Eighteen new castaways begin their battle for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor.

An unlikely friendship forms when two castaways bond over their differences; the beware immunity idol returns, forcing castaways to consider all options before entering this unknown territory.

One tribe attempts to recover after drawing a line in the sand at tribal council; a castaway goes on a journey and must make a decision that could change their game, and one tribe stacks their way to victory.

One castaway paints a target on their back when they attempt to pit their tribe mates against one another; another tribe dives their way to victory after piecing together a big win in the immunity challenge.

Patience is running thin for some of the tribe members; immunity is on the line, and one tribe gets tied up.

Castaways drop their buffs and rearrange tribes before an intense immunity challenge; one castaway is taken to another island and has the power to change the game.

Castaways are officially merged into one tribe; individual immunity is on the line; castaways try to negotiate with Jeff to get four days' worth of rice for their tribe.

One castaway is the last standing in the fight for immunity, earning themselves a spot in the final eight.

After a double elimination, the remaining eight castaways have to endure new challenges, while also trying to outwit and outplay one another.

One castaway drops out of the immunity challenge, leaving their fate up to chance.

Only six castaways remain, and one is on the wrong side of the vote; one castaway climbs the stairway to victory and wins immunity at tribal council.

After an accelerated 26-day grueling season filled with new twists and advantages, castaways skillfully navigate their way to the final three, with one crowned the sole survivor.