Survivor
The American reality competition series Survivor follows a group of strangers as they are placed in an isolated location and must provide food, fire, and shelter for themselves while winning challenges for rewards and immunity from elimination.
Each episode ends with a tribal council where contestants must vote each other out until one survivor remains. The grand prize of the series is $1 million. Hosted by Jeff Probst, the first season aired in 2000, and has been nominated for several Emmy Awards.
In 2007, Survivor was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 greatest TV shows of all time. Survivor has been adapted for numerous international versions included Survivor Africa, Australian Survivor, Survivor México.
Network: CBS
First Episode Date: May 31, 2000
Survivor Winners:
- Richard Hatch
- Tina Wesson
- Ethan Zohn
- Vecepia Towery
- Brian Heidik
- Jenna Morasca
- Sandra Diaz-Twine (Survivor: Pearl Islands, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains)
- Amber Brkich
- Chris Daughtery
- Tom Westman
- Danni Boatwright
- Ara Baskauskas
- Yul Kwon
- Earl Cole
- Todd Herzog
- Parvati Shallow
- Robert "Bob" Crowley
- James "J.T." Thomas Jr.
- Natalie White
- Jud "Fabio" Birza
- Rob Mariano
- Sophie Clark
- Kim Spradlin
- Denise Stapley
- John Cochran
- Tyson Apostol
- Tony Vlachos (Survivor: Cagayan, Survivor: Winners at War)
- Natalie Anderson
- Mike Holloway
- Jeremy Collins
- Michele Fitzgerald
- Adam Klein
- Sarah Lacina
- Ben Driebergen
- Wendell Holland
- Nick Wilson
- Chris Underwood
- Tommy Sheehan
- Erika Casupanan
Where to Watch: Paramount+
Latest Survivor News and Updates
Who Was Voted off of Tonight's Episode of 'Survivor 49'? A Running List of Every Eliminated Castaway
Who was voted off of 'Survivor 49' in tonight's episode? Someone got thrown under the bus.
What Happened to Jake Latimer on 'Survivor' Season 49? Inside His Shocking Exit
"I'm so grateful to God that I'm still here."
Alex Moore Ditches Capitol Hill for the Fiji on 'Survivor' Season 49
"I'm not used to this, I wear a suit to work everyday."
'Survivor' Crew Member Vince Costello Was Given a Touching Tribute in the Season 49 Premiere
Vince Costello had worked on 'Survivor' since 2016.
Nate Moore Brought Marvel Movies to Life — Now He's Fighting for His Life on 'Survivor 49'
Along with being a castaway, Nate is also set to finish work on 'Black Panther 3.'
When Is ‘Survivor 50’ Filmed? Find out All the Details About the Milestone Season
The 50th season of ‘Survivor’ promises to be one of the biggest and unforgettable that the series has ever had.
'Survivor' Is Bringing Back Some Heavy Hitters for Its 50th Season: Here's the Full List
The cast includes plenty of 'Survivor' favorites, including 'White Lotus' creator Mike White.
'Survivor 48' Winner Kyle Fraser and His Wife Are the Ultimate Couple Goals
'Survivor 48' champion Kyle Fraser is celebrating his victory with his wife!
'Survivor' Contestants Make a Bunch of Money Even if They *Don't* Win
Winning the game isn't the only way to bring home some cold, hard cash.
The Jury Is Supposed To Remain Seated on 'Survivor 48,' so Why Did David Stand Up?
David stood up during Mary's exit on 'Survivor 48,' but some fans don't understand why he stood up or why his gesture wasn't more obvious.
Details on 'Survivor 48' Fan Favorite Joe Hunter's Family Life Outside of Reality TV
Joe and his wife have two kids.
Morgan Mitchell Was Voted off 'Australian Survivor' After Minimal Time on the Air
The former Olympian received a somewhat suspicious edit on the series.
'Survivor' Host Jeff Probst Has Two Siblings, And You Might Recognize One of Them
Jeff's brother Brent isn't likely to score any hosting gigs from his acting ability.
Joe Hunter From 'Survivor' Season 48 Lost His Sister to Domestic Violence
Joe's sister was a big fan of 'Survivor.'
'Survivor 48' Star Eva Erickson Says Fellow Castaway Joe Hunter Is Her "Superhero"
'Survivor 48' showcases a heartwarming bond between Eva Erickson and Joe Hunter.
Jeff Probst Wells up on 'Survivor' Season 48 — He's Never Been This Emotional
"Who made Jeff cry?! I've been a fan since the OG:S1 and I've never seen him get emotional like this before!"
'Survivor 48' Just Had the Most Convoluted Elimination Ever — Here's What Happened (SPOILERS)
Tonight's elimination was filled with drama and more than a little convoluted thanks to a mixture of a Shot in the Dark play, a lost vote, and some unexpected deception from fellow tribe mates.
Still Unsure of What "Going to Rocks" Means on 'Survivor'? Here’s an Explainer
"Going to rocks" is definitely not the situation 'Survivor' contestants want to find themselves in.
What Happened to Thomas's Eye on 'Survivor 48'? A Clumsy Swing Landed Him in Pain
Thomas left the episode with a memento of his tribemate's clumsy swing.
