Life Is Funny

This is the sixth episode of *Survivor: Russia*

## Challenges

**Reward Challenge:** *Bog Roll*
The rival tribes must wrestle each other for a boulder-sized rattan ball and must bring it to their tribe's goal. First tribe to three wins the challenge.
**Reward:** A feast of sandwiches, chips, drinks, brownies, and letters from home.
**Winner:** Sahka

**Immunity Challenge:** *Beach Balls*
One member from both tribes will use slingshots to send balls toward their tribe mates, all of whom are holding nets. The goal is to catch at least one ball, regardless if it is their tribe's ball or the other tribe's. First tribe to five wins Immunity.
**Winner:** Komi

## Story

### Night 14

The scene fades in to a barely lit Komi camp. The fire is barely lit as the remaining six members walk into Tribal. A relieved Freddy and Jeffery place their torches down before going to the shelter. Sasha and Charley hug each other, much to Max's annoyance.

***Max:*** You didn't need to pull that stunt back there, Sasha.

***Sasha:*** I'm sorry Max but if I didn't, you would have voted in the minority.

***Max:*** You don't know that.

***Sasha:*** You told me before we left you were voting with her so I just saved you.

Max shakes his head, not believing what Sasha is saying.

***Sasha:*** Shake your head all you want, it's the truth.

Sasha lays down next to Charley, placing her buff under her head to try and get some comfort from the bamboo.

***Charley:*** You good?

***Sasha:*** Oh I'm fine.

*\*intro plays\**

### Day 15

The scene fades in to the next reward challenge. After a few shots showing off the challenge, we see Probst.

***Jeff:*** Come on in, guys!

Sahka is the first tribe to arrive. Victor looks pumped that the next challenge is a physical challenge. As the tribe steps onto their mat, they look over to Komi to see who was voted out.

***Jeff:*** Sahka, getting your first look at the new Komi tribe. Madison voted out at the last Tribal Council.

William, Lisa, and Katie don't look shocked as they knew she was at the bottom of the tribe and they turn back to Jeff to go over the challenge. When asked who is sitting out, Katie volunteers. The first round is between Gordan, Victor, and Jamie for Sahka and Charley, Freddy, and Max for Komi. Gordan's aggressive approach proves too much for Komi as he steamrolls through them. Freddy tries to tackle him but is unable to. He gets the ball through the goal, scoring the first point for Sahka. The next round is Beth, William, and Lisa for Sahka and Jeffery, Glenn, and Sasha for Komi. The extra manpower for Komi gives them the advantage as they push through Beth and Lisa. William tries to stop them but is unable to and Komi scores their first point. The third round is all men with Gordan, Victor, and William going for Sahka and Glenn, Freddy, and Jeffery The combined strength of Gordan and Victor makes the round easy for them. Glenn and Freddy try to tackle the two but slide off due to the mud. This allows Sahka to score their second point. The next round is Beth, Jamie, and Lisa for Sahka and Charley, Jeffery, and Sasha for Komi. The women surprisingly get the upper hand on Komi. Jeffery takes down Beth but allows Lisa and Jamie to steamroll Sasha and Charley. They score their third and final point, giving them the win. Victor loudly celebrates, annoying his own tribe and the other tribe. The scene then shifts to Jeff addressing the two tribes.

***Jeff:*** Sahka, congrats on another win. Head on out to your reward.

We see a slow motion shot of the Sahka tribe, with the focus mainly on Victor.

The scene shifts to the reward area. We see a few shots of the picnic table that has chicken and vegetarian sandwiches, chips, brownies, etc. There is a small, covered basket in the middle. We see Sahka arrive and sit around the table.

***Victor:*** Oh my God!

***Lisa:*** Look at all this!

Jamie takes one of the vegeterian sandwiches and begins to devour it. A small piece of lettuce hands from her mouth as she reaches for a drink.

***Jamie:*** You guys would not believe how starved I am.

Lisa and Katie laugh before Katie turns to the covered basket.

