Episode
Survivor: The Blood Moon
Overview
A mysterious boat arrives delivering an exciting message, "Drop your buffs!" A mad dash ensues when castaways discover that an advantage is hidden deep in the jungle. This week's mouthwatering challenge reward lifts spirits, but only briefly. When the dreaded blood moon is triggered (a true Survivor first), it leads to a historic tribal council.
Details
- Series
- Survivor
- Season
- Season 50
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2026-04-01
- Runtime
- 86 min
Episode context
The Blood Moon is Episode 6 in Season 50 of Survivor. It aired on 2026-04-01. The runtime is 86 min.
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Episode 5: Open Wounds
Tensions flare after Tribal Council when one castaway's self-proclaimed "temper tantrum" rubs some members of their tribe the wrong way. Rivals clash in "Operation Bad Blood" and the stakes rise as two tribes are sent to Tribal Council.
Episode 7: That's Not How I Play Survivor
Feelings of betrayal hit an all-time high following a historic Blood Moon tribal that featured three eliminations. One person is selected to go on a journey with the potential to earn an advantage. Then, a schoolyard pick at this week's challenge leads one team to reward and one individual to immunity.
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