Episode 14 Title:  
"This Tribe Will Self-Destruct in 5, 4, 3.."

Airdate:  Thursday, December 17, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 13 Title:  "I Have The Advantage... For Once"

Airdate:  Thursday, December 14, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 13  CBS Website Teasers

• Two outsiders vow to fight to stay alive, knowing they will have to win challenges and manipulate players to stay in the game. Will they be successful in turning the tides?
  

• The Reward Challenge forces Survivors to get dirty in exchange for a little pampering.
  

• Relaxing time at the Reward allows one Survivor to talk strategy with an enemy. Can this outsider plant a seed that could turn the game around?
  

• Concerned about their ally's strength, two tribemates talk about breaking up their alliance sooner than discussed.
  

• One Survivor is caught trying to manipulate a member of the opposing alliance before Tribal Council. Could this be the end for the shrewd Survivor?

Episode 12 Title:  "Arranging a Hit "

Airdate:  Thursday, December 07, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 12  -  CBS Press Release

SEVEN CASTAWAYS ARE LEFT AND THE LOVED ONES ARRIVE, ON "SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS," THURSDAY, DEC. 7

  "Arranging A Hit" -- With only seven castaways left, the Loved Ones arrive in hopes of winning the reward, on SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS, Thursday, Dec. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

Prior to the Reward Challenge, Parvati is seriously hurt when she slices her finger with a machete, forcing the Medical Team to arrive at camp.  How will this injury affect her position in the game and her ability to perform at the Reward Challenge?   One alliance devises a plan to hide food from their competing tribe members in an effort to make them hungry and weak.  At the Immunity Challenge, balance and agility are assets. 

And, the 14th castaway is voted out of the tribe.

Episode 12  CBS Website Teasers

• One survivor is seriously hurt when they slice their finger with a machete, forcing the medical team to arrive at camp.  How will this injury affect their position in the game?
  

• One alliance devises a plan to hide food from their competing tribe members in an effort to make them hungry and weak.  Will they succeed in breaking down their fellow tribemates?
  

• At the Reward Challenge, surprise guests arrive to help the survivors compete for the opportunity to take part in a local ceremony and feast.
  

• At an immunity challenge, balance and agility are assets.  Who can maneuver their way to victory?

Episode 11 Title:  "You're a Rat"

Airdate:  Thursday, November 30, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 11  -  CBS Press Release

"You're A Rat" -- With only eight castaways left, Jonathan is in the hot seat with certain tribe members after turning on his former alliance, on SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS, Thursday, Nov. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

Jonathan is berated by Parvati, Candice and Adam for turning on their Rarotonga alliance.  With nothing left to lose, the three of them try to convince the Aitutaki alliance (Ozzy, Yul, Sundra, Becky ) that he cannot be trusted.  At the Reward Challenge, the castaways are left stunned when one of them reveals some shocking news to the group.  Back at camp, emotions run high when the Aitutaki alliance exclude Parvati, Candice and Adam from dinner.  The Immunity Challenge tests the survivors' recollection of the past 30 days of the game.   Which castaway's memory will serve them well and keep them safe for another week?  At Exile Island , one tribe member's spirit takes a beating.  How will their seclusion from the tribe affect their morale?   

And, the 13th castaway is voted out of the tribe.

Episode11  CBS Website Teasers

• One tribe member is berated for their vote at the last Tribal Council, causing others to plot this Survivor's exit from the game. Can this Survivor save themselves from elimination?
  

• At the Reward Challenge, the Survivors are left stunned when one of them reveals some shocking news to the group.
  

• The Immunity Challenge tests the Survivors' recollection of the past thirty days of the game. Which Survivor's memory will serve them well and keep them safe for another week?
  

• At Exile Island, one tribe member's spirit takes a beating. How will their seclusion from the tribe affect their morale?
  

•  Emotions run high when one alliance decides to eat dinner alone without including the other tribemates. Will this behavior work in their favor or make them bigger targets?

Episode 10 Title:  "Why Would You Trust Me?"

Airdate:  Thursday, November 23, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 10  -  CBS Press Release

THE TRIBES MERGE AND YUL ATTEMPTS TO CHANGE THE COURSE OF THE GAME, ON "SURVIVOR:  COOK ISLANDS ," THURSDAY, NOV. 23

 "Why Would You Trust Me?" -- The tribes merge and Yul attempts to change the course of the game, on SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS , Thursday, Nov. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

When the Rarotonga tribe of five merge with the Aitutaki tribe of four, Yul realizes he needs to sway one of the old Rarotonga tribe members to join his underdog Aitutaki alliance and decides to reveals his possession of the hidden Immunity Idol to a few select tribe mates.  Will the castaways stay true to their alliances or will this news stir up the game?  One castaway considers betraying their alliance at Tribal Council, but worries that this decision will cause drama back at camp.  And, the 12th castaway is voted out of the tribe.

Episode 10  CBS Website Teasers

• One survivor's leadership style quickly begins to annoy their fellow tribemates, who would rather work at their own pace. This Survivor knows their team must work if they want to win the Immunity Challenge. Will they be able to motivate their tribe or will their pushy ways put them in jeopardy?
  
• When another shocking surprise is revealed to the Survivors, the lines are quickly drawn between tribemates. Will the Survivors stay true to their alliances or will this news stir up the game?
  
• Yul reveals his possession of the hidden Immunity Idol to a few select tribemates. How will this information affect his position around camp?
  
• One Survivor considers betraying their alliance at Tribal Council and voting out an ally, a decision that will cause drama back at camp. Which way will they vote?

Episode 9 Title:  "People That Like You Want to See You Suffer"

Airdate:  Thursday, November 16, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 9  -  CBS Press Release

"People That You Like Want To See You Suffer" -- A sealed message in a bottle leads one tribe to an unexpected twist, on SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS, Thursday, Nov. 16 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

An obvious flirtation between Adam and Candice is beginning to concern some of their tribe mates.   Jonathan hopes that his efforts to provide for his new tribe will protect him from elimination despite being low on the totem pole of the Raro tribe.  A festive prize is up for grabs at the Reward Challenge.  Will one tribe’s bickering and inability to work together cost them the reward?  Emotions run high as one survivor is betrayed by friends and unanimously banished to Exile Island .  After losing the Immunity Challenge, the defeated tribe is handed a sealed bottle containing a message that will be read at Tribal Council after they have sent someone home.  What is the message and how will it change the course of the game?

Episode 9  CBS Website Teasers

• One survivor hopes that their efforts to provide for their tribe will protect them from elimination, despite being low on the totem pole.
  

• A festive prize is up for grabs at the Reward Challenge. Will one tribe’s bickering and inability to work together cost them the Reward or can they pull it together to win big?
  

• Emotions run high as one survivor is betrayed by friend and unanimously banished to Exile Island.
  

• One tribe worries that another member has mentally checked out of the game. Will their lack of enthusiasm put them on the chopping block?

Episode 8 Title:  "Mutiny"

Airdate:  Thursday, November 9, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 8  CBS Website Teasers

• A major twist at the Reward Challenge results in betrayal and leaves one tribe stunned. How will this turn of events effect the Survivors' morale?
  

• Banished to Exile Island, one Survivor worries about being away from the tribe at a critical bonding time.
  

• One Survivor desperately tries to fit in with their tribe, but suddenly finds out they're on the outside.
  

• One tribe bonds over sharing mementos from home while the other struggles to find common ground.

Episode 8  -  CBS Press Release

"Mutiny!" -- At the Reward Challenge, the remaining castaways are given the opportunity to leave their current tribe and join the opposing tribe, on SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS , Thursday, Nov. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

Episode 7 Title:  "Why Aren't You Swimming"

Airdate:  Thursday, November 2, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 7  CBS Website Teasers

• At an extremely physical Reward Challenge, a Survivor collapses out of exhaustion, leaving the burden of completing the challenge to their other tribemates.
  

• One Survivor confronts another about their choice to sit out of the physical portion of the Reward Challenge, blaming the loss on them. How will this decision affect their position in the game?
  

• With little shelter available, a raging storm makes one Survivor's trip to Exile Island a nightmare.
  

• One Survivor brings a seabird back to camp after having caught it with their bare hands. Can they convince their fellow tribe members that their strength around camp is an asset or will they quickly make themselves a target?

Episode Title:  "A Closer Look"
A recap of the first half of the season

Airdate:  Thursday, October 26, 2006  8 PM EDT

Recap Episode  -  CBS Press Release

"A Closer Look" -- The first fifteen days are revisited and never-before-seen footage is featured, on SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS , Thursday, Oct. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Episode 6 Title:  "Plan Voodoo"

Airdate:  Thursday, October 19, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 6 CBS Press Release

Episode 6  CBS Website Teasers

• One Survivor proposes 'Plan Voodoo', a plan to expose the Hidden Immunity idol if it's been found. Will they be able to convince their fellow Survivors to go along with the idea or will this plan backfire on the creator?

