Thu Feb 27 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Survivor Returns to Fiji for Season 48: New Castaways Vie for $1 Million Prize
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Get ready for a new season of thrilling tribal challenges and strategic alliances as *Survivor* returns to the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji for its 48th season. Premiering Wednesday, February 26th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+ with Showtime, the two-hour premiere introduces 18 new castaways battling for the coveted $1 million prize.
Longtime host and executive producer Jeff Probst returns to guide the castaways through the intense social experiment, where they must outwit, outplay, and outlast each other. This season’s diverse cast includes a debate professor, PhD candidate, stunt performer, and music executive, promising a dynamic season of gameplay.
Filmed from June 27th to July 22nd, 2024, the production involved 26 days of continuous filming, solidifying its status as one of the world’s largest television productions. Following Rachel Lamont’s victory in Season 47, the competition is expected to be fierce.
New episodes of *Survivor* Season 48 will air weekly on Wednesdays on CBS and Paramount+ with Showtime, with Paramount+ Essential subscribers gaining access on Thursdays. Each episode (excluding the premiere) will be 90 minutes long. While the total episode count hasn’t been confirmed, a 13-episode season is anticipated.
For viewers without cable, streaming options include DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, and others carrying CBS. Paramount+ subscribers can also stream live, with the Essential plan offering next-day access. All previous seasons are available to stream on Paramount+.
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