Nearly 25 years since it first premiered, Survivor returns for its 48th season as the ultimate test of physical and mental will, and the adventure of a lifetime, for a fresh group of 18 castaways stranded on the beaches of Fiji. Armed with new perspectives and fierce passion for the game, they will compete for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize.
Episode 1
Eighteen new castaways are abandoned on the breathtaking islands of Fiji, where they must battle it out for the $1 million prize. Tribes must claim victory in the first challenge of the season to earn essential camp supplies.
Episode 2
A castaway's quick decision making must outlast the test of time when three castaways are sent on a journey. Then, castaways take a leap of faith in their second immunity challenge where they must trust their tribemates to beat out their competition.
Episode 3
Castaways must fly blind during the immunity challenge, leaving one tribe with tribal council in their sights. The rising tensions within the losing tribe culminate in a historic tribal council.
Episode 4
An unexpected twist for the castaways sends the trajectory of their games into an all-new direction. An undercover alliance in the losing tribe leads to a shocking tribal council.
Episode 5
Loose lips sink ships when one castaway's frustrations put a wedge between them and their tribe; a shared meal breeds connection between tribemates as they discuss race and heritage.
Episode 6
A mad dash ensues when an opportunity to get ahead in the game lands on the beach; information is a free-for-all when players talk strategy over a reward meal.
Episode 7
It's double trouble when an unforeseen twist puts pressure on the castaways during the immunity challenge; there's nowhere to hide when a pivotal tribal council takes shape and decides who will make the jury.
Episode 8
Bonds are revealed when castaways are forced to divide into pairs for the immunity challenge; one castaway finds an advantage hidden among their food.
Episode 9
Tensions continue to rise among disagreeing alliance members; concentration is key in this week's individual immunity challenge; tribemates notice a player sneaking out of camp.
Episode 10
A rice negotiation with Jeff is completed in almost record time; two players on the bottom begin to target each other.
Episode 11
One castaway struggles with betraying their allies; power in the game is up for grabs when one castaway is chosen for a journey and must decide if the risk is worth the reward; paranoia runs rampant when a castaway knowingly tries to stir up chaos.
Episode 12
Castaways must choose heart or head as they enter the final six and last stage of the game; letters from home feed the soul and strengthen bonds during this week's reward at the sanctuary; two castaways orchestrate a particularly convincing ruse.
Episode 13
The remaining castaways enter the final stretch of the game; a major come-from-behind win earns one person a trip to the sanctuary and a spot in the final four; one castaway is crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize.