From Pulau Tiga to the Pearl Islands, the most memorable players from the show's first seven editions compete for $1 million and bragging rights as the ultimate Survivor. The 18 castaways are divided into three tribes: Chapera; Saboga; and Mogo Mogo, named for islands off the coast of Panama where the latest game takes place. Among the contestants are four former winners (Richard Hatch, Tina Wesson, Ethan Zohn, Jenna Morasca) and one runner-up (Colby Donaldson).

Living conditions worsen, but a hero emerges for one tribe, and one castaway continually fails in efforts to contribute to camp life.

Richard tangles with a shark while fishing; Rupert and Jerri have a heated argument; romance starts to bloom between two castaways; a crate of supplies is delivered via parachute to the winning tribe of the Reward Challenge.

A tropical rain helps kindle a romance between Boston Rob and Amber; several players are hit and knocked down while blindfolded during the Immunity Challenge.

The castaways face their first major twist of the competition.

Tension builds, then culminates in an explosion.

The two tribes are surprised to find out that the Immunity Challenge and the Reward Challenge are combined into one challenge for this episode.

The romance between Rob and Amber heats up; both tribes must send one of their own players to the opposing camp.

Highlights of the first 24 days on the islands off the coast of Panama.

A twist of events turns the reward challenge upside down; a team thinks about throwing the immunity challenge. Rival tribe members raise eyebrows.

A contestant makes conflicting promises to two castaways in different alliances.

One castaway works to reconcile with a tribe mate. Paranoia plagues another who witnesses a strategy session among fellow tribe members.

Feeling extremely vulnerable, Shii Ann vows to win immunity. The Reward Challenge makes a castaway angry.

The castaways are forced to watch their loved ones battle each other in order for them to spend time away from the tribe at an overnight visit.

Jenna's cheerful demeanor is starting to wear thin on her fellow castaways. One tribe member breaks up a strategy session between two others.

The ultimate bragging rights are bestowed upon a veteran player with the crowning of a winner. The Final Four castaways are whittled down to two and the seven-person jury votes for the champion.

The 18 castaways reunite at New York City's Madison Square Garden to discuss the eighth edition of the series. Jeff Probst is the host.

A second player is awarded $1 million, based on fan voting. Jeff Probst is the host.