Survivor
"Outwit, outplay, outlast."
A CBS Original
Survivor drops a group of strangers into a remote, harsh setting and splits them into competing tribes. With only sparse supplies they have to secure food, shelter and fire while taking part in regular physical and strategic challenges. Wins grant rewards like comforts or an immunity idol,... Read more
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About Survivor
Survivor drops a group of strangers into a remote, harsh setting and splits them into competing tribes. With only sparse supplies they have to secure food, shelter and fire while taking part in regular physical and strategic challenges. Wins grant rewards like comforts or an immunity idol, forcing the losing side to attend Tribal Council and vote someone out. Contestants form alliances, bargain for protection and sometimes betray each other as every elimination reshapes the balance of power. Social maneuvering matters as much as endurance and skill, and a jury made up of eliminated players later helps decide which finalist earns the title. Episodes pair intense challenges with quieter social scenes, while contestants cope with hunger, weather and sparse gear.
Premiering in 2000, Survivor was created by Charlie Parsons and adapted for U.S. audiences by Mark Burnett, with Jeff Probst serving as host. It was inspired by the format Expedition Robinson from Sweden.
Across its run Survivor drew industry recognition, attracting multiple nominations and awards in reality television categories, including honors for editing, casting and reality programming. The show and its host were frequently singled out for production quality and influence, earning attention from prize committees and television critics alike.
Survivor reshaped popular culture by putting reality competition on prime time and coining the catchphrase 'outwit, outplay, outlast'. It normalized strategies like alliances, blindsides and the merge in everyday talk, inspired parodies, academic study of group behavior, and a host of international adaptations. It spawned merchandise and long-running fan communities.
Audience and critical response has varied notably over seasons, though viewers rate it solidly, averaging 7.3/10 from user votes. The series centers on human behavior under scarcity, the ethics of strategy, social trust and endurance, often prompting debate about what counts as gameplay versus personal integrity, and recurring format tweaks.
Details
- Release Date
- May 31, 2000
- Rating
- TV-PG
- User Ratings
- 418 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 50
- Episodes
- 719
- Network
- CBS
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Reality
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Mark Burnett Productions +4 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Jeff Probst
Self - Host
Created by: Charlie Parsons, Mark Burnett
Seasons (50 seasons, 719 episodes)
Borneo
14 episodes - 2000
The Australian Outback
17 episodes - 2001
Africa
16 episodes - 2001
Marquesas
15 episodes - 2002
Thailand
15 episodes - 2002
The Amazon
15 episodes - 2003
Pearl Islands
15 episodes - 2003
All-Stars
18 episodes - 2004
Vanuatu - Islands of Fire
15 episodes - 2004
Palau
15 episodes - 2005
Guatemala - The Mayan Empire
15 episodes - 2005
Panama - Exile Island
16 episodes - 2006
Cook Islands
16 episodes - 2006
Fiji
15 episodes - 2007
China
15 episodes - 2007
Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites
15 episodes - 2008
Gabon - Earth's Last Eden
14 episodes - 2008
Tocantins
15 episodes - 2009
Samoa
16 episodes - 2009
Heroes vs. Villains
15 episodes - 2010
Nicaragua
16 episodes - 2010
Redemption Island
15 episodes - 2011
South Pacific
16 episodes - 2011
One World
15 episodes - 2012
Philippines
15 episodes - 2012
Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites
15 episodes - 2013
Blood vs. Water
15 episodes - 2013
Cagayan
14 episodes - 2014
San Juan del Sur - Blood vs. Water
15 episodes - 2014
Worlds Apart
15 episodes - 2015
Cambodia - Second Chance
15 episodes - 2015
Kaôh Rōng
15 episodes - 2016
Millennials vs. Gen X
14 episodes - 2016
Game Changers - Mamanuca Islands
13 episodes - 2017
Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers
15 episodes - 2017
Ghost Island
15 episodes - 2018
David vs. Goliath
14 episodes - 2018
Edge of Extinction
14 episodes - 2019
Island of the Idols
14 episodes - 2019
Winners at War
14 episodes - 2020
Survivor 41
13 episodes - 2021
Survivor 42
12 episodes - 2022
Survivor 43
13 episodes - 2022
Survivor 44
13 episodes - 2023
Survivor 45
13 episodes - 2023
Survivor 46
13 episodes - 2024
Survivor 47
14 episodes - 2024
Survivor 48
13 episodes - 2025
Season 49
13 episodes - 2025
Survivor 50 - In the Hands of the Fans
1 episodes - 2026
