Australian Survivor

Australian Survivor Champions vs. Contenders I

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Champions vs. Contenders I Plot

The fifth season of Australian Survivor, also known as Australian Survivor: Champions vs. Contenders. The season featured 24 contestants divided into two tribes: "Champions", composed of twelve high-achievers who excelled in their fields, and "Contenders", composed of twelve everyday Australians.

Australian Survivor Champions vs. Contenders I aired on August 1st, 2018.

Champions vs. Contenders I Episodes

1. Episode 1

August 1st, 20181 hr 24 min

In a world-first, this program has pitted 12 giants of Australian society against 12 everyday Aussies in order to create one epic battle: champions versus contenders.

2. Episode 2

August 2nd, 20181 hr 15 min

The game starts to become very real for the castaways. The reality of having to catch their own food and create a liveable shelter becomes top priority in camp.

3. Episode 3

August 6th, 20181 hr 8 min

In the Champions camp a new leader steps forward and starts calling the shots, while over at The Contenders it's a case of the boys versus the girls.

4. Episode 4

August 7th, 20181 hr 7 min

Reeling after a shocking outcome in Tribal, one tribe is very unsettled and new targets start to come under fire.

5. Episode 5

August 8th, 20181 hr 12 min

A castaway who has been struggling with the game becomes determined to stick with the fight. While one of the Contenders struggles with an injury so serious, it could spell the end of their game.

6. Episode 6

August 9th, 20181 hr 12 min

From illness to dummy spits, time in isolation is starting to take its toll on some of the Castaways and it's causing unease in the camps.

7. Episode 7

August 13th, 201851 min

After a surprising tribal council result, some castaways realise they're on the outer and start to scramble to make alliances within their tribe.

8. Episode 8

August 14th, 20181 hr 4 min

The twist in the previous game has one tribe torn and plotting new strategies to kick out one of the biggest competitors in the game.

9. Episode 9

August 20th, 201849 min

The game steps it up a notch when two castaways who have been on the edge of their team come face-to-face in front of their tribe.

10. Episode 10

August 21st, 20181 hr 8 min

After losing at an endurance challenge for immunity, one team enters in what looks to be the fiercest Tribal Council yet.

11. Episode 11

August 27th, 201851 min

After 25 days on the island, the castaways have made the halfway point in the game, and their chance of becoming Sole Survivor is getting closer and more obtainable.

12. Episode 12

August 28th, 20181 hr 13 min

After a massive shake-up in the game, both tribes are cautiously reforming plans and forging new alliances.

13. Episode 13

September 3rd, 201848 min

As the game heats up with a merger, some islanders are starting to struggle, while others are just beginning to orchestrate their big moves. One of the program's biggest threats will be cut loose.

14. Episode 14

September 4th, 20181 hr 10 min

It's auction time. The hungry castaways are given $500 each to enter into a new kind of battle where food is the hottest property in town.

15. Episode 15

September 10th, 201850 min

Mat and Robbie have faced off time and time again, but is it time to send one of them home?

16. Episode 16

September 11th, 20181 hr 8 min

The end game is getting closer. Hold your breath! Contenders will rise and champions will fall. The big players make their move.

17. Episode 17

September 17th, 201854 min

The end game is getting closer and the scramble for survival more desperate, sparking the hunt for idols. Later, at a massive Tribal Council, one player's confidence just might cost them the game.

18. Episode 18

September 18th, 20181 hr 10 min

After an unexpected result at Tribal Council, the Castaways' Camp is a hive of animosity and distrust. Hard truths come to the surface and split the opinions of the tribe.

19. Episode 19

September 24th, 201848 min

With only seven castaways that still remain, the game's power rests with one, and it's not who you think. What Monica is about to do next really shakes things up.

20. Episode 20

September 25th, 20181 hr 6 min

With bitter grudges in play, victory at an immunity challenge has never been more important. At Tribal Council, accusations fly as some tribe members are accused of being carried through the game.

21. Episode 21

October 1st, 201851 min

As the game comes close to the end, the taste of victory is closer than ever. Trust between the castaways is at an all-time low and a bold move is made by a player to gain further power.

22. Episode 22

October 2nd, 20181 hr 9 min

As the pointy end of the game closes in on the remaining five castaways, one player seeks revenge after the previous tribal council.

23. Episode 23

October 8th, 201853 min

With only a few days left in the game, physical strength dwindling and emotions at an all-time high, the castaways are granted an opportunity for immunity, thus securing their place in the final three.

24. Episode 24

October 9th, 20181 hr 8 min

After 50 testing days, the remaining three castaways can finally see and feel the eagerly anticipated finish line ahead of them, with one of the greatest battles for immunity in front of them.

25. Reunion Special

October 9th, 201851 min

The final two make their plea, with the jury to vote on who will be crowned the title of Sole Survivor and win $500,000. Then, all 24 castaways get together for an explosive and exciting reunion.

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