The Brains Behind Everything

Survivor: Season 17: Episode 8

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The Brains Behind Everything

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CBS | Air Date: November 13, 2008
Starring: Jeff Probst, Michelle Chase, Ken Hoang, Jacquie Berg, Randy Bailey, Gillian Larson, Susie Smith, Danny Brown, Bob Crowley, Crystal Cox, Corinne Kaplan, Charlie Herschel, Marcus Lehman, Matty Whitmore, Jessica Kiper, Paloma Soto-Castillo, Dan Kay, Ace Gordon, Kelly Czarnecki
Summary: As the Fang tribe wakes up, everyone hopes for a merge. But instead they receive tree mail suggesting them to practice for an upcoming reward challenge.

Fang wins the reward of a traditional experience in a Gabon village. While over on Kota, Kenny realizes that he has slowly learned how to play the game of survivor well as he is able toAs the Fang tribe wakes up, everyone hopes for a merge. But instead they receive tree mail suggesting them to practice for an upcoming reward challenge.

Fang wins the reward of a traditional experience in a Gabon village. While over on Kota, Kenny realizes that he has slowly learned how to play the game of survivor well as he is able to provide fish for the tribe.

On Exile Island, Bob follows the clues to find the idol but is frustrated when he can't find it. He creates his own fake idol to try and psych out his other tribemates. Later, when the two tribes meet for the Immunity Challenge, Jeff tells them they have now merged and are competing for individual immunity.

After returning to camp, Charlie and his alliance (Corinne, Bob and Randy) say they will all vote for Crystal. Meanwhile, Kenny rounds up his alliance (Matty, Susie and Crystal) to vote for Charlie. So both sides try to get Sugar to vote their way. Going into Tribal Council, the newly named tribe (Nobag) are clearly divided.… Expand
Genre(s): Reality, Action & Adventure, Game Show
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