***Katie:*** What's under here?

***William:*** Don't know, take the cover off.

Katie takes the cover off, revealing letters written from home in the basket. As soon as Katie sees the letters, she breaks down crying.

***Katie:*** Oh my God.

Katie grabs her letter first and opens it. As everyone else reads their letter, the focus is on Katie as she can barely keep herself from crying. William puts his arm over her and rubs her shoulder.

As everyone is comforting Katie, Victor is seen rolling his eyes, like he's annoyed with what he is seeing.

Victor takes a sip out of his iced tea as Katie continues to cry.

We then see Komi returning from the reward challenge. They all look down on themselves as they stand around the camp.

***Glenn:*** We gave it our all.

Freddy: Yep, couldn't have done more.

***Freddy:*** Well I'm gonna go out for a walk, maybe look for some food. Anyone wanna join in?

***Glenn:*** Eh, why not.

Glenn gets up and grabs the machete as he and Freddy make their way into the woods. Charley lays down, about to take a nap before cutting to Freddy and Glenn.

***Glenn:*** So I just want to know that Jeffery and I aren't the targets if we lose again, are we?

***Freddy:*** No, you guys are good. In my mind I think after the fight, it may be Max.

***Glenn:*** Alright, thanks for the reassurance.

The two men then stumble upon a large tree with fruit hanging from every branch. Freddy looks astounded at the amount of fruit before he starts climbing the tree.

***Glenn:*** We may not have won reward but we sure won something!

***Freddy:*** No kidding!

We see multiple shots of the fruit falling from the tree before Freddy jumps down and he and Glenn make their way back to camp.

***Freddy:*** Let's go surprise them!

Back at camp, Jeffery is working endlessly, trying to keep the fire alight while Charley, Sasha, and Max chat in the shelter. Freddy and Glenn are seen carrying the fruit they got. Sasha turns to the two men and jumps up in surprise.

***Sasha:*** Oh my God!

Everyone looks over and runs over to the two men.

***Freddy:*** So we may not have won the challenge but I don't think today was a total loss!

Glenn chops the fruit with the machete and begins handing it out. Max is seen devouring it before the camera cuts to Freddy.

***Freddy:*** Sahka better watch out because we're coming to kick their ass!

The camera then cuts to the Sahka camp where the tribe returned from their reward. Jamie and William are resting in the shelter as everyone, except Gordan, lazes around, stuffed from the reward.

***Jamie:*** I never thought I'd say this but I'm stuffed. I'm stuffed on Survivor.

William chuckles as he turns to Gordan.

***William:*** He never rests, does he?

***Jamie:*** Nope, never does. Watch, he'll bitch at you because you're here.

William laughs, shaking his head.

***Jamie:*** Hey Gordan, why don't you take a break!

***Gordan:*** No can do. Someone has to work if you guys are just gonna laze around.

***Jamie:*** Gordan, we won reward today. We can just chill!

***Gordan:*** No, work needs to be done. I'm doing this so your lazy ass can thrive.

***Jamie:*** Whoa, MY lazy ass!?

***Gordan:*** Yes, your lazy ass!

***Jamie:*** Gordan, who the f--k do you think you're speaking to!?

***Gordan:*** You, that's who.

We see Katie and Lisa looking over at the argument.

***Jamie:*** Gordan, best to know when to shut up.

***Gordan:*** Whatever lazy ass, just remember who kept you alive out here.

Gordan throws more wood in the fire before walking away. As he does, he gets the stink eye from Jamie before she flips him off, much to William's amusement.

Gordan returns with more wood and throws it on the ground, much to the ire of his tribemates.

After Gordan's confessional, the scene fades to black to go to commercial break.

### Day 16

The scene fades in to the Sahka camp. Victor is the first one up. As he gets up, he takes the idol out of his sweatshirt pocket and puts it around his neck, flaunting it.

Lisa wakes up and sees Victor sitting on the edge of the shelter. He turns around and a smug grin appears on his face. An obviously annoyed Lisa turns around as Victor turns back around.

Everyone begins to wake up and start walking around the camp. Victor, however, stays in the shelter. Once Gordan gets up to start working, Victor lays down to nap.

