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When does Survivor Season 5 come out?

Survivor Season 5 premiered Thursday, September 19, 2002 on CBS and ended Thursday, December 19, 2002. The season has 15 episodes.

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Survivor Season 5 release schedule

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1. The Importance of Being Eldest

Sixteen men and women attempt to persevere through weeks of challenges to become the final survivor in Thailand. In this episode: The castaways are caught off guard by a new twist.

Thursday · 24 years ago

2. The Great Divide

Helen and Jan get lost while searching for a water source.

Thursday · 24 years ago

3. Family Values

An argument raises questions about loyalty; the Red Berets show tribe members how to best use the camp's resources.

Thursday · 24 years ago

4. Gender Bender

Tensions rise and accusations fly between the men and women of one tribe; the tribes compete in a reward challenge for food.

Thursday · 24 years ago

5. The Ocean's Surprise

A castaway has a painful encounter with a stingray during a group swim; there's a shocking offer at the reward challenge.

Thursday · 24 years ago

6. The Power of One

The members of a secret alliance begin to suspect the others know their secret; argument over truthfulness; odd behaviour raises eyebrows.

Thursday · 24 years ago

7. Assumptions

The survivors assume the two camps will merge into one; a castaway adopts a new strategy and is accused of disloyalty; the seventh person is voted off.

Thursday · 24 years ago

8. Sleeping with the Enemy

One castaway gets disgusted with others' hygiene; possible alliances explored; funeral for a chicken; the eighth castaway is voted off.

Thursday · 24 years ago

9. Desperate Measures

News from home might impact a castaway's future; an infiltrator is recruited; the ninth castaway gets ousted.

Thursday · 24 years ago

10. While the Cats Are Away

Ted expresses his feelings about being targeted at the Tribal Council; castaways take on a four-stage obstacle course for their reward challenge.

Thursday · 23 years ago

11. A Closer Look

Highlights from the first 10 weeks and fresh footage, including Ghandia posing for Ted, Sook-Jai's boat sinking and Clay complimenting Erin's butt.

Wednesday · 23 years ago

12. A Big Surprise... and Another

A reward challenge takes the castaways by surprise, evoking tears of joy for the winner; the 11th person is voted out.

Thursday · 23 years ago

13. The Tides Are Turning

Rebuffed by a former ally, a castaway hatches a new strategy by enlisting support from new sources; the 12th person is voted out.

Thursday · 23 years ago

14. Slip Through Your Fingers

The sole survivor steps forward to claim the $1 million prize.

Thursday · 23 years ago

15. Thailand Reunion Finale

The 16 survivors recount what life was like on the rugged island of Koh Tarutao off the southern coast of Thailand

Thursday · 23 years ago

Survivor Season 5 guest stars

  • Shii Ann Huang

    Shii Ann Huang

    Self - Contestant

  • John Raymond

    John Raymond

    Self - Contestant

  • Tanya Vance

    Tanya Vance

    Self - Contestant

  • Jed Hildebrand

    Jed Hildebrand

    Self - Contestant

  • Ghandia Johnson

    Ghandia Johnson

    Self - Contestant

  • Stephanie Dill

    Stephanie Dill

    Self - Contestant

  • Robb Zbacnik

    Robb Zbacnik

    Self - Contestant

  • Erin Collins

    Erin Collins

    Self - Contestant

  • Ken Stafford

    Ken Stafford

    Self - Contestant

  • Penny Ramsey

    Penny Ramsey

    Self - Contestant

  • Jake Billingsley

    Jake Billingsley

    Self - Contestant

  • Ted Rogers

    Ted Rogers

    Self - Contestant

  • Helen Glover

    Helen Glover

    Self - Contestant

  • Jan Gentry

    Jan Gentry

    Self - Contestant

  • Clay Jordan

    Clay Jordan

    Self - Contestant

  • Brian Heidik

    Brian Heidik

    Self - Contestant

Survivor Season 5 FAQ

When does Survivor Season 5 come out?

Survivor Season 5 premiered Thursday, September 19, 2002 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Survivor Season 5?

Survivor Season 5 has 15 episodes.

Are new episodes of Survivor Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Survivor Season 5 finale?

The Survivor Season 5 finale (Episode 15) aired Thursday, December 19, 2002.

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