The BEST seasons of Survivor

#1 - Heroes vs. Villains

First Aired 2/12/2010

#2 - Cagayan

First Aired 2/27/2014

#3 - David vs. Goliath

First Aired 9/27/2018

#4 - Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites

First Aired 2/8/2008

#5 - Cambodia - Second Chance

First Aired 9/24/2015

#6 - Winners at War

First Aired 2/13/2020

The 20th-anniversary edition of the groundbreaking series unites the most memorable, heroic and celebrated champions from the past two decades in the biggest battle in the show's history, as the series’ best strategists of all time fight to earn the title of Sole Survivor again.

#7 - Pearl Islands

First Aired 9/19/2003

#8 - Millennials vs. Gen X

First Aired 9/22/2016

#9 - China

First Aired 9/21/2007

#10 - The Amazon

First Aired 2/14/2003

#11 - Tocantins

First Aired 2/13/2009

#12 - Cook Islands

First Aired 9/15/2006

#13 - Borneo

First Aired 6/1/2000

#14 - Philippines

First Aired 9/20/2012

#15 - Kaôh Rōng

First Aired 2/18/2016

#16 - The Australian Outback

First Aired 1/29/2001

#17 - Blood vs. Water

First Aired 9/19/2013

#18 - Survivor 47

First Aired 9/19/2024

A new crop of 18 castaways will embark on the adventure of a lifetime in hopes of winning the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million grand prize. Stranded on the beautiful, but brutal, islands of Fiji, they must form a new society, adapt to their surroundings, compete in physical and mental challenges, navigate ever-shifting alliances and make big decisions under pressure. In this season, nothing is certain, and every move could be your last.

#19 - Survivor 46

First Aired 2/29/2024

Eighteen castaways from across the country will be stranded on the beaches of Fiji and forced to form a new society as they adapt to their physical and social surroundings. They will compete in grueling mental and physical challenges, navigate moral dilemmas and extreme situations, and employ ever-evolving strategies in order to outwit, outplay and outlast their competition, with only one earning the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize.

#20 - Panama - Exile Island

First Aired 2/3/2006

#21 - All-Stars

First Aired 2/2/2004

#22 - Samoa

First Aired 9/18/2009

#23 - Africa

First Aired 10/12/2001

#24 - Survivor 42

First Aired 3/10/2022

After 20 years, the groundbreaking reality television show continues to evolve when these 18 new players face one of the most intense versions of Survivor ever. Values will be tested and the players' motivations highlighted when the fierce competition unfolds on the beautiful islands of Fiji.

#25 - San Juan del Sur - Blood vs. Water

First Aired 9/25/2014

#26 - Palau

First Aired 2/18/2005

#27 - Gabon - Earth's Last Eden

First Aired 9/26/2008

#28 - Game Changers - Mamanuca Islands

First Aired 3/9/2017

The 34th season is themed “Game Changers” and takes place in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji. It features 20 returning castaways who helped evolve the game even further by launching an accelerated level of competition and proven willingness to risk it all.

#29 - Survivor 45

First Aired 9/28/2023

Eighteen castaways are stranded on the exotic islands of Fiji and divided into three tribes of six. From the moment they step on the beach, they must form a new society, adapt to their physical and social surroundings, face treacherous new elements and grueling mental and physical challenges, and navigate an ever-shifting social game, all with one goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast the others, claim the title of Sole Survivor and win the $1 million prize.

#30 - Vanuatu - Islands of Fire

First Aired 9/17/2004

#31 - Guatemala - The Mayan Empire

First Aired 9/16/2005

#32 - Marquesas

First Aired 3/1/2002

#33 - Survivor 44

First Aired 3/2/2023

Stranded in the beautiful islands of Fiji, these 18 determined new castaways will be divided into three tribes of six and forced to form a new society as they adapt to their physical and social surroundings. The mental and physical challenges force players to choose between personal risk and reward, while still navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day. The individuals competing are from diverse backgrounds with the same ultimate goal: to outwit, outplay and outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.

#34 - Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites

First Aired 2/14/2013

#35 - Heroes v. Healers v. Hustlers

First Aired 9/28/2017

In the 35th season, the show returns to the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji and features 18 castaways divided into three groups of six based on how they are perceived by others. Heroes are used to being heralded, healers receive gratitude for their work, and hustlers must earn respect.

#36 - Worlds Apart

First Aired 2/26/2015

#37 - Fiji

First Aired 2/9/2007

#38 - Edge of Extinction

First Aired 2/21/2019

#39 - Ghost Island

First Aired 3/1/2018

#40 - Survivor 43

First Aired 9/22/2022

Survivor continues to evolve when these 18 new players are stranded on the beautiful islands of Fiji and must form a society and adapt to their physical and social surroundings, forcing players to choose between personal risk and reward, while navigating the complex social game and attempting to forge alliances to last another day.

#41 - Survivor 48

First Aired 2/27/2025

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.

#42 - Survivor 41

First Aired 9/23/2021

As TV's preeminent reality series for 20 years, Survivor 41 begins a bold new era with the introduction of exciting fresh elements to the competition, which promise to intensify the battle for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor.

#43 - Nicaragua

First Aired 9/16/2010

#44 - South Pacific

First Aired 9/15/2011

#45 - One World

First Aired 2/16/2012

#46 - Redemption Island

First Aired 2/17/2011

#47 - Island of the Idols

First Aired 9/26/2019

In this 20-year-strong series, 20 castaways embark on a dramatic 39-day quest to claim the $1 million prize and be named Sole Survivor. But this season the game gets a bold new layer when two of the greatest players in Survivor history, Boston Rob Mariano and Sandra Diaz‑Twine arrive not as competitors, but as mentors on the mysterious "Island of the Idols".

#48 - Thailand

First Aired 9/20/2002

#49 - Season 49

First Aired 9/25/2025

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.