Survivor (2000– )

A reality show where a group of contestants are stranded in a remote location with little more than the clothes on their back. The lone survivor of this contest takes home a million dollars.

Creator:

Charlie Parsons

Stars:

Jeff Probst, Rob Mariano, Jerri Manthey

Won 6 Primetime Emmys. Another 21 wins & 63 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jeff Probst	...	Himself - Host (395 episodes, 2000-2013)

Storyline

Over the spring of 2000, sixteen average Americans (divided into two tribes which eventually merge into one) were sequestered on the deserted island of Pulau Tiga for 39 days. For their stay, they must learn to live as a tribe, although eventually, it is everyone for themselves. They compete in challenges for "luxuries" (a barbecue, a phone call home, etc.) and immunity. Every three days, the losers of the latter challenges must face tribal council, where they will account for their actions by voting one person off of the island. At the end of day 39, there will be only one survivor left who will leave the island with one million dollars. Based on the Swedish game show, "Operation Robinson."

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Plot Keywords:

Team | Island | Beach | Immunity | Voting | 

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Taglines:

39 days... 16 people... ONE... Survivor!

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Genres:

Adventure | Reality-TV | Game-Show

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Details

Official Sites:

CBS [us] All-Stars CBS [us] Africa

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 May 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Survivor: Africa

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mark Burnett Productions, Castaway Television Productions, Survivor Productions LLC

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (13 episodes) 60 min (16 episodes) 60 min 50 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The twist of "Survivor: Pearl Islands" was that the first six people voted off came back to compete for the right to return to the game.

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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #26.54 (2009)
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "TV Things in Common"

User Reviews

I'm addicted

what can i say about this show that hasn't been already said? it is perfect. entertainment, fun, psychology, beautiful surroundings...there is one thing however that often puzzles me. i recently read an interview with jeff probst (the host of the show) and he said that contestants are not allowed any cosmetics etc. on the show. well, how come girls always have they eyebrows perfectly shaped, no sign of hair on their legs or intimate areas and head locks look washed and clean? it's been puzzling me for a while.castaways don't look the part. also why so many beautiful people? i understand the show must sell and probably whoever is responsible for casting must comply with that rule but at the same time the show seems less real because of that.i would really like to see normal people with cellulite and other flaws some time.other than that i wholeheartedly recommend it. hope the show will go on for as long as i'll be able to watch it.