Challenges: MPF percentile
28%
Seasons: 1 | Days played: 39 | Wins: 1
- Survivor 39: Island of the Idols (2019) - Winner, 8-2-0.
- Received 8 jury votes to win in Episode 14, "Mama, Look at Me Now" (Day 39).
| Challenge stats | Tribal council stats | Jury stats | Overall stats | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | ChW | ChA | ChW% | VFB | VAP | TCA | TC% | wTCR | JVF | TotJ | JV% | SurvSc | SurvAv |
| S39: Island of the Idols | 2.54 | 10.79 | 0.24 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0.77 | 3.63 | 8 | 10 | 0.80 | 1.81 | 10.97 |
| Career | 2.54 | 10.79 | 0.24 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0.77 | 3.63 | 8 | 10 | 0.80 | 1.81 | 10.97 |
Tommy Sheehan - Performance ranks
Tribal: VFB% percentile
80%
Tribal: rVAP percentile
92%
Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:
1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";
2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and
3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."
See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.
Tommy Sheehan - Challenge record
S39:
Island of the Idols 
Tribal/team challenge record (9-for-11):
- Island of the Idols Ep. 1 RC/IC: "Tower of Equality" - Crosses obstacles, part of the human ladder, and Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Rung-O Star" - Helps carry and steady the ladder, but Vokai barely loses.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Beam Me Up" - Part of the see-saw balancing group, and Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Ow Pairs" - Tethered to Jack, quickly gets a key, and Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 5 RC: "Headlong Flight" - Tethered to Missy, slithers well, and (new) Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 5 IC: "Discography" - Lands Vokai's final two shots, and Vokai wins again.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 6 RC: "Heroes End" - Helps carry the sled, move sandbags, and Vokai wins.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 6 IC: "Cage Against the Machine" - Makes the first of 4 Vokai baskets, but Vokai loses.
- Island of the Idols Ep. 7 IC: "Faulty Towers" - Shoots coconuts for Vokai, and Vokai wins.
- [Island of the Idols Ep. 9 RC: "Raise the Roof" - (unaired) Holds up sandbags as part of the winning team.]
- Island of the Idols Ep. 12 RC: "Full Tilt Affair" - Paired with Janet, they are the loved ones winning team.
Individual challenge record (1-for-9; 1 sit-out): (Mean % finish: 54.1%)
- Island of the Idols Ep. 8 IC: "Pegs Over Easy" - Ninth person to drop out, in under 15 minutes (5th/13)
- Island of the Idols Ep. 9 IC: "I Hold On" - Last man to drop out, lasts over 20 minutes (2nd/5).
- Island of the Idols Ep. 10 IC: "We Will Go Round" - Third person out from orange team, fairly quickly (3rd/5).
- Island of the Idols Ep. 11 IC: "Crocodile Rock" - Sits out to eat instead of compete (tie-9th/9).
- Island of the Idols Ep. 12 IC: "Ballin' A Jack" - Second person to drop out (7th/8).
- [Island of the Idols Ep. 13 RC: (Unaired) - Passes Dean on the sandbags, and Tommy wins! (1st/7).]
- Island of the Idols Ep. 13 IC: "Dizzy Miss Lizzy" - One of five people not close on the puzzle stage (tie-3rd/7).
- Island of the Idols Ep. 14 F5 IC: "Born to Rung" - Has a lead, places the first ball, but does not win (tie-2nd/6).
- Island of the Idols Ep. 14 F4 IC: "You Shook Me" - Not shown making a lot of progress (tie-2nd/4).
Redemption/Exile Island duel record (0-for-0):
- Island of the Idols: None.
Career totals - challenges
| Wins: | 9 |
| Played: | 11 |
| Win%: | 0.82 |
| Sat out: | - |
| Wins: | 1 |
| Played: | 9 |
| Sat out: | 1 |
| Win%: | 0.11 |
| Mean% Finish: | 54.1% |
| Wins: | 0 |
| Played: | 0 |
| Win%: | - |
| Mean% Finish: | - |
Tommy Sheehan - Tribal Council record
S39:
Island of the Idols 
Idols held/played (0/0):
- Island of the Idols: None.
