It's A Long Way From Home

It's A Long Way From Home is the twelfth episode of Survivor: The Australian Outback.

Day 33 (Night)
The final five return to camp having just voted Farrell out of the game, leaving the newly formed "alliance" as the remaining members. However, tribal council proved that the group are in disarray, as Reniero tried to blindside fellow alliance member Carlson, and Victor joined Farrell in trying to oust Reniero, even attempting to get Carlson, Alia and Curt involved.

Day 34
The final five sit around camp, having done few chores throughout the day, having lost the will to work. The group discuss their families, knowing that they are only a handful of days away from being able to speak with them again. Reniero slowly gets involved in the conversation, feeling somewhat awkward when around Carlson. Alia seems to control the conversation, making it more comfortable for others to get involved.

The argument between Curt and Alia quickly fades away, with the two simply avoiding each other. Curt mentions to the three other males that Alia has to go next, whilst Alia says the same about Curt. The group end up working, finding the will to do so as it means they can avoid any further awkward confrontations.

Day 35
The final five are given tree mail informing them that they will be heading to their next reward challenge, in which one member will be able to speak to his or her family members over an internet chat. Jeff informs the final five that they will each have a short moment to great whichever family members are on the other end of the chat.

Alia begins typing, before bursting into tears upon realizing she is talking to her mother, father, twin sister and grandparents. Carlson goes next, excited to be talking to his mother, who he states is his biggest inspiration in life. Curt talks with his long time girlfriend, which makes him crack a smile. Reniero goes next, speaking to his girlfriend Selena, leaving Victor to go last, who once again cries once he realizes he is speaking to his mother and grandma. Jeff informs the survivors that their loved ones will be answering the questions, meaning it is up to them to win the reward, which will be a 30 minute private chat, plus $500 to spend online. In the end, Alia's family win the challenge, allowing her to spend time talking to those she misses. Challenge: Survivor.com

The Survivors communicate with their loved ones via the Internet. They will each ask their loved ones a series of survival-based questions. The Survivor whose loved ones answer the most questions correctly wins. Reward: 30-minute private chat with family and a $500 Internet shopping spree courtesy of VISA to buy gifts from afar for their loved ones. Winner: Alia Alia sits down to talk with her family, telling them that she misses them dearly, and that she cant wait to get "home cooking" as soon as she's back. The conversation continues this way for a majority of the time, before Alia is given tips from her grandfather, who tells her to remember that "everyone wants the money", and that she shouldn't let "game friendships" get in the way of her winning. Alia assures her family that she will keep playing the game her hardest, before enjoying the shopping spree, buying a brand new recording device in the process so she can "enjoy her season in years to come". Alia says goodbye to her family, who once again wish her good luck. Alia heads back to camp, with the four boys trailing ahead of her, all upset they weren't able to win the precious time with their own loved ones.

Alia and Carlson head off together, with Alia ranting about how Curt needs to be the next to go, causing Carlson to try and calm her down, stating that they need Curt, as he is the perfect ally for them.

Day 36
The final five receive tree mail informing them that they will be facing their next individual immunity challenge. All five members aim to give it their all, with no one feeling truly safe. Carlson and Victor both feel safer then the others, with Victor unaware that his "ally" Carlson is in fact targeting him. Reniero hopes to get back into his winning streak, now aware that he is in danger having gone against Carlson at the previous tribal council. With both Alia and Curt threatening each other, the chance to win immunity seems as though it could provide the guarantee that the other will go home.

Challenge: Fugitives

With hands, feet, and waist shackled, each Survivor must answer questions painted on wood beside remnants of an abandoned cattle station. The questions are based on a story told by host Jeff Probst. Each correct answer yields a key that opens one of the locks. The person with the most opened locks to cross the finish line first wins. Winner: Victor The final five return to camp, with Victor once again wearing the immunity necklace, having just saved himself from a likely elimination; despite not knowing this himself. Carlson sits by the fire, quickly trying to think of a backup decision, with his plan to oust Victor now no longer possible. Alia congratulates Victor, before sitting next to Carlson, hoping that he will now be willing to vote out her nemesis Curt.

Having just won immunity, Victor calmly places his belongings down, under the assumption that Curt or Reniero will be going home. He waits around to speak with Alia and Carlson, but is quickly pulled over by a panicked Reniero, who frantically asks who Victor will be voting. Victor states that he is unsure, but would suggest voting Curt at this point, as he feels he has angered too many individuals over the past few days. Reniero walks off, leaving Victor to speak with Carlson and Alia. The three have a discussion, where Alia strongly campaigns to get rid of Curt. Carlson sits quietly, ignoring both Alia and Victor, and instead tries to think up the best solution for himself. Curt interrupts the group, trying to make sure no other strategy can take place. After Carlson walks off from the group, Curt decides to pull Victor and Reniero to one side.

Curt walks off, leaving the two men to themselves. Victor and Reniero have a discussion about whether they should take up Curt's offer, or if they should simply play it safe and vote him out. Victor states that he needs longer to think, and that he will get back to Reniero.

Carlson sits alone on the riverbed thinking through his options right before tribal council, preparing to head back to camp in order to put his plan in place.

At tribal council the final five discuss the problems they faced returning from tribal where Victor and Reniero made votes that counted for nothing, ultimately surprising themselves upon learning they were out of the loop. Victor claims he doesn't feel that his decision to target Reniero was a poor one, and that he doesn't have regrets, where as Reniero states he completely regrets his decision, and now he feels particularly vulnerable going into the vote, knowing that Carlson no longer trusts him. Alia and Curt discuss their issues, with Alia claiming that Curt has angered so many individuals, and that he has spoiled many of their experiences. Curt then comes back at Alia by claiming she gets angry when things don't go her way, which evokes a small nod off Carlson, something that Alia notices in the corner of her eye. When asked what is leading their votes tonight, several members state "personal feelings", whilst Carlson claims his is "simply strategy, as always". As the votes come in, Alia smirks upon seeing a single vote for her removed from the urn. Curt is left angered and betrayed upon realizing his four tribe members all voted him out of the game, making him the fifth member of the jury. As Curt walks up to hand his torch to Jeff, the jury are seen smirking, with Ned somewhat clapping his hands. Curt curses the final four, particularly Alia, who reacts by waving and repeating "bye bye", in an attempt to further anger her fallen nemesis. The final four return to camp, knowing they are just days away from leaving the game, where one contestant will receive enough votes to grant them the title of Sole Survivor, and the million dollars that comes with it.

Voting Confessionals
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Final Words
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Trivia
- This episode was cut short due to connection difficulties at the time of writing.