I have never missed survivor since it started. Russell is probably one of the best players to ever play the game. I have been rooting for him since day one when he threw socks away, and emptied water out. He has run the game pretty much the way he has wanted from day one!! I think he will have to be very careful though, because once his tribe actually has the numbers they might start working on getting him out of the game...I think he will see that however, the man is very smart, and a great player!!!