VFB - Votes for the person booted (7/9):
| Tribal | Voted | Boot (totals) | VFB? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep2 | Molly | Molly Byman (voted out, 7-2-1) | Yes |
| Ep6 | Elaine | Jason Linden (voted out, 4-3) | - |
| Ep8 | Kellee | Kellee Kim (voted out, 8-5) | Yes |
| Ep9 | Jamal | Jamal Shipman (voted out, 5-3-[0]) | Yes |
| Ep10 | Missy | Missy Byrd (voted out, 3-2) | Yes |
| Ep11 | Karishma | Elizabeth Beisel (idoled out, [0]-1-1; 7-0) | - |
| Ep12 | Karishma | Karishma Patel (voted out, 5-3) | Yes |
| Ep13 | Elaine | Elaine Stott (voted out, 5-2) | Yes |
| Ep14 | Janet | Janet Carbin (voted out, 4-1) | Yes |
| 9 | TOTALS | 7 | |
VAP - Votes against (2):
- Island of the Idols, Ep. 10: Two votes, from Elizabeth and Missy.
Jury votes received (8/10):
- Island of the Idols, Ep. 14: Received eight jury votes, from Elaine Stott, Jack Nichting, Jamal Shipman, Janet Carbin, Karishma Patel, Kellee Kim, Lauren Beck, and Missy Byrd, to win, 8-2-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
| Advantages held/played: | 0/0 |
| Idols found: | 0 |
| Idols played: | - |
| Votes voided: | - |
| VFB: | 6 |
| Tribals: | 8 |
| VAP: | 2 |
| Made: | - |
| Received: | 8 |
| Total jurors: | 10 |
Tommy Sheehan - Pictures
S39:
Island of the Idols -
CBS pre-game interview -
Vokai hands out buffs, Day 1 -
Bamboo-holder as Janet makes fire without flint -
Dan tries to make Jason the Day 1 target -
Talking about having one-on-one relationships with everyone -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 RC/IC -
Hitting the net obstacle -
Scaling the wall -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Vokai wins! -
Beachfront yoga with Noura, Ep2 -
Listening to the note sending Kellee to Island of the Idols -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC -
Holding the ladder -
Well, this should be a simple choice between Noura and Jason -
Vokai, Ep2 Tribal Council -
Talking to Probst -
Trying to reconnect with Jamal, Ep3 -
A bit concerned that Jamal now wants to control the next vote -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC -
Starting line -
Balancing on the see-saw -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Vokai wins! -
Reading the Island of the Idols note, requiring a unanimous decision, Ep4 -
Listening to Noura's implausible story -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC/IC -
Bad news, Noura... -
Starting line -
Keys grabbed, heading to the puzzle -
Vokai has a bit of a lead -
Vokai wins! -
Picking new buffs, Ep5 -
The new Vokai tribe -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC -
Wriggling to the finish line -
Watching the puzzle stage -
Vokai wins reward! -
Very excited about Applebee's in Fiji -
Reward feasting -
Agreeing with Aaron that they need to work together -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC -
Just landed the winning shot. Vokai wins immunity! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC -
Carrying Aaron to the slingshot -
Watching Aaron shoot -
Vokai wins chickens! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC -
Carrying the cage -
Watching Aaron just miss the winning shot -
Less excited about eating non-Applebee's chicken in Fiji -
Vokai, Ep6 Tribal Council -
Watching Elaine read her advantage -
Whispering to Jason -
Elaine explains her move, Ep7 -
Discussing Dan -
Lauren tries to get Tommy to relax, they'll survive this -
Worried about his position in the game -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC -
Shooting coconuts -
Impatiently watching the puzzle stage -
Vokai wins immunity! -
About to merge, Ep8 -
New buffs, new tribemates -
I'm back in the numbers! -
Kellee and Janet shoot down all Tommy's ideas -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC -
Starting line -
Lumuwaku, Ep8 Tribal Council -
Listening to Jamal's post-Island story, Ep9 -
Starting line, Ep9 IC -
Still going... -
Lumuwaku, Ep9 Tribal Council -
Concerned about Karishma's alleged dizziness, Ep10 -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep10 IC -
Orange team, ready to start -
Watching the Missy vs. Elaine showdown -
Enjoying the PB&J reward -
Pretty sure he convinced Karishma to save him -
Orange group, Ep10 Tribal Council -
Dean wants the physical threats to stick together -
