This Time the End Will Be Different

**This Time the End Will be Different** is the first episode of *Survivor: Game Changers*.

## Story

Jeff welcomes everybody in 34th season of Survivor. He tells everybody that they were picked for this season based on their previous moves. Jeff mentionts he believes this season got the best of the best. That's why it's *Game Changers*. Jeff asks **Julia** how she feels about being in this game for her 5th time. Julia jokes she feels like she really sucks in this game, because she needs 5th chance to win. Everybody laughs as Julia continues to talk while looking at **Arturo**, she says she's happy to see somebody she can beat, because she has a chance to beat him now. Arturo tells Julia he can't wait for her to win it all. After talking with Julia, Jeff asks Bartosh how he feels to not be the only winner coming back to this game and also being back with one of the best players, that now is his husband, meaning **Sylvester**. Bartosh says he thinks there are winners that really changed this game and did some really big moves or were characteristic for some reasons. And being here with Sylvester definitely puts a huge target on their back, but Bartosh mentionts that there's a lot of contestants that have previous relationships and were playing many, many seasons together. Then, Jeff asks **Jude** how he feels being back after 17 years, as he last played in *Borneo*. Jude smiles broadly as he feels like he's dreaming. Jude adds everything changed since he last time played Survivor, but he watched the show and was ready to be back one day.

Jeff finally tells everybody that they have divided them into two tribes. Arturo, Bartosh, **Ciara**, **Helena**, **Julius**, **Kira**, **Lena**, **Shekinah**, **Tommy** and **Wess** are the Solevu tribe.

**Daniel**, **Dexter**, **Egypt**, **Feleysa**, Jude, Julia, **Rachel**, **Sarah**, **Spencer** and Sylvester are the Nalau tribe.

Jeff tells everybody that this boat is loaded with supplies, they can take whatever they want. And there's a twist: there's a lifebuoy in the water. On either side of that lifebuoy there are two sets of coloured, coded ropes. First person to untie their knots will realise a massive toolkit for their tribe. After explaining everything Jeff tells the castaways that the season is on. Everybody starts to rush for the items. Daniel and Julia are swimming to lifebuoy from the Nalau tribe as from the Solevu tribe it is Kira and Helena, as the rest is busy with collecting items. As these four are swimming to fight for a massive toolkit, it's Helena and Julia who are the fastest swimmers. Meanwhile, Lena notices a secret advantage so she quickly puts it in her pocket. In the end it's Helena who realises a massive toolkit first for the Solevu tribe. Collecting items for their camps is finished. They start to swim to their camps.

 Kira

 Julia

### Day 1

Solevu arrives on their beach and they each greet one another with hugs. They all are really appreciative towards Helena, who won a massive toolkit for the tribe.

As Solevu settles in to figure out where to build their camp, Julius talks with Arturo about not playing together since *All-Stars*.

At the same time Shekinah asks Wess how he’s been doing since *Palau* as they weren’t talking with each other since then. Wess talks with Shekinah about getting married, having kids and living his best life. Shekinah also tells Wess about her life and how he became an oncologist.

As everybody is focused on building the shelter and collecting items and food, Helena and Tommy quickly have a conversation in the woods. Helena asks Tommy if he wants to continue their alliance from *Caramoan*. Tommy is happy about it. Helena tells Tommy they have to watch the situation changing, because there’s a lot of OG players in their tribe. Tommy agrees.

*The camera shows Lena hiding herself in the woods as she wants to read the Secret Advantage note.* She reads it’s the Legacy Advantage, as it was the case for *Millenials vs. Gen X* and it will grant her immunity when there are either 13 or 6 castaways left in the game. If she’s voted out before she can use it she must gift it to another castaway.

Over on Nalau, the tribe greets one another. Daniel and Julia apologize for losing the first Reward Challenge. The rest of the tribe cheer them up.

Nalau tribe starts to build this shelter. Julia, Feleysa and Sylvester talk about having four people from *Heroes vs. Villains* in the tribe. Daniel smiles when he hears it.

Egypt is watching all players talking with each other. She starts to feel worried about the game.

Jude helps Rachel and Sylvester to make a fire. Rachel asks him how it is to be back after 17 years. Jude starts to talk about *Borneo* and how it was all about social game and some strategic moves, but now it’s like so easy to be voted out.

### Day 2

The next morning Nalau continues to work on bulding their shelter. Dexter wants to talk with Sarah about playing together in *Cambodia* as he was playing against Sarah at some point and voted her out. Sarah says it’s all good for her. She tells Dexter she thinks there might be some previous relationships alliances. Dexter agrees.

