Season 51
2026 · 13 episodes · 7h 54m in all · 3.9/10
21 new Castaways are set to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Stranded on the beaches of Fiji they’re tasked with forming a new society, adapting to their surroundings, and navigating an unpredictable social game to ensure their torch stays lit. The Open Era will test their endurance, strategy, and willpower in pursuit of the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million grand prize.

Episodes

1. Permanent Uncertainty
23 Sept 2026 · 86 min · 4.3/10
Castaways marooned in remote Fiji embark upon the Open Era of Survivor and battle to win $1 million. The catchphrase of the season, "permanent uncertainty," comes into play as soon as the castaways reach the beach and discover that one player must leave to go on a mysterious journey. Then, the first tribal council pits two allies against each other in a dramatic battle of wills.

2. Weaponized Honesty
30 Sept 2026 · 65 min · 4.8/10
A chilling injury at camp threatens to send one player home. Two tribes face off in a daunting immunity challenge at sea where one tribe struggles to keep afloat. Then, tribal council takes a wild turn when one player attempts a never-before-seen move to save an ally.

3. What I'm Smellin' Is Stinky
7 Oct 2026 · 64 min · 4.3/10
n the wake of a rocky tribal council, a castaway makes a shocking move. A mysterious Tree Mail delivers a game-changing twist. Then, two castaways secretly bond at tribal council in an attempt to change the course of the vote.

4. That's the Magic of Survivor
14 Oct 2026 · 65 min · 2.7/10
In a Tale of Two Tribes, one tribe feels torn apart in the aftermath of a divisive vote-out, while another tribe basks in unity, until an unexpected summoning changes everything. Then, old wounds and previous alliances are put to the test at tribal council.

5. Not Here to Get a Pedicure
21 Oct 2026 · 65 min · 4.1/10
This week's Immunity Challenge comes with double jeopardy when two tribes face tribal council.

6. I Love Crying
28 Oct 2026 · 65 min · 4.2/10
A bold move to save a castaway at the last tribal council causes fractures to the Dina Tribe. A mysterious meeting will tie the fates of some players together. Then, emotions run hot in a high-stakes challenge that tests the tribes.

7. The Girl at the Prom
4 Nov 2026 · 64 min · 6.3/10
The castaways face a daunting rite of passage that harkens all the way back to Season 1; chaos ensues as the group mingles and navigates old alliances and new promises while battling for the first individual immunity necklace of the season.
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8. Load the Ark, Two by Two
11 Nov 2026 · 1.0/10
A castaway faces major backlash for loose lips and creating a messy post-merge Tribal Council. Then, tree mail brings the news to pair up two by two knowing their partner could seal their fate.
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9. Episode 9
Airs 18 Nov 2026
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10. Episode 10
Airs 25 Nov 2026
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11. Episode 11
Airs 2 Dec 2026
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12. Episode 12
Airs 9 Dec 2026
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13. Episode 13
Airs 16 Dec 2026
Survivor Season 51: quick answers
How many episodes are in Survivor Season 51?
Season 51 of Survivor has 13 episodes, about 8 hours in total.
When did Survivor Season 51 come out?
Season 51 premiered on 23 Sept 2026 and its finale airs 16 Dec 2026.
What is the best episode of Survivor Season 51?
By viewer score, episode 2, “Weaponized Honesty”, at 4.8/10.