I'd Do Anything For Her

I’d Do Anything For Her is the premiere episode of Survivor: Morocco - Blood vs Water

Challenges
Reward/Immunity Challenge: Blue Lagoon Bustle Tribes start out on the beach, with first 6 players from each tribe running into the ocean, swimming out to a net obstacle, climbing over, go over a barrel roll, swimming to a crate staircase and jumping off, swimming to the tribe boat, diving down and untying a series of knots, paddling back to shore, carrying a chest to the puzzle station. The three players from each tribe then solve their tribe's puzzle in the form of a captain's wheel. The first tribe to extend the flag using the wheel wins. Reward: Flint Winner: 

Day 0
We open up underwater with clear waters. A drop of blood comes into the frame before we cut to an aerial shot of Morocco. After we see the land where we will be spending the next thirty-nine days, we cut to Probst in a speedboat.

Jeff:  We’re here in beautiful Morocco where we are bringing back one of Survivor’s most enthralling twists! It’s Survivor: Morocco – Blood vs Water!

We get a quick, succession of shots showing off the ten pairs of loved ones, ending on Noel and Joel Bennett, twins, as they ride in the back of a rickety truck.

Jeff:  Twins Noel and Joel have a long history of competition in their family. Will they be able to outdo the other pairs or will their competitive spirit get in the way?

"inredemption"

- Joel: Noel and I are as close as we can be but there’s always that thing inside that wants to beat her in everything. But in this game, I want to beat her at the very end to prove I’m the best. Noel: I love Joel to death but at the end of the day, I want to be the one holding that million dollar check.

We cut to the mother and son team of Whitney and Troy on a boat. Whitney rubs Troy’s hair, which annoys him.

Jeff: Mother and son, Whitney and Troy, have a long history of facing adversity. She gave birth to him just a few weeks before graduating high school. Will they be able to prevail?

"inredemption"

- Whitney: Troy and I haven’t had the easiest life. We live in a rundown neighborhood in New York because his dad walked out when he found out I was pregnant. Troy: We have the know-how to go out and dominate the game and when we’re at the end, our story will give us the win one hundred percent.

The third pair we see are father and son, D.J. and Andre, riding in the back of a truck. While D.J. seems excited to start the game, Andre has a stern look on his face.

Jeff: Father and son, Andre and D.J., haven’t had a close relationship. D.J. is an outgoing socialite while Andre is a introverted farmer. They hope this game can bring them closer together.

"inredemption"

- D.J.: My dad and I usually don’t see eye to eye but I feel like sharing this experience will help us. Andre: I ain’t the most…friendly type but maybe this game will change me. We’ll see.

The next pair, boyfriends Tyler and Joe, are on a boat heading towards Morocco.

Jeff: Couple and superfans, Tyler and Joe, believe they have this game figured out. Will their knowledge help them or hurt them?

"inredemption"

- Joe: We are as polar opposites as you can get. He’s very social, he’s very out there. Tyler: Basically I’m the biggest handful you can have. (chuckles) Joe: But we are the biggest superfans out here, no question about it. We’ve studied the show religiously and we plan on being at the very end together.

The fifth pair are cousins Jace and Sundra. The two sit in the back of a truck as Jace fixes his ponytail while Sundra watches as the trees pass by her.

Jeff: Couins Jace and Sundra have lived totally different lives. While he is a carefree surfing instructor, she is the CEO of her own software company. They want to see which lifestyle is best suited for the game.

"inredemption"

- Sundra: In my life, I have multiple people working for me. I am a natural leader even if I don’t look the part. Jace: Dude, that’s not gonna do you good here! Sundra: And being a laid back slacker will? Jace: Yeah because I know how to get people to like me!

We then see dating couple, Kai and Paige, as they ride on a speedboat to their destination, holding each other close.

Jeff: Kai and Paige have only been dating for only a few months and have decided to use Survivor as a way to test their new relationship. Will it be able to survive the tribulations of this game?

"inredemption"

- Kai: We have been dating for about…three months I say and now we’re going into a game where our relationship will be really tested. Paige: A lot of people say ‘Oh you two are crazy for doing this! Your relationship won’t last out there!’ But I feel like we’re definitely gonna surprise a lot of people. Kai: Don’t count us out just yet!

The seventh couple are sisters Dani and Gia. They hold each other close as they ride in the back of a pickup truck.

Jeff: Dani and Gia have spent almost their entire lives apart after their parents’ divorce. Now these sisters wish to have the experience of a lifetime together.

"inredemption"

- Gia: Our parents divorced when we were young and we have spent most of our lives separated. I live in one city and she lives in another so it’s not very often we get to be with each other. Dani: But Survivor is gonna bring me and Gia closer together so I hope we get that chance to spend time with one another.

