Every ‘Survivor’ Winner Ever, Ranked

Aubry Bracco has officially been crowned the “Sole Survivor” of “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans”!

Following Wednesday night’s epic live finale, the 40-year-old marketing director became the 48th castaway to walk away with the coveted title, alongside a super-sized $2 million grand prize, over the last 26 years and 50 seasons of the Emmy-winning reality competition series.

In honor of her victory, we’re ranking every single “Survivor” winner the show has ever produced, based on a combination of the percentage of Jury votes they received during their respective Final Tribal Council ceremonies and their “Torch Score” on “Survivor-Reference.”

Without further ado, here’s our ranking of every single “Survivor” winner ever.

50. Todd Herzog – ‘Survivor: China’

Amanda Kimmel, Todd Herzog and Courtney Yates — Todd Herzog celebrates winning “Survivor: China” with fellow finalists Amanda Kimmel (L) and Courtney Yates (R).

. Todd Herzog successfully defeated fellow finalists Courtney Yates and Amanda Kimmel to become the”Sole Survivor” of Season 15 – “Survivor: China” – in December 2006 following a 4-2-1 Final Tribal Council Vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 75.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 163.3 out of 200

49. Yul Kwon – ‘Survivor: Cook Islands’

Yul Kwon successfully defeated fellow finalists Ozzy Lusth and Becky Lee to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 13 – “Survivor: Cook Islands” – in December 2006 following a 5-4-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 75.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 163.3 out of 200

48. Tina Wesson – ‘Survivor: The Australian Outback’

Tina Wesson successfully defeated fellow finalist Colby Donaldson to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 2 – “Survivor: The Australian Outback” – in May 2001 following a 4-3 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 75.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 163.3 out of 200

47. Vecepia Towery – ‘Survivor: Marquesas’

Survivor winner Vecepia Towery — Vecepia Towery at the “Survivor: Marquesas” reunion show in 2002.

Vecepia Towery successfully defeated fellow finalist Neleh Dennis to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 4 – “Survivor: Marquesas” – in May 2002 following a 4-3 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 75.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 163.3 out of 200

46. Chris Underwood – ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction’

Chris Underwood on ‘Survivor: Edge of Extinction.’

Chris Underwood successfully defeated fellow finalists Gavin Whitson and Julie Rosenberg to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 38 – “Survivor: Edge of Extinction” – in May 2019 following a 9-4-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 75.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 163.3 out of 200

45. Richard Hatch – ‘Survivor: Borneo’

Richard Hatch on 'Survivor' — Richard Hatch on ‘Survivor’

Richard Hatch successfully defeated fellow finalist Kelly Wiglesworth to become the first-ever “Sole Survivor” on Season 1 – “Survivor: Borneo” – in August 2000 following a 4-3 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 75.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 163.3 out of 200

44. Ben Driebergen – ‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers’

. Ben Driebergen successfully defeated fellow finalists Chrissy Hofbeck and Ryan Ulrich to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 35 – “Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers” – in December 2017 following a 5-2-1 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 75.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 163.3 out of 200

43. Judson ‘Fabio’ Birza – ‘Survivor: Nicaragua’

Judson “Fabio” Birza successfully defeated fellow finalists Chase Rice and Matthew “Sash” Lenahan to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 21 – “Survivor: Nicaragua” – in December 2010 following a 5-4-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 55.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 83.4.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 139.3 out of 200

42. Amber Mariano – ‘Survivor: All-Stars’

'Survivor All-Stars' Boston Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich at the all-stars finale in Madison Square Garden — ‘Survivor All-Stars’ Boston Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich at the all-stars finale in Madison Square Garden

Amber Mariano (formerly Brkich) successfully defeated her fellow finalist – and future husband – “Boston” Rob Mariano to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 8 – “Survivor: All-Stars” – in May 2004 following a 4-3 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 57.1 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 82.2 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 139.3 out of 200

41. Wendell Holland – ‘Survivor: Ghost Island’

Wendell Holland on 'Survivor: Winners at War' — Wendell Holland on ‘Survivor: Winners at War’

Wendell Holland successfully defeated fellow finalist Domenick Abbate to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 36 – “Survivor: Ghost Island” – in May 2018 following a 3-4 Finale Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 54.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 85.3 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 139.8 out of 200

40. Bob Crowley – ‘Survivor: Gabon’

Bob Crowley at the finale of ‘Survivor: Gabon.’

