This is Something You'll Experience When You're Older

This is Something You'll Experience When You're Older is the premiere of Survivor: Kangaroo Island.

Challenges
Day 1 Challenge: Puzzle Panic Castaways will be given a 35-piece slide puzzle to solve. Last person from each of the two tribes who successfully completes the puzzle is eliminated from the competition.

Reward/Immunity Challenge: Ladders and Snakes Two members of each tribe will use available materials to build a ladder. Then one tribe member will scale up a wall while untying bags containing puzzle pieces hanging off the wall. Then two tribe members must untie the bags and solve a puzzle. Once the puzzle is completed, the remaining four tribe members will carry a heavy snake three times around a court. First tribe to complete three laps of the court wins reward and immunity. Reward: Fishing gear and Immunity. Winner: Wallaby

Day 1
(The camera opens by looking over the Great Australian Bight, before zooming in to the water and cuts to an overview of Kangaroo Island. Almost immediately the camera zooms in to Jeff, standing near the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse).

Jeff: I'm standing next to Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, the first lighthouse built in South Australia and located on Kangaroo Island. It is here that twenty Australians from all over the country will battle the elements and each other to fight for half a million dollars.

(The camera shows two boats, each carrying the members of the predetermined tribes. The camera zooms into a young black-haired woman wearing a black dress).

"wallaby"

- I completely have what it takes to win Survivor. I'm smart and great with puzzles. I'll be able to use lots of strategy to win the money because of my engineering course I am taking right now. If betrayal and backstabbing is required for me to win the money, I'll do it.

(The camera then cuts to a blue-haired man wearing a black t-shirt).

"wallaby"

- My strategies for winning this game is as easy as one of those strategy games you can find in game stores. So you think that a person who plays video games for a living means he's not fit? Not me. My athletic side is as good as my strategy game, so that'll give me a good chance of winning the money.

(The camera pans to a brown-haired woman with a blue dress).

"wallaby"

- I'm Cassita and an accountant from Hobart. I love socialising so that'll be an edge for a chance at the cash prize. My observant skills can capture anyone who looks like they are forming alliances. It's just my physical side that's slightly lacking but that's it pretty much!

(The camera then fades to a long black-haired woman with a shirt that says 'haiku' on it).

"barramundi"

- I'm Sakura and my poems will inspire everyone to do their best. No, that did not come out of a video game. I write lots of poems, most include haiku and tanka. This develops my creativity and logical thinking, so that'll help with the logical tasks. So I've got what it takes to win the cash.

(Camera pans to a brown-haired woman in a red dress wearing pink glasses).

"barramundi"

- I'm a model, so I will totally win in the "Who's the prettiest?" competition. The money would really make my dream of starting a new modelling agency come true. I've picked some people who look like threats or people who look like perfect alliances. From what I've seen I've got what it takes to win the money!

(Camera pans to an old woman with grey hair and yellow shirt).

"barramundi"

- I may be 80 years old, but I'm really good at puzzles and riddles. Give me any puzzle or riddle and I'll solve it in no time! I'm not entirely here for the money, but I'm here to show the oldies that an 80-year old woman can still enter Survivor and can last at least a day in Survivor.

(The two boats arrive on shore, and all the castaways run onto the beach onto a mat where Jeff is waiting).

Jeff: Welcome to Survivor: Kangaroo Island!

(All castaways applaud and cheer).

Jeff (pointing): Who are you, woman in the shirt that says "Hailey"?

(Some castaways giggle a bit).

Hailey: As you might have known from my appearance, I'm Hailey and I'm a fisherwoman.

Jeff: A fisherwoman? If only you brought fishing gear to help your tribemates.

Hailey: If only...

Jeff: So other than your fishing skills, what skills can you do that'll help you win Survivor?

Hailey Um... Not much (laughs)

(Everyone else laughs).

Jeff: Wow. Woman in the yellow shirt and grey hair, what's your name?

Julia: I'm Julia and I'm 80 years old

Jeff: 80 years old?!

Julia: Yep. Even though my body's broken down a bit after those long 80 years, logical stuff is a strength for me. Don't you young ones think I can't win this competition!

(Castaways nervously giggle).

