Women Rule the Amazon

"Women Rule the Amazon"	"Women Rule the Amazon"
 	
Season 	Survivor: The Amazon
Episode Number 	13/13 (078)
First Broadcast 	May 15, 2018
Episode Chronology 	Episode Chronology
Previous 	The Honeymoon is Over
Next 	A Pirate's Life For Me(next season)
Women Rule the Amazon is the season finale of Survivor: The Amazon.
==Story==
===Day 36 (Night)===
As the final four walk back into camp, thunder and a heavy downpour appear overhead. Isaiah stands and glares at Fredrick, before going off on a tirade, scorning Fredrick for his "dishonesty".
Isaiah fails to respond to Neasa, knowing that if he was to it would likely further escalate the arguments between the pair. Jenn remains silent, looking back and forth at each individual unsure what she should say. Eventually, Jenn, Neasa and Fredrick go to sleep in the shelter, trying to keep themselves dry from the rain. Isaiah sits on the edge alone, unable to sleep due to his anger over being blindsided by Sheamus' elimination.
===Day 37===
Fredrick and Jenn sit inside the shelter, keeping dry from the rain that has refused to lighten overnight. Neasa goes out in her rain coat in order to bring some dry wood over to the shelter, wanting to protect it so that a fire can be made upon their return.
Isaiah continues to sit alone away from his tribe mates, not wanting to interact with any of them after the actions taken at the previous tribal council. He sits in the rain, trying to gain peace of mind before competing in the most important challenge of his Survivor career.
Neasa looks over at Isaiah as she walks back to the shelter, although he makes no attempt at responding to her smile. Neasa laughs, sitting in the shelter next to her two allies.
The final four reach their next individual immunity challenge, knowing that whoever wins will earn the right to compete in the final immunity challenge of the season. Despite the rain, the contestants take their place to compete in the challenge, in which they must navigate around a maze collecting medallions whilst blindfolded. During the challenge, Isaiah begins with lots of energy, which proves to be a dangerous strategy, with his fast movements sending him crashing into the walls of the maze several times. Despite his desperation, Isaiah is unable to finish first, with Neasa instead winning immunity for the fourth straight time. After Neasa's win, Isaiah rips off his blindfold and slams his fist against the ground, clearly heartbroken over what he assumes will be his certain elimination from the game. Fredrick and Jenn hesitantly congratulate Neasa, before the four head back to camp to determine which of them will become the penultimate jury member.
Challenge: Braille Maze
Blindfolded, the final four must move through a maze using guideposts for assistance, searching for four medallions representing earth, air, fire, and water. First to get all four medallions and return to the center wins.
Winner: Neasa
Immunity Challenge: Braille Maze	Immunity Challenge: Braille Maze	Immunity Challenge: Braille Maze	 	
Placement 	Winner 	Competitors 	Competitors 	Competitors
Castaway 	Neasa 	Fredrick, Isaiah, Jenn 	Fredrick, Isaiah, Jenn	Fredrick, Isaiah, Jenn
The final four return to camp with Neasa once again safe from tribal council, leaving the other three vulnerable at the vote. Despite the possibilities, all four members seem to be certain on the idea that Isaiah will be the one voted out of the game.
Isaiah lays down in the shelter, deflated after losing the immunity challenge. Jenn sits parallel to Isaiah, once again congratulating Neasa on her record number of wins for a female contestant. Fredrick and Neasa set off in order to check the fishing net, with Neasa mouthing "watch him (Isaiah)" to Jenn before leaving camp.
Isaiah leans over to begin speaking with Jenn, wanting to make one last effort at saving himself in this game.
Jenn stands and moves away from Isaiah, not wanting to spend any further time alongside him. Over by the tribe's canoe, Neasa and Fredrick haul in the fishing net, grabbing the two fish for the four to eat before tribal council. Neasa and Fredrick confirm to one another that the vote will be against Isaiah, before calmly returning to camp and preparing the group meal.
