The episode began on Redemption Island, Russell and Matt spent some time talking to each other the night before their duel. I chuckled a little when Russell called Matt “this other kid”. He doesn’t care what this kid’s name is! On the Ometepe team, Phillip was still annoying everyone, but that hasn’t diminished his motivation to win the million. Unfortunately, I think he’s a long shot right now. Boston Rob’s analogy fit Phillip’s description perfectly!
Ralph energized his team when he revealed to them that he had the immunity idol. Later, at the duel, he even went so far as to tell Russell that he had the idol – 
DUMB MOVE! Ralph tried to cover it up, but Russell was too savvy for that. The challenge that Matt and Russell faced was fun to watch. They each made an attempt to knock over their row of dominos that fell a bit short. Amazingly, Matt was able to win and knocked Russell out of the game. Russell took it badly; he pulled his hat over his eyes and cried. Afterward, he claimed to be done with Survivor, but we’ll see – Boston Rob said the same thing and here he is playing again.
Boston Rob devised a “beach day” and an elaborate Royal Treatment game to distract his team as he frantically searched for the hidden idol. He was successful in finding it and it was great to watch him celebrate a little. Watching him run through the forest to begin his search made my wife and I laugh out loud.
After Ometepe was unsuccessful in winning the challenge, they were sent to Tribal Council yet again where Kristina was voted out. She’ll have to defeat Matt if she wants to keep her hopes alive.