Bob Crowley successfully defeated fellow finalists Susie Smith and Sugar Kiper to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 17 – “Survivor: Gabon” – in December 2008 following a 4-3-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 57.1 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 83.9 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 141 out of 200

39. Kenzie Petty – ‘Survivor 46’

Kenzie Petty successfully defeated fellow finalists Charlie Davis and Ben Katzman to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 46 – “Survivor 46” – in May 2024 following a 5-3-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 62.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 79.2 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 141.7 out of 200

38. Dee Valladares – ‘Survivor 45’

Dee Valladares on "Survivor 45" — Dee Valladares on “Survivor 45”

Dee Valladares successfully defeated fellow finalists Austin Li Coon and Jake O’Kane to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 45 – “Survivor 45” – in December 2023 following a 5-3-0 Finale Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 62.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 81.5 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 144 out of 200

37. Natalie Anderson – ‘Survivor: San Juan del Sur’

Natalie Anderson successfully defeated fellow finalists Jaclyn Schultz and Missy Payne to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 29 – “Survivor: San Juan del Sur – Blood vs. Water” – in December 2014 following a 5-2-1 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 62.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 82.2 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 144.7 out of 200

36. Brian Heidik – ‘Survivor: Thailand’

Brian Heidik at the finale of ‘Survivor: Thailand.’

Brian Heidik successfully defeated fellow finalist Clay Jordan to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 5 – “Survivor: Thailand” – in December 2002 following a 4-3 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 57.1 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 88 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 145.1 out of 200

34/35. Parvati Shallow – ‘Survivor: Micronesia’

Parvati Shallow successfully defeated fellow finalist Amanda Kimmel to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 16 – “Survivor: Micronesia – Fans vs. Favorites” – in May 2008 following a 5-3 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 62.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 83.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 146.3 out of 200

34/35. Sarah Lacina – ‘Survivor: Game Changers’

Sarah Lacina on ‘Survivor: Game Changers.’

Sarah Lacina successfully defeated fellow finalists Brad Culpepper and Troyzan Robertson to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 34 – “Survivor: Game Changers” – in May 2017 following a 7-3-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 70 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 76.3 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 146.3 out of 200

33. Aubry Bracco – ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans’

Aubry Bracco successfully defeated fellow finalists Jonathan Young and Joe Hunter to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 50 – “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans” – in May 2026 following an 8-3-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 72.7 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 73.7 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 146.4 out of 200

32. Kyle Fraser – ‘Survivor 48’

Kyle Fraser on "Survivor" Season 48 — Kyle Fraser on “Survivor” Season 48

Kyle Fraser successfully defeated fellow finalists Eva Erickson and Joe Hunter to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 48 – “Survivor 48” – in May 2025 following a 5-2-1 Final Tribal Council vote.

His recent victory similarly earned Fraser an 84.1-point “Torch Score,” bringing his Final total in our ranking to 146.6 out of 200.

