I want to play. I'll admit upfront that I found it difficult ranking the seasons. I'm not married to the list with the exception of my number one. 1. Borneo -- Blew me away. Re-watching it, not as good production-wise but still ranking number one for the entertainment aspect at time of original airing. There was nothing like it. Big plus, Jeff Probst did not yell out commentaries during the challenges.
2. Cook Islands -- I know, but ranking 2nd mainly due to the number of times I viewed it ... found it entertaining. Penner's mutiny, Aitu 4 vs Goliath, the underdogs triumph, Penner dissing Jeff.
3. Australia -- Falling in fire, losing everything to a flood, and cowboys at that one reward, jumping off a cliff. All good.
4. Pearl Island -- Dead gramma, petty theft, fish sabotage. Hated Outcast twist but very entertaining season.
5. Vanuatu -- What Chris accomplished was remarkable. Hated Probst bashing him at the Reunion instead of giving him his due.
6. China -- Courtney's snark, James, Chicken's exit, Todd.
7. Amazon -- Am I the only one who thought Matthew should have won? Loved his evolution. Deena, Rob C, rocket scientist, delusional young pretty girls, Jeanne serving maggoty food, shelter burning.
8. Panama -- Shane's craziness and death threat, Cirie's rise.
9. Marquasas -- Kathy's arc, tribe switch was fun, Robfather's commentary, John Carroll's exit, Pappy and Sean win reward challenge, new Maraamu tribe challenging Jeff's call on one of the challenges.
10. Paulau -- Beautiful scenery. I didn't get the Steph love.
11. Africa -- Rough season, loved first tribe swap twist. Bathing in elephant dung infested waters!!!
12. Fans vs Favorites -- Having a hard time writing favorites without the "u" (O Canada). Erik, Erik, Erik.
13. Thailand -- Bat crazy Jan, boat slips away, Robb choking Clay, Mr Freeze.
14. All Stars -- Oh, the backstabbing, the pleas, the drama. Boston Rob was robbed.
15. Heroes vs Villains -- Loved that Sandra won over Russell and Parv and that it really pissed off Russell.
16. Fiji -- Hated haves/have-nots premise but great characters -- Yau-Man, Rocky, Anthony the male black Cinderella, Edgardo, Boo.
17. Guatamala -- Judd was both painful and funny to watch.
18. Caramoan -- Cochrane deserved the win but I didn't want him to win. What is wrong with me? Great blindsides and great saves. Production could have omitted the whole first half and don't get me started with the Reunion.
19. Tocantins -- Stephen and JT were a great team. I personally thought Stephen was more strategic. Loved Tyson and Sierra clashes.
20. Redemption Island -- Should have been called Boston Rob finally wins.
21. Philippines -- Love Penner and Malcolm. That's it.
22. Samoa -- I think I'm the only one who thought Nathalie deserved the win, loved that it pissed Jeff off to no end. (Remember this is MY list, but feel free to bash.)
23. One World -- Snooze.
24. Nicaragua -- Fabio won? Fabio?
25. Gabon -- Drama, drama, drama. Usually I enjoy drama but did not enjoy this season.
26. South Pacific -- Nothing.