Know-It-Alls: Survivor 49 Ep 10 Recap
Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach dig deep into Episode 10 of Survivor 49—just in time for Thanksgiving week. This episode includes pivotal moves, unexpected betrayals, and some heartfelt real-life moments, as the hosts guide us through one of the season’s most dynamic tribals yet.
Both Rob and Stephen are locked in on Yellow Sophie’s power position. According to Stephen, Sophie’s choice to flip alliances and destroy the bottoms-up plan was a defining move and possibly worthy of his coveted “Fishy” award. Rob Cesternino weighs in on the strategic merits, noting how being on the bottom of a four-person alliance post-firemaking might actually be a sweet spot in the modern game.
Highlights from this episode include:

* The unique spectacle of Rizzo intentionally playing a fake idol, fueling tribal council chaos and strategic gamesmanship.
* Savannah’s bold social maneuvering, needling adversaries, and keeping her options open, impressing
* The emotional reward challenge moment featuring Christina, which both hosts praise for its raw, out-of-game authenticity and Jeff Probst’s sensitive handling.

The Rob and Stephen also touch on jury management, player agency, and edit narratives with Stephen arguing Yellow Sophie’s rise might not get jury respect, and Rob speculating on how season arcs affect our perception of winner contenders.
Tune in for a Thanksgiving feast of strategy, character, and Survivor lore with Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach serving up all the takes, laughs, and nuanced analysis fans have come to expect.
Survivor Know-It-Alls is back as Rob Cesternino and Stephen Fishbach break down all the strategic action and surprises from Survivor 49, Episode 9. Rob and Stephen dive into a game-changing Tribal Council, where shifting alliances and clever gameplay leave everyone guessing and one player’s bold move could reshape the endgame.
Today, Rob and Stephen discuss Survivor 49 episode 10.
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