Part of what has made CBS's hit reality series Survivor so watchable over the last 20 years is the fact that the casts are all people with varying personality types. Watching people with different Myers-Briggs Personality Test types try to make alliances and get along with one another can lead to fights, long-lasting friendships, and in some cases, even marriages.
It should be no surprise that most Survivor winners are extroverted, as they need the outgoing social skills to make it far in the game and create tight bonds with those around them. Not all winners have an extroverted personality type result though, in fact, of the 39 different winners, there are very distinct MBTI scores for many of them.
Sarah Lacina - ENTJ
The first time Sarah Lacina played Survivor, she was dead-set on being the good cop to Tony Vlacho's bad cop. She was ultimately blindsided for playing both sides, but it was her charisma and outgoing personality that left fans wanting more of her, causing her to come back and win her second season, Game Changers.
Sarah's personality type is ENTJ. They're described as the "commanders" and are typically commended for their problem-solving and leadership abilities. Sarah's extroversion was shown by her strong relationships with her fellow castaways, and her intuition came through in her ability to sense when she was a target during her returning seasons. She had a plan for her games and she made sure it went off without a hitch, a true ENTJ move.
John Cochran - INTP
John Cochran was a fan favorite during his first season of Survivor, and ended up winning during his second. He managed to rise to the top by flying under the radar and making moves that didn't upset or anger people in his winning game.
Cochran's personality type fits that of an INTP, or "the logician". He was introverted and kept to himself, but was calculated and thought out every decision he made, utilizing the "thinking" portion of his MBTI. INTPs prefer to be intellectual instead of being emotional, which was definitely Cochran's style of gameplay, as he used the "outwit" part of the game to his advantage.
Kim Spradlin - INFJ
Kim Spradlin made a bad season a mediocre one with her win on One World. She was able to sweet-talk her fellow castaways, entertain viewers, and put her own spin on the game with her dazzling, yet not too flashy personality.
INFJs are referred to as "the advocates", and Kim is one of them. Though she was on the quieter, more introverted side, Kim still knew how to advocate for herself and others in the game. She was so tame and caring that she made others feel safe and protected, using her intuition and better judgment to further herself and end up a Survivor winner.
Adam Klein - ENTP
Adam Klein won Survivor unanimously for a few reasons; he was outspoken about how he played the game, won over his peers with his likable personality, and was an expert storyteller. Adam's extroversion paid off in the end, as it typically does for many Survivor winners.
ENTP's are regarded as "the debater". They present their cases, and they get what they want. Debaters are okay with being on the outs, because they know that they'll find a way to survive. Adam used his intuition and thinking to the best of his ability, outsmarting his opponents in a creative and intelligent way.
Yul Kwon - INTJ
Yul Kwon is one of the smartest Survivor players to ever compete on the show, choosing intellect and well-thought-out plans over spontaneity and risk. Yul won because of his loyalty, trustworthiness, and overall knowledge of how to best play the game.
Yul is an INTJ, otherwise known as "the architect". For Yul and other INTJs, life is all about being rational and wise. He made strong alliances with those around him and never felt like he was going to be betrayed because he had thought through every decision he made on the island. INTJs are determined and heavily independent, just as Yul was both times he played Survivor.
Michele Fitzgerald - ESFP
Michele Fitzgerald surprised fans when she came to victory in Survivor: Kaoh Rong over runner-up Aubry Bracco. But Michele had a lot up in her sleeve going into Final Tribal Council, using her dazzling, infectious personality to gain the and acknowledgment of those she voted out.
Michele is an ESFP, otherwise known as "the entertainer". People with this personality type are bold and have great social skills. Michele exemplified this through and through, making friends with her teammates that were so genuine (to them) that they felt she deserved the title of Sole Survivor. Her extroverted nature and controlled emotions made her the easy choice for Kaoh Rong jury .
Ethan Zohn - ISFP
Ethan Zohn was a fan favorite when he first competed on Survivor during the third season. He was known for his athleticism, strong friendships, and overall likable personality. These traits led him to an easy victory over his fellow finalist, Kim Johnson.
Ethan's personality type fits that of an ISFP, or "the adventurer". ISFPs are introverted, but also very charming and charismatic. Ethan was easy to empathize with, and he told his story in such a genuine and heartfelt way. ISFPs often have a zest for life and love to explore, which is exactly what Ethan did during his three Survivor journeys.
Tony Vlachos - ESTP
Tony Vlachos is regarded as possibly the best to ever play the game of Survivor, and is hands down one of the most entertaining contestants the show has ever seen. His loud and extroverted personality made him fun to watch, root for, and cringe at as he spied on his tribe-mates in his spy shacks and spy nests throughout his seasons.
ENFPs are "the entrepreneurs". They carve their own paths and love being bold and in charge. Tony was the star of Cagayan and Winners At War for a reason; he was putting on a show. The ENFP in him really emerged in his social skills and ability to be direct at the Final Tribal Council and flat out tell the jury that he did what he had to in order to survive.
Parvati Shallow - ENFP
Parvati Shallow made a name for herself on Cook Islands as the biggest Survivor flirt, but in each subsequent appearance proved she was more than just a social butterfly. Parvati's games were intelligent and rooted in her close emotional connections with fellow players.
Parvati is an ENFP, otherwise known as "the campaigner". Part of Parv's charm was her ability to make others feel like they're the most special person in the world. She won her opponents over with a smile, a pep talk, and a positive attitude before cutting them loose, where she then waves and smiles as they ed the jury.
'Boston' Rob Mariano - ESTJ
'Boston' Rob Mariano was one of the most extroverted players to ever compete on Survivor. He met his wife by having a Survivor showmance and flirting with her on the very first day of All-Stars. Rob's charisma and trust in himself allowed him to go far in the game and go down in history as one of the best.
Rob is an ESTJ, or "the executive". There were many references to The Godfather on the show, with his tribe-mates referring to him as "The Robfather", and it's because his negotiation skills were so strong. Rob used his sensible nature to convince Lex to keep Amber in the game over Jerri, leading to his eventual backstabbing of Lex (who he knew would do it) and allowing himself and Amber to smoothly sail to victory.