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In the latest episode of Survivor 48, the aftermath of the first Tribal Council weighs heavily on the participants, particularly between Saiounia “Sai” Hughley and Mary Zheng. With the previous vote having left Mary feeling isolated, tensions simmer beneath the surface as the players navigate alliances and idol hunts.
This week’s episode, titled “Humble Traits,” aired on March 5 on CBS. The episode progresses as the Civa and Lagi tribes compete to gain ground and find hidden idols, while the Vula tribe grapples with the fallout from their earlier vote.
The current tribe compositions are:
CIVA: Kyle Fraser, Mitch Guerra, Kamilla Karthigesu, David Kinne, Charity Nelms, Chrissy Sarnowsky
LAGI: Shauhin Davari, Eva Erickson, Joe Hunter, Thomas Krottinger, Bianca Roses, Star Toomey
VULA: Saiounia “Sai” Hughley, Kevin Leung, Cedrek McFadden, Justin Pioppi, Mary Zheng
“I want her to think that I don’t hold grudges, but I hold grudges” — Sai Hughley
As the Vula tribe confronts the implications of Mary’s surprising vote against Sai, the other tribes enjoy a chance to bond. Members of Civa share personal stories, highlighting their “humble traits,” while Lagi’s dynamics seem rooted in a pledge of respect and loyalty. However, Star Toomey from Lagi feels sidelined, believing that her standing is precarious due to the stronger connections forming around her.
Star’s fortunes change when she discovers the puzzle lock at their camp, but she finds herself at a disadvantage, having lost her vote with the Beware Advantage. In a bid for assistance, she enlists Joe Hunter, who thinks it prudent to bring Shauhin Davari into their quest. As they decipher clues, Shauhin grapples with whether to help Star completely or to play a more cautious role.
In the meantime, Star confides in Thomas Krottinger and Bianca Roses about her advantage, inadvertently marking Eva as an ideal target. This information circulates quickly and reaches Joe, who is determined to protect Eva and informed her about Star’s intentions, further complicating the group’s strategy.
“We thought he was gonna win and we thought he was gonna be honest, and he did both of those” — Charity Nelms on Mitch Guerra
The episode takes a significant turn when a boat arrives at each beach, requiring one player from each tribe to embark on a journey for an advantage. After a quick game, Thomas from Lagi, Mitch from Civa, and Mary from Vula are selected. They must complete a puzzle; failure results in losing their vote at the upcoming Tribal Council. While Mitch and Thomas succeed, Mary does not, leaving her with a critical disadvantage.
Returning to camp, different strategies unfold. Mary is transparent about her loss, while Thomas opts for deception, claiming he did not compete. Meanwhile, Mitch’s honesty earns him an advantage but raises concern among his alliance about how that power may disrupt their plans. In a scramble for safety, Civa resumes its idol hunt and successfully deciphers a Beware Advantage lock, granting them a crucial Hidden Immunity Idol.
When the tribes face a water-based challenge, Civa ultimately prevails with Mitch’s standout performance during the critical shooting segment, leading to Vula’s impending second Tribal Council of the season.
“This Tribal will be where Kevin comes to play” — Kevin Leung
Following a disappointing performance, Cedrek reflects on his team’s struggles but believes he is not the imminent target. Meanwhile, Kevin seeks to craft a strategy to vote out Sai, hoping to secure an advantage for their male alliance. On the other hand, Sai is encouraged to play her idol to pivot the vote away from herself, though she is skeptical of the plan’s execution.
At Tribal Council, tensions rise as the group’s splits become evident. Sai openly acknowledges her alliance while omitting Mary, which draws mixed reactions. With Kevin spotlighting the dysfunction within the tribe, both Sai and Mary attempt to bridge their differing perspectives, but the schism persists due to a lack of trust.
As the votes are cast, Sai follows through with her decision to use her idol, yet the master plan unfolds when the votes are revealed: Sai, Kevin, Kevin. Justin and Cedrek successfully manage to flush Sai’s idol, solidifying their strategy moving forward.
Next time on Survivor…
Anticipation builds as Star and Thomas collaborate on what they believe is the “perfect plan,” while an obstacle course challenges David in unexpected ways.
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