Eighteen fresh faces, one familiar Fijian backdrop, and a million-dollar dream. That’s the setup for Survivor Season 48, which kicks off with “The Get to Know You Game.” As usual, a fresh batch of castaways are dropped on an island with nothing but the clothes on their backs and the burning desire to outwit, outplay, and outlast each other. The two-hour premiere offers a hefty dose of early-stage gameplay, with the inevitable scramble for alliances and the often brutal first impressions shaping the season’s trajectory.
The first challenge, a staple of the Survivor formula, finds the tribes vying for those precious early resources that can make or break an island experience. The reward? The subtle advantage of starting strong and planting the seeds of dominance.
With Jeff Probst once again at the helm, expect the usual blend of high-octane challenges and cutthroat strategy. The two-hour premiere allows for a more in-depth look at the new castaways, giving us a sense of their personalities, strengths, and weaknesses before the inevitable backstabbing begins.
Survivor airs Wednesday, February 26, 2025, from 8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and is available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Paramount+ Essential subscribers can access the episode on-demand the following day.
