Episode
Survivor: Master Class in Deception
Overview
Loose lips sink ships when one castaway's frustrations put a wedge between them and their tribe; a shared meal breeds connection between tribemates as they discuss race and heritage.
Details
- Series
- Survivor
- Season
- Season 48
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2025-03-26
- Runtime
- 65 min
Episode context
Master Class in Deception is Episode 5 in Season 48 of Survivor. It aired on 2025-03-26. The runtime is 65 min.
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An unexpected twist for the castaways sends the trajectory of their games into an all-new direction. An undercover alliance in the losing tribe leads to a shocking tribal council.
Episode 6: Doing the Damn Thing
A mad dash ensues when an opportunity to get ahead in the game lands on the beach; information is a free-for-all when players talk strategy over a reward meal.
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