Fan Favorite/Player of the Season by a margin of only .7% (the closest in history),to Lisa Whelchel, who smilingly accepted the $100,000.00 check. And that wasn’t the only surprise, as we gathered for one last episode with the cast of Survivor: Philippines.

Denise Stapley was lauded and congratulated for her win of the Sole Survivor title and million dollar award. Jeff Probst was characteristically charming and in control – until love-struck Sarah Dawson again launched herself at Probst’s lips, t...

CBS will air the two hour season finale of Survivor: Philippines 2012 on Sunday, December 16. The Final Four include Lisa Whelchel, Michael Skupin, Malcolm Freberg and Denise Stapley. Who will win the title of Ultimate Survivor?

The four most likeable players of the season have wrangled and wrestled their way to the finale. Evenly split, there are two males, and two females, two former Tandang members, and two former Matsing’s.

Lisa Whelchel (48), was a teenaged TV star as “Blair” in “The Facts of Life.” Lisa began the series as the older woman of the tribe, ostracized and ridiculed, and ...

Despite soul searching and a display of outright paranoia from Abi, Lisa once again sided with the former Tandang tribe, sending Artis to the jury. But Lisa’s loyalty can only be stretched so far – and with Jonathan Penner and Mike Skupin remaining her closest allies, it may be time for a change in the game.

Post Tribal Council, Malcolm, Denise, Penner, Skupin, Lisa and Carter decide they’ll aim for final 6, and then battle it out to the end.

This week, Pete and Abi are a losing alliance of two. Abi is just stunned that her game plan has fallen apart. She’s also shocked that Lisa is hones...

Well, we all knew that it would take a pretty wild episode to beat the insanity and confusion of last week’s incredible Tribal Council. And this episode isn’t it. Sure Abi once again displays her trademark lack of gamesmanship and petty mindedness, but it’ll be a while before we see another episode like the last!

We begin with Lisa desperately trying to smooth over Abi’s anger at Lisa’s big move and attempt to save Mike Skupin and show loyalty to Tandang. Despite Lisa outing Malcolm’s hidden immunity idol. Abi has nothing but contempt for Lisa. But Malcolm understands. Abi assumes that S...

Is it a tribe or a duet if there are only two of you? Malcolm and Denise are Matsing’s last two members, after Russell’s pouting departure last week.

Day 11 dawns as cold and wet as the others. Malcolm and Denise know that it’s likely they’ll be split up, with their tribe of two pitted against two tribes of six. It’s too early for a merge. They determine to find the tribe’s hidden immunity idol before the next challenge. Malcolm finds the idol, while Denise hopes he’ll stay loyal to her.

Malcolm’s “giddy as a schoolgirl” at the find, and he just gets giddier at the Reward Challenge. Jeff...

“My plan is to mount the greatest comeback that has ever been seen.” Great plan, Russell, but with Matsing now down to three players, non-stop rain drenching everything, including the fire, and three very depressed tribe members – you’re going to need a miracle.

Russell blames their sorry state on “a smoker, a lunatic, and a beauty queen.” Malcolm , on the other hand, says that Malcolm has lived up to his poor expectations of him, and lacks self-awareness. “it’s apparent at challenges, it’s apparent in the way he talks to us around camp, and it’s apparent the way he loses his cool at Trib...

With Righteous Roxy gone, Matsing is a tribe of four. Russell needs to find an alliance pronto. If Denise decides to side with cute couple Angie and Malcolm, he’s a goner. I’m feeling like I really know the players in this tribe. Oh wait, that’s because we almost never see anyone BUT this tribe! For the third week in a row, Matsing is in the spotlight, with their inability to win a challenge. The only way we’ll know any of the other players this season seems to be if and when the opening credits feature the full roster of players.

When a new day dawns, Matsing discover that their raft has ...

And we’re back! It’s the Survivor 2012: Philippines premiere. Eighteen castaways - check. Three tribes- check. The dashing Jeff Probst - check. Now all we need are our second chance players, Russell Swan (Survivor: Samoa), Jonathan Penner (Survivor: Macronesia) and Michael Skupin (Survivor: Australian Outback,) each of whom was pulled from the game after life threatening injuries. Just to keep things interesting, we’ll toss in former San Francisco Giants MVP Jeff Kent and The Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel (Blair.) Simmer for 39 days, until one player emerges as a million dollar winner...

Last week on, Survivor: One World. For the first time in Survivor history, the Final Five are all women, vying for the million dollar grand price, and the title of Sole Survivor. Despite the men taking an early lead, poor gamesmanship (and the evil Colton) led to every male competitor being voted out of the tribe. After 36 days, only Kim, Chelsea, Alicia, Sabrina and Christina remain. Kim still holds a hidden immunity idol, and seems to be the most powerful player left. Chelsea and Sabrina have made no enemies. Alicia believes she is running the game. Christina’s been the underdog since the...

