Survivor

Over 17 years and 33 seasons,

the game of Survivor has evolved.

These are the players that changed the game.

Coming into this game, I already know I'm a huge threat.

I created the Spy Shack.

I found a special idol.

I voted out my closest ally.

The tribe has spoken.

Thank you.

And just when you think you've seen it all, you ain't seen nothing yet.

In Survivor Philippines and Survivor Caramone,

I swung for the fences,

made some splashy firework type moves.

So this is the other Immunity Idol I've been hanging on to.

I'm giving it to Eddie.

The looks on faces.

I have a reputation to uphold and I'm going to keep making big moves.

I'm so excited.

I can't stop like bouncing in my seat.

I'm the only person to ever win Survivor two times,

and it wasn't just luck.

I'm against you, Russell.

That's what I know how to do.

Make it to day 39 and not get voted off.

The queen stays queen.

Adios.

I am a bonafide ex-couch potato that saw this game and loved it.

If you were to give up immunity, then I would believe you.

I'm a gangster with a smile.

Like a wolf in sheep's clothing.

I want to give individual immunity to Natalie.

Sorry.

I've made it to the end.

What's the next step?

The only next step for me is to win.

Anybody who watched Survivor Kaôh Rōng

would know that I've got a strength like a gymnast

and a tenacity like a giant squid.

I want him gone.

Okay.

When I come into this game, it's go for broke.

This is the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont Steak all at once.

So you better go for it.

They'll battle it out on the islands of Fiji

as Survivor kicks off its 500th episode.

We've all changed the game.

So to win this game, you gotta go big or go home.

This is Survivor Game Changers.

39 days, 20 people, one Survivor.

Welcome to the 34th season of Survivor.

You were each handpicked

because you share one thing in common,

you have proven

you are willing to make the kind of moves that will change the game.

Some of you make bold moves.

Some of you make quiet moves.

Some of you have made moves that were so successful, they're legendary.

And others have made moves that were a disaster and got you voted out.

But that's the nature of a game in which there's only one winner.

Most moves won't work.

It's having the guts to make the move that got you here.

This season is called Survivor Game Changers.

Ozzy, how much time when you're not playing Survivor

is spent thinking about the mistakes I've made?

You know, have some crazy dreams, wake up sweating with millions of dollars

slipping through my fingers,

but also have amazing memories and something that I would never give up.

J.T., does it matter that there are a handful of winners here,

that you're not the only one or the only person who's won the million dollars?

I think it's great that I'm not the only winner here,

but I don't think it matters at all.

Sandra's not gonna be the only two-time winner, I don't think.

Wow.

Serene, if J.T.'s right, you have no shot.

Who says J.T.'s right?

Zeke, fresh off playing in Millennials versus Gen X,

do you feel some pressure

knowing, wow, I am with a group of people who know how to play Survivor?

Yeah, Jeff, I mean, as a fan, I'm geeking out quite a bit right now.

And I think, yeah, you wonder if you belong on this boat.

And I intend to prove that I do.

All right, let's get it going.

Those of you with an orange buff,

Hali, Caleb, Troyzan, Sandra, Aubry,

Tony, Michaela, Varner, Sierra, and Malcolm,

you're the Mana tribe.

Those of you with a blue buff,

Debbie, Tai, Andrea, Cirie, Culpepper,

Sierra, Sarah, J.T., Ozzy, and Zeke,

you're Nuku.

This season, maybe more than any other, you are going to have to be aware

and willing to do anything, anytime, to anybody

to move you further ahead in this game.

This boat is loaded with supplies.

You're gonna want to grab everything you can to take back to camp.

There is also a raft for each tribe with a map to your new home.

This is the same way we started Survivor in our very first season.

With one twist, your first game-changing opportunity.

There is a life ring in the water.

On either side of that ring, there are two sets of color-coded ropes.

First person to untie their knots will release the rope.

They will release a massive tool kit for their tribe.

It's your first advantage in the game.

I can't wait to see what this season brings.

Survivor, Game Changers, is on.

Go, get the raft, get the raft.

And it is quickly chaotic.

Whoo!

All right.

I said untie the raft, untie the raft.

And who's going in the water?

It's gonna be Ozzy for Nuku.

He's out quickly.

And nobody's going after him.

Nobody.

Unbelievable.

A massive tool kit.

And clearly nobody from the Mana tribe even cares.

One of the things that comes with playing this game is you now know which items actually have value.

Good job, guys.

Good job.

Get over here.

Gary, keep going, keep going, keep going.

What?

What?

Ah, racing, racing.

Caleb now finally in the water for the Mana Tribe.

Ozzy's had a huge head start on getting those knots untied.

It will take a Herculean effort from Caleb to catch him.

Shereen, watch yourself, babe.

Guys, be careful.

Ty hanging off the side.

Ty goes down.

Wait, those are our chickens.

And the crate goes on top of it.

Caleb comes.

Wow.

Zeke held tight.

It is pandemonium.

Ozzy diving down again.

Caleb has reached the knots.

Can he make up the time?

People are stealing items.

This is what you expect on a season called Game Changers.

30 seconds left.

30 seconds.

Ozzy has the toolkit for his tribe.

Toss it all up.

You gotta get over Malcolm, this is it.

Let's go, Byrne.

Ozzy got the toolkit for Nuku.

And they have the chickens.

I'll put it back.

This is a massive head start for one tribe.

For one of you, this is the beginning of a million dollar adventure.

Good luck.

It's Survivor Game Changers, so you can't just sit around and hope to get to the end.

The stakes have been raised.

This is gonna be an epic season.

So, game on.

Ready?

Paddle!

Let's go!

Mana.

Yes.

Nice to meet you.

Hey, Haley.

Hey, Haley.

So much.

Yeah, where's the water?

Okay, so it looks like here's our flag,

but everyone here is like a snake in the grass.

And I'm like the cobra that you don't know is sitting underneath you, and then all of

a sudden, it strikes and you don't know what hit you.

Field trip.

Bamboo, bamboo.

This is crazy.

This season, I believe my best shot at winning is gonna be literally schmoozing

up to everybody here and making them feel awesome.

Is your name Troyzan?

I think it is.

Is that your real name?

Troy.

Any time somebody starts talking to me, I'm gonna go like this.

Because I can't control my facial expressions.

Like, it is very difficult for me to lie.

There's a lot of huge bamboo here.

I imagine we're just doing it, like, right here.

Yeah.

Like, that and that guy.

Look at those low ones right there.

You could...

Oh, these two?

Where's he going?

He said, I'm out.

I'm looking for the idol.

He's serious, though.

I bet he is.

We just gonna vote him off first.

Yeah, he's making himself a target.