Sometimes when the “thing” isn’t working, you make some changes. The pitcher throws a beanball and both dugouts empty. Somebody flips the chess board. On Survivor, we merge the tribes.

So let’s double down as we get two Immunity Challenges, two Tribal Councils and two new Ponderosa residents.

And there’s a bit of double trouble as Dan’s body proximity problem resurfaces and everyone decides that his gameplay needs a lighter touch.

Mark “I’ll have a Double Double with cheese” Burnett