Rice Wars is the tenth episode of Survivor: Redemption Island.
| “ | When one alliance's food supply is contaminated, a heated argument at camp sparks an explosive tribal council. Meanwhile on Redemption Island, the three remaining castaways compete to stay in the game and avoid becoming the first member of the jury. | ” |
—Episode Synopsis[2] | ||
Story
Day 25
Day 26
Day 27
Challenges
Challenge: House of Cards
The three castaways must use 150 wooden tiles to build a house of cards. The first two castaways to build a tower to a height of 8 feet (2.4 m) will remain in the game.
Winners (in order of finish): Mike Chiesl and Matt Elrod
Challenge: Mayan Pizza
The castaways would compete to finish a multi-stage puzzle. The castaways will start by running around a post in order to spin off a disk that would be used as a puzzle base. They would then solve a puzzle that would fit within the base. The first six castaways to finish their puzzle will move on to the next round. In the final round, the completed base will be used as the center of a second puzzle which, when completed, will depict a sundial. The first castaway to finish their second puzzle would win.
Winner: Rob Mariano
Redemption Island
| Redemption Island Duel 7 | |
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| Competitors | Result (according to finish) |
 Mike (challenger) |
Won |
 Matt (current inhabitant) |
Won |
 David (challenger) |
Lost |
ELIMINATED: David Murphy | |
Final Words
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“ | I saw Redemption Island as a chance to further myself in the game. Unfortunately, uh, my plan didn't work, uh, as well as I would like for it to have. I think this has given me a really fresh outlook and determination to tackle everything I want to do and just, uh, very appreciative for that. | ” |
Tribal Council
| Tribal Council 11: Murlonio | |
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| Voted Against |
Voter |
 Julie (6 votes) |
      Andrea, Ashley, Grant, Natalie, Phillip, Rob |
Phillip (3 votes) |
  Julie, Ralph, Steve |
| VOTED OUT: Julie Wolfe (sent to Redemption Island) | |
Voting Confessionals
Phillip is shown writing down Julie's name.
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“ | (voting against Phillip) I hope you find peace in your heart some day, brother. There's no prejudice involved with the "crazy" comment. | ” |
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“ | (voting against Phillip) It's got nothing to do with the color of your skin, Phil. You are one crazy dude. | ” |
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“ | (voting against Phillip) Phillip, I hope you have a great night on Redemption Island with the underwear and your two feathers. | ” |
Still in the Running
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Trivia
- This episode features the first three-way Redemption Island duel.
- By the end of the episode, Phillip is tied with Jonathan Penner from Survivor: Cook Islands for the record of most votes received in a single season, with 15.
- This episode marks the first time in six episodes that a male player has been eliminated from Survivor: Redemption Island.
- This episode is nominated for Outstanding Cinematography for Reality Programming at the 63rd Emmy Awards.[3]
References
| Survivor: Redemption Island Episodes |
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| "You're Looking at the New Leader of Your Tribe" · "You Own My Vote" · "Keep Hope Alive" · "Don't You Work for Me?" · "We Hate Our Tribe" · "Their Red-Headed Stepchild" · "It Don't Take a Smart One" · "This Game Respects Big Moves" · "The Buddy System" · "Rice Wars" · "A Mystery Package" · "You Mangled My Nets" · "Too Close for Comfort" · "Seems Like a No Brainer" · "Reunion" |