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When does Survivor Season 49 come out?

Survivor Season 49 premiered Wednesday, September 24, 2025 on CBS and ended Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The season has 13 episodes.

Twenty-five years after it first premiered, Survivor continues to prove both the ultimate test of physical and mental will, as well as the adventure of a lifetime, for castaways stranded on the beaches of Fiji and tasked with forming a new society, adapting to their surroundings and navigating an unpredictable social game to ensure their torch stays lit. The players competing on the 49th season are diverse competitors armed with fresh perspectives and a fervent passion for the game, with the same ultimate goal: to claim the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize.

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Survivor Season 49 release schedule

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1. Act One of a Horror Film

Eighteen strangers are abandoned on the islands of Fiji with the chance to win $1 million; tribes must claim victory in the grueling marooning challenge to earn essential camp supplies; castaways are chosen to face off with a huge reward on the line.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

2. Cinema

Reality and hunger begin to take their toll as the castaways grapple with their limited resources to find food on the island. Generational differences come into sharp focus as some castaways find it challenging to keep up with the younger players’ current lingo. Then, a never-before-seen disadvantage appears in the game during this week’s immunity challenge.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

3. Lovable Losers

An unprecedented medical emergency leaves the castaways shaken. A second beware advantage is found in the game, and it's finder must earn their vote back before it’s too late.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

4. Go Kick Rocks, Bro

An unexpected shakeup shifts the castaways' game trajectories in an all-new direction. Teammates must rely on one another to succeed in a grueling immunity and reward challenge.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

5. I'm a Wolf, Baby

One castaway's scheming gets them into hot water when their tribe realizes the same conversation has been repeated to each of them. Two castaways are sent on a grueling journey. Then, one castaway’s series of missteps leaves one of their tribemates hungry for revenge.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

6. The Devil's Shoes

A major shakeup hits the game when two tribes turn to three. New tribe members size each other up, but with only four players on each tribe, there is not much room to hide. Then, heat and exhaustion take a major toll on one castaway.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

7. Blood Will Be Drawn

A boat arrives delivering a very important message to the overjoyed castaways; old alliance members reconvene to talk strategy; the game intensifies when a two-part challenge leads to the season's first individual immunity win.

Wednesday · 1 year ago

8. Hot Grim Reaper

After tribal council's most recent idol play, castaways set out on a defensive idol search; one of the game's toughest antagonists breaks down and shares a side of vulnerability with their tribemates.

Wednesday · 12 months ago

9. If You're Loyal to All, You're Loyal to None

Stakes increase for this week's immunity challenge when two immunity necklaces are up for grabs; one player's not-so-hidden immunity idol comes into focus during this week's tribal council.

Wednesday · 11 months ago

10. Huge Dose of Bamboozle

The fatiguing nature of the game is highlighted as some castaways hit their personal breaking points; one castaway is left visibly shaken after being left out of the vote; an epic blindside takes place at tribal council.

Wednesday · 11 months ago

11. Cherry On Top

Revenge is a dish best served cold when one castaway tries to get back at the person who eliminated their day one. One castaway's journey becomes a race against mother nature to outrun the tides. Then, a new version of a familiar challenge stands between castaways and the immunity necklace.

Wednesday · 11 months ago

12. The Die Is Cast

With the biggest reward of the season on the line, one member of a newly established alliance hopes to earn the extra sustenance to propel themselves further in the game; one alliance member must decide if they should flip against one of their own.

Wednesday · 11 months ago

13. A Fever Dream Finale

Castaways must find where X marks the spot when a boat arrives containing instructions for an advantage for the final-5 immunity challenge.

Wednesday · 10 months ago

Survivor Season 49 guest stars

  • Alex Moore

    Alex Moore

    Self - Contestant

  • Annie Davis

    Annie Davis

    Self - Contestant

  • Jake Latimer

    Jake Latimer

    Self - Contestant

  • Jason Treul

    Jason Treul

    Self - Contestant

  • Jawan Pitts

    Jawan Pitts

    Self - Contestant

  • Jeremiah Ing

    Jeremiah Ing

    Self - Contestant

  • Kristina Mills

    Kristina Mills

    Self - Contestant

  • Matt Williams

    Matt Williams

    Self - Contestant

  • MC Chukwujekwu

    MC Chukwujekwu

    Self - Contestant

  • Nate Moore

    Nate Moore

    Self - Contestant

  • Nicole Mazullo

    Nicole Mazullo

    Self - Contestant

  • Rizo Velovic

    Rizo Velovic

    Self - Contestant

  • Sage Ahrens-Nichols

    Sage Ahrens-Nichols

    Self - Contestant

  • Savannah Louie

    Savannah Louie

    Self - Contestant

  • Shannon Fairweather

    Shannon Fairweather

    Self - Contestant

  • Sophi Balerdi

    Sophi Balerdi

    Self - Contestant

Survivor Season 49 FAQ

When does Survivor Season 49 come out?

Survivor Season 49 premiered Wednesday, September 24, 2025 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Survivor Season 49?

Survivor Season 49 has 13 episodes.

Are new episodes of Survivor Season 49 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Survivor Season 49 finale?

The Survivor Season 49 finale (Episode 13) aired Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

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