A hero, sensing he is in danger, makes a bold move to save himself; a power struggle emerges in an alliance; two of the strongest villains are pitted against each other.
Reunited in the merged tribe, two old friends rekindle an alliance; a castaway makes an unprecedented play, which sets the stage for a surprising tribal council.
The Heroes vow to work together to ensure they outlast the Villains; the Villains start to turn on one another after a member of the tribe makes a costly mistake.
The castaways learn that two people will be sent home in a rare double elimination; one contestant surprises everyone and risks it all at the tribal council.