Excitement mounts among fans as the premiere date for Survivor’s highly anticipated season 50 approaches. Scheduled to air on Wednesday, February 25, the new season promises a spectacular showcase of returning contestants.
Survivor Season 50 Details
Survivor season 50 will kick off at 7 p.m. Central time. This premiere will be notable, featuring the longest episode for a non-finale in the show’s history, lasting three hours.
Celebrity Contestants
The upcoming season will feature a diverse cast of previous contestants, including:
- Jenna Lewis Dougherty – Season 1: Borneo, Season 8: All-Stars
- Colby Donaldson – Season 2: Australian Outback, Season 8: All-Stars, Season 20: Heroes vs. Villains
- Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick – Season 10: Palau, Season 11: Guatemala, Season 20: Heroes vs. Villains
- Cirie Fields – Season 12: Panama, Season 20: Heroes vs. Villains
- Ozzy Lusth – Multiple seasons including Cook Islands and South Pacific
- Benjamin “Coach” Wade – Season 18: Tocantins, Season 23: South Pacific
- Aubry Bracco – Season 32: Kaôh Rōng, and others
Seventeen contestants will be returning for a second time, and one will be competing for a third time.
Fan Engagement and Classic Episodes
In the lead-up to the premiere, CBS has aired ten classic episodes from the franchise, starting on February 9 and concluding on February 20. These episodes feature past contestants who will appear in season 50, such as Coach and Ozzy.
Additionally, a nationwide idol hunt took place, giving fans the chance to find a hidden immunity idol across various states, including Wisconsin. Those who find the idol will have a chance to win a trip to the season 50 finale in Los Angeles.
Upcoming Episode Schedule
As part of the Road to 50, here is the schedule for the classic Survivor episodes:
| Date | Episode Title | Featured Contestants |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 12 | Survivor: South Pacific | Benjamin “Coach” Wade, Ozzy Lusth |
| Feb. 13 | Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers | Chrissy Hofbeck |
| Feb. 16 | Survivor: David vs. Goliath | Angelina Keeley, Christian Hubicki, Mike White |
| Feb. 17 | Survivor: Edge of Extinction | Rick Devens |
| Feb. 18 | Survivor 45 | Dee Valladares |
| Feb. 19 | Survivor 46 | Q Burdette, Tiffany Ervin, Charlie Davis |
| Feb. 20 | Survivor 48 | Kyle Fraser, Kamilla Karthigesu, Joe Hunter |
With thrilling events planned, Survivor fans have much to look forward to as the launch of season 50 approaches. The blend of returning favorites and classic episodes is sure to create a memorable experience for long-time viewers.
