I agree that was a pretty lame premiere episode. And it could foreshadow a sucky season. Which doesn't surprise me. Survivor has been getting lamer and lamer as it goes thanks to stupid twists and over-plentiful idols. Is that a word? I agree with Michel. CBS has either fixed or made it very convenient for certain players to win. And it isn't just Survivor. It's the Amazing Race also. They've done quite a few shady things with certain seasons there also. For CBS and any network it comes down to how much money they make and ratings. They gave Rob how many seasons to try and win so they could milk him with other shows like him and Ambers wedding. And putting them on Amazing Race twice. What a joke. This is set up for Joe. He could get voted out early and survive no problem on that other island. And win challenges to get back in the game. He could do that near the end. Stay on that EofE island for most of the game and come back near the end, we'll see. It's funny I'll re-watch my favorite seasons from years ago online and I get more excited watching those again, then watching these new seasons.