Why you can trust usWe independently evaluate the products we review. When you buy via links on our site, we may receive compensation. Read more about how we vet products and deals. Survivor returns this week for yet another new season, and the cast includes a last-minute shake-up. (Robert Voets/CBS)It's almost time for 18 strangers to be willingly deserted on an island in Fiji. That's right: Season 49 of Survivor is finally here. While fans were rightfully buzzing about recent announcements regarding Survivor Season 50 - when we'll see 24 Survivor veterans return to compete again - we have Season 49 to enjoy first. The cast includes a literal rocket scientist, a Marvel exec, a correctional officer, two alternate castaways and more hopefuls. Are you ready to watch? Survivor Season 49 premieres with a two-hour episode Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Here's what to know.
When does Survivor come back?Season 49 of Survivor premieres this Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
What channel is Survivor on?Survivor airs on CBS and will stream on Paramount+.
Where to stream Survivor:Paramount+ Premium subscribers can watch Survivor live as it airs, even without cable, and Paramount+ Essential subscribers should be able to catch new episodes the day after they air. Watch 'Survivor' liveParamount+ PremiumParamount+ Premium offers subscribers access to live CBS, plus tons of sports, including loads of weekly NFL games all season long, and great shows like Survivor, The Challenge and more. Unlike a lot of other streaming services these days, Paramount+ still offers a free trial - so new subscribers could sign up to watch the premiere of Survivor 49 and all the other great programming on the platform for this week. But if you're ready to commit now, Paramount+ Premium costs $13/month or $120 for the year. If you don't mind waiting to watch until the next day, you can also grab a Paramount+ Essential subscription for $8/month (or $60 for the year). $13/month at Paramount+Survivor Season 49 cast list and tribes:This season of Survivor notably includes two alternates who've been called into the game at the last minute: Jason Treul and Michelle "MC" Chukwujekwu. The backup players were called in for the main cast just 12 hours prior to the start of filming, after two previously selected players were removed for violating pre-game rules.
AdvertisementAdvertisementHere's the full cast list for Survivor 49:Hina TribeJason Treul, 32, law clerkKristina Mills, 36, MBA career coachMatt Williams, 52, airport ramp agentMichelle "MC" Chukwujekwu, 29, fitness trainerSophie Segreti, 31, strategy associateSteven Ramm, 35, rocket scientistKele TribeAlex Moore, 27, political comms directorJeremiah Ing, 39, global events managerKimberly "Annie" Davis, 49, musicianNicole Mazullo, 26, financial crime consultantSage Ahrens-Nichols, 30, clinical social workerSophi Balerdi, 27, entrepreneurUli TribeJake Latimer, 36, correctional officerJawan Pitts, 28, video editorNate Moore, 47, film producerRizo Velovic, 25, tech salesSavannah Louie, 31, former reporterShannon Fairweather, 28, wellness specialistSurvivor Season 49 host:Jeff Probst will return as the host for Season 49 of Survivor.
What does the winner of Survivor get?The winner of Survivor gets the title of "Sole Survivor" and wins a $1 million prize.
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