On another boat on one side of the island are married couple Eryn and Patricia. The two hold hands, excited for their journey to begin.

Jeff: Eryn and Patricia have faced adversity for being a lesbian couple in Alabama. However, they believe this will help them take on whatever is thrown at them.

"inredemption"

- Eryn: To say we’re not well liked within our town would be an understatement. However, we don’t let that bother us one bit. Patricia: We run a LGBTQ blog online where people like us have a safe space to talk with one another and help each other. Eryn: And I think that empathetic side we have could bode very well for us.

Another married couple, Anderson and Deena, are looking as confident as ever as they ride on a speedboat.

Jeff:  Army couple, Anderson and Deena, met each other in training. Now, they plan on using their military background to their advantage.

"inredemption"

- Deena: We met in basic training and now we both work as recruiters for the United States Marine Corp. Anderson: I value everything I was taught in the marines. Honor, loyalty, discipline. If you go against any of that, you’re on my hitlist.

The final pair are couple Caleb and Sibyl. Sibyl rests her head on Caleb’s shoulder as they ride in the back of a truck.

Jeff: Caleb and Sibyl have been dating for well over ten years and hope to win in order to fund their future wedding.

"inredemption"

- Caleb: Sibyl is my everything. She is my rock and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. Sibyl: Oh, babe. (The two kiss)

After the final confessional, we get a montage of what is to come from this season.

Jeff:  It is the ultimate challenge! Ten pairs of loved ones are forced to adapt or else they’ll be voted out. In the end, only one will be left standing to claim the million dollar prize! Thirty nine days, twenty people, one survivor!

*intro plays*

Marooning
After the intro, we see the sun rise over the mountains before we cut to Probst, hands on his hips, as he watches the ten pairs walk out of the jungle. Anderson and Deena walk out holding hands and join the rest of the pairs in front of Jeff.

Jeff: I’d like to officially welcome you all to Survivor: Morocco – Blood vs Water.

The ten pairs give a round of applause as Jeff approaches them with their buffs wrapped up.

Jeff: Inside here are your buffs. They have your name on them. Once you have your buff, step on your mat and meet your new tribe.

Everyone begins to reveal their buffs and as the tribes are revealed, all the pairs begin to either hug, kiss, or high five as they separate from one another with the focus being on Gia as she wipes a tear from her eye.

"najma"

- Seeing Dani go to the other tribe tugged on my heartstrings. We never get to spend time with one another so for the two of us have to compete against each other hurts my soul. But I know she’s gonna do well. She’s a social butterfly so I have no doubt that we will get back together at some point in this game.

After Gia’s confessional, we see the two tribes all get together. We then cut to Probst, who has a devious smile on his face.

Jeff:  Alright, let’s make this game a little more interesting.

We see shots of Troy, Jace, and Joel, all looking puzzled.

Jeff:  Each tribe will now vote someone out.

A shockwaves run through the two tribes as we see multiple people look either shocked, upset, or a mix of both. Jeff then hands out a pen and parchment for each person on both tribes.

Kai: Damn Jeff, a bit too early for this, don’t you think?

Jeff simply shrugs as everyone begins to write down a name. We get various shots of people writing on their parchment, people looking around, etc. Once everyone is finished voting, we cut back to Jeff.

Jeff:  Alright, let’s see who each tribe wants out. Najma, you’re up first. We’ll go from left to right so Andre, start us off.

Andre (Revealing his vote):  I voted for the young brunette in the middle.

We get a shot of Gia who rolls her eyes, knowing he means her.

Jeff:  Gia?

Andre:  Yes, sir.

Jeff:  Alright, that’s one vote Gia. Next?

Jace:  I also voted Gia. Sorry.

Dani shakes her head.

Noel:  Gia, sorry.

Gia starts to tear up as Jeff points to her.

Jeff:  Gia, who did you vote?

Gia (Turning her parchment):  The guy next to me.

Troy (Fuming):  Perfect, because I voted you as well.

Jeff:  That’s four votes Gia, one vote Troy. Paige?

Paige (Showing her Gia vote):  Sorry.

Gia scoffs while Dani begins to tear up.

Jeff:  Sibyl?

Sibyl shows her vote, which is for Gia.

Jeff: That’s six for Gia and that’s enough. Come stand next to me.

Gia drops her parchment and goes over to Dani to give her a hug before standing next to Jeff.

Jeff: Alright, Gia has been voted out of Najma. Zibaq, you’re up. Kai, start us off.

Kai (Taking a deep breath before showing his vote): I voted for the older woman next to me. I’m so sorry.

Deena nods, fully expecting a vote.

Jeff: That’s one vote Deena. Deena, who did you vote?

