THE SOCIAL DYNAMICS OF TRIBE CASAYA CONTINUE TO IMPLODE, ON "SURVIVOR: PANAMA -- EXILE ISLAND," THURSDAY, MARCH 9

"Salvation and Desertion " -- The social dynamics of tribe Casaya continue to implode, on SURVIVOR: PANAMA -- EXILE ISLAND, Thursday, March 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

One castaway's continuous outbursts cause tribe Casaya to experience a sleepless night. La Mina's strong tribe may be weakening from lack of food and water, but they still find strength in the relationships being formed on the island. Will this be enough to win the next Immunity Challenge? For one castaway, being sent to Exile Island is a blessing rather than a punishment. One tribe learns that having an alliance doesn't always guarantee one's safety when a twist in the game leaves the losing tribe with a big decision and the fate of one castaway left in the hands of another tribe mate.

And, the sixth member is voted out of the tribe.

CASTAWAYS:
Dan Barry, 52, S. Hadley, Mass., Retired Astronaut
Aras Baskauskas, 24 Santa Monica, Calif., Yoga Instructor
Austin Carty, 24, High Point, N. Carolina, Author
Terry Deitz, 46, Simsbury, Conn., Airline Pilot/Retired Navy Fighter Pilot
Danielle DiLorenzo, 24, Pompano Beach, Fla. (originally from Boston), Medical Sales
Cirie Fields, 35, Walterboro, S. Carolina, Registered Nurse
Misty Giles, 24, Dallas, Engineer (3rd Voted Off)
Melinda Hyder, 32, Sevierville, Tenn., Singer (2nd Voted Off)
Bruce Kanegai, 58, Simi Valley, Calif., Karate Instructor/High School Art Teacher
Courtney Marit, 31, Los Angeles, Performance Artist
Bobby Mason, 32, Los Angeles, Attorney (5th Voted Off)
Ruth Marie Milliman, 48, Greenville, S. Carolina, Director of Retail Leasing (4th Voted Off)
Shane Powers, 35, Los Angeles, Owner, Entertainment Marketing Company
Tina Scheer, 45, Hayward, Wisc., Logging Sports Performer/Promoter (1st Voted Off)
Sally Schumann, 27, Chicago, Social Worker
Nick Stanbury, 25, Tempe, Ariz., Financial Sales

SURVIVOR: PANAMA -- EXILE ISLAND is produced by SEG, Inc. Mark Burnett and Tom Shelly are the executive producers.

For more detailed information on SURVIVOR: PANAMA -- EXILE ISLAND and the 16 new castaways, log on to www.cbs.com/survivor.

RATING: To Be Announced