Percentage of Jury votes: 62.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 84.1 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 146.6 out of 200

31. Savannah Louie – ‘Survivor 49’

Savannah Louie successfully defeated fellow finalists Sophi Balerdi and Sage Ahrens-Nichols to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 49 – “Survivor 49” – in December 2025 following a 5-2-1 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 62.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 86.2 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 148.7 out of 200

30. Natalie White – ‘Survivor: Samoa’

Survivor winner Natalie White (L) and runner up Russell Hantz

Natalie White successfully defeated fellow finalists Russell Hantz and Mick Trimming to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 19 – “Survivor: Samoa” – in December 2009 following a 7-2-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 77.7 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 73 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 150.7 out of 200

29. Sophie Clarke – ‘Survivor: South Pacific’

Sophie Clarke successfully defeated fellow finalists Benjamin “Coach” Wade and John Cochran to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 23 – “Survivor: South Pacific” – in December 2011 following a 6-3-0 Fina Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 66.6 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 84.2 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 150.8 out of 200

28. Denise Stapley – ‘Survivor: Philippines’

Denise Stapley successfully defeated fellow finalists Lisa Whelchel and Michael Skupin to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 25 – “Survivor: Philippines” – in December 2021 following a 6-1-1 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 75 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 76.2 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 151.2 out of 200

27. Ethan Zohn – ‘Survivor: Africa’

Ethan Zohn successfully defeated fellow finalist Kim Johnson to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 3 – “Survivor: Africa” – in December 2003 following a 5-2 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 74.1 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 81 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 152.4 out of 200

26. Nick Wilson – ‘Survivor: David vs. Goliath’

Nick Wilson successfully defeated fellow finalists Mike White and Angelina Keeley to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 37 – “Survivor: David vs. Goliath” – in December 2018 following a 7-3-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 70 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 82.7 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 152.7 out of 200

25. Chris Daugherty – ‘Survivor: Vanuatu’

Chris Daugherty successfully defeated fellow finalist Twila Tanner to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 9 – “Survivor: Vanuatu” – in December 2004 following a 5-2 Final Tribal Council vote.

In addition to the 71.4 percent of the Jury’s support Chris received on the season, his 83.5-point Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score” brings his Final ranking total to 154.9 out of 200.

Percentage of Jury votes: 71.4 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 83.5 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 154.9 out of 200

24. Michele Fitzgerald – ‘Survivor: Kaoh Rong’

Michele Fitzgerald on ‘Survivor: Kaoh Rong.’

Michele Fitzgerald successfully defeated fellow finalists Aubry Bracco and Tai Trang to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 32 – “Survivor: Kaoh Rong” – in May 2016.

Percentage of Final Tribal Council votes: 71.4 percent (5-2-0)
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 84.5 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 155.9 out of 200

23. Tony Vlachos – ‘Survivor: Winners at War’

Tony Vlachos successfully defeated fellow finalists Natalie Anderson and Michele Fitzgerald to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 40 – “Survivor: Winners at War” – in May 2020.

Percentage of Final Tribal Council votes: 75 percent (12-4-0)
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 83.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 158.8 out of 200

22. Sandra Diaz-Twine – ‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains’

Sandra Diaz-Twine at the finale of ‘Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains.’

Sandra Diaz-Twine successfully defeated fellow finalists Parvati Shallow and Russell Hantz to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 20 – “Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains” – in May 2010.

Percentage of Final Tribal Council votes: 85.7 percent (6-3-0)
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 73.3 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 159 out of 200

21. Sandra Diaz-Twine – ‘Survivor: Pearl Islands’

Sandra Diaz-Twine on ‘Survivor: Pearl Islands.’

Sandra Diaz-Twine successfully defeated fellow finalist Lillian Morris to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 7 – “Survivor: Pearl Islands” – in December 2003.

Percentage of Final Tribal Council votes: 85.7 percent (6-1)
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 74.9 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 160.6 out of 200

20. Kim Spradlin-Wolfe – ‘Survivor: One World’

Kim Spradlin-Wolfe successfully defeated fellow finalists Sabrina Thompson and Chelsea Meissner to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 24 – “Survivor: One World” – in May 2012.

Percentage of Final Tribal Council votes: 77.7 percent (7-2-0)
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 83.1 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 160.8 out of 200

19. Tommy Sheehan – ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols’

Tommy Sheehan on ‘Survivor: Island of the Idols.’