Deena turns her vote around, showing she voted for the ‘Young man in the hat’. We cut to Caleb.

Caleb: Name’s Caleb.

Jeff: One vote Caleb, one vote Deena. Tyler, who did you vote?

Jeff: Woman next to the guy beside me.

Patricia raises her hand and Tyler nods.

Jeff: Patricia. Joel, who did you vote?

Joel: Patricia as well.

Jeff: Patricia?

Patricia (Revealing her vote):  Deena.

Anderson looks annoyed at his wife getting a second vote.

Jeff: Dani.

Dani reveals her vote for Caleb, which annoys him.

Jeff: Sundra.

Sundra (Showing her vote) Caleb, sorry.

Caleb curses under his breath.

Jeff: We have three votes for Caleb, two votes for Patricia, and two votes for Deena. Caleb, who’d you vote for?

Caleb: Deena.

Deena scoffs.

Jeff: Whitney.

Whitney shows her vote is for Deena, giving her the most votes at four.

Jeff: Alright, last vote. D.J., if you voted for Caleb, we will go into a revote. Who did you vote for?

D.J. slowly reveals his vote, which is for Deena. With five votes, Deena rolls her eyes.

Jeff: Deena, that’s five and that’s enough. Stand next to Gia.

Without saying a word, Deena goes and stands besides Gia. We focus on Anderson, who looks absolutely furious. He has his arms crossed and his shaking his head.

"najma"

- Seeing my wife get voted out of her tribe, I wanted to strangle every single person who wrote her name down. It felt like an attack on me and I’m gonna make sure I get back at every single one of them.

Joe tries to pat Anderson’s back but he swats his hand away. We then cut to Probst, Deena, and Gia.

Jeff: Ok, Deena and Gia, you have been voted out of your tribes…but you are not out of the game.

Troy and Jace look at one another, a bit confused.

Jeff: Redemption Island is in play until the merge this season.

Both Gia and Deena look eternally grateful while Anderson loudly claps his hands.

Jeff: You two will have to go against whoever is voted out in a three way duel. The two who win stay in the game. Loser is out of the game for good. Now, let’s make this a little more interesting.

Kai quietly says ‘Oh man’ as Jeff continues on.

Jeff: Dani, Anderson, I’m gonna offer you both something. If either of you want to give up your spot for your loved one, you may. They will be on your tribe and you will have to battle your way back from Redemption Island.

Gia shakes her head, which surprises Probst.

Jeff: You don’t want Dani to take your spot?

Gia: No, I got this. Stay on your tribe, Dani. I’ll be back.

Dani nods as the focus turns to Anderson.

Jeff: Alright, Gia is staying on Redemption. Anderson, what will it be?

Anderson takes a deep breath as he contemplates his decision.

"najma"

- I have a big choice to make. I know I am the strongest guy here and that could put a target on me. However, Redemption Island is unpredictable. I could be put in a challenge that hurts me and I could be out just like that. However, I want my wife to have a chance at this game we both love so a lot is on my mind right now.

Anderson looks at Troy, who gives him a disapproving nod, telling him not to switch. Anderson then turns back to Jeff before stepping forward.

Anderson: I’m gonna switch, Jeff.

Jeff: Alright. Anderson, come take your spot next to Gia. Deena, you’re on Najma now.

Deena begins to break down as she and her husband hug and kiss on the beach.

Troy looks less than pleased at what is happening as Deena steps besides him.

Jeff: Before I send you guys on your way, we have one more bit of business. At Redemption Island arena is the hidden immunity idol and there is only one in play.

Everyone looks shocked at the fact there is only one idol in the game.

Jeff: It is up for grabs for anyone still in the game, including those living on Redemption. If you are eliminated from Redemption with the idol in your pocket, it is gone for good. If it hasn’t been found by the time the tribes merge, the idol will no longer be in play. That’s all I can say, head on out.

As the two tribes, Gia, and Anderson all leave, we focus solely on Anderson, who has a look of determination in his eyes.

After Anderson’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Najma
We return from commercial to an aerial view of the Najma camp. We cut to the tribe flat before panning over to see the nine members of Najma arriving to their new home.

Jace: Home sweet home, guys!

Noel is seen clapping her hands and hugs Andre, happy to have made it to the game.

"najma"

- Getting to camp after…an incredibly emotional marooning, it does finally set in that ‘Oh my, God. I’m on Survivor!’ With the Blood vs Water twist and Redemption Island in play, it’s gonna be much harder to strategize and make moves without pissing off people on the other tribe but I’m up for it. I’m a competitive person and no one will see me coming when I strike. (Laughs)

After Noel’s confessional, we see Deena walk towards the beach. The camera pulls back to reveal Troy with his arms crossed, as he watches Deena leave the group.

