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
Stranded on the Fiji Islands in the heart of the South Pacific, 19 strangers must live together and compete for the million-dollar prize. Who will outwit, outplay, and outlast all others?
China of Survivor premiered on September 20, 2007
Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites of Survivor premiered on February 7, 2008
In a SURVIVOR first, 10 ultra-fans of the series will take on 10 former castaways to compete as FANS vs. FAVORITES. The two tribes will be marooned amidst the Rock Islands of Palau, Micronesia. The skills of the former castaways will be put to the test while the tribe of first-time competitors will see if their enthusiasm and passion for the game is enough to distinguish them as worthy competitors. Who will prevail to become Sole Survivor?
Gabon - Earth's Last Eden of Survivor premiered on September 25, 2008
"Earth's Last Eden" is the setting for the 17th edition of Survivor.
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
Survivor: One World is the twenty-fourth season of Survivor. The season was filmed from August 1 through September 8, 2011 and premiered on February 15, 2012.
Philippines of Survivor premiered on September 19, 2012
Survivor: Philippines is the 25th season of Survivor. It premiered on September 19, 2012.
Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites of Survivor premiered on February 13, 2013
Twenty castaways will compete on SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN ‐ FANS VS. FAVORITES when the Emmy Award-winning series returns on Wednesdays. This edition of SURVIVOR will feature the return of one of the game's greatest pairings: Fans vs. Favorites. Dropped on the exotic Caramoan Islands, the 20 castaways will be divided into two tribes of 10: "The Bikal Tribe," made up of former players deemed favorites, and "The Gota Tribe," comprised of ultimate fans of the game. The tribes are comprised of individuals from all different backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay, outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor. The show is hosted by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst.
Blood vs. Water of Survivor premiered on September 18, 2013
Cagayan of Survivor premiered on February 26, 2014
This edition of SURVIVOR, filmed in Cagayan, a province in the Philippines, will be themed “Brawn vs. Brains vs. Beauty.” The groupings of these tribes, each comprised of six castaways, reflect the distinguishing qualities that people bring to the game and test whether there is any truth to the pre-conceived notion that that certain characteristics will help you win the game of SURVIVOR. All castaways will compete to outwit, outplay, outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.
San Juan del Sur - Blood vs. Water of Survivor premiered on September 24, 2014
Worlds Apart of Survivor premiered on February 25, 2015
The 30th season, themed Worlds Apart, will separate contestants into three tribes: blue collar, white collar and no collar. The groupings of these tribes, each comprised of six castaways, reflect the distinguishing qualities that people bring to the game and test whether there is any truth to the pre-conceived notion that that certain characteristics will help you win the game of SURVIVOR. All castaways will compete to outwit, outplay, outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor. The show is hosted by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst.
Cambodia - Second Chance of Survivor premiered on September 23, 2015
In a SURVIVOR first, the 31st season, themed Second Chance, will feature 20 castaways, chosen by the fans, who return to compete against each other with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast each other. Ultimately, one will be crowned the Sole Survivor and win the one million dollar prize. The show is hosted by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst.
Kaôh Rōng of Survivor premiered on February 17, 2016
Millennials vs. Gen X of Survivor premiered on September 21, 2016
The Emmy Award-winning series returns this fall for its 33rd season, themed Millennials vs. Gen X. It will feature 20 castaways, separated into two groups by their generation and forced to compete against each other with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast one another. Ultimately, one will be crowned the Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize. The show is hosted by Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst.
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
The 36th edition features 20 new castaways divided into two groups of 10 and centers around the bad decisions of past players. In a new twist, players may be sent to a separate haunted island filled with Survivor relics from the previous 35 seasons of the show. Will these new players be able to learn from the past mistakes of others and "reverse the curse," or will the past come back to haunt them? The castaways will be forced to compete against each other with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay, and outlast each other in an attempt to become the Sole Survivor.
David vs. Goliath of Survivor premiered on September 26, 2018
This edition features 20 new castaways divided into two groups of 10 strangers. Castaways who make up the "David" tribe have overcome adversity in their lives, while the castaways on the "Goliath" tribe tend to capitalize on their individual advantages and use it against their opponents. This extreme game of social politics will focus on the "underdogs" versus the "favorites" and reveal that every "Goliath" has an Achilles heel, while every "David" has a secret weapon. These castaways will be forced to compete against each other with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast each other in an attempt to become the Sole Survivor. The show returns to the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, with Emmy Award winner Jeff Probst as host.
Edge of Extinction of Survivor premiered on February 20, 2019
The 38th season, themed “Edge of Extinction", features 18 castaways divided into two equal tribes, The Manu Tribe and The Kama Tribe. Four returning players join the 14 castaways who are competing for the first time. The returning castaways are Joe Anglim (“Worlds Apart,” “Second Chance”), Aubry Bracco (“Kaoh Rong,” “Game Changers”), Kelley Wentworth (“Second Chance,” “San Juan del Sur”) and David Wright (“Millennials vs. Gen-X”). This season presents a new layer to the game with the introduction of the island known as “Edge of Extinction,” which severely tests the will of the castaways to be the Sole Survivor and what they are willing to endure to make that happen. Those who can withstand the emotionally and physically difficult challenge will be afforded a shot at one of them to get back in the game and continue their quest for $1 million.
Island of the Idols of Survivor premiered on September 25, 2019
This edition features two legendary winners, Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz-Twine, who return to the game to serve as mentors to a group of 18 new players. Combined, Boston Rob and Sandra have played over 200 days in this game and plan to share their knowledge with the new castaways, but for the first time ever, they won't be competing for the money. During the 39 days, these new players will visit the Island of the Idols and learn skills and strategy from these "idols." The new players will then put their knowledge to the test and those who can rise up to the challenge will continue their quest for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor.
Winners at War of Survivor premiered on February 12, 2020
This edition features 20 legendary winners of Survivor who will return to compete against each other. 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. These returning masterminds will compete in epic challenges, face the return of Edge of Extinction, which gives voted-out players a second shot to win, and tackle a brand new layer of the game with the introduction of fire tokens. Fire tokens will serve as currency on the island and add more complexity to the already intense battle. The new twist allows players to use the tokens to buy advantages to help players stay in the game or get themselves back in the game.
Survivor 41 of Survivor premiered on September 22, 2021
Stranded in the beautiful islands of Fiji, these 18 determined new castaways will be divided into three tribes of six and will face one of the most dangerous seasons in the history of the show. The series evolves even further when this season introduces fresh elements to the competition that intensifies the battle and tests even the strongest super fan. 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 42 of Survivor premiered on March 9, 2022
Survivor 43 of Survivor premiered on September 21, 2022
Survivor 44 of Survivor premiered on March 1, 2023
Season 45 of Survivor premiered on September 27, 2023
Season 46 of Survivor premiered on February 28, 2024
Season 47 of Survivor premiered on September 18, 2024
Season 48 of Survivor premiered on February 26, 2025
Jeff Probst
Self - Host