"Survivor: Cook Islands" begins with the four tribes all having their own opinions on the fact that the tribes were decided by race. Soon they all get to their camp and start building shelter and get settled in and start getting to know each other. Raro (the Caucasian tribe) end up losing one of their chickens and a possible romance begins. While Aitu (the Hispanic tribe) seem eager to work together and on Puka (the Asian-American tribe) Cao Boi is able to get rid of Brad's headache with his hands. At the Reward and Immunity Challenge, three tribes win Immunity and Hiki (the African-American tribe) lose. However, they are then able to decide which member of a winning tribe gets sent to Exile Island. At Tribal Council, Hiki vote out their first tribemate.

Jessica lies to everyone about sleeping with Alex, who doesn't remember what happened because he had too much to drink the night before. Peter warns Louis about what Harold and George might do if they find out about his relationship with Andrea. George tricks Suzy into telling him who Andrea is going out with. When he finds out its Louis he calls Vincent. Louis and Andrea finally consummate their relationship, and Andrea agrees to no longer hide her feelings for him.

Ride Owner: Tyler. 18 Year old male.

Owner's Ride: 1965 Chevy El Camino.

The couples engage in an age old battle and the men soon realize that their wives are trading sex for household power.

Team No Love must find a replacement for a disqualified teammate. Shonie turns the swimming pool into a recycling center. The welterweights are up for elimination.

Tonight comedian Norm MacDonald.

Tonight Stephen welcomes ESPN's Sports Guy columnist and author of Now I Can Die In Peace: How ESPN's Sports Guy Found Salvation with a Little Help from Nomar, Pedro, Shawshank, and the 2004 Red Sox, Bill Simmons