This season introduced the eponymous Island of the Idols, as Survivor alumni Sandra Diaz-Twine, winner of Survivor: Pearl Islands and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains , and Rob Mariano, winner of Survivor: Redemption Island , returned to the game as mentors living on the Island of the Idols, though they did not compete for the million-dollar prize themselves. Instead, Diaz-Twine and Mariano periodically hosted a contestant each episode and gave them a lesson to assist them in the game. They also gave the contestant a chance to win an advantage, but if they failed, they lost their vote at their next Tribal Council.
S39E01 I Vote You Out and That's It
Sep 25, 2019One castaway gets fired up when learning a lesson on the Island of the Idols, where Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz serve as mentors in an all-new twist. Also, castaways question whether likability will prove to be a liability.
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S39E02 YOLO, Let's Play!
Oct 2, 2019One castaway puts their mind to work when given a new opportunity on the Island of the Idols. Also, tribes must climb their way to the top during a tough immunity challenge.
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S39E03 Honesty Would Be Chill
Oct 9, 2019New tribal dynamics may put the rest of the castaways on edge leading into the next tribal council. Also, one castaway is presented with an opportunity on "Island of the Idols" – complete a risky task in order to gain an advantage.
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S39E04 Plan Z
Oct 16, 2019A "showmance" could create distractions and paint a target on two castaways' backs. Also, after a visit with Boston Rob and Sandra on Island of the Idols, one castaway has a chance to seize an opportunity to prove their power of persuasion.
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S39E05 Don't Bite the Hand that Feeds You
Oct 23, 2019Castaways are forced to switch up their game after a surprising tribe swap.
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S39E06 Suck It Up Buttercup
Oct 30, 2019Rival alliances go head to head over a powerful player, and one castaway must decide if they are daring enough to take on a risky task after visiting the Island of the Idols.
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S39E07 I Was Born at Night, But Not Last Night
Nov 6, 2019An empire falls and a rebellion rises, but the game is far from over. Also, another castaway visits the Island of the Idols for a chance to earn an advantage.
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S39E08 We Made It to the Merge!
Nov 13, 2019Castaways enjoy a merge feast before individual immunity is on the line.
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S39E09 Two for the Price of One
Nov 20, 2019An unexpected twist shakes up the game and sends two people home.
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S39E10 Bring on the Bacon
Nov 27, 2019One castaway must prove how well they know their castmates when presented with a game-changing opportunity while visiting Island of the Idols.
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S39E11 A Very Simple Plan
Dec 4, 2019Trust is tested when new alliances are formed but some old ones remain. Also, lines are drawn in the sand after the family visit.
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S39E12 Just Go for It
Dec 11, 2019The fourteenth castaway is voted out and joins the jury.
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S39E13 Mama, Look at Me Now
Dec 18, 2019A winner will be crowned Sole Survivor on the finale of Survivor: Island of the Idols.
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S39E14 Survivor: Island of the Idols Reunion
Dec 18, 2019The castaways reunite in Los Angeles to discuss the season.
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