Peter Conte

The contestants travel by ship to the tropical island of Samoa. They discuss their backgrounds, what sets them apart, and their strategies for the competition. A race takes place to collect supplies before they begin the game.

The tribes battle to keep their supplies protected and sustain fire in difficult conditions. Pressure is mounting and the possibility of an idol at play creates tensions for new friendships.

One tribe scrambles to avoid elimination, while a major alliance crumbles. The other tribe is increasingly frustrated by two of its members, making moves to ensure they are removed next.

Things get feisty with a highly competitive challenge that encourages fair contact for immunity that is vital to resettling balance in each tribe.

Tensions in Asaga rise as Sarah tries to turn on Luke. A blindfolded challenge leads to a reward of an Italian feast. Alliances shuffle ahead of the tribe's merging.

The Samatau tribe are struggling to find food and make fire while Asaga are coping perfectly, despite having less members. The tribes get emotional presents from their families back home.