Paige: That was rough for her, I feel bad.

Jace: Yeah, I want to say something to cheer her up, man.

Troy: I don’t care, I’m pissed.

Everyone looks at Troy, either annoyed or surprised at his blunt honesty.

Troy: You see how jacked her husband was? He could have carried us to the merge. Now we have her dead weight.

Troy spits on the ground.

"najma"

- That was complete bulls**t. I don’t know the dudes name but he was gonna be our strongest asset in challenges. Instead, we have his wife who is weak as f**k. We’re screwed, we’re not gonna win a single challenge. Unbelievable.

We see Paige looking disgusted as Troy continues his rant.

"najma"

- I get being upset about losing Anderson because he was a strong guy, but give it a rest. I want to smack him on the back of the head and tell him to chill out but you have to hold your tongue in this game so I’m gonna keep my mouth shut and see how his mouth hurts him.

After Paige’s confessional, we see Deena sitting at the edge of the beach. We see her wipe years from her eyes as she cries.

"najma"

- Seeing Anderson give up his game for me…it sucks. I mean I’m glad I’m back in the game and not on Redemption, but I know how much this means to him. What’s worse is I know I’m not very welcome here. I can hear Troy talk about how much I don’t belong here and how he wishes Anderson was here in my place. So I feel like my time in this game could be very limited.

After Deena’s confessional, we see Jace walk up to her. He pats her on the back and sits next to her.

Jace: Hey, you good?

Deena (Wiping away tears): I can hear him talking s**t about me.

We get a quick shot of Troy with his arms crossed before cutting back to Jace and Deena.

Deena: Like I know I’m gonna be the first to go if we lose.

Jace: You don’t know that for sure. This game changes on a dime every day, man.

Deena: I just feel defeated.

Jace rubs Deena’s back.

"najma"

- I really like Deena, I think she’s a solid woman and it does suck to see her upset. I feel like if I extend an olive branch towards her and show her she really belongs with the tribe, she could be a loyal ally to me in this game so I hope she picks herself back up and starts feeling better.

Jace: Come on, let’s rejoin the tribe.

The two get up and join the tribe as they start to work on the shelter. A montage begins showing everyone working on the challenge. Joe and Troy hammer bamboo, Paige and Noel weave palm fronds, while Jace and Deena collect trees. Eryn is seen happily watching everyone make the shelter.

Eryn: Great job, it’s looking great!

"najma"

- Morale is pretty good on Najma. We have a decent shelter going, we get along for the most part, life is good right now.

After Eryn’s confessional, we go to Zibaq tribe.

Zibaq
We see the Zibaq tribe working on their shelter. Patricia is giving out directions, which seems to annoy some people though the shelter seems to be very sturdy. However, Patricia doesn’t really lift a finger, which prompts Tyler to roll his eyes.

"zibaq"

- I wanted to lead the shelter building because I felt like the shelter I wanted would be enough to keep nine people comfortable throughout the cold night. Did I annoy people? Maybe. Do I care? No, absolutely not. I may be annoying them but I’m giving them a great shelter.

As Patricia continues to go on about the shelter, we see Tyler and Joel walking into the woods together. They begin to collect bamboo and wood for the shelter. Patricia’s voice is still heard from deep in the woods.

Tyler: Damn dude, her voice is so f**king loud.

Joel laughs.

Tyler: Her voice can crack glass.

Joel: Makes the first vote easier though.

Tyler nods and laughs.

"zibaq"

- Patricia has the voice of a wailing child. I was deep in the woods and I still heard her barking out orders to the shelter crew. In this game, you don’t want to make yourself stand out too soon. You want to blend in as much as you can until you have to play dirty. You also need a person you can trust out here to help you get as far as you can and I feel like Joel is that person.

Tyler: I feel like you’re the one guy I can trust on this tribe. We’re clearly the most physical people here and I feel like we’re both the smartest people on this tribe.

Joel: I completely agree. It would be idiotic to get us out this early.

Tyler: We have the most sway with people I feel like and we can get an army of the weaker people together to just run this bitch.

"zibaq"

- Joel and I got along right away and we’re officially the ones running the tribe. I know that’s cocky of me to say but it’s true. We are the strongest guys in this game and the two of us can run this game and get us and our loved ones to the final four.

Tyler and Joel shake hands before heading back to camp.

"zibaq"

- Tyler and I are officially in an alliance. I don’t care who I’m with, I will backstab anyone whoever I need to in order to get to the end with Noel. She is my twin, I will do anything for her in this game and I know she will do anything for me as well so I will use Tyler for as long as I can until I can get to Noel so we’re an alliance for now and we’ll see where that takes me.

