Survivor contestant John Fincher

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Seasons: 1 | Days: 30 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1

Survivor: Samoa (2009) - 9th place, 12th out - 4th juror.

Voted out in Episode 11, "Off With Their Heads!" (Day 30).

John Fincher - Career statistics
	Challenge stats	Tribal council stats	Jury stats	Overall scores
Season	ChW	ChA	ChW%	VFB	VAP	TCA	TC%	wTCR	JVF	TotJ	JV%	SurvSc	SurvAv
S19: Samoa	1.94	5.80	0.34	2	7	5	0.37	1.02	-	-	-	0.71	2.96
Career	1.94	5.80	0.34	2	7	5	0.37	1.02	-	-	-	0.71	2.96

Samoa challenges (click to expand/collapse)
Tribal/team challenge record (6-for-10; 2 sit-outs):
- Samoa Ep.1 IC: "Yank Your Hank" - Crosses obstacles, hauls the crate; Galu wins.
- Samoa Ep.2 RC/IC: "Schmergen Brawl" - Scores Galu's first point; Galu wins.
- Samoa Ep.3 RC/IC: "Sea Crates" - With Dave, gathers crates; Galu wins again.
- Samoa Ep.4 IC: "Well Stacked" - Helps gather and stack blocks, but Galu loses.
- Samoa Ep. 5 RC: "Samoa Smoothies" - Sits out, as Galu wins again.
- Samoa Ep. 5 IC: "Sack Attack" - Shoots coconuts into Foa Foa's nets, Galu wins.
- [Samoa Ep. 6 RC: "Roll With It" - Russ Swan collapses, is medically evacuated. Challenge not counted.]
- Samoa Ep.7 RC: "Brain Food" - Makes two matches, and Galu wins, 7-4.
- Samoa Ep.7 IC: "Canoe Dueling" - Sits out, as Galu wins again.
- Samoa Ep. 9 RC: "Coconut Code" - Retrieves and arranges the poles; purple team wins.
- Samoa Ep. 10 RC: "Get Hooked" - Rides the platform, grabs flags for the losing team.
Individual challenge record (1-for-4): (Mean % finish: 50.5%)
- Samoa Ep. 8 IC: "Nut Cracker" - Takes the final swing, and John wins! (1st/7).
- Samoa Ep. 9 IC: "Square Peg Round Hole" - Retrieves no bags, does not advance (tie-8th/11).
- Samoa Ep. 10 IC: "Spear Me the Details" - Eliminated in the first round (tie-5th/10).
- Samoa Ep. 11 IC: "Drop a Log" - Fourth to drop out, on final knot (6th/9).
Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 50%)
- Samoa Ep.1 RC: "Chief's Choice" - Trails Jaison in the opening swim leg; Galu loses.
- [Samoa Ep.4 RC: "Bocce in a Box" - Does not participate; Galu wins.]

Career challenge totals

Team/tribal challenges
Wins:	6
Played:	10
Win%:	0.60
Sat out:	2

Individual challenges
Wins:	1
Played:	4
Win%:	0.25
Mean% Finish:	50.5%

Hero challenges
Wins:	0
Played:	1
Win%:	0.00
Mean% Finish:	50%

Samoa Tribal (click to expand/collapse)
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Samoa: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (2/5):
- Samoa, Ep. 4: Yasmin Giles (voted out, 8-2).
- Samoa, Ep. 8: Erik Cardona (voted out, 10-2).
VAP - Votes against (7):
- Samoa, Ep. 11: Seven votes, from Brett, Dave, Jaison, Mick, Monica, Natalie, and Russell (voted out, 7-1-1).
Jury votes made (0/1):
- Samoa, Ep. 14: Voted for Russell Hantz, who finished second, 7-2-0.

Career Tribal Council totals

Hidden idols
Found:	0
Played:	--
Votes voided:	--

Voting record
VFB:	2
Tribals:	5
VAP:	7

Jury votes
Made:	1
For winners:	0
Received:	--

Samoa image gallery (click to expand/collapse)

Samoa intro shot

Samoa intro shot

Paddling in, Day 1

Galu, finally arrived

Starting line, Ep1 RC hero challenge

Trailing Jaison

The losing Galus

Talking about putting his engineering background to use in shelter design

Talking about the shelter

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC

Starting line

Hauling the crate

Watching Galu complete the puzzle

Galu wins!

