Ep 1. Two Tribes, One Camp, No Rules

Two Tribes, One Camp, No Rules is the first episode of season 24 of the hit reality show, Survivor. The episode begins with the twenty contestants arriving on the Caramoan Islands in the Philippines via boat. They are immediately divided into two tribes: the Bikal and the Gota.

The Bikal tribe are the favorites, who have appeared on previous seasons of Survivor, while the Gota tribe are all newbies. Each tribe is given a bag of rice and a machete before being sent off to their respective camps.

The two tribes have different approaches to setting up their camps. The Bikal tribe immediately starts building a shelter using bamboo and leaves, while the Gota tribe decides to sleep out in the open for the night. This decision proves to be a mistake as they are kept up all night by the sounds of animals and insects.

The next day, the host of Survivor, Jeff Probst, arrives at the Gota camp to deliver their first challenge. The challenge involves each tribe racing to retrieve a series of puzzle pieces, which they will then use to solve a cube puzzle. The first tribe to solve the puzzle wins immunity from the first vote.

The challenge is a close one, but the Bikal tribe manages to come out on top due to their experience and teamwork. The Gota tribe is forced to go to Tribal Council, where they must vote one member off the island.

Back at the Gota camp, alliances start to form. Reynold, a real estate salesman from California, quickly becomes the tribe's provider, catching fish and foraging for coconuts. His hard work does not go unnoticed, and he forms an early alliance with Eddie, a firefighter from New Jersey.

Meanwhile, Sherri, a fast food franchisee from Georgia, takes a more strategic approach. She aligns herself with Laura, a pre-law student from Washington, D.C., and Shamar, a former Marine from Brooklyn. The three of them decide to target Matt, a BMX bike salesman from California, who they perceive to be the weakest member of the tribe.

At Tribal Council, the tension is high as the tribe prepares to vote. Matt tries to defend himself by telling the tribe that he has experience living off the land, but it is not enough to save him. In the end, he is voted off the island by a vote of 7-3.

The episode ends with the Gota tribe returning to camp, disappointed but still determined to win future challenges. They know that they must stick together if they hope to make it to the end of the game.

Overall, Two Tribes, One Camp, No Rules sets the stage for the rest of the season. The contestants are already forming alliances and strategies, and it is clear that no one is safe from elimination. With plenty of twists and turns yet to come, Survivor season 24 promises to be an exciting ride.