Dexter talks with Spencer about their game in Philippines. Spencer laughs about it, he thinks Dexter is thinking too much, because he’s not mad about it. Dexter hugs Spencer. Dexter tells Spencer how happy he is to play with him again. Spencer is glad too.

Over on Solevu, Arturo, Julius and Kira are talking about working together. They feel like it’s the best option to move forward, because they know each other. Julius suggests to bring over more people after they will already know who works with who. Arturo and Kira agree.

Later on, Bartosh and Kira have a conversation. Bartosh asks Kira how she feels after *Heroes vs. Villains*. Kira says she feels like it was around 50 years ago. Bartosh says it’s good, because he would love them to play together this time for a little bit longer. Kira thinks it’s good between them. Bartosh says he hopes so.

### Day 3

All twenty castaways go for their first Reward/Immunity Challenge. They meet with Jeff Probst. Before the challenge starts, he reveals the Tribal Conucil twist. He explains there will be no re-votes and if there’s a tie vote then they can debate in search of a unanimous agreement, but if that doesn’t happen the castaways go straight to drawing rocks. The challenge starts and in the end it’s Solevu tribe ending up as the winners of the first challenge.

Back at camp, the Nalau tribe starts to scramble.

Egypt talks with Spencer. She tells him that she trusts him, but she doesn’t know how people vote tonight. Spencer says he doesn’t know too, it’s like nobody is talking game yet. Egypt tells Spencer she’s opened to vote for anybody.

Spencer meets in the woods with Daniel, Sylvester and Dexter. He talks about Rachel talking only to women and how sneaky she is. Daniel agrees Rachel is a huge strategic threat. Dexter says she was voted out on the Second Chance season early, because of her scheming ability. Sylvester asks them is there going to be a male alliance now. Spencer thinks it’s a good idea that they will stick together for this vote. They all shake hands.

Dexter talks with Sarah. He tells her he wants to be fair to her as he promised, so he’s telling her it’s Rachel tonight. Sarah is on board with this plan. She asks Dexter how many votes does he have. Dexter says he hopes to have everybody on board, but there’s a rumor girls are playing close to Rachel. Sarah says it’s not her.

Julia and Rachel talk about people talking already. Rachel says she would love to blindside someone tonight. Egypt joins them. She talks about the challenge and how bad she was. Julia tells her not to worry. Egypt says she really wants to control the game this time. Rachel says she’s worried it’s going to be one of the girls. Julia says she’s not going to let that happen. Egypt says they should vote against Jude tonight, because he’s not really close with anybody and also he won, so he’s perfect target. Julia and Rachel agree it’s good idea. Julia thinks she can get Feleysa, Daniel and Sylvester on board.

Rachel and Julia talk with Daniel and Sylvester about voting out Jude tonight. They give them arguments on how good idea it is. Daniel tells them he’s ok with that. Sylvester also says he’s good with this idea. They both feel bad about lying to Julia, but they didn’t want to talk about Rachel in front of Rachel.

Jude is working around the camp. He sees  that everybody is talking about tonight’s vote. He feels lost.

Jude, Spencer and Dexter talk. Spencer tells Jude they need him tonight. Jude says he’s opened to do whatever they want. Spencer and Dexter tell Jude the girls are voting against him tonight, but they’re voting for Rachel tonight. Jude is absolutely shocked about it. He didn’t know it was him tonight. They shake hands and Jude is telling both of them how thankful he is about this information.

Later on, Feleysa is talking with Julia about voting for Jude tonight. Feleysa is ok with this plan. Feleysa wants to talk with Daniel and Sylvester, who she was playing with in *Heroes vs. Villains* about their plans, because she wants them to be close with each other. She learns out it’s Rachel tonight. She doesn’t know what to do.

In the end, Rachel is blindsided by a vote of 7-3.

## Challenges

* Reward
* Reward/Immunity (Day 3)
**Challenge:** **The Marooning**
The tribes are to collect as much supplies as they can from a large ship. However, while the tribes are busy gathering items, several yards from the ship are two color-coded knots. Members from each tribe can choose to dive in and swim to the ropes to untie them. The first person to untie their tribe's knot will release a toolkit for their tribe.