After Joel’s confessional, we see them return to camp with more wood for the shelter. As they return, D.J. spots them and looks a tad bit concerned.

"zibaq"

- Seeing Joel and Tyler be gone for so long makes me think they are in an alliance. They are two alpha males and it scares me that I could be left out in the dust if they decide to create the majority alliance so I need to make sure I’m in their good graces going forward because I want to make the merge so bad.

After D.J.’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Redemption Island
We return from commercial to see fish swimming in the ocean. The camera pans out of the ocean to reveal the place where the Redemption Island inhabitants are currently living. Gia is lying down in the small shelter while Anderson chops a coconut behind her. The two are not even looking at one another, mad at their situation.

"inredemption"

- Redemption is not the place you want to be. It’s cold, desolate, and you have nothing to do. All you have is your thoughts of revenge and I want revenge on the entire blue tribe for voting out my wife. But for now, I just need to sit here and work my ass off in these duels to get back in the game and reunite with Deena.

As Anderson chops coconuts, he mutters expletives under his breath. We cut to Gia as she gives Anderson a disapproving side eye.

"inredemption"

- Anderson is a brute and living with him for over twenty four hours has been torture. He swears up and down about the people who voted out his wife but you had no remorse when you put my name down so shut the hell up. Actually, no. Keep being a dumb brute. Tire yourself out so I can beat you at Redemption.

Gia: Can you quit with the cursing, I’m trying to nap.

Anderson (Under his breath):  Shut the f**k up.

"inredemption"

- Gia is the last thing on my mind right now. I’m focused on getting back in the game and winning the million. The second Gia is eliminated for good, she will cease to exist. I will no longer think about her so she can ramble all she want, it will go in one ear and out the other.

After Anderson’s confessional, we go to the Najma camp.

Najma
As we see the Najma flag, we see everyone continuing work on their camp. Jace and Deena are seen continuing to work together and, cutting through all the conversation, clucking is heard. Everyone quiets down as more clucking is heard.

Andre: Is that a chicken?

Andre turns around and sees a chicken walk around like it owns the island. Andre puts the ax down before walking towards the supplies.

"najma"

- This morning, a chicken walked in our camp. We only got a bag of rice so any other source of food is good for our tribe. We have nothing to really fish with so a chicken will have to do.

Andre: Can you hand me that rope?

Sibyl (Handing Andre the rope): What’s your plan?

Andre: I’m gonna snare it.

Noel: Have you done this before?

Andre: A few times back on the farm.

Sibyl: Good luck.

"najma"

- Andre says he’s caught chickens with a snare trap before but I don’t see it happening. Those things are fast as hell and I can’t see him snatching it by its claws but go for it, dude. I wanna see you try.

After Sibyl’s confessional, we see her, Jace, Joe, and Deena all watching Andre set up his trap while Troy, Eryn, Noel, and Paige all continue working on the shelter. It isn’t long until the chicken steps into the rope. Andre pulls in the snare and the rope wraps around its claws. It freaks out but the five watching all begin to celebrate. The shelter crew notices and watches the five celebrate.

Noel: Did he really get the chicken?

"najma"

- You know you’re out here starving when you see people jump up and down, screaming like school children because we got chicken. It’s a little annoying but…Andre pulled it off. I have to give him props because that was a great move he pulled off and now we get to eat like champions.

As the five celebrate, they surround the chicken. Andre picks the chicken up and shows it off to the other four.

Andre: That’s how it’s done, ladies and gents.

Jace: Nice job, Andre.

Joe: Yeah, you did great.

"najma"

- The five who caught the chicken have a great camaraderie. We’ve all gotten along really well and, while I do like Paige, Eryn, Noel, and Troy, I don’t vibe with them as well as I do the other four. So I do want to make a majority with Andre, Joe, Deena, and Sibyl because I feel like the loyalty is there, the trust is there, and the mojo they give off is just amazing, dude.

Jace: Yo, I really like this group. Can we agree that us five need each other?

Sibyl: Yeah, I feel like we would be the first targets if the other four got power so we need each other.

Andre: I’m loyal to y’all.

Deena looks excited as the five settle on their new alliance.

"najma"

- It was only twenty four hours ago that I was at my lowest point. My husband was sent to Redemption after saving me and I was made out to be target number one. Now, I have a group of five that wants to work with me and I feel like I have a great chance to go far in this game so I’m very excited to get this game going.

After Deena’s confessional, we see Paige watch the five talk about their alliance.

"najma"

- Seeing Joe, Deena, Jace, Sibyl, and Andre spend a lot of time together does worry me. It seems like the five of them are starting what looks like an alliance. I hope I’m wrong but I just need to keep my eyes wide open and make sure I’m not left in the dust when all is said and done.

