Well, tonight’s episode had a balance of sadness, gladness, and depending on your fan base, giddiness. Personally, I’m sad but relieved at the same time.
The Malakal tribe returned home after voting off Joel (or Truck as they once called him). Erik came to the realization that the favorites couldn’t be trusted. They would vote out anyone in their way, useful or not. Erik figured he either needed to step up his game or get an alliance.
Tracy was also having problems with control; mainly with the fact she didn’t have any. Her alliance with Chet wasn’t a lot to work with. She started working Ami and Erik into her alliance, Ami was uncertain at first, but Erik was in immediately. Everything seemed to be falling into place for Tracy.
At the Airai tribe, Jonathan, or Penner as Jeff has taken to calling him, took the pain in his leg with grace. Everyone acknowledged the fact that it didn’t bring him down but also noticed it wasn’t getting any better. James however, acted different than when Eliza started getting sick. He didn’t want Jonathan to leave because he was a help in the challenges. Also, he didn’t want to be stuck with a tribe full of girls (and Jason). Penner was convinced that his leg would heal if given the time.
When the reward challenge came around, the Airai tribe was shocked to see that Malakal had voted Joel out. The challenge had the survivors swim out and retrieve bundles of sticks and bring them to the shore where they had to build a blockade in an empty box. After five minutes, the tribes switched boxes, and had to tear apart the blockade the other tribe had built. The first tribe to get all their tribe mates through the box and on the mat on the other side won the reward, having two Micronesian’s come to the tribe's beach and teach them how to live on the island.
Penner, despite his knee, stayed in the challenge and competed with his tribe. This seemed like a bad choice when the challenge started and Penner stayed on the beach, limping on his leg. However, when it came time to build the blockade, Jonathan’s intelligence seemed to be an advantage. Eventually when they switched, the Malakal tribe gave their all, however, Airai's strategizing lost Malakal the challenge. Basically, Airai tore apart what they could of the blockade and then dragged themselves through it (even Penner) winning them reward.
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Article comments
1 - El Bicho
Chet is an absolute jerk and an idiot. Tracy saved his ass and he couldn't be bothered to return the favor. What a selfish jackass! After knocking out Ozzy, he could have just quit for medical reasons. He had to write down someone's name anyway, and why did he and Tracy pick Erik? It would have been an awesome move and he could have left a mark on the game. Instead, he's an embarrassment to the game.
2 - Bennett
Agreed El Bicho.
However, did you watch to see who voted for who? Ozzie's name wasn't written down by anyone, instead it was Erik's name that came up two or three times.
As luck would have it, none of these votes were read before Chet hit the magic number and was gone.
There was a lot of bargaining going on that was left on the cutting room floor. Does Erik have a clue that his own 'alliance' members voted for him to leave?
3 - El Bicho
"none of these votes were read before Chet hit the magic number and was gone."
Through the magic of editing, we don't know that, but even if that's true, there was no way the players would know that would happen. Tracy seems like such a good player that I think she would have told Erik what was up and it's part of a plan to make favorites think they aren't together. Otherwise, why did Erik vote for Chet and not Ozzy?
4 - Bennett
Ahhhh... Wise one. You're probably right.
5 - CallmeMaddy
I agreed with everyone above. I hated Chet. Anyway, nice recap.
Biggest mastermind?
Tracey--Ozzy idea was brilliant even though it didn't work. Hate her though.
6 - Katelynn Phillips
Alot of good points up above. Either way, it was Chet's time to go. If Chet had stayed, he would been another person riding on a coat tail. Altough, it is a bit selfish to ignore someone's request who has helped you so much. I just glad it wasn't Ozzy I suppose.
Thanks for the comments,
Katelynn.
7 - NANCY
CIRIE IS THE LAZIEST PERSON EVER ON SURVIVOR. SHE SEEMS TO THINK THAT PEOPLE SHOULD BOW DOWN TO HER,CARRY HER ON THEIR SHOULDERS(GOOD LUCK WITH THAT ONE) AND FEED HER. SHE IS WORSE THAN FAIRPLAY WHEN IT COMES TO WEASELS. JUST LIKE A SOUTHERNER; SMILE AT YOU THEN STAB YOU IN THE BACK.I BET SHE IS THE SAME WAY AT WORK!