As Victor continues to sleep, Jamie and William gather wood around the camp to use in the fire. Jamie glares at Victor as she picks up a small twig.

***Jamie:*** Out of all the people to find the idol, he had to.

William chuckles as he adjusts his glasses.

***Jamie:*** I hope we're still getting him out next.

***William:*** Oh we are.

***Jamie:*** But do you think the others will go through with the plan knowing he has the idol?

***William:*** It'll be tough but I think we can convince them.

***Jamie:*** I'm putting all my cards on you.

***William:*** Don't worry, we got this.

After Jamie's confessional, the scene cuts to the Komi camp. Charley is seen getting the rice ready to cook it for breakfast. As she does, she looks over to Freddy, who is in the middle of a conversation with the rest of the tribe. She rolls her eyes before turning back to the pot.

Charley hangs the pot over the fire and pokes at the fire to try and keep it lit.

Charley gets up and quickly walks over to the group and taps Freddy on the shoulder.

***Freddy:*** Hey.

***Charley:*** Can we talk?

***Freddy (Taken back):*** Oh, uh...sure.

Freddy gets back and follows Charley into the woods.

The scene shifts to Charley and Freddy standing by the water well. Freddy wipes his head clean as Charley leans on the well.

***Freddy:*** What's up, girlfriend?

***Charley:*** I just want to know if it's still you and me to the end?

***Freddy:*** Of course it is, why would it change?

***Charley:*** Well we haven't really talked a lot since we came over to this camp.

***Freddy:*** Well I just want us to be set up in the best possible position for the merge.

***Charley:*** Well still, I just want us to talk more.

***Freddy:*** We will, don't worry.

***Charley:*** Ok.

The two hug before walking back to camp.

After Freddy finishes his confessional, the scene fades to black.

### Day 17

The scene fades in to the next immunity challenge. After a few shots showing off the challenge, we see Probst.

***Jeff:*** Come on in, guys!

The two tribes arrive and look on to their next challenge. After stepping on their mat, Jeff goes over the challenge. He then informs Sahka they must sit someone out and Beth volunteers. For Komi, Freddy, Charley, and Max use the nets while Sasha, Jeffery, and Glenn use the sling shot. For Sahka, Jamie, Katie, and Lisa use the nets while Victor, William, and Gordan use the slingshots. The first round has William and Jeffery using the slingshots. They launch their balls into the air and the two tribes rush to try and catch them. Freddy catches the ball William launched while Charley catches the other, giving Komi a 2 point lead. Sasha and Gordan are the next two up for the slingshot. They make their shots and everyone races to try and score a point. Both Charley and Jamie get a ball, making the score 3-1 with Komi still leading. Victor and Glenn go up to the slingshot. Glenn misfires and it goes towards Katie, who is able to catch it. Victor's ball is caught by Lisa, tying the score 3-3. In the fourth round, William and Jeffery go back to the slingshot and make their shots. Both Freddy and Jamie catch the ball, keeping the score tied 4-4. Gordan and Sasha take aim at their slingshots and shoot. Gordan's ball is caught by no one. Freddy jumps above Jamie and manages to catch the ball shot by Sasha, scoring Komi their fifth point and winning them immunity. As soon as Freddy catches it, Charley runs over and hugs the returning playing while Gordan does nothing but curse. The scene then changes to Jeff addressing the two tribes.

***Jeff (Walking with the idol):*** Komi, congratulations. No one going home from this tribe. Head on out.

With the idol, Komi happily leaves as Jeff turns to Sahka.

***Jeff:*** Sahka, got nothing for ya except a date with me at Tribal Council where one of you will become the sixth person voted out. You have the afternoon to think about it, head on back to camp.

The scene goes slow as everyone grabs their things and begins to head out. The focus is mainly on Victor, who is smiling ear to ear.

The scene changes to the Sahka camp. Gordan, who is carrying the tribe flag, throws it to the ground, frustrated at another loss.

Gordan takes a sip out of his canteen and looks over to Beth, who is laying down in the shelter.

