Naked And Afraid: Primitive Survival Ratings (PSRs) For All Contestants To Date

Below are the ending "Primitive Survival Rating" (PSR) scores for all "Naked & Afraid" contestants to date. Why I'm keeping track of this, I have no idea. Especially since I often complain about the scores contestants are given.

I have been confused at times by how the episodes are numbered (since in season 2 I saw them listed several different ways due to "filler" episodes.Please refer to the episode title in order ot keep track. If any of this information is wrong, feel free to correct me in the comments. And for my reviews of all "Naked & Afraid" episodes see: http://gmonster320.blogspot.com/search/label/Naked%20And%20Afraid

By my calculations, EJ and Laura have the highest scores to date (9.1 each) from their second appearances on the show. Both are also on "Naked & Afraid: XL" (see my review coming soon). If we are counting a contestant's first appearance it would be Billy in the lead following closely by Forrest. Laura is the top female contestant followed by Alison.

In terms of who exited the show first, Ashley tapped out on day 3. Cassie has the lowest (3.4) and she even completed the challenge. Apparently no one likes Cassie.

EJ- season 2 episode 1 "Man vs Amazon"- completed the challenge along with Laura after Tyler and AK tapped out- 9.1 (second appearance), highest score to date.
Laura- season 2 episode 1 "Man vs Amazon"- completed the challenge along with EJ after Tyler and AK tapped out- 9.1 (second appearance), highest score to date.
Billy- episode 6 "Beware The Bayou"- 8.9
Forrest- episode 8 "Special: Double Jeopardy"- 8.8 (4 contestants eventually join up)
Shane- episode 1 "The Jungle Curse"- 8.4
Alison- episode 3 "Island From Hell"- 8.4
EJ- episode 2 "Terror in Tanzania"- 8.3 (first appearance)
Luke- season 3 episode 1 "Primal Fear"- 8.3
Ryan- season 4 episode 1 "Alligator Alley"- 8.3
Bo- season 4 episode 11 "Surthrive"- 8.3
Laura- episode 4 "Punishment In Panama"- 8.2 (first appearance)
Trenton- season 4 episode 5 "Fire On The Mountain"- 8.2
Darrin- season 4 episode 6 "Lord Of The Rats"- 8.2, should have had a higher score in my opinion.
Dani J- season 3 episode 2 "Blood In The Water"- 8.1
Zack- season 4 episode 4 "The Edge Of Madness"- 8.1
Kelly- episode 2 "Terror in Tanzania"- 8.1
Manu- episode 8 "Special: Double Jeopardy"- 8.0 (4 contestants eventually join up)
Russell- episode 8 "Special: Double Jeopardy"- 7.9 (4 contestants eventually join up)
Tom- season 3 episode 5 "Argentina Impossible"- 7.9
Steve- season 4 episode 2 "Rumble In The Jungle"- 7.9
Chris- season 3 episode 6 "Playing With Fire"- 7.9
Kim- episode 1 "The Jungle Curse"- 7.8
Justin- season 3 episode 2 "Blood In The Water"- 7.8
Adam- season 3 episode 4 "Jungle Love"- 7.8
Ky- episode 6 "Beware The Bayou"- 7.7
Matt- season 3 episode 11 "Dunes Of Despair"- 7.7
Vincent- season 2 episode 6 "Meltdown In Bolivia"- 7.6
Sabrina- season 2 episode 6 "Meltdown In Bolivia"- 7.5
Charlie- season 4 episode 7 "Colombian Conflict"- 7.5
Danielle (Dani B)- season 4 episode 7 "Colombian Conflict"- 7.5
Jaclyn- season 3 episode 4 "Jungle Love"- 7.5
Cass- season 2 episode 4 "Mayan Misery"- 7.4
Eva season 2 episode 2 "Damned In Africa" 7.4
Lisa- season 3 episode 5 "Argentina Impossible"- 7.4
Hakim- season 3 episode 7 "Himalayan Hell"- 7.4
Amber- season 4 episode 1 "Alligator Alley"- 7.4 (tapped out on day 16)
Jeff- season 2 episode 2 "Damned In Africa"- 7.3
Clint- episode 4 "Punishment In Panama"- 7.3
Luke- season 4 episode 3 "Mayan Sacrifice"- 7.2
Alyssa- season 4 episode 3 "Mayan Sacrifice"- 7.2
Jonathan- episode 3 "Island From Hell"- 7.2
Honora- season 3 episode 11 "Dunes Of Despair"- 7.2 (tapped out on day 16, not sure how she got a higher score than other people who finished)
Shannon- season 2 episode 4 "Mayan Misery"- 7.1
Lindsey- season 3 episode 1 "Primal Fear"- 7.1
Jason- season 4 episode 10 "Redemption Road"- 7.1
Alana season 2 episode 3 "Paradise Lost"- 7.0
Samantha- season 2 episode 5 "The Pain Forest"- 7.0
Jennifer- season 4 episode 5 "Fire On The Mountain"- 6.9
Phaedra- season 3 episode 7 "Himalayan Hell"- 6.9
Fernando- season 2 episode 5 "The Pain Forest"- 6.9
Debbie- season 4 episode 11 "Surthrive"- 6.9
AK- season 4 episode 10 "Redemption Road"- 6.8 (second appearance)
Christina- season 4 episode 2 "Rumble In The Jungle"- 6.7
Angela- season 4 episode 6 "Lord Of The Rats"- 6.3
Amanda- season 3 episode 9 "Nicaraguan Nightmare"- 6.3 (survived 16 days alone, why didnt she get a higher score? Honora, who quit, got a 7.2)
Brandon- season 4 episode 9 "Garden Of Evil"- 6.1 (tapped out with his partner on day 19)
Robin- season 4 episode 9 "Garden Of Evil"- 6.1 (tapped out with her partner on day 19)
Puma- episode 5 "Breaking Borneo"- 6.1 (tapped out on day 9)
Michael- season 3 episode 10 "Botswana Breakdown"- 5.7 (tapped out on day 12)
Ashley- season 3 episode 10 "Botswana Breakdown"- 5.7 (tapped out on day 3)
Tom- season 3 episode 3 "Hearts of Darkness"- 5.4
Paolo- season 4 episode 12 "Easier Said Than Done"- 5.1 (14 day challenge)
Julie- episode 5 "Breaking Borneo"- 5.0 (tapped out on day 18)
Corinne- season 3 episode 6 "Playing With Fire"- 4.9 (tapped out on day 16)
Carrie- season 3 episode 3 "Hearts of Darkness"- 4.8
Keith season 2 episode 3 "Paradise Lost"- 4.5 (tapped out on day 11)
Afften- season 4 episode 4 "The Edge Of Madness"- 4.4 (tapped out on day 7)
Kristin- season 4 episode 12 "Easier Said Than Done"- 4.4 (14 day challenge)
Tyler- season 2 episode 1 "Man vs Amazon"- 4.4 (tapped out on day 6). EJ and Laura complete their challenge in the second appearance for both.
AK- season 2 episode 1 "Man vs Amazon- 4.3 (tapped out on day 6) (first appearance). EJ and Laura complete their challenge in the second appearance for both.
Josh- season 3 episode 9 "Nicaraguan Nightmare"- 4.3 (tapped out on day 5)
Cassie- episode 8 "Special: Double Jeopardy"- 3.4, lowest score to date and she finished the full 21 days (4 contestants eventually join up). Cassie is last on the list for a reason.