• Tension is in the air after members of Raro admit they have problems with one of their tribe members. Has this Survivor already dug their own grave or will they be able to win back over their tribemates?

• One tribe member tries to prove their strength and value during the challenge to win back over their tribe members. Will the castaway succeed in swaying the vote, or is it too late for redemption?

• The Survivors are left in a state of shock when a surprise twist to the game is revealed at the Reward Challenge.

• One Survivor continues to be the main provider in hopes of securing their position in the tribe. Will these efforts work or are they just setting themselves up as a threat in the game?

Episode 5 Title:  "Don't Cry Over Spilled Octopus"

Airdate:  Thursday, October 12, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 5 CBS Press Release

Episode 5  CBS Website Teasers

• The Raro men decide to prove their worth around camp by gathering a ton of wood and food. Will this be enough to keep the women happy or will the men be in danger?
  

• While exploring the area, members of Aitu unknowingly land at Raro's camp. The awkward encounter becomes even worse when Cao Boi talks non-stop and asks if he can take some of their supplies.
  

• Cao Boi becomes frustrated with Candice, Becky, and Sundra as they lazy around and do nothing at camp.
  

• Adam catches a large octopus, but Cristina, whose attitude is already annoying her tribe, accidentally lets the octopus escape while rinsing it off. Will this incident put her in further jeopardy or will she be able to win her tribe back over?
  

Episode 4 Title:  "Ruling the Roost"

Airdate:  Thursday, October 5, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 4 CBS Press Release

"Ruling The Roost" -- One tribe finds itself divided by gender, on SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS , Thursday, Oct. 5  (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Can the men and women of this tribe find a way to pull it together and work as a team, or will this division be their downfall?  When Candice returns from Exile Island, her tribemates want to know why she thinks the other tribe decided to send her, thus keeping her safe from Tribal Council.  In a tactical move, she plays dumb and avoids discussing her ties to the other tribe.  J.P.'s dominance and controlling demeanor around camp anger some of the women in his tribe.  Will this behavior put a target on his back?  As the only member left from his original tribe, Ozzy proves his worth by catching a feast of fish, but will this be enough to keep him in the game?  And, the fourth castaway is voted off the island.

Episode 4  CBS Website Teasers

• Feeling vulnerable, Ozzy proves his worth by catching a feasts of fish. As the only member left from his original tribe, would this be enough to keep him safe?
  

• One tribe finds itself divided: men against women. Can they find a way to pull together as a team and work as a team or will their division be their downfall?
  

• When Candice returns from Exile Island and is questioned about why she thinks she was sent away, she plays dumb and avoids discussing her ties to the other tribe. Will her tribe's growing suspicions put her in jeopardy or has she talked her way out of trouble?
  

• J.P.'s dominance and controlling demeanor around camp angers some of the women in his tribe, will this behavior put a target on his back?
  

Episode 3 Title:  "Flirting and Frustration "

Airdate:  Thursday, September 28, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 3 CBS Press Release

"Flirting and Frustration" -- An unexpected twist sends the castaways scrambling for new alliances, on SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS, Thursday, Sept. 28 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Episode 3 CBS Website Teasers

• After sizing up her tribe, a giddy and flirtatious Parvati starts using the only strategy she knows: to manipulate the men and draw them into her web.
  

• Jonathan quickly grows frustrated with Jessica as he tries to talk strategy with her.
  

• Nate shocks everyone, including himself, when he scores big, spear fishing and brings back enough food for the entire tribe.
  

• An unexpected twist shocks the Survivors. Will newly formed alliances stay strong or will they crumble?
  

Episode 2 Title:  "Dire Straights and Dead Weight"

Airdate:  Thursday, September 21, 2006  8 PM EDT

Episode 2 CBS Press Release

DEHYDRATION THREATENS THE HEALTH OF ONE TRIBE ON "SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS," THURSDAY, SEPT. 21

"Dire Straights and Dead Weight" -- It's dire straights for one tribe when a lack of fire leads to serious dehydration, on SURVIVOR: COOK ISLANDS, Thursday, Sept. 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

At the Aitutaki camp, Billy quickly becomes a deficit to his tribe and his tribe mates become conflicted over what to do. Do they push to win the challenge and keep their tribe intact or throw it so they can vote Billy out? After just a short time in the Cook Islands, one castaway is already claiming their affections toward another. Love is in the air…or is it? Tension mounts between Jonathan and Adam when Adam refuses to waste his energy on what he sees as a "stupid" task. Members of Puka Puka become increasingly annoyed with some of Cao Boi's comments.