[s17e9] Nothing Tastes Better Than Five Hundred... Apr 2026

In this episode, the (merged) tribe faces rising tensions as the social divide deepens. The episode is defined by a high-stakes auction, a masterful fake idol ruse, and one of the most vitriolic Tribal Councils ever aired. Original Air Date: November 20, 2008.

At Tribal Council, Randy confidently presents the fake idol to Jeff Probst . Jeff famously tosses it into the fire, declaring, "This is not a Hidden Immunity Idol". 🗳️ Iconic Voting Confessionals [S17E9] Nothing Tastes Better Than Five Hundred...

This episode was voted the 18th best Survivor episode of all time in a major 2015 fan poll. In this episode, the (merged) tribe faces rising

"You have made my life hell from day one! Forget you, go home, goodbye!" At Tribal Council, Randy confidently presents the fake

A popular fan tradition suggests that if you start watching this episode at exactly 11:20:33 PM on New Year's Eve, Crystal Cox will yell "Goodbye!" at the stroke of midnight.

Ken Hoang , who wins a mouse-trap style puzzle challenge. 🍪 The Infamous Survivor Auction

The episode title refers to the , where contestants bid their $500 starting cash on food and advantages.