"wallaby"

- Um... An eighty-year old woman doing Survivor? I'm actually very surprised that someone this age has the courage to apply for Survivor.

Jeff: Can't wait to see what you can do! Man in black hair and black suit, what's your name?

Matt: I'm Matt Mercury, a singer from Cairns.

(Some women giggle).

Jeff: A singer? Are you in a band or are you solo?

Matt: Just solo. I'm ready to meet lots of new people and some babes to hang out with! (laughs).

(All women laugh).

Jeff: So, Matt, since I've chosen everyone's tribes already, shall I get everyone moving to their camps?

Matt: Is this a trick question?

(All laugh).

Jeff: No, no! Just a simple yes or no answer!

Matt: Uh, yes?

Jeff: Well that's not what we're doing first.

(Everyone appears shocked).

"wallaby"

- Oh my gosh are you kidding me? Already a surprise? It's only been five minutes, not even, now that I think of it!

Jeff: Your first individual challenge begins right now. Although this is individual, the last person from each tribe who completes the challenge... will be sent home.

(Everyone gasps)

"barramundi"

- This is the last thing any of us want. To be eliminated on the first day. I seriously do not want that to happen.

Jeff: Here's how this challenge works. You will solve a complex slide puzzle. Last person from each tribe to complete the puzzle is eliminated. Get to your spots everyone!

(Opening scene plays).

(Camera moves around contestants as they are waiting to begin the challenge).

Jeff: Survivors ready... Go!

(Contestants scramble to solve the puzzle).

Jeff: This is a slide puzzle that will show this season's logo when completed.

(Five minutes pass by).

Julia: Jeff, I think I'm done!

Jeff: Think you're done Julia, let me see... and it's correct! Julia, you are safe! Eight more spots for the Barramundi tribe!

"wallaby"

- How did she finish her puzzle so quickly?! Well, that's a target I'm already thinking of voting out if she makes it past the merge.

Jeff: Cassita getting close, Becky getting close, Farina getting close. You're fighting for a spot in this game!

Cassita, Becky, Farina: Done!

Jeff: Cassita, Becky and Farina, safe!

(Cassita, Becky and Farina scream).

"barramundi"

- I can't believe I solved that puzzle quicker than most of the other contestants. It's good to know that I'm safe from an early elimination!

Jeff: Six spots left for Wallaby and seven spots for Barramundi! Get that slide puzzle done or you're going home!

Arielle: Jeff, I think I'm done!

Jeff: Arielle thinks she's got it... and she does! Five more spots for the Wallaby tribe and seven more spots for the Barramundi tribe!

Jeff: Sakura getting close, Kenny getting close, Vicky struggling with her puzzle! Pick up the pace Vicky if you want to stay in this game!

Vicky: Alright, Jeff!

Sakura: Done!

Jeff: Sakura... correct! You're safe from elimination!.

Sakura: Yes!

Kenny: Jeff, I think I'm done.

Jeff: Kenny, that is correct!

Kenny: Awesome!

Jeff: Five more spots for the Wallaby tribe and four more spots for the Barramundi tribe!

Jeff: Come on Adam, Barry, Brendan, Derrick, Matt, Hector, Kerry, Mary, Vanessa, Charlie, Hailey and Sandra! You do not want to be eliminated already!

Jeff: Hector getting close, Kerry also getting close, Sandra getting close, Matt getting close!

Hector, Kerry, Charlie and Sandra (in unison): Done!

Jeff: Hector, Kerry, Charlie, Sandra, safe from elimination!

Hector: Yes!

Kerry: Phew...

Charlie: Lucky...

Sandra: Great!

Jeff: Four more spots for Wallaby and only two spots left for Barramundi! Mary, Vanessa and Hailey, you must pick up your pace!

Matt: Done!

Jeff: Matt, you are safe! Three more spots for Wallaby and two more spots for Barramundi!

Hailey: Finished!

Jeff: Hailey thinks she has it, and she does! One spot left for Barramundi, Mary! Vanessa! One of you is about to be eliminated, so hustle!

Barry: Jeff!

Jeff: Barry, safe from elimination!

Barry: Whew...

