Australian Survivor

Brains vs. Brawn

24 episodes 13 seasons

Australian Survivor sees 24 tough and tenacious people marooned on a tropical island with little more than the clothes on their backs and the drive to be the sole survivor.

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Australian Survivor Season 8 released on July 18, 2021.

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S08E01 Aired July 18, 2021

Episode 1

Cloncurry in north-west Queensland is where the ultimate battle between Brains and Brawn begins. As soon as the castaways hit the red dirt, it's every man for themselves to win the first reward challenge.

S08E02 Aired July 19, 2021

Episode 2

It's a new day, settling into camp. Sleeping rough has taken its toll. With Immunity Idols hidden around both the Brains and Brawn camps, the race is on for castaways to get their hands on them first.

S08E03 Aired July 20, 2021

Episode 3

Cracks and alliances have started to appear in both the Brains and Brawn camps. The split among one tribe is evident at Tribal Council, but with a hidden Immunity Idol at play, will things go to plan?

S08E04 Aired July 25, 2021

Episode 4

After last Tribal Council, the minority group in the Brawn Tribe realise they're in a dangerous position and work to better their alliances. Then, at a tense Tribal Council, one Castaway is eliminated.

S08E05 Aired July 26, 2021

Episode 5

One lucky castaway who currently holds an immunity idol finds another. And later, battle lines are drawn at another intense Tribal Council, which lands on a surprising outcome.

S08E06 Aired July 27, 2021

Episode 6

Both Tribes begin to struggle with the harsh reality of the Aussie outback. Tensions are high and tears are shed at an emotional Tribal Council. But all is not what it seems.

S08E07 Aired August 01, 2021

Episode 7

Our hungry Castaways walk into the BBQ Feast Reward Challenge. Then, when one Tribe enters the ring for the Immunity Challenge, tensions flair with a Castaway forced to sit out and watch how it's done.

S08E08 Aired August 02, 2021

Episode 8

Tongues start to wag in both camps with ousted Castaways revealing who is in possession of Hidden Immunity Idols, hoping to flush them out. Then, it's blindside time at Tribal Council.

S08E09 Aired August 03, 2021

Episode 9

When winning Reward also doubles as winning Immunity, all bets are off, especially when the winners will also score champagne and bar snacks. With both Tribes attending Tribal Council, fireworks ensue.

S08E10 Aired August 08, 2021

Episode 10

One Tribe thinks they have it in the bag, but a surprise outcome means full bellies and a good night's sleep for the overall winners. With firm alliances rearing their head at a heated Tribal council.

S08E11 Aired August 09, 2021

Episode 11

Even when you think your private conversation won't be heard by others, it almost always is. The other Castaways use the overheard information to their advantage amongst their own Tribal alliance.

S08E12 Aired August 10, 2021

Episode 12

Desperation is setting in on one Tribe with members gunning for one person in particular. Now to flush their idol! And a good old fashioned blindside sees one Castaway scratching their head.

S08E13 Aired August 15, 2021

Episode 13

It's the moment the remaining Castaways have been waiting for, Tribe merge! Not everyone knows who to trust and with a couple of Idols in play, tonight's Tribal Council is anyone's game.

S08E14 Aired August 16, 2021

Episode 14

In an Immunity Challenge with a twist, there are three Immunity Idols up for grabs. Whoever scores one will see Tribal Council swing in their favour... Or will it?

S08E15 Aired August 17, 2021

Episode 15

The Immunity Challenge tests our hangry Castaways on spelling and balancing, with a challenge beast setting their eyes on the prize. Plus, at Tribal Council, a double agent is outed!

S08E16 Aired August 22, 2021

Episode 16

Tensions within Brawn start a double blindside, but there's an importance in a blindside of picking the right target at the right time.

S08E17 Aired August 23, 2021

Episode 17

It's Day 34 in the Australian Outback, and the feeling at camp is excitement for Brains, who now rule the camp.The biggest KEY to playing Survivor is to keep your closest allies safe.

S08E18 Aired August 24, 2021

Episode 18

George and Cara have stuck by each other through thick and thin, however, when the rest of the Tribe realise, will the King and Queen of Survivor's reign be over?

S08E19 Aired August 29, 2021

Episode 19

George survives tribal by the skin of his teeth to regain the majority, but his ability to stay in the game lies in the hands of one person, Wai.

S08E20 Aired August 30, 2021

Episode 20

Dani & Flick are on the bottom of the pack, but they are two strong physical & social threats who are here to fight. Will George's kingdom crumble under the persuasive powers of the remaining Brawn?

S08E21 Aired August 31, 2021

Episode 21

Dani concedes that the only way to get ahead in this game is to exploit some cracks in the majority alliance, but that would mean trusting someone who has betrayed her in the past.

S08E22 Aired September 05, 2021

Episode 22

Day 44. The four former brains have formed an impenetrable alliance leaving Flick, the only remaining brawn, on the outer. Little do they know she's getting ready to shake things up!

S08E23 Aired September 06, 2021

Episode 23

As we near the end of the competition, will the game's longest lasting power couple finally have to turn on each other?

S08E24 Aired September 12, 2021

Episode 24

Who will outwit... outplay... and outlast the other to become the ultimate Sole Survivor in the final episode of Brains Vs. Brawn?