Survivor (American TV series)
American version of the international Survivor reality competition television franchise / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Survivor is an American reality television game show. It came from the Swedish show Expedition Robinson, made in 1997 by Charlie Parsons, and first shown in May 2000. Mark Burnett produces the American show. It is hosted by Jeff Probst. So far, there have been 45 seasons, with a 46th season on its way.
Survivor | |
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Created by | Charlie Parsons |
Presented by | Jeff Probst |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 45 |
No. of episodes | 635 |
Production | |
Running time | 43 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | CBS |
Release | May 31, 2000 (2000-05-31) ā present |
Related | |
Expedition Robinson International versions |
Each season has a group of people who have never met each other, living in a far away place. They are divided into two to four groups called "tribes". Each tribe must find food and water, make fire, and make homes for themselves, while taking part in challenges to get a reward, or immunity (where they become safe from getting voted off). Sometimes a player will have to be removed from the game due to an injury or infection. The last two or three players face a jury, the last seven or more players voted off. The jury asks the final few questions, and then votes for the winner of the title of "Sole Survivor" and a million dollar prize.
An idol may be used up until 5 players are left in the game, once there is 4 an idol can't be used.