Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans is the landmark 50th season of the iconic CBS reality competition series Survivor, which has been broadcasting for more than 25 years. The current season features returning star players from all previous seasons of the show, while three specific game modifications and two fan-voted elements create fresh gameplay experiences.
Survivor 50: Full Cast
This season features 24 returning castaways from across Survivor history, a mix of fan favorites, strategic icons, and past winners:
Survivor 50 Returning Players Include:
Jenna Lewis‑Dougherty (Season 1), Colby Donaldson (Season 2, All‑Stars, etc.), Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth, Benjamin “Coach” Wade, Aubry Bracco, Chrissy Hofbeck, Christian Hubicki, Angelina Keeley, Mike White, Rick Devens, Jonathan Young, Dee Valladares, Emily Flippen, Q Burdette, Tiffany Ervin, Charlie Davis, Genevieve Mushaluk, Kamilla Karthigesu, Kyle Fraser, Joseph Hunter (and others across the 24; cast originally revealed in May 2025)
Survivor 50: Start Date
Survivor 50 starts its special three-hour episode on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 8 PM Eastern time, which will air on CBS.
When & Where to Watch
- CBS – The network broadcasts its weekly episodes as live television content.
- Paramount+ – Subscribers can access live streams and next-day content through Paramount+ Premium, which provides live programming, while the standard tier customers receive next-day streaming.
- Pluto TV – The platform offers a free marathon of previous Survivor seasons, which will air before the premiere to provide viewers with retrospective content.
Survivor 50 All Episodes / Build‑up
Before the Season 50 premiere, CBS will broadcast 10 classic Survivor episodes from previous seasons, which feature players in the Survivor 50 cast. These serve as a retrospective celebration and lead‑in to the milestone season.
Survivor’s 50 episodes begin with a three-hour opening segment, which then continues for 90 minutes based on the standard episode length.
Survivor 50: Teaser / Trailer
Official Survivor 50 Trailer:
YouTube video link: youtube.com/watch?v=zhQLM1lpeQs
The first look trailer shows returning players and important past events, while it reveals upcoming game modifications that fans have created for the current season.
Survivor 50 establishes a historic milestone by bringing back legendary players from the show who have existed for over 25 years while using new game elements that let viewers choose their own gameplay path. The current season honors Survivor’s historical achievements through its larger cast, improved episodes, and its special programming before the main event. Survivor 50 provides strategic drama and unforgettable moments, which lead to the ultimate battle for Sole Survivor regardless of whether you are a new viewer or an existing fan.
