Under the Wing of a Dragon

Under the Wing of a Dragon
Episode Information
Version	United States
Season	44
Episode Number	9/14 (649)
Original Release	April 26, 2023
Viewership (in Millions)	5.22
Ratings/Share (18-49)	0.7/7
Episode Chronology
Previous	"Don't Get Cocky, Kid"
Next	"Full Tilt Boogie"
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Under the Wing of a Dragon is the ninth episode of Survivor 44.

Story

“	Castaways must negotiate to earn a big pot of rice for the entire tribe. Then, the castaways will need to put their best foot forward to earn immunity at the next tribal council.	”
—Episode Synopsis

Challenges

Immunity Challenge: Ballin a Jack
Each castaway must stand on a small block with only enough space for one foot while stabilizing a ball against an overhanging piece of wood. If at any point they lose their concentration or their balance, the ball will drop and they are out of the challenge. The last person left standing wins.
Additional Stipulation: If four castaways agreed to forfeit their chance at immunity, the tribe would receive an additional supply of rice. The tribe complied with the terms of negotiation and received the bag of rice.
Winner: Frannie Marin

Tribal Council

Tribal Council 8: Va Va
Voted Against	Voter (Jaime used Extra Vote advantage)
Kane (5 votes)	Carolyn, Carson, Danny, Heidi, Yam Yam
Heidi (3 votes)	Jaime (x2), Lauren
Danny (1 vote)	Kane
Jaime (1 vote)	Frannie
VOTED OUT: Kane Fritzler

Voting Confessionals

No voting confessionals were aired.

Final Words

	Kane	“	The only thing worse than going home with an Idol in your sock is going home with your closest ally's Idol in your sock. I had an absolute blast out here. Every second was a ride, every challenge was amazing, but I got duped. It is what it is. Everybody else is playing out here too and I got outplayed.	”

Still in the Running

Bruce 18th	Maddy 17th	Helen 16th	Claire 15th	Sarah 14th	Matthew 13th	Josh 12th	Matt 11th	Brandon 10th
Kane 9th	Carolyn Va Va	Carson Va Va	Danny Va Va	Frannie Va Va	Heidi Va Va	Jaime Va Va	Lauren Va Va	Yam Yam Va Va

Trivia

Secret Scenes

• (Untitled): Carolyn lights her pants on fire.
• All Hands on Deck: The Va Va Tribe prepares camp for a big thunder storm.
• Extended Rice Scene: The Va Va tribe enjoys rice when they get back from the challenge.

On Fire with Jeff Probst

• Jeff explains the rationale behind the series' biggest twists and takes "accountability" for past controversial game mechanics, including the Medallion of Power and the Hourglass Advantage, and second chance mechanics like The Outcasts, Redemption Island, Edge of Extinction. Jeff later justifies the current game format such as the Final Three, the 26-day game and the fire-making challenge.