Flames and Endurance

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Flames and Endurance
Episode Information
Version	United States
Season	Pearl Islands
Episode Number	14/15 (104)
Original Release	December 14, 2003
Viewership (in Millions)	25.23
Ratings/Share (18-49)	9.7/22
Episode Chronology
Previous	"Mutiny"
Next	"Reunion"
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Flames and Endurance is the season finale of Survivor: Pearl Islands.

Story

Day 37

After losing his closest ally Burton, Jon enquired about the women's end game plans to Lil and Darrah. This resulted in Darrah's inability to confirm or deny whether she would take Lil to the end. The tribe got treemail directing them immediately to Tribal Council and to bring immunity with them. The Immunity Challenge was held at Tribal Council, and the jury competed as a unit along with the Final Four. The jury won immunity, leaving everyone vulnerable for this vote. Ultimately, Jon and Sandra were more threatened by Darrah's challenge strength than Lil's good reputation with the jury and voted her out 3-1.

Day 38

The final three participated in the Rites of Passage, allowing them to remember some of their closest allies, such as Skinny Ryan for Lil, Trish and Burton for Jon, and Christa and Rupert for Sandra. Lil performed well in this endurance based challenge, and once again Sandra bowed out early. Struggling, Jon desperately tried to strike several deals with Lil but she rejected every one. Lil finally won immunity but now was presented with yet another tough vote. Sandra felt nervous that she would go home, while Jon felt it would make more sense for Lil to take him to the end due to his reputation with the jury. Lil voted out Jon, making him the final member of the jury and meaning Lil and Sandra made it to the end.

Day 39

Sandra thanked Lil for taking her to the end, with Lil explaining that she felt Sandra deserved it more than Jon. The two felt proud of themselves for accomplishing so much in the game despite not being the strongest players.

Challenges

• Immunity (Day 37)
• Immunity (Day 38)

Challenge: Tribal Draft
Questions about pirate trivia and survival trivia were asked. Players compete individually against the jury as a group, who must come up with one unified answer. One point per correct answer, first team/individual to five wins.
Additional Stipulation: If the jury wins the challenge, all four remaining castaways are vulnerable for the vote.
Winner: The Jury

Challenge: Set Adrift
Balance on a pontoon for as long as possible, using only your hands and legs for balance.
Winner: Lillian Morris

Tribal Council

Day 37

Tribal Council 16: Balboa
Voted Against	Voter
Darrah (3 Votes)	Jon, Lillian, Sandra
Lillian (1 Vote)	Darrah
VOTED OUT: Darrah Johnson

Voting Confessionals

“	(voting against Darrah) Darrah, you are too strong of a competitor. When you told me you wouldn't take me to the final two after l've saved you twice now, I have no choice. It has to be Darrah this time.	”
—Lillian

“	(voting against Lillian) Lill, l'm voting for you tonight because l'm just tired of listening to you whine and saying that you won't, win the jury votes, but you know you will.	”
—Darrah

Final Words

“	Well, that sucked. But, um, you know, it's pretty bad when people think that you're a physical threat when you weigh about sixty pounds soaking wet. Lill and Jon, you both are snakes. Lill, you act like you don't know the game. You know, it's been a great experience and l would do it all over again.	”
—Darrah Johnson

Day 38

Tribal Council 17: Balboa
Voted Against	Voter
Jon (1 vote)	Lillian
VOTED OUT: Jon Dalton

Voting Confessionals

Unavailable.

Final Words

“	Pretty proud of myself. I, uh, never gave up, and I didn't play fair, and didn't plan on it. Happy that my grandma's at home and doing just fine. Can't wait to see her. In a game in which the old term, "to be the man, you gotta beat the man" comes into play, uh, I was the last man, so...Peace out from Jonny Fairplay.	”
—Jon Dalton

Final Tribal Council

Tribal Council 18: Jury Vote
Voted for Winner	Voter
Sandra (6 votes)	Burton, Christa, Darrah, Jon, Rupert, Ryan O.
Lillian (1 vote)	Tijuana
RUNNER-UP: Lillian Morris
SOLE SURVIVOR: Sandra Diaz-Twine

Voting Confessionals

“	(voting for Sandra) Sandra, I am so happy for you. You deserve it. From the first day, when we were blood brother and sister, I was just thrilled to have somebody on my side. I'm glad l can be there for you now. I hope you win.	”
—Rupert

“	(voting for Lillian) Sandra, l couldn't understand if your strategy in the game began during the very first day, or if it was by luck that you got into the right alliance, and you decided to be up front, so, with that being said, l had to look at who played the game, regardless of Tribal Council, to the best of their ability. Lil, l think that you did a phenomenal job. You came in the Outcasts, and you came back in the game and l think that you started to play it, by using your mind. So, with that being said, this vote goes to you, Lil.	”
—Tijuana

Final Results

Nicole 16th	Ryan S. 15th	Michelle 14th	Trish 13th	Shawn 12th	Osten 11th	Andrew 10th	Ryan O. 9th
Rupert 8th	Tijuana 7th	Christa 6th	Burton 5th	Darrah 4th	Jon 3rd	Lillian 2nd	Sandra Winner

Trivia

• This episode marks the first and only time where the jury participated in an Immunity Challenge.
  • It is also the only time that no one has had immunity at a post-merge Tribal Council.
• After Sandra Diaz-Twine was revealed to be Sole Survivor, Jeff Probst mistakenly said Lillian Morris won while going into commercial break.