Watching the starting line, Ep2 RC/IC

Waiting for a rebound

Galu wins!

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC

Starting line

Bringing in a crate, with Dave

Getting started on the puzzle

Galu wins!

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 IC

Building the stack

The losing Galus?

Galu, Ep4 Tribal Council

Listening to Shambo

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC

Watching from the sit-out bench

Galu wins reward!

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC

Shooting coconuts

Galu wins. Yay?

Huddling for warmth, Ep6

Talking about Russ Swan doing extra work as chief

A rainbow! Things are looking up for Galu

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC

Trying to grab a Russ on autopilot

Probst halts the challenge as Russ passes out

Reacting to Russ's medevac

Galu AND Foa Foa, Ep6 Tribal Council

Probst: There will be no vote tonight

Galu elects a new chief, Ep7

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 RC

Brett elects to keep the tarp/ fire kit

The winning Galus

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC

Watching the puzzle stage

Galu wins!

It's the merge! Ep8

Merge feasting

Hooray, new flag

Checking out Russell's idol

Contemplating a more cutthroat post-merge game

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC

The men, waiting to bat

Taking a swing

John wins immunity! So does Laura!

Plotting to take out Monica, with Erik

Going over the plan

Heading to Tribal

Aiga, Ep8 Tribal Council

Listening to Probst

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 RC

Purple team, ready to go

Working the puzzle

Purple team wins!

Enjoying the sliding rocks reward

Jumping in

Reward feasting

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep9 IC

Starting line, first round

Watching the final round

Galu insists on piling votes on Russell

Aiga, Ep9 Tribal Council

Listening to Russell

Shambo says she's done with Galu, Ep10

Maybe I am too?

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 RC

Riding the platform, grabbing flags

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC

Yay, throwing rocks for immunity

Learning about Monica's scheme to dump votes on John, to save Laura

Hatching a counter-plan with Russell

Aiga, Ep10 Tribal Council

Listening to Shambo

I wasn't gonna draw rocks for Laura! Ep11

Auction time!

Pre-auction sit-down

Jaison checks out his IC advantage

Purchasing an idol clue for a low, low $200

I'm not gonna pass up an idol clue!

Nah, I'll keep the pie for myself, Probst

Reading his expensive but bogus clue

Hmm, there is no idol here

Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC

Still going, 20 minutes in

Still plotting with Russell

Aiga, Ep11 Tribal Council

Listening to Shambo

A second vote for John?

Tenth person voted out, and our fourth juror...

About to be snuffed, Episode 11 (Day 30)

Samoa interviews (click to expand/collapse)
Pre-game interviews
- Andy Dehnart at RealityBlurred (9/15/09): "John Fincher: 'Some may see right through all the bullshit and think I'm a really smart dude'"
- CBS "Meet the cast" video (YouTube)
Post-game interviews
- Amy Kaufman at LATimes.com (12/4/09): "John Fincher talks about his game-changing blunder"
- Gordon Holmes at MoreWhatnot.com (12/6/09): "Castaway Interview - John Fincher"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (10/17/13): "John Fincher on why Laura M. rubs him the wrong way"

Samoa bio (click to expand/collapse)

Official CBS.com Survivor: Samoa bio page excerpts (8/27/09):

"John Fincher claims “winning” is his favorite hobby, and because of that he should have no problem playing the game of Survivor. Being a rocket scientist probably will not hurt his chances either. This charmingly cocky genius believes he possesses the analytical skills necessary to take him far in the game while helping him create a mastermind strategy. In addition to brains, he is a former semi-pro soccer player, who is also going to pose a physical threat in the game.

Fincher says that he is at his best during high pressure situations and times of complete chaos. He finds idiots or “unskilled” people amusing, and has no problem telling them to their face. John has traveled extensively in South America, Europe, South Africa, and Canada, and he plans to use his experience of dealing with people from diverse backgrounds to his best advantage.

John is no stranger to creating conflict and thinks it could work to his advantage in the game. Although, John also believes his good looks and charm will help even out his aggressive personality, especially with the ladies. He also will not apologize living a privileged life and claims that he will party his way around the world with his winnings.

John resides in Santa Monica, Calif. His birth date is August 16th."