Episode
Survivor: Method to This Madness
Overview
After losing their flint, one tribe attempts to barter with Jeff in a rare negotiation. Meanwhile, former MLB player John Rocker's controversial past threatens his future in the game.
Details
- Series
- Survivor
- Season
- Season 29
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2014-10-01
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Method to This Madness is Episode 2 in San Juan del Sur - Blood vs. Water of Survivor. It aired on 2014-10-01. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 1: Suck It Up and Survive
The "Blood vs. Water" theme returns as all-new castaways compete with - and ultimately against - their loved ones who share the same goal: to outwit, outplay, outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor and winner of the 1 million dollar prize.
Episode 3: Actions vs. Accusations
A showdown pits father against son and puts their relationship to the test. Meanwhile, former MLB player John Rocker is confronted about his controversial past during a combative Immunity Challenge.
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Episode 4: We're a Hot Mess
One castaway contemplates throwing an Immunity Challenge to rid their tribe of the weaker players. However, their thirst for power could result in a shocking blindside.
Episode 5: Blood Is Blood
After a surprising tribe swap, the game gets complicated when one castaway is stranded on a tribe with three pairs of loved ones. Meanwhile, the other tribe is forced to negotiate for their next meal as a result of mismanaged portion control.
Episode 6: Make Some Magic Happen
In a rare move, a very hungry Hunahpu tribe makes a desperate trade for rice. Meanwhile, one castaway on the Coyopa tribe concocts a plan to use a fake idol to try and insure their safety.
Episode 7: Million Dollar Decision
The pressure of the game forces one castaway to contemplate throwing in the towel. Also, alliances start to crumble with the impending merge and one castaway commits the ultimate sin.
Episode 8: Wrinkle in the Plan
The claws are out when two parents protect their children in a heated exchange. Also, the castaways reap the rewards of a Taco Bar after exiling one of their own.
Episode 9: Gettin' to Crunch Time
Two reward winners trade their spots to prove their loyalty. Also, an idol paper trail causes chaos at camp, and one castaway plays dirty when his life in the game is threatened.
Episode 10: This Is Where We Build Trust
Another castaway is voted out of the game.
Episode 11: Kind of Like Cream Cheese
After 30 grueling days, the remaining castaways battle for a spot in the final six. Also, for the first time ever, castaways give up their chance at Reward in the middle of a challenge, and one castaway seeking revenge sets their sights on the game's strongest player.
Episode 12: Still Holdin' On
After Tribal Council, Jon and Jaclyn resolved their argument, while Alec, as one of the two remaining outsiders, lamented his poor standing in the game.
Episode 13: Let's Make a Move
After voting Alec out, Natalie lied to Jon and Jaclyn, claiming to have misunderstood the instructions regarding the split vote plan, which they believed. Natalie then told Keith that she had spared him from elimination and wanted to blindside Jon.