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‘Survivor 50’ Release Schedule—When Do New Episode Come Out?

Monica Mercuri, Contributor
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The 50th anniversary season premiered February 25 with a three-hour episode, featuring 24 returning contestants—the largest cast in history—including five-time players and recent winners like Savannah Louie, who had just 10 days between seasons. Fan-voted twists define this "In the Hands of the Fans" season, with viewers shaping pre-filming game elements. Jeff Probst returns as host and executive producer, overseeing the $1 million prize and no major appearance fees. Episodes air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+ Premium, shifting to 90-minute formats after the premiere. Paramount+ Essential subscribers access episodes Thursdays, with no free trial available. The 13-episode season concludes with a live finale on May 20 in Los Angeles, following weekly releases. Episode titles include "Epic Party" and "Therapy Carousel," with most remaining TBA. Cable viewers can watch via CBS, while cord-cutters stream on DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV. All prior seasons are available on Paramount+, requiring a paid subscription.
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BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘Survivor 50’ Release Schedule—When Do New Episode Come Out?ByMonica Mercuri,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music.Follow AuthorFeb 26, 2026, 09:57am ESTTiffany Ervin, Dee Valladares, Ozzy Lusth, Joe Hunter, Angelina Keeley, Charlie Davis, Rizo Velovic, Christian Hubicki, Genevieve Mushaluk, Chrissy Hofbeck, Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, Emily Flippen, Kamilla Karthigesu, Savannah Louie, Kyle Fraser, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Rick Devens, Mike White, Cirie Fields, Aubry Bracco, Colby Donaldson, Jonathan Young, Q Burdette and Benjamin "Coach" Wade.Robert Voets/CBSSurvivor’s milestone 50th anniversary season has arrived. Two dozen returning contestants, from five-time players Cirie Fields and Ozzy Lusth to The White Lotus creator Mike White, have returned to Fiji for what could be the franchise’s most anticipated installment yet.Dubbed “In the Hands of the Fans,” Season 50 earned its title after viewers voted on key elements of the game before filming began. At the helm once again is longtime host Jeff Probst, who has presided over all 50 seasons and serves as executive producer. Unlike previous all-star seasons, there aren’t any major appearance fees this time around, and the grand prize is set at $1 million.ForbesWho’s In The ‘Survivor’ Season 50 Cast? Meet The 24 Returning CastawaysBy Monica MercuriWith 24 contestants, marking the largest cast in Survivor history, the season features players from the earliest eras through recent installments. Newly crowned Season 49 winner Savannah Louie and fellow contestant Rizo Velovic had just 10 days at home between filming Season 49 and Season 50.With the three-hour Survivor 50 premiere now streaming, here’s what fans need to know about watching new episodes, including the release schedule, episode count and live finale date.MORE FOR YOUWhen Do New Episodes Of Survivor 50 Come Out?Genevieve Mushaluk, Q Burdette, Aubry Bracco, Rizo Velovic, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Kyle Fraser, Angelina Keeley, Colby Donaldson. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.Robert Voets/CBSNew episodes of Survivor Season 50 will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ Premium on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes will be available to Paramount+ Essential subscribers beginning Thursday.Following the three-hour prmeiere on Feb. 25, subsequent episodes will shift to 90-minute installments starting Wednesday, March 4.ForbesWho Won ‘Survivor’ Season 49?

See Which Players Are Headed To ‘Survivor 50’By Monica MercuriHow Many Episodes Are In Survivor 50?CBS has yet to confirm the total number of episodes for Survivor Season 50. However, given the show’s weekly release schedule and the confirmed finale date, the season will likely consist of 13 episodes, which is typical for a survival reality series.What Is The Survivor 50 Release Schedule?Pictured L to R: Rick Devens, Savannah Louie, Jenna Lewis-Dougherty, Joe Hunter, Cirie Fields, Christian Hubicki, Ozzy Lusth, Emily Flippen.Robert Voets/CBSFollowing the supersized premiere, new episodes of Survivor will air weekly on Wednesdays. Paramount announced that the live finale will take place in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 20. Here’s the estimated release schedule for the brand-new season.Episode 1, "Epic Party" — Feb. 25, 2026Episode 2, "Therapy Carousel" — March 4, 2026Episode 3, ""Did You Vote For a Swap?" — March 11, 2026Episode 4, “TBA” — March 18, 2026Episode 5, “TBA” — March 25, 2026Episode 6, “TBA” — April 1, 2026Episode 7, “TBA” — April 8, 2026Episode 8, “TBA” — April 15, 2026Episode 9, “TBA” — April 22, 2026Episode 10, “TBA” — April 29, 2026Episode 11, “TBA” — May 6, 2026Episode 12, “TBA” — May 13, 2026Episode 13, “TBA” — May 20, 2026How To Watch Survivor Season 50 On CablePhoto: Gail Schulman/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc.

All Rights Reserved. Robert Voets/CBSSurvivor Season 50 airs live on CBS. Viewers can watch the traditional broadcast on TV through cable, satellite or a digital antenna.Cord-cutters can stream Survivor live on services that carry CBS, including DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV and more.How To Watch Survivor Season 50 On StreamingSurvivor will also stream live on Paramount+ for subscribers with the Paramount+ Premium plan. Meanwhile, Paramount+ Essential Plan subscribers can watch new episodes the following day (Thursdays).Does Paramount+ Offer A Free Trial To Watch Survivor 50?Unfortunately, Paramount+ no longer offers a free trial, so there is currently no way to watch Survivor 50 for free on the platform.All 49 seasons of Survivor are available to stream on Paramount+.Check out the highly anticipated Survivor 50 trailer below.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video

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