David Genat from 'Deal or No Deal Island' Is Actually Married to Pearl Christensen
Some viewers aren’t too thrilled about David Genat and Parvati Shallow’s flirtatious antics on 'Deal or No Deal Island.'
'Jeopardy!' Champion Juveria Zaheer's Brother Was an "Evil Mastermind" on a Reality Show
When it comes to the Zaheer family, competition runs in the blood!
‘Survivor’ 50 Audience Voting Puts the Fate of Contestants in the Hands of Viewers
It's like the audience is a member of production.
Meet the 'Survivor 48' Castaways Competing for $1 Million and the Sole Survivor Crown
'Survivor 48' has split the castaways into three tribes: Civa, Lagi, and Vula.
'White Lotus' Has Several Major 'Survivor' Contestant Cameos — Did You Catch Them All?
Have you caught all of these 'Survivor' cameos in 'White Lotus'?
Deaf 'Survivor: The Amazon' Contestant Made Reality Television History
Christy found herself butting heads with fellow contestants from the start, after losing access to vital accommodations.
Carolyn Wiger's $100K Check from Sia Resurfaces as She Competes on 'The Traitors'
Sia awarded $100,000 to Carolyn Wiger for being her "favorite" 'Survivor' player ever.
How 'Survivor 50' Gives Power to the People — "In the Hands of the Fans," Explained
"'Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans’ is unlike anything we’ve done before."
'Survivor' Star Rachel Is "So Proud" of the Life She's Built with Husband Derek
"I just couldn’t ask for more and that makes me so d--n proud.”
From Kelly Wiglesworth to Kim Spradlin: Women Who Dominated Survivor Immunity Wins
Women have been winning immunity on 'Survivor' since the very beginning!
Who Is Left on 'Survivor' Season 47? Details on the Final Four and Part Two Finale Air Date
Who will be Season 47's sole Survivor?
How Does the "Block a Vote" Feature Work for 'Survivor' Competitors? Here's the Scoop
A player holding the "block a vote" advantage holds a powerful tool going into Tribal Council.
Fans Have Long Wondered Why Sue Smey Always Seems to Be Dirty on 'Survivor'
She appears to be much dirtier than the rest of the season's contestants.
When 'Survivor' Season 47's Finale Airs, It's Going to Be Too Big For the Typical Format
With so much content and hype from Season 47, this year's 'Survivor' finale has to look a little different.
Heather Aldret From 'Survivor' Season 41 Has Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
'Survivor' Season 41 star Heather Aldret is now surviving a challenge of another kind entirely.
Jeff Probst Sings a Song About Wearing Glasses on 'Survivor' After Viral TikTok Question
Jeff surprised everyone by responding to a 'Survivor' fan's question with a song about wearing glasses.
Who Are the Contestants With the Most Individual Immunity Wins in Survivor History?
Colby Donaldson is the first person to have secured five individual immunity wins, currently the highest number achieved.
"See You on Our Next Adventure" — 'Survivor 47' Shares Touching Tribute to Jeff Probst's Mom Barb
In addition to being Jeff's mom, Barb was a proud member of the Gamma Delta fraternity.
“No Taking out Other Contestants” — ‘Survivor’ Castaways Have a Lot of Rules to Follow
No taking the idols home.
From the Beach to the Bush: Where Do 'Survivor' Contestants Go to the Bathroom?
“The jungle and the ocean are your options,” Jeff Probst said.
Cord Cutters Can Now Watch a Live 'Survivor' Live!
The ‘Survivor 47’ contestants are here to play — but can we watch them live at home as cord cutters?
A Roll of the Dice: Delving Into The "Shot in the Dark" Twist in 'Survivor'
The "shot in the dark" twist grants 'Survivor' players the chance to exchange their vote at Tribal Council for a one-in-six shot at securing safety!
When Was 'Survivor 47' Filmed? Were the Castaways Able to Watch Season 46?
Kishan says he wants to avoid the tribe having a "Q moment" at Tribal — how does he know what that is?
"There's Blood Everywhere" — What Happened to Sue on 'Survivor 47'?
"We found Sue and there's blood everywhere."
Another 'Survivor' Showmance? Anika Asks Sierra and Sam if They're Dating
If Sam and Sierra are dating, that's gonna be really big news for their respective significant others.
Contestant Aysha Welch Co-Hosts a Popular 'Survivor' Podcast — Here's What We Know About It
One of Aysha's 'Survivor' competitors recognized her from her podcast during the Season 47 premiere.
Former 'Survivor' Contestant John Raymond Is Now on Trial for Child Cruelty
Raymond was voted off the island first during the show's fifth season.
Kijiana "Aunt Kitty" Taito Was a Vital Member of the 'Survivor' Crew
A card at the end of Episode 1 of 'Survivor' read: "In loving memory of Kijiana 'Aunt Kitty' Taito."
'Survivor's' Austin Li Coon Is Officially Dating Jeff Probst's Niece
"So this happened ... Just as shocked as you are. Instagram, meet Amanda!"
'Survivor' Alums Noelle and Ryan Take on the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
The former reality TV competitors will represent the U.S. as part of the 2024 Paralympics track and field team.
'Survivor' Season 42 Winner Maryanne Oketch Is Going to Medical School
"In 2001, my family immigrated to London (Ontario) to begin our life in Canada. Twenty-three years later, I’m returning to begin medical school!"