We see Gordan walking up to William and Jamie, who are sitting by the fire. Jamie pokes the fire, trying to keep it lit.

***Gordan:*** The vote is Beth. It's already done, just do it.

***Jamie:*** Hold up, Gordan. Sit.

Gordan sits next to Jamie, who is trying to hold back calling Gordan out for his arrogance and lack of self awareness. William takes over taking care of the fire as the smoke clouds his glasses.

***Jamie:*** We've been thinking and we want the vote to be Victor.

***Gordan:*** No. No way.

Jamie: Listen, listen. Victor is a bigger threat than Beth. He won't be loyal to us. Isn't loyalty a big thing to you?

***Gordan:*** Yes, but-

***Jamie:*** So why keep someone who will backstab you in a heartbeat over someone who is with us one hundred percent.

***Gordan:*** Right. So Victor's going.

***Jamie:*** Right.

***Gordan:*** Alright, good. Send his ass packing.

Gordan gets up and leaves as Jamie turns to William, who is cleaning his glasses.

***Jamie:*** Too easy.

***William:*** So it's us three, Beth is easy to get on board since he may be voting her. We just need to work on Lisa and Katie.

***Jamie:*** I think you should do it, you have a better relationship with them.

***William:*** Ain't a problem.

The scene changes to William with Lisa and Katie at the well. The bar owner pours water into a pot that is held by Katie as Lisa is just a tag-along. William looks around to make sure no one, specifically Victor, is around to overhear their conversation.

***William:*** So, are you two good with voting out Victor tonight.

Katie looks up, surprised Victor is being brought up despite it being known he has the hidden immunity idol.

***Katie:*** Do you really want to take that risk?

***William:*** I do, we need him out or else we're screwed at the merge. We have no idea what kind of deals the others made over there so if those six are tight, we need a tight six here.

***Lisa:*** I mean if you're sure he won't use it, I'm down.

***Katie:*** I'm not sure.

***Katie:*** I say we just vote Beth just to play it safe and try to bring Victor back into the fold.

***William:*** He won't, he will flip on us.

***Katie:*** You don't know that.

***William:*** If he's flaunting the idol around like that, it shows he's not truly with us. He has to go.

The scene then changes back to the camp. Victor, who now has the idol around his neck, is eating a nearby fruit. The others look at him, hungry. He simply shrugs before cutting open another piece of fruit.

***Victor:*** If they want to eat, they can get it themselves.

Victor returns to camp and sits by the fire. He turns to Beth, who is still in the shelter, before turning back to the fire with a large, smug, grin on his face.

The focus turns to Beth and Jamie laying down in the shelter. Beth, knowing she is a target, stares at the roof. Jamie turns to Victor and then turns to Beth.

***Jamie:*** You ok?

***Beth:*** As good as I possibly can be since I know he's putting my name down.

***Jamie:*** So you think we're all voting you?

***Beth:*** Would be the smart thing. Why risk him voting the idol?

Jamie turns to Victor, who kisses his idol. She shakes her head and turns back to Beth.

***Jamie:*** Look, William and I are trying to save you.

Beth turns to Jamie in complete shock.

***Beth:*** What?

***Jamie:*** Just act like you're going home. William and I are getting the votes on him. If he thinks you're going, he won't play the idol.

Beth nods, getting excited at what she is hearing.

The sun is then shown to be setting. The two women get out of the shelter and collect their torches, making their way to Tribal Council.

The scene fades to the Tribal Council area. Jamie, Gordan, Beth, and Victor place their torches behind their seats while William, Katie, and Lisa look at Jeff.

***Jeff:*** For those of you who do not have a torch, grab one, dip it in, and get fire.

The three grab their torches and do what Jeff says as the other four are already seated.

***Jeff:*** In this game, fire represents your life. Once your fire is gone, so are you.

The three finally place their torches behind them and take a seat as Jeff begins his QnA.