At tribal council, Fredrick avoids all eye contact with the jury, unable to look Sheamus in the face after his betrayal the previous night. The first portion of tribal council is spent talking over Neasa's impressive showings in challenges, which everyone admits paints her as one of the biggest targets in the game. When asked about the vote, Isaiah claims to know that he is going home, before criticising Fredrick for his decision, telling him that he "will regret" helping the girls. Fredrick attempts to justify his game move, but Isaiah continues to berate him, begging Jeff to get to the vote so that he can be put out of his misery. Before the vote, Isaiah warns the final three to not hide behind falsehoods, and to own up to their deceitful game play once they make the final tribal council. Isaiah commences the voting, and is followed by the others, each of whom are shown to be writing down his name, sticking to their plan of going to the final three.
Jeff brings back the votes, with Isaiah placing his packed bag on his back before Jeff has a chance to open the urn, aware that his time in the game is over.
Isaiah quickly walks from the tribal council area, not wishing to say goodbye to his remaining tribe members. Jeff shakes his head in amazement, clearly holding back a smile as he turns to the final three players. He informs the group that tomorrow they will face a final immunity challenge which will determine who earns the right to decide which individual to take with them to the final tribal council, and who will become the last member of the jury.
Tribal Council 12:Jacaré	Tribal Council 12:Jacaré	 	
VotedAgainst 	Voter 	 	
Isaiah (3 votes) 	Fredrick, Jenn, Neasa 	 	
Jenn (1 vote) 	Isaiah 	 	
VOTED OFF:Isaiah 	VOTED OFF:Isaiah 	VOTED OFF:Isaiah	VOTED OFF:Isaiah
===Day 38===
The final three walk over to tree mail together, somewhat tired after another restless night. They gather around the mail, taking turns reading the message out loud.
The group rush back to camp, taking turns weighing themselves on the scales, shocked to see how much weight they have individually lost. Fredrick is shown to have lost the most weight, although he claims that "a lot of it was needed", admitting that he feels somewhat healthier having shed much of his body fat.
Suddenly, Jeff walks into camp as the three tribe members sit around talking, gathering them over by the fire to provide them with their instructions for the day ahead.
The group take their boat over to the sea-plane, boarding it to begin their aerial tour of the Amazon. As the plane takes the group around the jungle and river, the final three sit silently, reflecting on their thirty-eight day journey.
The sea-plane eventually lands over by a second canoe, allowing the contestants to board it and paddle down a small creek where they can find the shack containing their decorative materials.
The trio each spend time decorating themselves in their own personal way, laughing as they see what the others have chosen to do to 'prepare' for their final immunity challenge.
The group arrive at tribal council, where they are joined by the six members of the jury, with the seventh and final slot about to be filled. Jeff informs the players that for their final immunity challenge, they must stand on a narrow perch whilst holding their tribal headdress above their heads, with the last person standing winning immunity and a guaranteed spot in the final two, ultimately deciding who between the other two joins them. The trio take their places, wishing one another luck as the challenge begins. Almost immediately all three display discomfort, complaining that keeping their balance will be difficult. Fredrick begins to wobble several minutes into the challenge, eventually slipping off his perch, much to the delight of several jury members.
Delma is shown rolling her eyes at Neasa's comment. The challenge continues for several more minutes, as both the girls are showing signs of falling. Much to the surprise of everyone, it is Neasa who falls first, giving Jenn her first and most important immunity win of the season. Jenn jumps from the perch, hugging Neasa and Fredrick as she thanks them for their words of encouragement.
Challenge: Will Power
Prior to the challenge, the three remaining contestants must build and decorate a headdress for themselves. At Tribal Council, they have to stand on a tiny plank holding the headdress (now attached by beads to a collar around their necks) above their head for as long as possible.
Winner: Jenn
Immunity Challenge: Will Power	Immunity Challenge: Will Power	Immunity Challenge: Will Power	 	
Placement 	Winner 	Competitors 	Competitors 	Competitors
Castaway 	Jenn 	Fredrick, Neasa 	Fredrick, Neasa	Fredrick, Neasa
The final three take their seats on the stools, with Jenn now wearing individual immunity and holding the sole vote in deciding who will become the final member of the jury. Jenn admits that the decision should be straight forward in sticking to her alliance with Neasa, but that she will ultimately do what she feels is best for her own position. Fredrick openly talks about Neasa being the biggest competition of the three, warning Jenn that she will have wasted her time in the game if she picks her friendship over playing the game.