Last week on, Survivor: One World. Tarzan was the last man standing, but Kat’s decision to party with her peeps put her on the hit list instead. Kat thought a blindside would be funny and exciting, but left the game in tears when she was the blind-sides’ victim.

Tikiano, Night 33: as the women discuss the irony of Kat’s words, Tarzan interviews that the women made a dumb move, choosing Kat over himself. But since they have, he has a ‘sub-plot’ where he might be able to raise himself into the top three.

Tarzan speaks privately with Kim, telling her why it would be smart to get rid of Chels...

Previously on, Survivor: One World. Kim and the women have taken out the men systematically since the merge, leaving Troyzan on the chopping block. With his back against the wall, Troyzan needed to win immunity. The women believed Troyzan might have another immunity idol, and decided to split their votes. But Troyzan got wind of the plan when Christina spilled the beans. Needing only one more person to split the votes towards Christina, Troyzan appealed to Kat. At Tribal Council, Christina was on the hot seat. In the end, Troyzan was the fifth man to join the jury, but he delivered a messag...

Last week on, Survivor: One World: Troyzan won immunity. The power group of women (Chelsea, Sabrina, Kim and Kat) picked Leif as the next to leave. But are Troy’s warnings beginning to alarm Christina and Alicia? Tarzan still thinks it’s smarter to vote with the women, rather than be exposed as being allied with Troy.

Tikiano, Day 28: Treemail invites the survivors to a reward challenge that will test their perceptions. Kat thinks it’s time that she enjoyed a reward.

At the challenge, the tribe is confronted by a row of dolls, roughly looking like themselves, which are tied by ropes over ...

Last week on, Survivor: One World Kim was playing both sides, with her all-women’s alliance, and her Salani alliance. But she decided to keep the faith with the women, and led her ladies into blindsiding Jay. Now Troyzan, Tarzan and Leif are the last men standing. As the stongest male competitor, Troyzan will have to seek immunity, or be next to leave.

Tikiano, Night 23: After Tribal Council, Troyzan asked Christina, in front of everyone, why she hadn’t voted with him, and she said she was sticking with the original plan. He reminded her that she’d almost been voted out several times, and ...

Previously on, Survivor: One World After the merge, the former Salani members set out on a plan to pick off the former Manono’s. But Kim, Sabrina and Chelsea wanted to establish the female alliance, and Mike was blindsided at Tribal Council. Can the men recover from the numbers disadvantage?

Tikiano, Day 23: Even Tarzan realizes that the women now have the numbers to pick the men off, one by one. Troyzan and Jay, as the strongest males still on the tribe, know that they will be next to go, unless the men make a move. They need to get a few of the women on their side. At this point, Troy’s...

Last week: Jonas, the best provider, chef, and all around good guy was voted off the island. With the teams now co-ed, the women’s alliance have a small advantage.

This week, on Survivor: One World Troyzan wonders if the men made a mistake sticking with the ‘new’ Salani tribe, and voting off Jonas. The women now have the numbers. He and Jay determine that the next one off, has got to be a woman.

Today’s treemail is a ‘message in a bottle’ – of 7 UP! The (product placement) rhyme tells them that the winner will be ‘refreshed from the stress.’ Everyone’s excited about a taste of ‘the uncol...

Last week on, Survivor: One World Colton’s evil reign came to an end when his own body rebelled against him, and he was medically evacuated from the Island. (Update: it wasn’t appendicitis; it was a severe infection in his abdomen.) Selfish to the end, he took home the hidden immunity idol as a ‘souvenir,’ leaving his partner in bitchiness, Alicia, defenseless. At Tribal Council, the tribes merged, and no one was sent home.

At the combined camp, the Survivors found bread, meat, cheese, grapes and champagne with which to celebrate their new tribe. Alicia doubled down on the champagne, and d...

Last week on, Survivor: One World the teams were randomly shuffled, and Colton found himself on a tribe of ‘misfits’ who ‘suck.’ From the first challenge it was clear that the ‘mighty vs scrawny’ division would leave the Manono tribe defenseless against the ‘Greek Gods’ of Silani. Silani’s Jay and Troyzan formed an alliance with Kim and Chelsea. Kim found a hidden immunity idol, and shared the news with Chelsea. Manono’s Colton, on the other hand, was determined to get rid of Monica, the tribe’s only asset. With sycophant bitchy Alicia by his side, he coerced the ‘peasants’ into agreement,...

Last week on, Survivor: One World Colton, the idiot leader of the men’s Manono tribe, coerced his equally stupid tribe to forfeit Tribal Council immunity, under the guise of ‘punishing’ Leif for blabbing strategy, so that he could get Bill voted off the island. But Colton has a long list of people he hates, so no one’s safe from his snit fits.

The morning after Bill’s departure, the women of Salani have no idea what craziness is going on over at the men’s tribe, they’re just grateful that the tribes are now even at seven members a piece. They determine that they will go into the next chal...