"wallaby"

- I was the fourth last person to complete the slide puzzle for my tribe. I made a few mistakes that nearly cost me, so I'll make sure that'll never happen again.

Jeff: Three spots left for Wallaby! Adam! Vicky! Derrick! Brendan! One of you is going home right here! Vanessa and Mary fighting for that last spot in Barramundi. Who will it be?

Jeff: Both Vanessa and Mary are incredibly close. Now it's a matter of who shouts my name out first.

Vanessa: JEFF!

Mary: Jeff!!

Jeff: Sorry, Mary, Vanessa said it first, she may be wrong... And Vanessa is correct! Vanessa is safe from elimination!

Vanessa: (Pats Mary on the back and hugs her) Good job.

Jeff: Unfortunately, Mary, I'm sorry to say that you've been eliminated from the competition.

Mary: (Cries) Even though I only spent fifteen minutes here, I'm going home as a proud competitor who got through the auditions. I'm so blessed to have this opportunity, even though it was a short adventure.

Jeff: It's time for you to go.

(Mary walks to a boat waiting for her and waves goodbye to everyone else).

"wallaby"

- I feel SO bad for Mary right now, she barely had time to meet her tribemates and actually play the game. Really sad.

"barramundi"

- I barely survived that first challenge. I have to hope now that this won't make too much of a target.

Vicky: Done!

Jeff: Vicky, you're safe! Two more spots for Wallaby!

Vicky: That was close.

Adam: Done!

Jeff: Adam is safe! Derrick! Brendan! One of you will be eliminated right here and joining Mary for elimination!

Jeff: Derrick is close while Brendan is still figuring out some bits and pieces! Brendan can still catch up though!

(Camera shoots the finished castaways looking nervously at Derrick and Brendan).

Derrick: Jeff, I think I'm done!

Jeff: Derrick... That is correct! Derrick, safe from elimination!

Derrick: (whispers) Ouch.

Brendan: You've got to be kidding me.

Jeff: I'm sorry, Brendan, since you are the last person to complete the puzzle, you have been eliminated from the game.

Brendan: Even though it was short, it was still an amazing experience, getting to meet you up close, playing against these people and, I just loved it. Good luck, guys!

All castaways: Thanks, Brendan.

Jeff: It's time for you to go.

Brendan: (waves) See you guys.

(Brendan walks to a boat and waves goodbye to everyone else one last time before leaving).

All castaways are on a mat in their respective tribes.

Jeff: Well done to all of you for completing your first challenge!

(All cheer and clap).

Jeff: However, this is the first of many twists you'll face in this season of Survivor.

(All gasp).

"barramundi"

- More twists?! A double starting elimination is already enough! Did I actually sign up for Survivor to be surprised at a bunch of twists? Not really.

Jeff: I'll explain more details later. For now, I'll give you your maps to your new camps and start settling! I'll see you guys soon!

All: All right, let's go!

(Castaways begin to head back to their camps).

Camp
(Castaways walk to their campsite).

Cassita: Here we are, home sweet home, everybody!

Derrick: Before we get into building shelter and stuff, I think we need to introduce ourselves! I'm Derrick, 41, from Adelaide and a Maths teacher!

Hector: Nice to meet you, Derrick! I'm Hector and I'm 45 years old who is a professional video gamer.

(Vicky looks at Hector oddly). "wallaby"

- Uh... seriously? Someone who plays video games for a living? I'm studying my medical course while some guy plays games to earn money? Well, I'm not really against it or anything but it just seems... odd.

Hector: Something the matter, lady?

Vicky: Oh, no, I'm fine. Anyways, I'm Vicky and I'm a medical student from Geelong.

Becky: Wow... "wallaby"

- At this stage I'm kind of thinking if I should form an alliance with Vicky. We're both smart and we'll pull through these challenges with ease and vote strategically for who we want sent home.

Derrick: Let's start building our shelter.

(Camera cuts to the Barramundi tribe's camp).

Sakura: Here we are! Our camp for the next few weeks! Let's introduce ourselves! I'm Sakura, 31 years old and I write poems, particularly haiku and tanka!

Kenny: What's a "haiku" and what's a "tanka"?

