1. The First Exile
Air date: 2006-02-02 · 60 min
The 12th season begins with 16 castaways arriving in Panama and dividing into four tribes (older men, older women, younger men, younger women). The four teams compete in a reward challenge and the losing tribe is forced to banish one of its members to "Exile Island" to live alone until the next challenge. The good news is that there is a hidden immunity idol on the separate island. At tribal council, the first person is voted out.
Open episode 1 ↗2. Breakdown
Air date: 2006-02-09 · 60 min
Six days on the island and one survivor is ready to go home.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Crazy Fights, Snake Dinners
Air date: 2006-02-16 · 60 min
The castaway banished to Exile Island faces one of the worst nights in SURVIVOR history.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Starvation and Lunacy
Air date: 2006-02-23 · 60 min
A banished castaway thrives on Exile Island.
Open episode 4 ↗5. For Cod's Sake
Air date: 2006-03-02 · 60 min
One tribe is outraged when they learn two of their tribemates secretly consumed part of the reward without consulting the others.
Open episode 5 ↗6. Salvation and Desertion
Air date: 2006-03-09 · 60 min
The social dynamics of tribe Casaya continue to implode.
Open episode 6 ↗7. A Closer Look
Air date: 2006-03-15 · 60 min
Additionally, clips of upcoming episodes will also be revealed, along with a preview of a brand new episode to air when SURVIVOR: PANAMA -- EXILE ISLAND returns to its regularly scheduled time period.
Open episode 7 ↗8. An Emerging Plan
Air date: 2006-03-30 · 60 min
The tribes merge and the former La Mina tribe of four tries to convince some of the former Casaya tribemates to join their alliance.
Open episode 8 ↗9. The Power of the Idol
Air date: 2006-04-06 · 60 min
Two tribe members are sent to Exile Island and they form an unexpected bond. Castaways from the original La Mina team try to break up the Casaya alliance. At tribal council, the eighth person is voted off of the islands.
Open episode 9 ↗10. Fight for Your Life or Eat
Air date: 2006-04-13 · 60 min
Certain castaways choose not to participate in the Immunity Challenge.
Open episode 10 ↗11. Medical Emergency
Air date: 2006-04-20 · 60 min
One survivor suffers a medical emergency.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Perilous Scramble
Air date: 2006-04-27 · 60 min
Since Terry has possession of the hidden Immunity Idol, it's clear the Casaya alliance will have to vote out one of their own at the next Tribal Council.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Bamboozled
Air date: 2006-05-04 · 60 min
The five remaining castaways compete for a visit from a loved one in the reward challenge. Also, two players have a heated argument and one of them detects a weakness to exploit. At the immunity challenge, Terry attempts to remain undefeated in individual contests. The 12th person is voted out at tribal council.
Open episode 13 ↗14. Call the Whambulence!
Air date: 2006-05-11 · 60 min
With a one-in-four shot at winning a million dollars, the Final Four survivors are feeling the pressure.
Open episode 14 ↗15. The Final Showdown
Air date: 2006-05-14 · 60 min
The castaways are reduced to two finalists who are then questioned by the seven-member jury before they vote for the winner.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Survivor: Panama Reunion
Air date: 2006-05-14 · 60 min
The winner is revealed as the 16 castaways reunite in New York City, where they are questioned by host Jeff Probst.
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