Reading the note asking for an Island of the Idols volunteer -
Lauren explains her task -
We could get an idol! -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep11 IC -
Opting out to eat breakfast -
Eating -
Checking out the idol with Lauren -
Lumuwaku, Ep11 Tribal Council -
Listening to Karishma -
"Karishma, does not count" x7 -
The loved ones are here! Ep12 -
With Nicole, talking to Probst -
Subtle -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 RC -
Starting line -
Tommy and Janet win! -
Done selecting reward attendees -
Cheers! -
Happy to spend this time with Nicole -
Talking strategy -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep12 IC -
Starting line -
Getting tipped off by Dean -
Lumuwaku, Ep12 Tribal Council -
More discussion -
Thanks, Elaine! -
Checking out Janet's idol, Ep13 -
Assuring Lauren she won't get voted out -
There's no way Lauren is going to the finals with me -
Sealing a final three deal with Dean and Dan -
Janet, about to draw a name, sending Dean to Island of the Idols -
Listening to Dean's post-Island report -
Pre-challenge lineup, Ep13 IC -
Spinning away from the starting line -
Working the word puzzle -
Heading to Tribal -
Lumuwaku, Ep13 Tribal Council -
Learning Dan has been removed, Day 36 -
You're all going to Island of the Idols! Ep14 -
Finally getting to meet Boston Rob -
Rob and Sandra bid the final five farewell -
Checking out the giant shelter -
Accurate -
Noticing the machete clue -
Found the pink coconut clue -
Pre-challenge lineup, F5 IC -
Off to a good start -
Working the table maze -
Hoping to join Dean for the food reward -
Heading to the final vote-off -
Lumuwaku, F5 Tribal Council -
Listening to Probst -
Liking his chances with Janet out -
Pre-challenge lineup, F4 IC -
Getting to stacking -
Noura slowly announces who's making fire -
Heading to Tribal -
Lumuwaku, F4 Tribal Council -
Hugging the just-eliminated Lauren -
Morning 39 breakfast -
But of course -
Final Tribal Council -
Making his case to the jury -
Final three, waiting for the vote reveal -
Watching the vote reveal -
The winner of Island of the Idols... -
Tommy wins! -
Talking about his game -
(Almost) full cast, reunion show
Tommy Sheehan - Interviews
S39:
Island of the Idols Pre-game interviews
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (9/17/19): "Survivor Island of the Idols: Meet Tommy Sheehan"
- Josh Wigler at RHAP (9/17/19): "Survivor 39 Preseason Interviews: Vokai Tribe - Part 2"
Post-game interviews
- Dalton Ross at EW.com (12/19/19): "Tommy Sheehan says final Tribal turned on something we didn't see"
- Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (12/19/19): "Tommy: 'This Is the Big Twist Era, and I Didn't Even Need Them'"
- Mike Bloom at Parade.com (12/19/19): "Tommy Sheehan Goes to the Head of the Class"
- Rob Cesternino at RHAP (12/19/19): "Survivor 39 FINALE Exit Interviews with the Final 5 + Kellee Kim"
Tommy Sheehan - Bio
S39:
Island of the Idols Official CBS Island of the Idols bio excerpts (September 9, 2019):
"Hobbies: Surfing, sports (basketball, volleyball, football), and asking questions to my magic eight ball.
Pet peeves: I hate bullies who think they are better than everyone else and talk down to others. I also cannot stand grumpy and serious people. Lighten up, life is amazing, let me see that smile. LOL.
What accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of all the children's lives I have changed teaching. Also, I have a really killer Disney coffee mug collection.
What's one thing we wouldn't know from seeing a photo of you? I have the biggest heart. I love people and would do anything to help them, especially kids.
Which Survivor contestant are you most like? I would say if you combined David Wright's strategy, Davie's social game, and a pinch of Amanda Kimmel's likeability. These three players were fans of the game, played hard, and did everything they could do with the hands they were dealt.
What's your primary motivation for being on Survivor? I am on the show to do something most people dream about. I am there to win the game and get the million dollars. Those are my only motivations. If I happen to make people smile and help them escape whatever hardships are going on in their lives for an hour a week, that is a huge plus too."