Survivor – CBS TV Show Important Facts
- Premise: Contestants are marooned in a remote location and divided into teams called “tribes”. They compete in challenges and vote each other out one by one until a sole survivor remains and wins the $1 million prize.
- Hosted By: Jeff Probst has hosted since season 1 in 2000.
- Original Network: CBS (still airs on CBS today)
- First Season Location: Borneo
- Format: Contestants battle the elements and each other in physically and mentally demanding challenges. Alliances and strategy come into play for the voting process at tribal council.
- Number of Seasons: Currently airing Season 43 in 2022. Has aired over 20 years.
- Locations: Tropical destinations like Fiji, Samoa, Cambodia, as well as some inland locations.
- Immunity Idols: Hidden idols that give players immunity from voting if played correctly are a key strategic element.
- Notable Moments: “Snakes and rats” speech, toe injury suffers infection, controversial tie vote, and many big blindsides.
- Winner’s Prize: $1 million awarded to the Sole Survivor. Second place gets $100,000.
- Awards: Won 8 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Reality Competition Program in 2001 & 2003.