Survivor (2000)
The landmark CBS reality competition where castaways must outwit, outplay, and outlast one another across remote wilderness locations worldwide.
Survivor - Series Information
- Original Title: Survivor
- First Air Year: 2000
- Created by: Charlie Parsons, Mark Burnett
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Number of Seasons: 50
- Number of Episodes: 724
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: May 31, 2000 (United States - TV-PG), May 31, 2000 (Canada - PG), May 31, 2000 (France - 16), May 31, 2000 (India - U), May 31, 2000 (Australia - PG), May 31, 2000 (Mexico - B), May 31, 2000 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: CBS
- Production Companies: Mark Burnett Productions, MGM Television, Castaway Television Productions, CBS Studios, CBS Eye Productions, Survivor Productions, One Three Media, United Artists Media Group
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 我要活下去 (TW), Kdo přežije (CZ), 生還者 (CN)
Survivor - Plot
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.
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Survivor - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Charlie Parsons
- Mark Burnett
Main Cast
- Jeff Probst
- Rob Mariano
- Ozzy Lusth
- Parvati Shallow
- Sandra Diaz-Twine
- Tyson Apostol
- Cirie Fields
- Rupert Boneham
- Amber Mariano
- Coach Wade
Writers
- Jeff Probst
Executive Producers
- Mark Burnett
- Jeff Probst
- Charlie Parsons
- Jesse Jensen
- Tom Shelly
Survivor - FAQs
Where can you watch Survivor online?
Survivor is available to stream on Paramount Plus (Essential and Premium tiers), Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Pluto TV offers ad-supported viewing, and Spectrum On Demand provides free access.
Who is the host of Survivor?
Jeff Probst has hosted Survivor since its premiere in May 2000. He is the sole host throughout all 50 seasons and serves as an executive producer on the show. Probst won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for his work on Survivor.
Is Survivor based on a true story?
Survivor is not based on a specific true story, but the format draws on real survival concepts. It was adapted from the Swedish series Expedition Robinson, created by Charlie Parsons in 1997. Contestants genuinely live in remote wilderness locations with minimal supplies, making the survival elements authentically challenging.
How many seasons does Survivor have?
Survivor has 50 seasons as of 2026, spanning locations from Borneo and the Australian Outback to Fiji, Samoa, and beyond. With 724 total episodes, it is one of the longest-running reality competition series in American television history, still airing as a returning series on CBS.
Who has won Survivor more than once?
Sandra Diaz-Twine is the only contestant to have won Survivor twice, claiming victory in Pearl Islands (Season 7) and Heroes vs. Villains (Season 20). She is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the show's history, earning the title 'The Queen' among the Survivor fan community.
What is the content rating for Survivor?
Survivor is rated TV-PG in the United States, indicating that parental guidance is suggested. The show features competitive challenges, strategic gameplay, and social dynamics that are generally suitable for older children and family viewing, though some physical and emotional intensity may not be appropriate for very young audiences.
Who created Survivor?
Survivor was created by Charlie Parsons and developed for American television by producer Mark Burnett. Parsons originally conceived the format for the Swedish series Expedition Robinson in the late 1990s. Burnett brought the concept to CBS, where it premiered in May 2000 and became a defining reality television franchise.
Has Survivor won any major awards?
Survivor has earned numerous Emmy nominations throughout its run. Host Jeff Probst won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program. The series has also received Emmy recognition for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, cementing its legacy as one of television's most acclaimed competition formats.
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