Survivor · Season 13
Survivor: Cook Islands
Four tribes of five new players divided by ethnicity: African Americans, Whites, Hispanics, and Asians
Sole Survivor: Yul Kwon
Season overview
Location
Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Aired
September 14, 2006
through December 17, 2006
Filmed
June 26, 2006
through August 3, 2006
Days in game
39
Episodes
16
Castaways
20
4 starting tribes
Jury
9 jurors
3 finalists
Prize
$1,000,000
Host
Jeff Probst
Merge
Aitutonga
Day 27
Cast type
All new players
Votes received
Total Tribal Council votes cast against each castaway, colored by starting tribe.
Days survived
How deep each of the castaways made it into the 39-day game.
Challenge wins
Individual immunity wins across the post-merge game.
Final jury vote
Yul Kwon: 5 · Oscar Lusth: 4 · Rebekah Lee: 0
Cast
| Place | Castaway | Tribe | Age | Days | Votes against | Challenge wins | Voting accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st |  Yul Kwon Management Consultant · San Mateo, California | Puka Puka | 31 | 39 | 5 | 12 | 100% |
| 2nd |  Oscar Lusth Waiter · Venice, California | Aitutaki | 24 | 39 | 1 | 16 | 80% |
| 3rd | Rebekah Lee Attorney · Washington, D.C. | Puka Puka | 28 | 39 | 5 | 11 | 100% |
| 4th |  Sundra Oakley Actress · Los Angeles, California | Manihiki | 31 | 38 | 6 | 10 | 80% |
| 5th |  Adam Gentry Copier Sales · San Diego, California | Rarotonga | 28 | 37 | 5 | 6 | 64% |
| 6th |  Parvati Shallow Boxer · West Hollywood, California | Rarotonga | 23 | 36 | 4 | 7 | 70% |
| 7th |  Jonathan Penner Writer · Los Angeles, California | Rarotonga | 44 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 89% |
| 8th |  Candice Woodcock Pre-Med Student · Washington, D.C. | Rarotonga | 23 | 30 | 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 9th | Nathan Gonzalez Shoe Salesman · Playa del Rey, California | Manihiki | 26 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 43% |
| 10th |  Jenny Guzon-Bae Real Estate Agent · Lake Forest, Illinois | Puka Puka | 36 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| 11th |  Rebecca Borman Make-Up Artist · Laurelton, New York | Manihiki | 34 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 83% |
| 12th |  Brad Virata Fashion Director · Santa Monica, California | Puka Puka | 29 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 50% |
| 13th |  Jessica Smith Roller Girl · Chico, California | Rarotonga | 27 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 33% |
| 14th |  Cristina Coria Police Officer · Santa Monica, California | Aitutaki | 35 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 75% |
| 15th | Anh-Tuan Bui Nail Salon Manager · Christiansburg, Virginia | Puka Puka | 42 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 50% |
| 16th |  Stephannie Favor Nursing Student · Columbia, South Carolina | Manihiki | 35 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 17th | John Calderon Volleyball Pro · Long Beach, California | Aitutaki | 30 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 18th |  Cecilia Mansilla Risk Consultant · Oakland, California | Aitutaki | 29 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 50% |
| 19th | Virgilio Garcia Heavy Metal Musician · New York City, New York | Aitutaki | 36 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0% |
| 20th |  Sekou Bunch Jazz Musician · Los Angeles, California | Manihiki | 45 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0% |
Tribes
Aitutaki
starting tribe- Members
- 12
- Immunity record
- 5–3
- Reward wins
- 6
- Tribal Councils
- 4
- Avg. age
- 31.7
- Avg. days lasted
- 24.3
Aitutonga
Merge tribe- Members
- 9
- Tribal Councils
- 7
- Avg. age
- 28.7
- Avg. days lasted
- 35.3
Manihiki
starting tribe- Members
- 5
- Immunity record
- 1–1
- Reward wins
- 1
- Tribal Councils
- 1
- Avg. age
- 34.2
- Avg. days lasted
- 21.2
Puka Puka
starting tribe- Members
- 5
- Immunity record
- 2–0
- Reward wins
- 2
- Tribal Councils
- 0
- Avg. age
- 33.2
- Avg. days lasted
- 27.6
Rarotonga
starting tribe- Members
- 12
- Immunity record
- 4–4
- Reward wins
- 3
- Tribal Councils
- 6
- Avg. age
- 30.8
- Avg. days lasted
- 24.2
Tribal Councils
| Ep. | Day | Tribe | Eliminated | Vote | Immune |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Manihiki | Sekou Bunch | 3–2 | — |
| 2 | 6 | Aitutaki | Virgilio Garcia | 4–1 | — |
| 3 | 8 | Aitutaki | Cecilia Mansilla | 5–3 | — |
| 4 | 11 | Rarotonga | John Calderon | 7–2 | — |
| 5 | 14 | Rarotonga | Stephannie Favor | 7–1 | — |
| 6 | 15 | Aitutaki | Anh-Tuan Bui | 6–1–1 | — |
| 6 | 15 | Rarotonga | Cristina Coria | 4–2 | — |
| 8 | 18 | Aitutaki | Jessica Smith | 6–1 | — |
| 9 | 21 | Rarotonga | Brad Virata | 7–1 | — |
| 10 | 24 | Rarotonga | Rebecca Borman | 6–1 | — |
| 10 | 24 | Rarotonga | Jenny Guzon-Bae | 4–2 | — |
| 11 | 27 | Aitutonga | Nathan Gonzalez | 5–4 | Oscar |
| 12 | 30 | Aitutonga | Candice Woodcock | 5–3 | Adam |
| 13 | 33 | Aitutonga | Jonathan Penner | 6–1 | Oscar |
| 14 | 36 | Aitutonga | Parvati Shallow | 4–2 | Oscar |
| 15 | 37 | Aitutonga | Adam Gentry | 4–1 | Oscar |
| 15 | 38 | Aitutonga | No elimination — revote | 2–2 | Oscar |
| 15 | 38 | Aitutonga | Sundra Oakleyrevote Decided by a fire-making challenge. | — | Oscar |
Episodes
1
“I Can Forgive Her But I Don't Have To Because She Screwed With My Chickens”
September 14, 2006
2
“Dire Strengths and Dead Weight”
September 21, 2006
3
“Flirting and Frustration”
September 28, 2006
4
“Ruling the Roost”
October 5, 2006
5
“Don't Cry Over Spilled Octopus”
October 12, 2006
6
“Plan Voodoo”
October 19, 2006
7
“A Closer Look”
October 26, 2006
8
“Why Aren't You Swimming?!”
November 2, 2006
9
“Mutiny”
November 9, 2006
10
“People That You Like Want To See You Suffer”
November 16, 2006
11
“Why Would You Trust Me?”
November 23, 2006
12
“You're a Rat...”
November 30, 2006
13
“Arranging a Hit”
December 7, 2006
14
“I Have the Advantage...For Once”
December 14, 2006
15
“This Tribe Will Self-Destruct in 5, 4, 3...”
December 17, 2006
16
“Reunion”
December 17, 2006