After Paige’s confessional, we go to Zibaq tribe.

Zibaq
We get an aerial panning shot of the Morocco beaches before we cut to the Zibaq flag. After a quick shot of everyone working in camp, we see Tyler, D.J., and Joel walk into the woods together.

"zibaq"

- Joel and I have a tight duo and we want to bring in people we see as loyal soldiers. D.J. seems like the type of person who wants to be with the in crowd, the guy who wants to hang out with the popular kids and this is his chance. He just needs to know Joel and I are basically running the tribe and if he wants any chance at going far in this game, he needs to ride with us or he’s won’t see his dad until the game is over.

After Tyler’s confessional, we see him, Joel, and D.J. at the water well.

Tyler: So, here’s the deal. Joel and I are together and we like you a lot D.J.

D.J. (Chuckling): I appreciate that.

Tyler: We want to go deep with you but if you don’t go with us, you won’t be long for this game.

D.J.’s optimistic smile quickly goes away.

Tyler (Continuing): We have a lot of pull on this tribe and if you try to stir s**t up, you will go home.

As Tyler goes on, we see Joel look uncomfortable.

D.J.: I don’t want to go against you guys, I wanted to work with you from the start.

Tyler: We can take over the game but you have to be loyal to us because we can reunite you with your father. If you’re not loyal, the next time you’ll see him is when you’re at the airport home.

D.J.: I understand.

"zibaq"

- Tyler came at me with fear tactics and it worked very much. I’m a huge Survivor fan so making the merge has been a dream of mine since the very beginning and the thought of not making it to the merge scares the ever living daylights out of me so I will be working with Tyler and Joel for as long as possible and I hope they don’t turn on me.

Tyler, Joel, and D.J. all shake hands but we focus on Joel’s annoyed face as he stares right at Tyler.

"zibaq"

- I’m not a fan of Tyler’s scare tactics. He came off as a bit of a brute and a bully during our talk…well not our talk, his talk, with D.J. So while I am still loyal to Tyler, I need to keep an extra close eye on him because he could turn people against us in a heartbeat and if he does, I’m not sticking by his side.

After Joel’s confessional, we cut back to the Zibaq camp. Kai is pointing out different objects to everyone in the middle of the camp.

Kai: I’ll need the machete as well. Whitney, can you pass it over please?

Whitney nods and hands Kai the machete.

Whitney: So what are we doing?

Kai: I’m gonna make a slit in this piece of bamboo and then place some husk in here. So when we rub the bamboo together, we can get a fire.

Caleb and Kai continue to work on the bamboo and begin to rub the bamboo together. They start off slow and begin to speed up with the females giving out words on encouragement. After a few minutes, the men lift the bamboo and Kai takes the husk. He begins to lightly blow on it until a fire forms. He places it in the fire pit and places twigs and sticks in to form a fire.

Sundra: Alright, Kai!

Caleb pats Kai on the back, congratulating him.

"zibaq"

- Getting the fire going felt great. I’m a massive team player and I want to be seen as a valuable asset. That way, I can get back with Paige at a swap or merge and we can work together. The two of us have only been dating for a few months and this game will be the ultimate test of our relationship. Not only that, this can kick start our life together. We can get out of our one bedroom apartment and become home owners but that’s far away in the future. I’m the type of guy who takes life one day at a time and that’s how I’m gonna play this game. I can’t look two weeks into the future because I may not be here two weeks in the future so I need to focus on today and see where that gets me.

After Kai’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Immunity Challenge
We return from commercial to a sweeping overhead shot of the first challenge of the season. After we get a glance at the challenge, we cut to Probst.

Jeff: Come on in, guys!

The two tribes of nine make their way into their very first challenge and step onto their respective tribe mats. Once they do, Jeff hands Deena her Najma buff as she drops her old Zibaq buff. Once she puts on her new buff, he goes over the challenge.


 * The six rowers from each tribe rush to their boat at the start of the challenge. Sundra trips while running down the beach, slowing Zibaq down while Najma all get to their first obstacle.
 * Sundra finally gets to the first obstacle and Zibaq begin their way up the net crawl. Najma get to the barrel roll as Joe uses his built frame to help his tribe over the barrel roll quickly, extending their lead.
 * Zibaq gets to the barrel roll as Najma reach their crates. Caleb does the same thing as Joe and pushes his tribemates over the barrel. As Caleb is helped over, all of Najma climb into their boat and begin rowing to the beach.
 * Zibaq finally get past their third obstacle and begin to climb into their boat. Najma, for a tribe who has just met, work together very well as they quickly make it to the beach and hand off their puzzle pieces.
 * Like Najma, Zibaq work together well and catch up to Najma, getting to the beach and handing off their puzzle pieces while Deena, Noel, and Paige start to struggle.
 * At the very sight of the puzzle, Dani begins to freak out. While Whitney and Patricia do most of the work, Dani watches with a look on her face that says ‘I have no idea what to do.’ Caleb yells at her to help out but it falls on deaf ears.
 * Dani’s freak out allows Najma to finish their puzzle up, place it on its spot, and spin it to reveal the tribe flag, giving Najma the first immunity challenge win. We then cut to the two tribes facing Probst.