***Jeff:*** William, you, Katie, and Lisa haven't visited Tribal Council yet. Is it odd being here?

***William:*** It is but in some, sick way, I'm glad I'm here.

***Jeff:*** Whoa, you're glad you're here?

***William:*** Yeah, I mean if I just went to the merge without visiting Tribal, it could be seen as just luck so coming here shows that I do have a game to play.

***Jeff:*** Jamie, this is your third time here. Is it tiring?

***Jamie:*** It is, I hate having all this paranoia thinking 'Oh is he telling the truth, is she with me?' It's not good for me.

The others chuckle at Jamie's joke before Jeff turns to Victor.

***Jeff:*** Now Victor, I got to bring this up. What's around your neck?

The camera focuses on the idol, which Victor is wearing.

***Victor:*** Oh this is the idol I found under the flag a few days ago.

Beth shakes her head while Lisa simply rolls her eyes.

***Jeff:*** So Katie, if that's the idol, does it make tonight complicated?

***Katie:*** It does. Now the rest of us are worried about who is he voting for.

Victor grins, feeling he is safe.

***Jeff:*** Beth, you were with Victor, you think he won't vote you?

***Beth:*** I think I'm probably getting his vote. He wanted me gone since the start so if he writes my name down, I wouldn't be shocked.

***Jeff:*** So Victor, it safe to assume you're safe tonight?

Victor: I know I am, I have the idol. If I feel iffy, I'm playing it. So try voting me, you'll be in for a big surprise.

The music intensifies as as Beth and Victor look around to the other members of the tribe.

***Jeff:*** Alright, well I'm excited to see how tonight plays out. It is time to vote. Lisa, you're up.

Lisa gets up as she is the first to vote. Victor is shown writing Beth's name down as Beth is shown to be voting Victor. No one else has their vote shown as cuts of Jamie, Katie, and Gordan are seen in between votes. After Gordan sits, Jeff gets up to get the votes and returns with the urn.

***Jeff:*** If anybody has the hidden immunity idol and would like to play it, now would be the time to do so.

Everyone turns to Victor, as he ponders what to do. Victor gets up and takes the idol off from around his neck. William looks worried as Victor stays still.

***Victor:*** You know what?

Victor then stuffs the idol in his pocket.

***Victor:*** I think I'll keep this for the merge.

He then sits down as Beth breaths a sigh of relief and Jamie tries to keep herself from laughing.

***Jeff:*** Alright, once the votes are read, the decision is final. Person voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately. I'll read the votes.

Victor gives a smug smile to Beth, who is looking at the votes.

***Jeff:*** First vote: Victor.

Victor nods, knowing Beth probably voted him.

***Jeff:*** Beth. That's one vote Victor, one vote Beth.

Beth keeps her attention on the vote. William looks over to Katie, who gives him an affirmative nod. William turns back to Jeff as he pulls out the third vote.

***Jeff:*** Victor. That's two votes Victor.

Victor's once smug grin is gone as he realizes what is happening.

***Jeff:*** Victor. That's three votes Victor.

Victor grows more and more angry as he is getting votes. Jamie continues trying not to laugh as Gordan sits back and enjoys Victor's downfall.

***Jeff:*** Sixth person voted out of Survivor: Russia...Victor. Need to bring me your torch.

Victor quickly gets up and grabs his torch. Beth breathes a sigh of relief as Lisa rubs her back in an attempt to calm her. William nods at Katie as she can't believe what she saw. Victor places his torch in front of Jeff.

***Jeff:*** Victor, the tribe has spoken.

Jeff snuffs his torch and Victor quickly leaves Tribal, not even looking back at his old tribe. Lisa smiles and rolls her eyes, surprised at Victor's dumb move. Jeff then turns to the six Sahka members.

***Jeff:*** Well you guys managed to successfully flush an idol. With the merge coming soon, you six need to be as tight as possible to survive. Head on back to camp, goodnight.

The six Sahka members, still happy they got rid of Victor, all collect their things and leave Tribal. Music plays as the credits roll and the scene cuts to black.

## Next Episode on *Survivor*...

* The two tribes merge!
* A new idol causes a large hunt!
* A Tribal Council that will dictate the future of the game!