
A reality show contest where sixteen or more castaways split between two or more “Tribes” are taken to a remote isolated location and are forced to live off the land with meager supplies for roughly 39 days. Frequent physical challenges are used to pit the tribes against each other for rewards, such as food or luxuries, or for “Immunity”, forcing the other tribe to attend “Tribal Council”, where they must vote off one of their players.
StatusReturning Series
TypeReality
Original LanguageEnglish
Network

Specials of Survivor premiered on February 5, 2020

Borneo of Survivor premiered on May 31, 2000

The Australian Outback of Survivor premiered on January 28, 2001

Africa of Survivor premiered on October 11, 2001

Marquesas of Survivor premiered on February 28, 2002

Thailand of Survivor premiered on September 19, 2002

The Amazon of Survivor premiered on February 13, 2003

Pearl Islands of Survivor premiered on September 18, 2003

All-Stars of Survivor premiered on February 1, 2004

Vanuatu - Islands of Fire of Survivor premiered on September 16, 2004

Palau of Survivor premiered on February 17, 2005

Guatemala - The Mayan Empire of Survivor premiered on September 15, 2005

Panama - Exile Island of Survivor premiered on February 2, 2006

Cook Islands of Survivor premiered on September 14, 2006

Fiji of Survivor premiered on February 8, 2007

China of Survivor premiered on September 20, 2007

Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites of Survivor premiered on February 7, 2008

Gabon - Earth's Last Eden of Survivor premiered on September 25, 2008

Tocantins of Survivor premiered on February 12, 2009

Samoa of Survivor premiered on September 17, 2009

Heroes vs. Villains of Survivor premiered on February 11, 2010

Nicaragua of Survivor premiered on September 15, 2010

Redemption Island of Survivor premiered on February 16, 2011

South Pacific of Survivor premiered on September 14, 2011

One World of Survivor premiered on February 15, 2012

Philippines of Survivor premiered on September 19, 2012

Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites of Survivor premiered on February 13, 2013

Blood vs. Water of Survivor premiered on September 18, 2013

Cagayan of Survivor premiered on February 26, 2014

San Juan del Sur - Blood vs. Water of Survivor premiered on September 24, 2014

Worlds Apart of Survivor premiered on February 25, 2015

Cambodia - Second Chance of Survivor premiered on September 23, 2015

Kaôh Rōng of Survivor premiered on February 17, 2016

Millennials vs. Gen X of Survivor premiered on September 21, 2016

Game Changers - Mamanuca Islands of Survivor premiered on March 8, 2017
The 34th season is themed “Game Changers” and takes place in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. It features 20 returning castaways who helped evolve the game even further by launching an accelerated level of competition and proven willingness to risk it all.

Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers of Survivor premiered on September 27, 2017
In the 35th season, the show returns to the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji and features 18 castaways divided into three groups of six based on how they are perceived by others. Heroes are used to being heralded, healers receive gratitude for their work, and hustlers must earn respect.

Ghost Island of Survivor premiered on February 28, 2018

David vs. Goliath of Survivor premiered on September 26, 2018

Edge of Extinction of Survivor premiered on February 20, 2019

Island of the Idols of Survivor premiered on September 25, 2019
In this 20-year-strong series, 20 castaways embark on a dramatic 39-day quest to claim the $1 million prize and be named Sole Survivor. But this season the game gets a bold new layer when two of the greatest players in Survivor history, Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz‑Twine arrive not as competitors, but as mentors on the mysterious "Island of the Idols".

Winners at War of Survivor premiered on February 12, 2020
The 20th-anniversary edition of the groundbreaking series unites the most memorable, heroic and celebrated champions from the past two decades in the biggest battle in the show's history, as the series' best strategists of all time fight to earn the title of Sole Survivor again.

Survivor 41 of Survivor premiered on September 22, 2021
As TV's preeminent reality series for 20 years, Survivor 41 begins a bold new era with the introduction of exciting fresh elements to the competition, which promise to intensify the battle for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor.

Survivor 42 of Survivor premiered on March 9, 2022
After 20 years, the groundbreaking reality television show continues to evolve when these 18 new players face one of the most intense versions of Survivor ever. Values will be tested and the players' motivations highlighted when the fierce competition unfolds on the beautiful islands of Fiji.

Survivor 43 of Survivor premiered on September 21, 2022
Survivor continues to evolve when these 18 new players are stranded on the beautiful islands of Fiji and must form a society and adapt to their physical and social surroundings, forcing players to choose between personal risk and reward, while navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day.

Survivor 44 of Survivor premiered on March 1, 2023
Stranded in the beautiful islands of Fiji, these 18 determined new castaways will be divided into three tribes of six and forced to form a new society as they adapt to their physical and social surroundings. The mental and physical challenges force players to choose between personal risk and reward, while still navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day. The individuals competing are from diverse backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.

Survivor 45 of Survivor premiered on September 27, 2023
Eighteen castaways are stranded on the exotic islands of Fiji and divided into three tribes of six. From the moment they step on the beach, they must form a new society, adapt to their physical and social surroundings, face treacherous new elements and grueling mental and physical challenges, and navigate an ever-shifting social game, all with one goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast the others, claim the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize.

Survivor 46 of Survivor premiered on February 28, 2024
Eighteen castaways from across the country will be stranded on the beaches of Fiji and forced to form a new society as they adapt to their physical and social surroundings. They will compete in grueling mental and physical challenges, navigate moral dilemmas and extreme situations, and employ ever-evolving strategies in order to outwit, outplay and outlast their competition, with only one earning the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize.

Survivor 47 of Survivor premiered on September 18, 2024
A new crop of 18 castaways will embark on the adventure of a lifetime in hopes of winning the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million grand prize. Stranded on the beautiful, but brutal, islands of Fiji, they must form a new society, adapt to their surroundings, compete in physical and mental challenges, navigate ever-shifting alliances and make big decisions under pressure. In this season, nothing is certain, and every move could be your last.

Survivor 48 of Survivor premiered on February 26, 2025
Nearly 25 years since it first premiered, Survivor returns for its 48th season as the ultimate test of physical and mental will, and the adventure of a lifetime, for a fresh group of 18 castaways stranded on the beaches of Fiji. Armed with new perspectives and fierce passion for the game, they will compete for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize.

Season 49 of Survivor premiered on September 24, 2025
Twenty-five years after it first premiered, Survivor continues to prove both the ultimate test of physical and mental will, as well as the adventure of a lifetime, for castaways stranded on the beaches of Fiji and tasked with forming a new society, adapting to their surroundings and navigating an unpredictable social game to ensure their torch stays lit. The players competing on the 49th season are diverse competitors armed with fresh perspectives and a fervent passion for the game, with the same ultimate goal: to claim the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize.

Survivor 50 - In the Hands of the Fans of Survivor premiered on February 25, 2026
Twenty-four legendary castaways selected from 49 unforgettable seasons return to face surprise twists, high-stakes challenges, and fan-driven decisions. Survivor 50 is a celebration of legacy, strategy, and audience impact in the evolution of this groundbreaking game. The castaways will compete with the same goal as always: to claim the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize.

Jeff Probst
Self - Host