Jocks and Nerds

"Jocks and Nerds" 	"Jocks and Nerds"
 	
Season 	Survivor: The Australian Outback
Episode Number 	3/13 (016)
First Broadcast 	October 5, 2014
Episode Chronology	Episode Chronology
Previous 	No Strategy Allowed
Next 	Rewarding The Weak
Jocks and Nerds is the third episode of Survivor: The Australian Outback.
==Story==
===Day 6 (Night)===
Kucha return from tribal council having just voted out Rose. Although the tribe seem to accept their weakest member has left, several members are angered that other had deceived them earlier in the day. Chelsie, who feels hurt that certain individuals targeted her at tribal council decides to speak up.
===Day 7===
===Kucha===
The tribe spend their morning relaxing, trying to "start fresh" as Neil had recommended. During this time, Alia and Cindra volunteer to go and collect water for the tribe, while Chelsie, Carlson, Neil and Reniero stay behind. Carlson decides to interrogate both Neil and Reniero, keen to discover which of them had told Cindra to vote for him, unaware that Cindra had actually got her instructions (although misunderstood) from Alia.
Off by the water source, Cindra begins to quiz Alia on what had occurred at tribal council. Alia informs Cindra that she misunderstood what she was saying, and that she was actually targeting Chelsie. 
Alia and Cindra return to camp having collected the water. Chelsie notices Alia looking nervous, bringing about her suspicious that Alia may be playing multiple sides within the tribe.
The tribe spend the rest of their day doing camp chores, with no strategy spoken of due to everyone being within a close proximity. Reniero decides not to question Cindra, feeling as though she could screw everything up for him.
===Ogakor===
Ogakor spend their day making sure that the camp remains in peak condition, with Curt taking much pleasure in the tribe doing work as opposed to lazing about. Ned and Victor leave the camp in order to collect water, Laurencia and Johna go off to fish, Chelsie and Georgia clean the tribes kitchen utilities while Curt and Farrell mend the shelters roof, which has slightly dropped since its construction. While fixing the roof, Curt questions Farrell on his friendship with Laurencia, believing it to be problematic for their alliance. Farrell assures Curt that he is with them, and that he would be happy to vote out Laurencia at their first tribal council. Curt however openly states that he feels Farrell is lying, and that he would rather keep her around for his own wellbeing. 
Over by the water source, Victor attempts to create a friendship with Ned. He begins by making jokes, hoping that Ned will appreciate Victor's presence more after being amused by him. However, Ned fails to break a smile at Victors jokes, and instead resorts to giving off a fake laugh in an attempt to humor Victor. 
While fishing, Laurencia and Johna both discuss its difficulty, worried that returning to their tribe empty handed will give Curt more ammo to use against them.
Ogakor begin to notice the food shortage taking its toll, with their low supply of rice and inability to catch much fish causing the hunger to truly take effect, even with the strongest members proving too weak to work long hours.
===Day 8===
Reward: Water Torture
Each tribe races to carry jugs of water across thin planks above the river without falling off. After a person successfully makes it to the end of the planks, that person's water jugs are put onto a pole balanced across the shoulders of the opposing tribe's designated "water bearer." As the game progresses, the weight becomes overwhelming: the water bearer who endures the weight the longest, without falling off the platform, wins.
Reward: Fishing equipment
Winner: Kucha
Reward Challenge: Water Torture	Reward Challenge: Water Torture	Reward Challenge: Water Torture	Reward Challenge: Water Torture	Reward Challenge: Water Torture	Reward Challenge: Water Torture	Reward Challenge: Water Torture
Outcome 	Tribe 	Water Bearers 	Transporting The Water 	Loaders 	Sit Outs 	
Won 	Kucha 	Reniero 	Alia, Carlson, Chelsie, Cindra 	Neil 	 	
Lost 	Ogakor 	Farrell 	Clarity, Curt, Georgia, Victor 	Ned 	Johna, Laurencia 	
===Kucha===
Kucha return to camp having just won the reward challenge, and their first challenge of the series. All six members appear ecstatic at the result, with Neil stepping up to make a quick comment, congratulating the tribe members, particularly Reniero, who was able to outlast Farrell when it came to bearing the weight placed upon his shoulders. Reniero remains modest, claiming that it was the whole tribe who got the win, not just him. Cindra goes off to use the new fishing gear, believing her supplying food will help strengthen her position within the tribe. Neil retires to the shelter where he takes a nap, wanting to relax after achieving a win. 
