Savannah Louie

A boat arrives delivering a very important message to the overjoyed castaways. Old alliance members reconvene to talk strategy, as the game has shifted since they last saw each other.

After tribal council's most recent idol play, castaways set out on a "defensive" idol search. One of the game's toughest antagonists breaks down and shares a side of vulnerability with their tribemates.

Upon the losing group's return from tribal council, the remaining castaways are in utter disbelief after learning who was sent home. Stakes increase for this week's immunity challenge.

A major shakeup hits the game when two tribes turn to three. New tribe members size each other up, but with only four players on each tribe, there is not much room to hide. Then, heat and exhaustion take a major toll on one castaway.

The fatiguing nature of the game is highlighted as some castaways hit their personal breaking points. Following tribal, one castaway is left visibly shaken after being left out of the vote.

One castaway's scheming gets them into hot water when their tribe realizes the same conversation has been repeated to each of them. Two castaways are sent on a grueling journey.