Tommy Sheehan successfully defeated fellow finalists Noura Salman and Dean Kowalski to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 39 – “Survivor: Island of the Idols” – in December 2019.

Percentage of Final Tribal Council votes: 80 percent (8-2-0)
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 81.9 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 161.9 out of 200

18. Mike Holloway – ‘Survivor: Worlds Apart’

Mike Holloway on ‘Survivor: Worlds Apart.’

Mike Holloway successfully defeated fellow finalists Carolyn Rivera and Will Sims to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 30 – “Survivor: Worlds Apart” – in May 2015.

Percentage of Final Tribal Council votes: 75 percent (6-1-1)
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 87.5 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 162.5 out of 200

17. Maryanne Oketch – ‘Survivor 42’

Maryanne Oketch successfully defeated fellow finalists Mike Turner and Romeo Escobar to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 42 – “Survivor 42” – in May 2022.

Percentage of Final Tribal Council votes: 87.5 percent (7-1-0)
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 75.2 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 162.7 out of 200

16, Yam Yam Arocho – ‘Survivor 44’

Yamil “Yam Yam” Arocho successfully defeated fellow finalists Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt and Carolyn Wiger to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 44 – “Survivor 44” – in May 2023 following a 7-1-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 75.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 163.3 out of 200

15. Mike Gabler – ‘Survivor 43’

Mike Gabler successfully defeated fellow finalists Cassidy Clark and Owen Knight to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 43 – “Survivor 43” – in December 2022 following a 7-1-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 76.1 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 163.6 out of 200

14. Aras Baskauskas – ‘Survivor: Panama’

Survivor Panama Reunion Show — Aras Baskauskas, Jeff Probst, Cirie Fields, Danielle DiLorenzo, Terry Deitz

Aras Baskauskas successfully defeated fellow finalist Danielle DiLorenzo to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 12 – “Survivor: Panama” – in May 2006 following a 5-2 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 78.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 166.3 out of 200

13. Tony Vlachos – ‘Survivor: Cagayan’

Tony Vlachos successfully defeated fellow finalist Yung “Woo” Hwang to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 28 – “Survivor: Cagayan – Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty” – in May 2014 following a 8-1 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 88.8 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 78.5 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 167.3 out of 200

12. Danni Boatwright – ‘Survivor: Guatemala’

Danni Boatwright successfully defeated fellow finalist Stephenia LaGrossa Kendrick to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 11 – “Survivor: Guatemala” – in December 2005 following a 6-1 Final Tribal council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 85.7 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 85.3 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 171 out of 200

11. Jenna Morasca – ‘Survivor: The Amazon’

Jenna Morasca successfully defeated fellow finalist Matthew von Ertfelda to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 6 – “Survivor: The Amazon” – in May 2003 following a 6-1 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 85.7 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 86.9 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 172.6 out of 200

9/10. Tyson Apostol – ‘Survivor: Blood vs. Water’

Tyson Apostol successfully defeated fellow finalist Monica Culpepper and Gervase Peterson to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 27 – “Survivor: Blood vs. Water” – in December 2013 following a 7-1-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 85.3 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 172.8 out of 200

9/10. Erika Casupanan – ‘Survivor 41’

Erika Casuapanan successfully defeated fellow finalists Deshawn Radden and Xander Hastings to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 41 – “Survivor 41” – in December 2021 following a 7-1-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 87.5 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 172.8 out of 200

8. Earl Cole – ‘Survivor: Fiji’

Earl Cole successfully defeated fellow finalists Cassandra Franklin and Dreamz Herd to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 14 – “Survivor: Fiji” – in May 2007 following a unanimous 9-0-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 100 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 73.7 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 173.7 out of 200

7. Tom Westman – ‘Survivor: Palau’

Tom Westman successfully defeated fellow finalist Katie Gallagher to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 10 – “Survivor: Palau” – in May 2005 following a 6-1 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 85.7 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 88.6 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 174.3 out of 200

6. Rachel LaMont – ‘Survivor 47’

Rachel LaMont successfully defeated fellow finalists Sam Phalen and Sue Smey to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 47 – “Survivor 47” – in December 2024 following a 7-1-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 87.5 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 88 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 175.5 out of 200

4/5. Boston Rob Mariano – ‘Survivor: Redemption Island’

Rob Mariano and Jeff Probst on “Survivor: Redemption Island.”