Chelsie, Alia, Carlson and Reniero sit by the shelter, discussing the tribes performance, believing that the addition of protein to their meals will allow them to get an advantage on their competitors, allowing them to make up for losing two members.
Cindra walks into camp, revealing two decently sized fish. Reniero quickly informs Cindra that Carlson "didn't believe she would catch anything", which Carlson quickly denies, stating that wasn't his comment. Alia then comes to Carlson's defense, while Chelsie remains quiet, simply observing the situation. Cindra angrily walks off from Carlson, lying next to Neil in the shelter in an attempt to avoid him.
After Cindra dumps the fish without anyone noticing, Neil questions their whereabouts. Cindra heavily denies knowing the location of the fish, leaving her tribe mates puzzled, although they all suspect that in spite she dumped them in the river. 
===Ogakor===
The tribe return to camp having just lost their first challenge. Each tribe member appears deflated after the lost, finding it hard to accept defeat to a tribe whom appeared to be much weaker based on appearance. Johna laughs about the fact that they lost the reward they needed most, but Victor assures her and the tribe that he will attempt to catch larger fish using their basic kit. Johna and Laurencia agree to make food for the tribe using a corn like substance they collected during the first raid. Johna begins to voice her opinions out loud, claiming that it was a mistake to sit both her and Laurencia out, as it wasn't a physically demanding challenge, and they could have potentially helped load Kucha's buckets quicker, adding more weight to Reniero's load. 
The whole tribe stand around in silent as Johna stand and throws her spatula down, before squaring up to Curt. The two continue to argue, making everyone feel uncomfortable around them. Johna furiously claps her hands while arguing, causing Curt to label her as "ghetto trash", sending Johna into an even worse state, before Laurencia and Ned are forced to separate the two, sending them off in different directions.
Laurencia takes Johna down to the riverbed in order to calm her down. Johna eventually breaks down into tears, burying her face in Laurencia's shoulder, admitting how embarrassed she is over her behavior. Laurencia tells her not to worry, and that her emotions simply got the better of her. Johna tells Laurencia that she wants to quit the game, and that she cant last much longer being around Curt, while being deprived of food and the comfort her family bring her. 
Back at the shelter, Farrell, Clarity, Ned and Georgia sit together talking while Curt and Victor sleep. During the conversation Clarity blurts out about their alliance, requesting that Georgia joins them in order to get rid of Johna and Laurencia. Ned agrees with Clarity's decision, while Farrell remains nervous, but doesn't speak up, not wanting to offend Georgia.
The tribe continues to hold an awkward and tense atmosphere throughout the day, with Johna and Curt steering clear of each other. Curt accepts Clarity's decision to add Georgia to the alliance, although he admits Clarity is on thin ice when she makes such hasty decisions without consulting the group. 
===Day 9===
The tribes receive tree mail about their next immunity challenge. Ogakor are informed that they must sit two members out, with Curt volunteering himself immediately, while Clarity is chosen as the second option, with the group feeling confidence in Georgia who is gradually getting better when competing. 
Challenge: Lock Step
The tribes race against each other through a series of obstacles, while attached together by a rope. In this challenge, a tribe is only as fast as its slowest member. The first tribe to successfully complete the course with all of its members across the finish line wins.
Winner: Kucha
Information (Kucha): Alia, Carlson, Chelsie, Cindra, Neil and Reniero all perform well, proving that as a team they are able to work together effectively and efficiently.
Information (Ogakor): Farrell, Georgia, Laurencia and Victor perform well, while Johna slightly struggles to keep up, although she eventually picks up the pace. Ned performs badly, twisting his ankle on one of the obstacles, causing him to slow down, ultimately costing his tribe the win.