Sakura: A haiku is a traditional Japanese form of poetry which has three lines. The first line has five syllables in it, the second line has seven syllables in it and the third line has five syllables in it. A tanka is almost exactly the same as a haiku, but you add two more lines after the second line of five syllables which each have seven syllables in it. Here's a haiku: Water on the trees / Falling extremely slowly / A good sign of peace.

Kenny: Let me try! This is a haiku / It is badly written / Sorry about that.

Sakura: No, no! The second line had only six syllables in it! Please, let me teach you.

Farina: Sorry to interrupt, but do you think we should get started on our shelter?

Sakura: Oh sorry, good idea. I'll find some sticks to create a fire. Strong men, get some logs. Some of you can weave together leaves as a net and a roof. Let's get going! "barramundi"

- Is Sakura acting like our new tribe captain now? No one didn't have a say in this matter! All I know is that if we lose an Immunity Challenge, I'm definitely voting Sakura.

(Camera switches to Wallaby tribe). "wallaby"

- Barry, Adam and I are finding logs to build our shelter. Been fun having some conversations along the way. If I had it my way, we could be in the final three together.

Derrick: Found a log! Guys, give me a hand! One, two, three!

(The three lift it up and carry it back to camp).

Barry: Hey guys, we got a log! We can get started on the shelter!

All: Excellent! "wallaby"

- It's fun doing this for my tribe. Everyone has their part to play in making this like our normal homes. We have shelter builders, fire makers and food collectors. Soon it'll be just like our homes again!

(Cuts to a scene of Becky and Cassita finding food).

Cassita: It's fun finding food with you! You can pretty much name every food item on the planet!

Becky: Thanks, Cassita! You and I could be great alliances!

Cassita: So you want us to form an alliance? Awesome! I'm in it!

Becky: All right! Look, there's some mangoes over there! I'll climb the tree.

(Becky proceeds to climb but slips and falls at half a metre high. Becky and Cassita laugh).

Cassita: Are you okay, Becky?

Becky: I'm okay.

Cassita: I'll climb the tree.

(Cassita takes nine mangoes off the tree).

Becky: Awesome! One for each member of the tribe! "wallaby"

- Things are actually going well between Becky and I. We've formed an alliance, chatted for so long and we're perfect for collecting food sources! It might be a little hard to try and keep our alliance a secret, but we'll do our best.

Becky: Hey, look what we found!

All: Wow, yum, mangoes!

(Derrick cuts a mango).

Vicky: I think we should wait a few more days to cut the next few mangoes just so we don't finish our supply one day into the game.

Derrick: Good idea.

(Camera switches to Barramundi tribe).

Sakura: We've got the sticks for the fire, the logs for the shelter, the woven leaves for the roof... "barramundi"

- It's a bit weird that I'm acting like tribe captain. I can already tell that the other contestants are not liking it. So maybe I should stop acting like this and let everyone do their own thing.

Julia: You guys need some help? I'll do my best!

Sakura: We're okay.

Charlie: Um... "barramundi"

- I feel like I'm the one who's being left out and not doing anything while the rest of the tribe does everything while leaving me alone. I may be old but I can definitely do things!

Sakura: I think we're done with the shelter. Our home for the next few weeks!

Farina: Er... We're already home (laughs).

(Camera focuses on Barramundi's shelter).

Kenny: Looks good!

Sakura: Glad we could all manage to build a shelter!

(Camera points at a sky as a timelapse of day turning into night is shown).

Vanessa: It's getting dark. We should get a fire going.

Kerry: I had some practice of fire-making when I was a maid. I'll try.

(Kerry rubs sticks together).

Kerry: It's not working. Maybe at the reward challenge there will be a fire making kit as the reward.

Sakura: Oh well. I'll think of some haikus. We have no fire / It is so dark I can't see /  Let's just get to sleep.

Kerry: Sakura, no time for haikus! We should get a fire going so we won't freeze!

Sakura: But we can't get a fire going!

(Camera switches to Wallaby tribe).

Derrick: I think we have fire!

(Tribemates cheer)

Adam: Excellent, Derrick!

Becky: Could be a little hotter though. Just saying!