Ep 10. Tribal Lines Are Blurred

Tribal Lines Are Blurred is the tenth episode of the thirty-seventh season of the American reality show Survivor. The episode was aired on November 14, 2018, on CBS, and it focuses on the remaining castaways in the game trying to claim their spots in the finale.

The episode begins with Jeff Probst's announcement that they will proceed with a merge. The two tribes merge into one group, and the contestants are surprised to see that their new tribe is called Kalokalo, which in Fijian means "mix." The merge is a significant milestone in the game because it signifies a shift from individual tribe loyalties to individual alliances. It also means that the castaways will be living together in one location.

After the merge, the contestants all gather at their new camp to celebrate their new unity. Despite the festive mood, tensions are high as everybody tries to figure out where they stand in the new order. The contestants are eager to reconnect and catch up with old allies, but they are also wary of making new enemies. They all know that the stakes are high, and every decision they make could determine their fate in the game.

As the night falls, the contestants discuss their plans for the upcoming vote. A few castaways remind each other of their pre-existing alliances, while others try to form new relationships. The question of who to trust becomes increasingly important as the contestants try to determine who is being honest and who is not.

The next day, the castaways are greeted by the first individual Immunity Challenge. In the challenge, the contestants must race across a balance beam while avoiding obstacles and retrieving bags of puzzle pieces. Once they have retrieved all the bags, they must solve a puzzle. The challenge is intense, and the winners garner the invaluable immunity, guaranteeing a spot in the next round of the game.

The remaining players spend the day plotting their moves for the upcoming vote. Old alliances are tested, and new alliances are formed. Nobody is entirely sure who they can trust as tribal lines become blurred, and loyalties shift yet again.

At Tribal Council, the castaways cast their votes, hoping to keep themselves in the game. The votes are read out loud, and the tension in the air is palpable. Players squirm in their seats, waiting to hear their fate. In a surprising twist, the final votes are divided between several players, forcing a tense re-vote. The contestants huddle together, whispering frantically in an effort to sway the vote one way or another.

At the end of the night, one of the castaways is sent home, while the others move on to the next stage of the game. Tribal Lines Are Blurred is a thrilling episode that shows the cutthroat nature of Survivor and how alliances play a crucial role in the game's outcome. It is a reminder that in Survivor, anything can happen at any time, and every move counts.