After an emotional finale filled with tears, another name is etched into the history books. What is he doing? What is he thinking? Yam Yam Arocho on ‘Survivor 44’.CBS What the hell is wrong with this freakin' guy? That was my basic reaction while watchingYam Yam ArochohelpCarson Garrettwith his fire-making skills during the finale ofSurvivor 44. It was a flawless social game. Carolyn Wiger on ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS Yam Yam made people happy, and that is a recipe for success in this game....

Here’s what the final five told EW before the season about their jury plans for the finale. Whether games ofSurvivorare actually won or lost at final Tribal Council is open to debate. And whetherindividually sequestering jurieswould make any difference in the voting is also an interesting question. Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt on ‘Survivor 44’.CBS (Shout out toAmanda Kimmel!) Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt “I would not want to say to the jury that I am terrified....

We have a code brown on Survivor! More than one, actually. Danny also calls himself Danny Bronx, but his embarrassing story takes place down the shore in Atlantic City. Danny Massa of ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS Unfortunately, he adds, “It wound up being more than a fart.” But the story does not (rear) end there. “It gets worse,” explains Danny. The ‘Survivor 44’ cast.Robert Voets/CBS “I had to go change, and the only store on that block was a lingerie store....

We asked the new contestants to make bold predictions for what’s to come on season 44. Which ones will come true? Survivoris full of twists and turns. The ‘Survivor 44’ cast.Robert Voets/CBS It’s almost impossible to predict what will happen next. But that won’t stop us making contestants do it anyway! Like, say, Danny Massa. Claire Rafson, Maddy Pomilla, Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt of ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS (3) “I am happily married,” says Danny....

Jeff Probstloves to tempt people. Not in a creepy way, mind you. Instead of tempting people with his dreamy dimples, Probst likes to temptSurvivorplayers with something else food. The ‘Survivor 44’ cast.Robert Voets/CBS So why even take the chance, especially with a million dollars on the line? At least some of them are. “First off, I think they’re going to starve us pretty bad. Jeff Probst and the cast of ‘Survivor 44’....

Contestants feel the pain in a wild and scary two-hour premiere episode. Three medical interventions in the first three days of the game. The first two challenges of the season brought to a screeching halt midway through both competitions. Jeff Probst and the cast of ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS Only one successful vote cast at a Tribal Council. All of that takes a backseat, my friends. It all takes a backseat to what has to be the weirdest opening inSurvivorhistory....

Matthew tries to push through the pain, but can push no more. Matthew Grinstead-Mayle is alive. Seriously, that dude should totally be dead. Matthew Grinstead-Mayle on ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS But it never happens. I ask again: HOW IS HE NOT DEAD?! That drone angle from above capturing all the action may be one of the most impactfulSurvivorshots ever. Matthew Grinstead-Mayle on ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS It’s honestly one of the scariest things I’ve ever seen on TV....

Give Carolyn a key and weird things are going to happen. There’s something you should know about Carolyn. I almost don’t want to tell you myself. The Tika tribe on ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS I can’t do the story justice. You really need to hear it straight from her, sotake a gander herefor the straight-from-the-source scoop. So, that tidbit Carolyn shared at that link is pretty remarkable. The Soka tribe on ‘Survivor 44’....

Yam Yam has to follow either his head or his heart in a crucial vote. Plus: updated season rankings! Welcome to the Survivor Recap Sanctuary where good things happen. Carolyn Wiger, Yam Yam Arocho, and Carson Garrett on ‘Survivor 44’.CBS Honestly, I don’t really get the “where good things happen” tagline. It sounds vaguely like something you would read in a pamphlet for a super-sketchy time-share condo. “The Survivor Sanctuary… where good things happen....

The balance of power shifts as two former tribes butt heads. But he wasn’t the only once experiencing body function issues on episode 8 ofSurvivor 44. But I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a player interrupt an immunity challenge to fart on cue. The cast of ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS To which Probst then answered, “Danny.” And then the man who calls himself Danny Bronx channeled his inner nine-year-old and let one rip....

Of courseit’s Frannie’s fault Matt went home this week. And that was over 20 years ago! Did I just give aBig Brother 3shout out? The cast of ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS Hell yeah, I did! I see ya, Jason the virgin! But that’s not what happened. Carson Garrett and Yam Yam Arocho on ‘Survivor 44’.CBS Plenty of time for her to drop her ball and keep her island BFF safe. An abundance of time....

A combination of small moments and big laughs make for the most satisfying episode of the season. So I’ll say it again: LAST GASP! The tides had to be just right, and it needed a very specific location. Jeff Probst and the cast of ‘Survivor 44’.CBS But then… they did it!Last Gasp returned forSurvivor 43… and it was awesome. At least, it was awesome for us. I was paranoid that producers would once again retire the best challenge inSurvivorhistory due to that unforeseen result....

Survivor producers hoped for a season with fake immunity idols running amok, but the players did not comply. Producers had a vision forSurvivor 44. The vision did not include hourglasses or monsters orRick Devens as a Fire Token Cafe shopkeeper. Brandon Cottom on ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS Instead, it involved fake idols. Lots and lots of fake idols. We’ll make ourownfake idols!" Kane Fritzler and Carson Garrett on ‘Survivor 44’.Robert Voets/CBS...