Jeff: Najma, you got it done and immunity is yours, as well as flint to help you get fire.

Jeff hands the idol and flint to Paige.

Jeff: Head on out, enjoy the night off.

As Najma leaves, Jeff turns to Zibaq.

Jeff: Zibaq, got nothing for ya except a date with me at Tribal Council where one of you will join Anderson and Gia at Redemption Island. Head on back to camp, I’ll see you at Tribal.

As Zibaq leave the challenge area, we focus on Patricia, who is fuming.

"zibaq"

- Dani gave up. She flat out gave up. We got to the puzzle and she froze up and didn’t help at all so we’re just gonna send her to her sister at Redemption.

After Patricia’s confessional, we go to commercial.

Losing Tribe
We return from commercial as the Zibaq tribe returns from the immunity challenge. Almost immediately, Dani breaks off from the tribe and runs into the woods crying. Caleb takes his hat off and wipes his forehead, watching Dani leave.

Caleb: You’d think she would want to scramble.

Whitney simply shrugs as we focus on Caleb.

"zibaq"

- We get back from the challenge and out of nowhere, Dani runs away, most likely to cry to herself. I have no sympathy for her. You wanted to do the puzzle, you asked for that job and you botched it big time. Now we have to go to Tribal and I’m putting down Dani’s name. She cost us the win and she’s the weakest out of all of us so she’s done.

After Caleb’s confessional, we cut to Dani sitting on a rock by herself.

"zibaq"

- I haven’t been myself since Gia went to Redemption. My sister and I don’t spend a lot of time together since we’re in different parts of the country so I really wanted us to be together in this game. But I screwed up the challenge and now it looks like I could be going to Redemption and feel like an even bigger failure than I do right now. I want to stay in the game but I don’t know how much fight I have in me right now.

After Dani’s confessional, we see Whitney approach her. After a pat on the back, she kneels down in front of her.

Whitney: How are you feeling?

Dani (Crying): Horrible. I completely blew it for you guys today and now I feel like I’m going to Redemption Island.

Whitney: You don’t know that.

Dani: I do.

Whitney: Listen, nothing is certain in this game. You could have a chance to stay.

Dani (Sniffling): Well, I do want to vote Tyler.

We get a quick shot of Tyler laughing before returning to Dani and Whitney.

Dani (Continuing): I feel like he is the most dangerous person on the tribe. If I stay, I hope he goes.

Whitney nods along to Dani’s plea before we cut to a few minutes later. Whitney has returned to camp and is with Tyler, Joel, Kai, and D.J. as the five enjoy a coconut around the fire.

Tyler: How is she?

Whitney: Devastated.

Tyler: She tell you who she wants to vote.

Whitney nods and points to Tyler.

Tyler: Me?

Whitney nods again as the camera pans to get a good look at Tyler’s fuming face.

"zibaq"

- This bitch screws up the challenge and wants to put my name down? Are you for real? This just cemented the fact that she needs to go now. She can go cry with her sister on Redemption Island while I’m still in the main game fighting for a million dollars.

Tyler: Whatever, the stupid bitch is going to Redemption Island so it doesn’t matter.

D.J. and Joel both look at each other, not liking Tyler’s language.

"zibaq"

- When Tyler found out he was Dani’s target, he just went in on her. It made me really uncomfortable and gave me a second thought on aligning with this guy. If he acts like this the entire game, I may just try to get him out but I’m terrified of the fact he may come back to the game and go after me.

After D.J.’s confessional, him and Joel are seem alone in the shelter.

D.J.: I’m honestly not against Dani’s plan of voting Tyler out. I don’t really like the guy.

Joel: Neither do I, if I’m honest.

D.J.: Should we just get rid of him tonight and unite the tribe?

Joel: Maybe.

"zibaq"

- While I do have an alliance with Tyler, I’m here for myself and Noel first and foremost. Tyler has proven to be a hothead these last few days and it’s starting to rub a lot of people the wrong way so while I feel like he will be loyal to me, it could be difficult to keep him in the game. So the question becomes do we just go with the easy vote and take out Dani or do we make a huge move this very first Tribal and blindside Tyler. The answer isn’t cut and dry and I’m still weighing the options in my head.

