Episodes
1. Stranded
8.7
January 28, 2001
42 min
Sixteen contestants arrive on a military airplane in Queensland and immediately form two tribes---Kucha and Ogakor. After a five-mile hike to their respective camps, the tribes compete on an obstacle course for Immunity and waterproof matches. The losing tribe then attends Tribal Council and votes out its first member.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Debb Eaton, Kel Gleason, Maralyn Hershey, Mitchell Olson
2. Suspicion
9.0
February 1, 2001
42 min
Jerri accuses Kel of eating contraband beef jerky, which he denies. In the “Butch Cassidy” Reward Challenge, the players jump off a cliff into a pool of water, swim to a floating crate and carry it ashore to win blankets. “Tucker'd Out” is the Immunity Challenge. The tribemates eat aboriginal foods (“bush tucker”), such as cow brains, grubs, grasshoppers and mangrove worms. However, Kimmi, a vegetarian, refuses to join in. Later, the second person is voted out of the game.
3. Trust No One
8.0
February 8, 2001
42 min
Fourteen men and women strive to live in the wild; a third outcast returns to civilization.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Maralyn Hershey, Mitchell Olson, Kimmi Kappenberg, Jeff Varner
4. The Killing Fields
8.0
February 15, 2001
42 min
Thirteen men and women strive to live in the wild; a fourth outcast returns to civilization; fire threatens a tribe.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Mitchell Olson, Kimmi Kappenberg, Jeff Varner, Alicia Calaway
5. The Gloves Come off
9.0
February 22, 2001
42 min
Twelve men and women strive to live in the wild; a fifth outcast returns to civilization; members battle exhaustion and hunger.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Kimmi Kappenberg, Jeff Varner, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown
6. Trial By Fire
9.5
March 1, 2001
42 min
A stunning event shakes up the remaining castaways mere days before the two tribes merge; a tribal council converges to snuff the chances of yet another contestant.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Jeff Varner, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown, Rodger Bingham
7. The Merge
8.5
March 8, 2001
42 min
Ten men and women strive to live in the wild; a seventh outcast returns to civilization; remaining survivors merge into one tribe.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Jeff Varner, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown, Rodger Bingham
8. Friends?
8.5
March 14, 2001
42 min
Nine men and women strive to live in the wild; an eighth outcast returns to civilization; individuals rethink their strategy.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown, Rodger Bingham, Keith Famie
9. The First 24 Days: A Closer Look
6.0
March 21, 2001
42 min
Highlights and never-before-seen footage show the competitors in the wild.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Debb Eaton, Kel Gleason, Maralyn Hershey, Mitchell Olson
10. Honeymoon or Not?
8.5
March 29, 2001
42 min
Eight men and women strive to live in the wild; heavy storms and lack of rations tests the survivors; a ninth outcast returns to civilization.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown, Rodger Bingham, Keith Famie
11. Let's Make a Deal
8.0
April 5, 2001
42 min
Seven men and women strive to live in the wild; the Barramundi face rising waters; a 10th person must leave the survivalists.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown, Rodger Bingham, Keith Famie
12. No Longer Just a Game
9.0
April 12, 2001
42 min
Six men and women strive to live in the wild; the tribe faces torrential rain; an 11th person is voted out of the tribe.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown, Rodger Bingham, Keith Famie
13. Enough Is Enough
8.5
April 19, 2001
42 min
Men and women strive to live in the wild; the reward challenge lifts the survivors' spirits; a 12th person is voted out of the tribe.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown, Rodger Bingham, Keith Famie
14. The Final Four
8.0
April 26, 2001
42 min
The final four contestants are shocked when they see their reflections in a mirror for the first time in 38 days; one tribe member is visibly distant.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown, Rodger Bingham, Keith Famie
15. The Most Deserving
9.0
May 3, 2001
89 min
The three remaining contestants vie for the $1 million grand prize.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Alicia Calaway, Nick Brown, Rodger Bingham, Keith Famie
16. The Australian Outback Reunion
5.3
May 3, 2001
42 min
Participants in the series discuss their experiences.
Guest Stars:
Amber Mariano, Debb Eaton, Kel Gleason, Maralyn Hershey, Mitchell Olson