**Reward:** A toolkit

**Winner:** Solevu**Challenge:** **Blue Lagoon Bustle**

Tribes start out on the beach, with each tribe running into the ocean, swimming out to a net obstacle, climbing over it, going over a barrel roll, and swimming to a platform to retrieve keys. Three players from each tribe then solve their tribe's puzzle in the form of a captain's wheel. The first tribe to extend the flag using the wheel wins.

**Reward:** Flint

## **Winner:** SolevuTribal Council

### Day 3

 Jude (3 votes)
 VOTED OFF:Rachel Franco

## Story

### Night 3

The Nalau tribe returns to their camp after last Tribal Council where Rachel was voted out. Egypt and Julia feel broken. Julia immediately asks Sylvester, Daniel and Feleysa for having a conversation. Egypt wants to be a part of it and she approaches Spencer.

Julia asks Feleysa, Daniel and Sylvester about last vote. Daniel tells Julia he knows she’s mad, but he thought she’s playing with different side of the tribe. Julia says she always wants to be close with them. Feleysa apologizes Julia, she explains to her that she saw a bigger threat in Rachel than in Jude. Sylvester tells Julia to not be worried. Julia cries and speaks about being betrayed.

### Day 4

The Solevu tribe wakes up after yesterday’s victory in the challenge. Wess is working on the shelter as everybody wakes up. He wants to make it better. Arturo and Julius are trying to help Wess with this.

Later on, Helena and Lena talk on the beach. Helena asks Lena how she’s feeling after so many years. Lena talks how much she appreciates to return. Helena asks Lena if she can count on her. Lena says she would love to play with her and Tommy if that’s the case. Helena secretly shakes Lena’s hand as she agrees to help each other.

At Nalau, Daniel and Feleysa are talking by the well. Daniel tells Feleysa how much he trusts her and that he feels they have a chance to go far together. Feleysa agrees and she tells Daniel she would love to go to the Final 3 with him. Daniel is really happy about Feleysa being here. Feleysa says they have to have at least five person alliance now. Daniel tells Feleysa it can be them and Julia for sure, because they know each other. Feleysa thinks it’s good to take Sylvester too, because he will be loyal now. Daniel mentionts taking Jude to their alliance too, so it will leave Dexter, Spencer,Egypt and Sarah on the bottom. Feleysa agrees but she tells Daniel they need to watch the situation, she adds that for now she’s confident about her alliance with Daniel.

Egypt talks with Spencer about last Tribal Council. She tells Spencer she feels bad, because she didn’t know what was going to happen. Spencer tells Egypt to don’t give up. Egypt tells Spencer she trusts him in this game. Spencer hugs Egypt.

### Day 5

Back on Solevu, Arturo, Julius and Kira are talking. Julius is talking with them about bringing Bartosh to their alliance. Arturo doesn’t like this idea. He suggests taking Ciara. Kira likes this idea. Julius is cool with Ciara too.

Later on, Arturo and Ciara are talking. He asks her how she feels in this season. Ciara tells Arturo she feels like nobody’s talking to her because of the way she played her first and second season. Arturo tells her he wants to play with her in his alliance. Ciara is happy to hear that.

Helena, Tommy and Lena meet in the woods. They talk about it being the OG vs. new school Survivor. Lena laughs she’s the OG who’s playing with the new schoolers. Tommy asks them who they think is in the OG alliance. Helena thinks it’s Arturo, Julius, Kira and Bartosh for sure together, because they have connections from past season. Tommy adds it’s probably Ciara too, because she was playing with Arturo and Julius in ‘’All-Stars’’. Lena thinks the only chance for them is to talk with Wess and Shekinah. They all agree.

Lena talks with Wess and Shekinah. Lena says she knows they’re not talking that much, but they should work together as there’s probably this huge alliance of 5. Shekinah is shocked. Wess asks who it is. Lena says Julius, Arturo and Kira are working together for sure. They all agree. Shekinah wonders if Ciara and Bartosh really work with them too. Lena thinks they do. Wess doubts saying it would be 5 vs. 5 and it’s dumb. Lena thinks maybe they didn’t approach one of them yet. Wess tells Lena he thinks it’s good to talk with Bartosh, because Ciara is not talking game with him at all. Lena and Shekinah don’t know what to do.

Wess talks with Bartosh. He tells him there’s probably a really big alliance. Bartosh wonders what Wess means. Wess is telling him Kira, Julius and Arturo are having the alliance and there’s probably Ciara too. Wess tells Bartosh he trusts him, so maybe they should work together. Bartosh shakes Wess’s hand and tells him he’s ok with playing against the OG players.

