After weeks spent in isolation, even some of the strongest competitors begin to struggle, while others start to plan their big moves.
The hungry castaways are given $500 apiece to enter into an auction, where food is the most sought-after commodity.
The biggest game players, villains, and heroes return to seek redemption, taking on each other in a fierce competition.
As physical strength begins to fade, strong alliances may be the competitors' only hope for success in the challenges.
A budding romance sparking between two tribe mates may shift the balance of the game with the possibility of a power couple in the mix.