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“Epic Party” – 24 returning players are abandoned on the islands of Fiji for a monumental 50th season, with the chance to win $1 million. The theme of the season, “In the Hands of the Fans,” quickly materializes as decisions from the fan vote swiftly and forcefully impact the game. Castaways reflect on how much they have changed since the last time they played the game. Then, an unforeseen injury during the first immunity challenge causes tribemates to rethink their attack strategy in order to support their team member, on the historic three-hour season premiere of SURVIVOR 50, Wednesday, Feb. 25 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer. Pictured L to R: Emily Flippen, Cirie Fields, Christian Hubicki, Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, Ozzy Lusth, Savannah Louie, Joe Hunter, Rick Devens, Kamilla Karthigesu, Benjamin "Coach" Wade, Charlie Davis, Dee Valladares, Tiffany Ervin, Chrissy Hofbeck, Jonathan Young, Mike White, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Aubry Bracco, Genevieve Mushaluk, Rizo Velovic, Angelina Keeley, Q Burdette, Kyle Fraser, Colby Donaldson.

I Lost My Mind Watching (Almost) All Of ‘Survivor’ In A Year


<p>Dan McQuade was a founding member of Defector. He died in January 2026.</p>


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Rick Mathews holding a sign that says "ALL" on a children's coaster to say he has all of them.

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The Journey Of All 1,091 U.S. Roller Coasters Ends With A Toot Around The Track

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How Many Times Is Too Many Times?


<p>Corey Atad is a freelancer writer based in Toronto with an unhealthy Air Bud obsession.</p>


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I Lost My Mind Watching (Almost) All Of ‘Survivor’ In A Year

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How Many Times Is Too Many Times?

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