Back on Nalau, Dexter and Sarah talk together. Dexter asks Sarah how she feels in the tribe. Sarah thinks it was obvious Rachel would go home. Dexter asks how come. Sarah tells Dexter she thinks there’s going to be the alliance of Daniel, Julia, Sylvester and Feleysa for sure, as their from the old school alliance. Dexter says it’s not fair. Sarah thinks it’s their weak point, as everybody know how obvious is their alliance. Dexter wonders if Jude plays with them. Sarah thinks probably he does. Dexter is worried it’s going to be them, Spencer and Egypt on the outs. Sarah tells Dexter they need to do something with it.

### Day 6

At the Reward/Immunity Challenge, each tribe will send six castaways out in the water, over a cage, and dragging back a huge "snake" filled with puzzle pieces. Those will be put back together for a combo puzzle and then leads to a ring toss that flips up paddles to spell "Immunity." The first tribe to finish wins immunity and a fishing kit with paddles and nets.

Kira sat out of the challenge for Solevu. Helena made quick work of the ring toss, but with Spencer nearly catching up, Solevu fell making Nalau winning their first challenge

Back at camp Helena was really disappointed in herself, as her tribe was in the lead and she was so close to beat Spencer in throwing rings.

Helena talks with Tommy and Lena. She asks who should go first. They talk about Julius being a huge threat both in a social and strategic way. Tommy says they have to ask Bartosh, Wess and Shekinah because it would be better if they show them, that they’re opened to see who are they thinking. Helena and Lena think it’s a great idea.

Tommy and Helena talk with Bartosh, Shekinah and Wess. They talk who should go home. Helena talks about voting out Julius and how he’s a real threat moving forward. Bartosh doesn’t agree saying Julius is important for them to win challenges. Wess says he can vote whoever they want. Shekinah is talking about Kira being a huge threat. Helena tells them it has to be Julius, they have to trust her.

Shekinah, Wess and Bartosh talk on private. Shekinah is talking how much she doesn’t like how Helena is behaving. Bartosh says he really wanted to play with Helena, but he sees Helena is not into working, she’s into making orders. Wess says they should vote her out. Bartosh says he’s worried it will make people like Arturo and Kira move forward. Wess says it’s better to be cool with them and show them there’s no enemy alliance than vote with them for Julius and make Helena being so fake every other day.

Wess and Bartosh are talking with Kira and Julius. Wess tells them about Helena’s plans. Bartosh says it’s true and mentionts Helena trying to make this huge alliance against both of them. Julius asks Wess and Bartosh are they ok with voting together. Bartosh tells Julius and Kira they’re ready along with Shekinah to make an alliance against these three, meaning Helena, Tommy and Lena.

Later on, Helena, Tommy and Lena spend some time on the beach. Helena feels weird watching Wess joking around with Arturo and Julius. Lena asks Helena what she thinks. Helena says it looks like Wess is playing with them. Tommy thinks the same. Helena says she’s going to talk with Bartosh about Wess and also with Kira and Ciara.

Helena speaks to Bartosh about Wess making other plans. Bartosh asks Helena how she knows. Helena says he’s spending so much time with Arturo and Julius, so it’s sketchy. Bartosh asks Helena how are they voting. Helena says it has to be Wess.

Helena talks with Kira in privacy. She tells her about how she wanted to blindside Julius firstly, but then Wess and Shekinah were talking about voting out Kira, so she should vote with her against Wess. Kira tells Helena that she appreciates her informations.

The Solevu tribe goes to their first Tribal Council. They’re starting to vote. In the end it’s Helena voted out by a vote of 7-3.

## Challenges

**Reward/Immunity Challenge (Day 6):** **Serpent Turf**
Contestants must race out into the water and swim over to their respective tribe's bamboo cage. Once the entire tribe has arrived, each person must climb up and over the cage wall into the water. They will then retrieve a 30-foot long, 400-pound snake and bring it back to shore after crossing a balance beam before setting the snake on a table. Three remaining castaways will then retrieve six number tiles from the snake, and the tiles will be used to solve a number combination. Solving the combination frees 8 rings that one of the three castaways must throw at a series of targets that became progressively further from the contestants. The rings, when hit, will eventually spell out "IMMUNITY". The first tribe to spell out "IMMUNITY" wins.

**Reward:** Fishing kit with a raft waiting at the winning tribe's camp

**Winner:** Nalau

## Tribal Council

### Day 6

 Wess (3 votes)
 VOTED OFF:Helena Niblett