The landmark 50th season of Survivor — packed with returning players like Cirie Fields, Benjamin “Coach” Wade and Mike White — premiered last week on CBS with a three-hour episode. Former castaways continue to vie for $1 million and the title of Sole Survivor.
The theme of season 50 is “In the Hands of the Fans.” Viewers previously voted on game elements such as “Idols or No Idols” and “Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It,” and players will find out what fans voted for while competing in Fiji, according to CBS. A season 50 trailer name-drops celebrities like Zac Brown, Billie Eilish, Jimmy Fallon and YouTuber MrBeast. Here’s everything you need to know to watch without cable.
When to watch Survivor 50 on Paramount Plus
Two episodes of Survivor season 50 are streaming on Paramount Plus. If you have Paramount Plus Premium, you can stream your local CBS station — and new Survivor installments — live on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT/7 p.m. CT. If you have Paramount Plus Essential, you can catch new episodes on demand on Thursdays.
To watch CBS without cable, you can also consider a live TV streaming service that carries the channel in its lineup. YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV and the DirecTV MyNews skinny bundle are all options, but Paramount Plus is a less expensive route.
Paramount Plus costs more as of early 2026. You can get the ad-supported Essential version for $9 a month or $90 a year, or the ad-free Premium version for $14 a month or $140 a year. In addition to access to your live local CBS station, Premium gives you downloads and the ability to watch more Showtime programs than Essential.
Who’s in the cast of Survivor season 50?
Survivor 50 began with 24 returning Survivor players. Here’s a list from CBS.
- Angelina Keeley (season 37 — David vs. Goliath)
- Aubry Bracco (season 32 — Kaôh Rōng, season 34 — Game Changers and season 38 — Edge of Extinction)
- Benjamin “Coach” Wade (season 18 — Tocantins, season 20 — Heroes vs. Villains and season 23 — South Pacific)
- Charlie Davis (Survivor 46)
- Chrissy Hofbeck (season 35 — Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers)
- Christian Hubicki (season 37 — David vs. Goliath)
- Cirie Fields (season 12 — Exile Island, season 16 — Micronesia, season 20 — Heroes vs. Villains and season 34 –Game Changers)
- Colby Donaldson (season 2 — Australia, season 8 — All-Stars and season 20 — Heroes vs. Villains)
- Dee Valladares (Survivor 45)
- Emily Flippen (Survivor 45)
- Genevieve Mushaluk (Survivor 47)
- Jenna Lewis-Dougherty (season 1 — Borneo) and (season 8 — All-Stars)
- Jonathan Young (Survivor 42)
- Joseph “Joe” Hunter (Survivor 48)
- Kamilla Karthigesu (Survivor 48)
- Kyle Fraser (Survivor 48)
- Mike White (season 37 — David vs. Goliath)
- Ozzy Lusth (season 13 — Cook Islands, season 16 — Micronesia, season 23 — South Pacific and season 34, Game Changers)
- Q Burdette (Survivor 46)
- Rick Devens (season 38 — Edge of Extinction)
- Rizo Velovic (Survivor 49)
- Savannah Louie (Survivor 49)
- Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick (season 10 — Palau, season 11 — Guatemala, season 20 — Heroes vs. Villains)
- Tiffany Ervin (Survivor 46)