Jenn walks up to vote, leaving Neasa and Fredrick reassuringly shaking each others hands, understanding that their pleas although heated were just part of the game. Jeff collects the vote, pulling out the single vote for reading.
Fredrick leaves the tribal council area, leaving both Jenn and Neasa as the final two in the game. All the men on the jury seem particularly pleased with the result, glad to see Fredrick ousted from the game without the chance to win.
Tribal Council 13:Jacaré	Tribal Council 13:Jacaré	 	
VotedAgainst 	Voter 	 	
Fredrick (1 vote) 	Jenn 	 	
VOTED OFF:Fredrick 	VOTED OFF:Fredrick 	VOTED OFF:Fredrick	VOTED OFF:Fredrick
===Day 39===
Jenn and Neasa awaken on the final day of the season, marking it off on their tree tally before sitting by the fire as the rain once again comes down. The girls agree to write down the names of their fallen comrades on the side of the crate, paying tribute to those who fell before them in the game.
After the rain dies down, the girls begin disassembling their shelter, placing the pieces inside their spare canoe, before setting it alight and pushing it out into the river.
Jenn and Neasa gather their things, taking the canoe to final tribal council, with thoughts from the jury being shown as they make their final journey from the Jacaré camp.
===Final Tribal Council===
Jenn and Neasa take their spots at tribal council, looking over as the seven members of the jury enter and take their spots opposite them. The girls both can't help but smile as they see the familiar faces, eventually composing themselves when they are reminded of the seriousness of the evening. Jeff gives the nine members present a rundown of the evenings events, which will begin with an opening statement given by the final two, followed by questions or statements by the seven jury members. Once every jury member has spoken, they will cast their votes for who they want to win the game, deciding which of the girls will become the Sole Survivor.
===Fredrick's question===
Fredrick is stunned into silence, with Isaiah and Hall laughing loudly behind him. Fredrick smiles, wishing the girls luck before he returns to his seat.
===Edweena's question===
===Isaiah's question===
===Hall's question===
===Sheamus' question===
===Mayson's question===
===Delma's question===
Jeff thanks the jury for yet another strong final tribal council, allowing the jury a minute to gather their thoughts before making a million dollar decision. Sheamus is selected to begin the voting, with each juror walking up on by one to cast a vote for either Jenn or Neasa.
After Mayson sits down, Jeff goes to collect the urn, telling the group that they will find out the results when back in the United States. Jeff leaves the tribal council area via jet-ski, beginning his long journey back to New York with the urn in hand.
===Reunion===
Jeff enters the live studio, standing in front of a now glamorous Jenn and Neasa, alongside the seven members of the jury. After brief introductions to the final two are made, Jeff lifts the lid of the urn, ready to reveal the results of the final vote of the season. Jenn and Neasa hug one another, showing that their friendship has remained strong well after leaving the Amazon.
Neasa and Jenn scream and hug one another, continuing to celebrate their joint achievement alongside Neasa's overall victory. Neasa thanks the jury before heading down to her friends in the audience, having secured herself a spot as one of the most dominant Sole Survivors in the history of the game.
Tribal Council 14:Jacaré	Tribal Council 14:Jacaré 	 	
VotedAgainst 	Voter 	 	
Neasa (6 votes) 	Delma, Edweena, Fredrick,Hall, Mayson, Sheamus	 	
Jenn (1 vote) 	Isaiah 	 	
RUNNER-UP:Jenn 	RUNNER-UP:Jenn 	RUNNER-UP:Jenn 	RUNNER-UP:Jenn
SOLE SURVIVOR:Neasa 	SOLE SURVIVOR:Neasa 	SOLE SURVIVOR:Neasa	SOLE SURVIVOR:Neasa
===Reunion Notes===
* Neasa admits to having expected to win due to the impression she was given at the final tribal council, where she was "confident" that Sheamus, Delma, Mayson and Fredrick would be voting for her. She claims to have been successful in her overall mission, believing that "all the women" this season opened up the playing field for future seasons of the game.