After Joel’s confessional, we see the Zibaq tribe head to Tribal Council as we go to commercial. We return from commercial to the sun setting and the moon rising. We get a good look at Tribal Council as the Zibaq tribe make their way in and face Jeff.

Jeff: Behind each of you is a torch. Go ahead, dip it in, and get fire. Fire represents your life and when your fire is gone, so are you.

As Jeff speaks, everyone takes their torch and light it. Once they do so, they sit down so Jeff can begin the QnA.

Jeff: So, three days in. Kai, how is this tribe getting along?

Kai: I believe we get along pretty well. We know that unity is a big thing for us to do well in this game so we’ve all tried to keep things civil and it’s working out.

Jeff: Let’s talk about the challenge. Dani, when we got to the puzzle portion, you froze. Does it worry you that could be a reason to target you?

Dani (Nodding): Absolutely. I have no excuses, I just panicked and didn’t help as much as I wanted to. I hope I get a second chance to prove myself to these guys.

Tyler rolls his eyes.

Jeff: Tyler, you seem to have a big reaction to what Dani said.

Tyler: Yeah. She says she doesn’t have any excuses but she immediately makes an excuse for herself. I don’t buy it, sorry.

Dani: It’s not an excuse, it’s the truth.

Tyler: Whatever.

Jeff: D.J., what’s your take on this?

D.J.: Um, I do think Dani is sorry for how the challenge went and I believe Tyler is going a bit too far with what he says to her.

Joel nods.

Jeff: You agree, Joel?

Joel: Yeah. I like Tyler but he’s a bit of a hothead.

Tyler: Hothead? Please. That’s the furthest thing from the truth.

Jeff: Sundra, what’s your take on Tyler?

Sundra: I like Tyler but there is truth to what Joel is saying. I just hope Tyler realizes we’re trying to help him.

Tyler shakes his head but keeps his mouth shut.

Jeff: So Whitney, there seems to be two names popping up: Dani and Tyler. How do you make a decision on who to send to Redemption because there is a chance they may come back into the game?

Whitney: You just go with your gut, Jeff. Only thing you have.

Jeff: Caleb, let’s talk about Redemption. How does it change how you vote people?

Caleb: For me? Doesn’t change a thing. It’s about making this team as strong as possible so we can go out there and kick ass at the next immunity challenge. That’s it.

The music intensifies as we see Tyler nodding.

Jeff: Alright, it’s been a pretty eye opening Tribal, let’s see where it takes us. It is time to vote. Patricia, you’re up.

Patricia happily gets up and heads to the urn. Of the nine members of Zibaq, only Dani and Tyler have their vote and voting confessional shown. Once Kai sits down, Jeff retrieves the urn.

Jeff: Once the votes are read, the decision is final. Person voted out will be asked to leave the Tribal Council area immediately. I’ll read the votes.

Jeff opens the urn and pulls out the first parchment.

Jeff: First vote – Dani.

Dani nods, fully expecting to get a vote.

Jeff: Tyler. That’s one vote Tyler, one vote Dani.

Tyler scoffs at Dani’s before turning his attention back to Jeff.

Jeff: Dani.

Dani doesn’t react, she keeps focused on the vote. We get a few shots of D.J. and Joel before cutting back to Jeff.

Jeff: Dani. That’s three votes Dani.

Dani sighs sadly as Tyler smirks.

Jeff: Dani.

Dani begins to collect her things, knowing it is inevitable.

Jeff: First person voted out of Survivor: Morocco – Dani. That’s five and tonight, that’s enough. Need to bring me your torch.

Dani begins to tear up as she gets up and collects her torch. Tyler looks at Joel with a satisfied smirk, prompting Joel to give him an approving nod. He then turns to Dani, who places her torch in front of Jeff.

Jeff: Dani, the tribe has spoken.

Jeff snuffs Dani’s torch.

Jeff: You will have a chance to get back in this game. Grab your torch and head to Redemption Island.

Dani does what Jeff says and takes her torch. As she disappears into the night, Jeff turns to the remaining members of Zibaq.

Jeff: First Tribal, you guys voted out the person who felt held your team back. Let’s see if it was the right decision. Head on back to camp, goodnight.

We see the Zibaq tribe leave Tribal Council as the credits roll.

Voting Confessionals
"zibaq"

- You’re my best bet at staying in this game so I hope you go to Redemption.

"zibaq"

- Enjoy Redemption Island.

Final Words
"inredemption"

- It wasn’t a shocker but it’s still heartbreaking. I wanted to spend this game with Gia but not on Redemption Island. I hope we can get back in this game together but I’m so worn out, I don’t know what I’m gonna do.

Next Time on Survivor...
''A duel that will end in tears – “Oh my, God.” – while a blindside is in the works. – “This could go down in history.”