I See the Million Dollars

I See the Million Dollars
Episode Information
Version:	United States
Season:	Edge of Extinction
Episode Number:	13/14 (568)
Original Release:	May 15, 2019
Viewership (in millions):	7.21
Ratings/Share (18-49):	1.5/7
Episode Chronology
Previous:	"Idol or Bust"
Next:	"Reunion"
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I See the Million Dollars is the season finale of Survivor: Edge of Extinction.

Challenges

• Reentry Duel
• Reward/Immunity
• Immunity (Day 37)
• Immunity (Day 38)

Challenge: Don't Call It a Comeback
The castaways are each attached to a rope that is woven through a series of obstacles. The first one to reach the end wins.
Winner: Chris Underwood

Challenge: Odyssey 6
The castaways must navigate through a rope obstacle, jump and climb over platforms, and then collect a bag of numbers while crossing a balance beam. They must then use those numbers to solve a combination lock. Once it's solved they proceed to complete a vertical puzzle. The first castaway to finish the last puzzle wins immunity and reward.
Reward: Steak and chocolate cake
Winner: Julie Rosenberg (shared with Chris Underwood and Lauren O'Connell)

Challenge: Giant Tick
Each castaway race through a giant obstacle course. They must each go to six stations over different obstacles and collect six bags of puzzle pieces along the way. They must then use those pieces to solve a puzzle. The first to finish their puzzle wins immunity.
Winner: Rick Devens

Challenge: Let There Be Rock
The castaways must stack blocks in a tower on an unstable table. They must pull on a rope to keep the table balanced while retrieving their blocks. The first contestant to stack their blocks to spell "FINAL 3" wins immunity.
Winner: Chris Underwood (gave immunity to Julie Rosenberg)

Edge of Extinction

Edge of Extinction Inhabitants
Aubry, Aurora, Chris, David, Eric, Joe, Julia, Kelley, Reem, Ron, Wardog
ELIMINATED: Aubry Bracco, Aurora McCreary, David Wright, Eric Hafemann, Joe Anglim, Julia Carter, Kelley Wentworth, Reem Daly, Ron Clark, and Wardog DaSilva
RETURNS TO GAME: Chris Underwood

Tribal Council

Day 36

Tribal Council 15: Vata
Voted Against	Voter
Rick (used Hidden Immunity Idol)	Gavin, Julie, Lauren (votes not counted)
Victoria (2 votes)	Chris, Rick
Chris (used Hidden Immunity Idol)	Victoria (vote not counted)
VOTED OUT: Victoria Baamonde

Voting Confessionals

No voting confessionals were aired.

Day 37

Tribal Council 16: Vata
Voted Against	Voter
Chris (used Hidden Immunity Idol)	Gavin, Julie, Lauren (votes not counted)
Lauren (2 votes)	Chris, Rick
Gavin (used Hidden Immunity Idol)	None
VOTED OUT: Lauren O'Connell

Voting Confessionals

No voting confessionals were aired.

Day 38

Tribal Council 17: Vata
Fire-Making Challenge
Participant	Result
Chris	Won
Rick	Lost
ELIMINATED: Rick Devens

Final Words

	Rick	“	(sings the news jingle) "Dun dun dun dun dah dun." This just into the newsroom - Chris' flame breaks the rope, and Devens' heart. Plus, an applause as he exits brings tears to his eyes. I'm Rick Devens. It's been a pleasure bringing you the news. But this is all for us. I hope to see you in the real world real soon.	”

Final Tribal Council

Tribal Council 18: Jury Vote
Voted for Winner	Voter
Chris (9 votes)	Aubry, David, Eric, Joe, Julia, Reem, Ron, Victoria, Wardog
Gavin (4 votes)	Aurora, Kelley, Lauren, Rick
Julie (0 votes)	None
SECOND RUNNER-UP: Julie Rosenberg
RUNNER-UP: Gavin Whitson
SOLE SURVIVOR: Chris Underwood

Voting Confessionals

Eric's vote was not shown during his confessional.

	Eric	“	(voting for Chris) Phew... it's tough.	”

Final Results

Reem 18th	Keith 17th	Aubry 16th	Wendy 15th	Joe 14th	Eric 13th	Julia 12th	David 11th	Kelley 10th
Wardog 9th	Ron 8th	Aurora 7th	Victoria 6th	Lauren 5th	Rick 4th	Julie 3rd	Gavin 2nd	Chris Winner

Trivia

Other

• With Chris Underwood, who was voted out prior to the merge, returning to the game, Vata is now the largest merged tribe, with 14 members.
• This episode marks the first time in Survivor history that a player is crowned Sole Survivor after being voted out of the game.
• The final five on Day 37 marked the only instance in the game where there were more remaining original Manu members than original Kama members.
• Due to strong winds, the Day 38 fire-making challenge was held in the voting booth.
• The name for the second reentry duel, Don't Call It a Comeback, references the opening line ("Don't call it a comeback/I've been here for years") of the LL Cool J song, Mama Said Knock You Out.
• The name for the Final Immunity Challenge, Let There Be Rock, references the AC/DC song of the same name
• The episode's title was said by Rick Devens in a confessional.