This episode was voted the 18th best Survivor episode of all time in a major 2015 fan poll.
Randy later revealed that he actually suspected the idol was fake, but the episode was edited to make his "stunned" reaction appear genuine. [S17E9] Nothing Tastes Better Than Five Hundred...
Ken Hoang , who wins a mouse-trap style puzzle challenge. 🍪 The Infamous Survivor Auction This episode was voted the 18th best Survivor
A popular fan tradition suggests that if you start watching this episode at exactly 11:20:33 PM on New Year's Eve, Crystal Cox will yell "Goodbye!" at the stroke of midnight. 🍪 The Infamous Survivor Auction A popular fan
This guide covers of Survivor: Gabon , titled " Nothing Tastes Better Than Five Hundred Dollars ." Widely considered one of the most chaotic and entertaining episodes in the show's history, it features the legendary downfall of one of the series' most polarizing contestants. 🎬 Episode Overview
Encouraged by Sugar, Bob gives the fake idol to Randy, who believes it is a genuine act of friendship and calls it "one of the most selfless acts" he's seen.
Susie wins a warm bath, providing a rare moment of luxury amidst the camp tension. 🗿 The "Big Fake-out"

