What a great episode of Survivor. Another challenge that shows off alliances with half the tribe getting a huge reward. A puzzle immunity challenge that we just know Judd can't win. And an actual surprise at tribal council. Wow.

Ok, so I've said over and over that I love the challenges that show off alliances & a pecking order. And I usually love the "Survivor auction" reward challenge anyways. (there's something so sad, yet so riveting, about watching people pay $100 for a piece of pizza) But the twist of bidding on a night with a loved one was huge. I was shocked to see Cindy just hand her money over to Judd -- you could tell that she did that purely out of kindness. Because for all his tough exterior, you could tell that he really wanted to see his wife. And Rafe and Danni kept teaming up as well -- I hadn't realized that they were so close. And of course, Lydia continued to be Steph's puppet and handed her money over. I really wish we had seen more of the auction -- there was definitely more than what we saw. Anyways, that was quite a choice that Judd had to make. Chosing Cindy to come along for the family reward was a no-brainer -- it was half of her money anyways. But I was surprised that he chose Steph. He would have been much better served to pass her up and let someone else have a chance at a reward. (of course, hindsight is 20-20...he's probably thinking the same thing right now too)

A quick side note -- did anyone else notice how Judd's wife seemed to get more and more uncomfortable with Steph? The more she talked about how close she and Judd were, the more his wife appeared to squirm. Interesting. And did Steph say that she had been dating her boyfriend for seven years? Seven years? What's up with that?

Anyways, the immunity challenge was a mental one -- a twist on the puzzle that they played with their loved ones in Marquesas (they may have played it another time as well). It's all strategy -- and Steph clearly knew how to play the game. That's why it was great when Danni switched with her. Steph's reactions are ridiculous -- like she deserves each reward and immunity. How dare someone switch with her! How dare they not give her a reward! Steph -- you are simply going to have to get over yourself. The only silver lining in that is that if she actually makes it to the final two, there is no way they would give her the million. Thank goodness.

Now, Steph talked about how Judd had given her two big rewards. So how do you thank someone who has done that for you? Well, apparently by voting them off. And Judd didn't take the news so well...how many times did he use the word "scumbags" exactly? Wow. Have you people not learned anything from watching previous seasons? Judd now gets to decide which of you wins a million dollars -- and he will make at least one of you pay for your actions. I can't wait to watch him on "Survivor Live" tomorrow -- I'm guessing he has a few things to say. :)

Only two more episodes left...