A Fever Dream

A Fever Dream
Episode Information
Version	United States
Season	49
Episode Number	13/14 (724)
Original Release	December 17, 2025
Episode Chronology
Previous	"The Die Is Cast"
Next	"Aftershow"
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A Fever Dream is the season finale of Survivor 49.

Challenges

• Reward/Immunity
• Immunity

Challenge: Counting Crows Nest
Reward: Steak, red wine, and carrot cake
Additional Stipulation: For finding a Challenge Advantage at camp, Sophi's puzzle pieces were already halfway up the ladder.
Winner: Savannah Louie (shared with Sage Ahrens-Nichols)

Challenge: Debby Spoon
Winner: Sophi Balerdi

Tribal Council

Day 24

Tribal Council 13: Lewatu
Voted Against	Voter
Kristina (4 votes)	Rizo, Sage, Savannah, Sophi
Sage (1 vote)	Kristina
Rizo (used Hidden Immunity Idol)	None
VOTED OUT: Kristina Mills

Voting Confessionals

Kristina and Sage were shown writing each other's names on the parchment.

Final Words

	Kristina	“	They made the absolute best decision. I had my Final 3 speech ready to go and honestly, I'm so proud of myself and my mom really is with me. She was with me the entire time, so having that experience out here has just completely transformed my life.	”

Day 25

Tribal Council 14: Lewatu
Fire-Making Challenge
Participant	Result
Rizo	Lost
Savannah	Won
ELIMINATED: Rizo Velovic

Final Words

	Rizo	“	The man, the myth, the legend: R-I-Z-G-O-D, RizGod, baby, was conquered. Maybe I probably should have took some firemaking classes before this, but I'm so grateful to be here I made a lot of people proud, and I'm happy to say I played Survivor 49.	”

Final Tribal Council

Tribal Council 15: Jury Vote
Voted for Winner	Voter
Savannah (5 votes)	Alex, Nate, Rizo, Sophie, Steven
Sophi (2 votes)	Kristina, MC
Sage (1 vote)	Jawan
SECOND RUNNER-UP: Sage Ahrens-Nichols
RUNNER-UP: Sophi Balerdi
SOLE SURVIVOR: Savannah Louie

Voting Confessionals

Alex was shown writing an "S" on the parchment. Rizo's vote was not shown during his confessional.

	MC	“	(voting for Sophi) I came in here today leaning in one direction, and you completely changed my mind. Amazing work, girl.	”

	Steven	“	(voting for Savannah) I went from writing your name down, trying to get you out, to writing your name down again because I think you are a very deserving winner.	”

	Jawan	“	(voting for Sage) [covers vote with hand] All right. This is, uh, a head versus heart decision, but I got to go with my heart. [uncovers vote] Sage, thank you for being family for me out here. I love you.	”

	Rizo	“	(voting for Savannah) I'm so glad to give you this million dollars. You are an absolute rock star. Congrats on cementing yourself…as legend status.	”

Final Results

Nicole 18th	Annie 17th	Jake 16th	Jeremiah 15th	Matt 14th	Jason 13th	Shannon 12th	Nate 11th	MC 10th
Alex 9th	Jawan 8th	Sophie 7th	Steven 6th	Kristina 5th	Rizo 4th	Sage 3rd	Sophi 2nd	Savannah Winner

Trivia

Other

• This was the first all-female Final Three since San Juan del Sur. Coincidentally, the finale of San Juan del Sur aired exactly eleven years prior, December 17, 2014.
• This is the seventh time that all three members of the Final Three received at least one jury vote, following China, Philippines, San Juan del Sur, Worlds Apart, Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers, and Survivor 48.
• The title of the episode was said by Sophi Balerdi, expressing her shock at winning the Final Immunity Challenge.
• This episode was interrupted mid-broadcast in American markets for Eastern and Central Time Zones by a speech made by President Donald Trump.