Immunity Challenge: Lock Step	Immunity Challenge: Lock Step	Immunity Challenge: Lock Step 	Immunity Challenge: Lock Step
Result 	Tribe 	Competitors 	Sit Outs
Won 	Kucha 	Alia, Carlson, Chelsie, Cindra, Neil, Reniero 	
Lost 	Ogakor 	Farrell, Georgia, Johna, Laurencia, Ned, Victor	Clarity, Curt
===Ogakor===
Ogakor return to camp having just lost their second consecutive challenge, and their first immunity challenge. Immediately upon their return, Curt cant help but to show his positive feelings towards attending tribal council, believing that it will mean Johna's elimination from the game. Laurencia, Johna and Victor sit in the shelter, watching a Ned nervously apologize to the group for his performance in the immunity challenge, understanding that he was largely responsible for their loss. The group generally take the apology well, with each member feeling that Ned was sincere in his apology. 
Georgia heads down to the river to clean herself off, while Farrell begins to pack his bags for tribal council. Curt signals for Ned and Clarity to follow him off to the side in order to speak to them about the vote. Laurencia, having noticed Curt's blatant attempts to talk strategy, nudges her head towards the three as they walk off, with both Victor and Johna understanding that they are in trouble against the group that has formed opposite them. 
Back by the shelter, Laurencia decides to get the ball rolling with Farrell, trying to ensure that herself, Johna and Victor are able to stay in the game. 
At tribal council the clear division is the tribe becomes apparent based simply off their seating positions, with Laurencia, Johna and Victor off to the side, staying quiet for a majority of the discussion, until Curt decides to throw them under the bus by claiming that Johna and Laurencia slow the tribe down. Clarity backs up Curt's claims, suggesting that if she and Curt competed in the immunity challenge they'd have likely gotten a third win. Johna and Laurencia both are quick to defend themselves, with Johna once again bringing up that she recommended herself and Laurencia sat out for the immunity challenge, but their decision to sit them out for the reward challenge meant this wasn't possible, and that Curt and Clarity competed in that, which the tribe still lost despite their presence. Curt hints that he is concerned about Farrell's loyalty, believing him to somewhat be playing both sides. Farrell states that he entered tribal knowing how he would vote, and that he had been sure about his decision for several hours. After discussions about camp life once again turn sour, the whole tribe stay in silence as Johna verbally battles Curt, Clarity and Georgia, stating that Curt is chauvinistic, Georgia is lazy, and that Clarity's desperation to please others demonstrates "what an embarrassment she truly is". Georgia then states that Johna should be "ashamed", and that her children will be the one's embarrassed, causing Laurencia to get involved, berating Georgia for hitting low when bringing one's children into an argument that doesn't concern them. When it comes time to vote, it is revealed that the "stronger alliance" voted for Johna, with four votes going her way, while three votes are revealed for Georgia. Farrell's vote is the last to be pulled from the earn. In the end it is revealed that he cast his vote against Johna, sending her home in a 5-3 vote, deciding to stay with his original alliance as opposed to letting his friendship with Laurencia get in the way. Laurencia and Johna share an emotional goodbye, before Victor too hugs the single mother as she leaves the tribal council area, wishing her too friends "the best of luck".
==Tribal Council==
Tribal Council 3:Ogakor	Tribal Council 3:Ogakor 	 	
VotedAgainst 	Voter 	 	
Johna (5 votes) 	Clarity, Curt, Farrell, Georgia & Ned	 	
Georgia (3 votes) 	Johna, Laurencia & Victor 	 	
VOTED OFF:Johna 	VOTED OFF:Johna 	VOTED OFF:Johna	VOTED OFF:Johna
===Voting Confessionals===
===Final Words===
===Still In The Running===
Kucha 	Kucha 	Kucha 	Kucha 	Kucha 	Kucha 	Kucha 	Kucha
Alia 	Carlson	Chelsie	Cindra 	Mitchell	Neil 	Reniero	Rose
Ogakor 	Ogakor 	Ogakor 	Ogakor 	Ogakor 	Ogakor 	Ogakor 	Ogakor
Clarity	Curt 	Farrell	Georgia	Johna 	Laurencia	Ned 	Victor