“Boston” Rob Mariano successfully defeated fellow finalists Phillip Sheppard and Natalie Tenerelli to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 22 – “Survivor: Redemption Island” – in May 2011 following an 8-1-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 88.8 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 87.5 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 176.3 out of 200

4/5. Adam Klein – ‘Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X’

Adam Klein successfully defeated fellow finalists Ken McNickle and Hannah Shapiro to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 33 – “Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X” – in December 2016 following a unanimous 10-0-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 100 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 76.3 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 176.3 out of 200

3. Jeremy Collins – ‘Survivor: Cambodia’

Jeremy Collins successfully defeated fellow finalists Spencer Bledsoe and Latasha “Tasha” Fox to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 31 – “Survivor: Cambodia – Second Chance” – in December 2015 following a unanimous 10-0-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 100 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 76.8 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 176.8 out of 200

2. John Cochran – ‘Survivor: Caramoan’

John Cochran is the winner of CBS' "Survivor: Caramoan Fans VS Favorites" — John Cochran is the winner of CBS’ “Survivor: Caramoan Fans VS Favorites”

John Cochran successfully defeated fellow finalists Dawn Meehan and Sherri Biethman to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 26 – “Survivor: Caramoan – Fans vs. Favorites” – in May 2013 following a unanimous 8-0-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 100 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 83.6 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 183.6 out of 200

1. J.T. Thomas – ‘Survivor: Tocantins’

James “J.T.” Thomas Jr. successfully defeated fellow finalist Stephen Fishbach to become the “Sole Survivor” of Season 18 – “Survivor: Tocantins” – in May 2009 following a unanimous 7-0 Final Tribal Council vote.

Percentage of Jury votes: 100 percent
Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score”: 87.6 out of 100
Our Final Ranking: 187.6 out of 200

A Closer Look at Our ‘Survivor’ Winner Ranking Methodology

There are plenty of ways to rank “Survivor” winners, from their popularity amongst fans – like Entertainment Weekly’s “Survivor Winners Bracket” – to their edits on their respective seasons.

We’ve decided to avoid all that and focus on the stats, using a combination of 1). The percentage of votes each winner received from the Jury during their respective Final Tribal Council ceremonies and 2). Each winner’s respective “Torch Score” on “Survivor-Reference.”

The results of any given Final Tribal Council vote are fairly straightforward when it comes to out ranking. For example, if a winner received eight out of total 10 Jury votes on their winning season, they receive a score of 80.

The only issue with measuring solely by this metric is that it often results in ties. For example, seven different “Sole Survivors” received approximately 62.5 percent of the Final Tribal Council votes on their winning season.

That’s why we’ve incorporated the so-called “Torch Score,” described by “Survivor-Reference” operator Daniel Oehm as: “one number that captures a player’s full career; strategic dominance, challenge performance, and raw survival, weighted by how deep they went” into the competition.

The number, scored out of 100, is a combination of a “Survivor” player’s ability to:

Outwit (35%) – i.e. their voting accuracy, voting survival rate, target evasion rate, Idol efficiency and threat ratio.
Outplay (25%) – i.e.their Individual Immunity and Duel win rate, challenge win rate, tribal challenge win rate and challenge specialty profile
Outlast (40%) – i.e. their final placement, Tribal Council survival rate, days lasted, Jury approval rating and Merge rating.

You can check out the full methodology behind the Survivor-Reference’s “Torch Score” here.