Survivor strands a group of castaways and makes them build a camp, compete for immunity, and vote one another out. The last person left is the Sole Survivor. Jeff Probst hosts. The prize is $1 million.
The cover is CBS’s Season 51 key art. The castaways are in the jungle with Probst.
Season 51 is the first season of what CBS calls the Open Era: every twist, idol, and advantage from the show’s history can show up in any order, without warning. It premiered with a two-hour episode on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. From September 30, episodes are 90 minutes, Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. As of October 25, episodes 1–5 have aired. Episode 5 sent Alexis Levine and Linnea Capobianco home (episode 5 recap). Episode 6, “I Love Crying,” is Wednesday, October 28 (CBS; CBS episode list).
Cast, the Open Era, and how the Paramount+ plans differ: Survivor 51 — cast, the Open Era, and where to watch.
Where to watch
New episodes air on CBS. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream them live. Every Paramount+ plan can stream them on demand the next day. Past seasons are on Paramount+ (Paramount+).
A UK broadcaster for Season 51 is not in the CBS or Paramount+ pages this guide uses. Check your local listings before assuming it is on Paramount+ UK.
