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. A true SURVIVOR first, the dreaded blood moon leads to a historic tribal council.

A boat arrives and the tribe is asked to divide into pairs. This week's immunity challenge features one of the biggest twists ever seen in SURVIVOR history. Then, a theatrical risk taken at tribal council must be enough to cast doubt upon those on the chopping block.