Survivor Season 51
Created by Charlie Parsons
Eighteen to twenty castaways will compete against each other on Survivor. All castaways will compete to outwit, outplay, outlast and ultimately be crowned Sole Survivor.
Survivor Season 51, Episode 5, “Not Here to Get a Pedicure,” airs Wednesday, October 21, 2026 on CBS.
Survivor Season 51, Episode 5, “Not Here to Get a Pedicure,” airs Wednesday, October 21, 2026 on CBS.
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Originally released on CBS. We haven’t independently confirmed whether it remains available there.
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Released
CBS
Since Sep 23
Episode guide
Episodes
- 1
Permanent Uncertainty source at TVmaze
Castaways marooned in remote Fiji embark upon the Open Era of "Survivor" and battle to win $1 million. The catchphrase of the season, "permanent uncertainty," comes into play as soon as the castaways reach the beach and discover that one player must leave to go on a mysterious journey. Then, the first tribal council pits two allies against each other in a dramatic battle of wills.
- 2
Weaponized Honesty source at TVmaze
A chilling injury at camp threatens to send one player home. Two tribes face off in a daunting immunity challenge at sea where one tribe struggles to keep afloat. Then, tribal council takes a wild turn when one player attempts a never-before-seen move to save an ally.
- 3
What I'm Smellin' Is Stinky source at TVmaze
In the wake of a rocky tribal council, a castaway makes a shocking move. A mysterious Tree Mail delivers a game-changing twist. Then, two castaways secretly bond at tribal council in an attempt to change the course of the vote.
- 4
That's the Magic of Survivor source at TVmaze
In a Tale of Two Tribes, one tribe feels torn apart in the aftermath of a divisive vote-out, while another tribe basks in unity, until an unexpected summoning changes everything. Then, old wounds and previous alliances are put to the test at tribal council.
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Cast and crew
- Produced by
- Charlie Parsons, Jeff Probst, Mark Burnett, Matt Van Wagenen
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- Season premiere · CBSSeptember 23, 2026Reported
“Survivor season 51: September 23, 2026 on CBS”
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Past changes
Season premiere date announced: September 23, 2026 on CBS