1. Beg, Barter, Steal

9

. 18 September 2003. 65 min

Sixteen contestants arrive on the Pearl Islands to discover that the competition has begun, and they must race to find supplies.

2. To Quit or Not to Quit

9

. 25 September 2003. 42 min

A castaway considers quitting due to harsh conditions; a tribe member ransacks the other camp, taking something valuable; a second person is voted out of one of the tribes.

3. United We Stand, Divided We...?

8.7

. 2 October 2003. 42 min

Suspicions are raised when two castaways decide not to participate in a team challenge; a screaming match erupts; a tribe member infuriates the others; an immunity challenge is physically painful.

4. Pick a Castaway... Any Castaway

8.3

. 9 October 2003. 42 min

While looking for a fishing hole, two castaways get lost in the jungle without a map; one tribe recovers its buried treasure; an inebriated castaway creates a scene at tribal council.

5. Everyone's Hero

8.7

. 16 October 2003. 42 min

A tribe member has an opportunity to win over the opposing tribe with his work ethic; a fifth contestant is voted out.

6. Me and My Snake

9.3

. 23 October 2003. 42 min

A castaway has their work cut out for them when the decide to care for a sickly snake; a sixth contestant is voted out of the tribe.

7. What the...? (1)

9

. 30 October 2003. 42 min

Twist catches the tribe members off guard; castaways contend with the curse of the Pearl Islands; a castaway makes a monumental decision.

8. What the...? (2)

8.3

. 6 November 2003. 42 min

Anxiety plagues castaways as they wait for outcasts to rejoin their tribes; another tribe member is voted out.

9. Shocking! Simply Shocking!

8

. 13 November 2003. 42 min

An electric stingray causes problems for the remaining castaways; a ninth contestant is voted off of the island.

10. Swimming with Sharks

9

. 20 November 2003. 42 min

Two vulnerable castaways hatch a plan to turn the tide in their favour; a tribe member suffers from an anxiety attack.

11. The Great Lie

9.3

. 26 November 2003. 42 min

One tribe member dupes his fellow castaways with a shocking lie; a castaway is accused of sabotaging the tribe's food supply.

12. Would You Be My Brutus Today?

8.3

. 4 December 2003. 42 min

Crumbling alliances make everyone vulnerable at the tribal council; a tearful castaway pleads for forgiveness.

13. Mutiny

8.7

. 11 December 2003. 42 min

The three remaining women join forces to vote out one of the men; an immunity challenge sees the castaways pouring water to obtain keys.

14. Flames and Endurance

9

. 14 December 2003. 95 min

Two of the final four survivors are eliminated at Tribal Councils; the final two take questions from the jury.

15. Pearl Islands Reunion

9

. 14 December 2003. 31 min

The castaways come together one final time to discuss their time as contestants, and the winner is revealed.