* Jenn talks over her decision at the final three, claiming not to feel any regret over her decision to bring Neasa to the end, citing it as keeping their friendship at providing "an amazing winner" to the season.
* Hall talks about being the first person ever forcefully removed from the game due to his injury. He admits to feeling cheated out of finishing his game, but notes that it was "unlikely" he'd get much further due to the strategic prowess of Neasa and Jenn. He states that the experience has allowed him to grow, and that he is thankful for it regardless of how his time in the game ended.
* Mayson and Fredrick are asked why as players they never came together to make a move, which both admit is down to "poor planning". The pair continue to speak over how had they pushed to vote Sheamus out at the final six, it is likely that they could have reached the final two together.
* Sheamus and Neasa are asked about their relationship status, which they claim is "complicated", although they later admit that they have gone on several "dates" since being back in the United States. Hall jokes that they will produce the first "Survivor baby".
* Jeff begins to check on the relationships between those who had feuds throughout the series, starting with Isaiah and Jody, with the audience somewhat booing Isaiah. Jody states that although they will never spend much time together, that he forgives Isaiah for his "wrong assumptions". Isaiah stands by his decisions in the game, feeling as though everything he did was justified. However, he apologises to Neasa and Jenn for any comments that "went outside the game". Ceri claims to have "avoided" contact with Hall, feeling there is no use in the two of them talking.
* Delma talks about her role as a strong women coming across other strong women, noting regret over how she and the Jaburu girls interacted. The girls reveal that as a tribe (with the exception of Karyn) they all met up, having bonded better outside of the game, with Subira and Delma overcoming their early issues.
* Sheamus and Fredrick are asked about their friendship, which to Jeff's disappointment has "ceased to exist" since filming ended. Sheamus claims that he struggles to completely forgive Fredrick, but promises that they will "talk again soon". Fredrick stands by his decision to vote Sheamus out, feeling as though he was "going for the win" regardless of consequences.
* Edweena is asked about the decision to side with Hall and Mayson over Jayla and Ceri on new-Tambaqui, which ultimately cost both her and Delma the game. Edweena jokes that the decision keeps her up at night, wishing she could go back and change who they voted out. Jayla confirms that had the women stuck by her that she would have stayed loyal throughout the merge, with Ceri supporting this, reiterating his comments that after his elimination no one from Tambaqui had a chance to win the game.
* The final few members of the cast are spoken to. Karyn talks about her enjoyment of the experience despite asking to leave early, having no regrets over signing up or "essentially quitting". Veronica mentions her happiness over seeing the women reconcile both at the final tribal council and after the game, calling Neasa "the best winner Survivor has seen". Finally, Kennedy exclaims that he wishes he had lasted one more round, feeling if he made it to the swap he'd have been able to go deep in the game after getting the women's sympathies. He also jokes that "unlike Ceri" he would have been successful in getting Hall out of the game.
* To end the reunion, Jeff gathers the results of the "Player of the Season" poll, in which the winner will receive $100,000. The top three are revealed to be Ceri, Neasa and Sheamus. Ceri is announced to have finished in third place, with Neasa coming in second. The group congratulate Sheamus, feeling it only fair that "Captain America" should win something after being booted at the final five.
===Still In The Running===
Jaburu 	Jaburu 	Jaburu 	Jaburu 	Jaburu 	Jaburu 	Jaburu 	Jaburu
Delma 	Edweena 	Jayla 	Jenn 	Karyn 	Neasa 	Subira 	Veronica
Tambaqui	Tambaqui	Tambaqui	Tambaqui	Tambaqui	Tambaqui	Tambaqui	Tambaqui
Ceri 	Fredrick	Hall 	Isaiah 	Jody 	Kennedy 	Mayson 	Sheamus