Photo Credits:
http://www.trashtalktv.com/03/19/naked-and-afraid-recap-i-see-you-brought-the-stick-and-berries/307910/5/
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August 15, 2015

10 comments:

AnonymousAugust 16, 2015 at 1:31 PM
I think the later seasons were graded on a less-harsh curve. As you say, it's ridiculous that Honora should have been given a 7.2 for tapping out when so many other survivalists went the distance and were given less.

You mentioned Amanda as a particularly grating example of that - she survived the longest alone out of any survivalist on the show. Granting that he skill level wasn't that high, that deserves a bonus. Ditto Alana, who was the first person to survive the challenge solo.
GMonsterTVAugust 18, 2015 at 7:50 PM
Thanks for your comment. I agree with ya 100%. Not sure why they continue using the PSR when it doesnt mean much. We'll see how it ends up shaking out in "Naked & Afraid XL".
UnknownMay 2, 2016 at 6:45 PM
I haven't missed one episode. Though he was a peculiar fellow, imo Darrin deserves the highest score yet. He thrived. And he hardly lost any weight.
JHartJune 9, 2016 at 11:54 AM
I think Ryan from alligator alley deserved a higher score - was shocked only an 8.3
HammerFLApril 6, 2017 at 7:01 PM
On Garden of Evil, both actually tapped on day 14, not 19..
FrankMay 5, 2017 at 3:37 AM
Ryan from Alligator Alley season 4 not only killed snakes, fish and an Alligator alone, but he crafted so much extra gear, such as a back pack and made very effective hunting tools. Ryan also built a smoke pit that was rain proof before a huge down pour, to cook the Alligator. He deserves the highest rating on the show. He alluded danger and was smart and strategic about everything from hunting, to safety, navigation, etc. 9.3 for sure!! He should be the highest rated contestant yet without a doubt.
EtMay 11, 2017 at 11:15 PM
Considering women's scores are always lower than the mans I'd say it's all bs
AnonymousMay 20, 2018 at 8:12 AM
Darrin could have just lived on the island completely comfortably. I was cracking up when he only lost 6 lbs lol. He should definitely have the highest PSR. I think he intentionally pretended to have a hip problem while swimming to the boat to make Angela feel better about herself for helping him. Total idiot savant, but he was a really nice guy.
UnknownMay 27, 2020 at 11:22 AM
Who gives these ratings?