CBS to counterprogram the Olympics with 10 classic ‘Survivor’ episodes in the lead-up to Season 50

It’s the peak of physical and mental endurance. Viewers passionately root for their favorites. And in the end, only one claims the ultimate prize.

No, we’re not talking about the Olympics. This February will be all about Survivor!

CBS has announced its counterprogramming strategy for the Winter Olympic Games on NBC, which includes 10 classic episodes of Survivor, now in its 26th year. It’s all in the lead-up to Season 50, which debuts with a three-hour premiere on Feb. 25 and concludes with a live finale in Los Angeles on May 20.

 

Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans brings back 24 iconic all-stars for another chance at taking home the $1 million check. Both “old school” and “new era” contestants are in the running — everyone from Season 1’s fan-fave Jenna Lewis-Dougherty to Season 49’s winner Savannah Louie. See the full cast list.

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The selected episodes included in CBS’ “Road to 50” special programming event are:

• Monday, Feb. 9 (8-9 p.m.) – Survivor: Micronesia: “If It Smells Like a Rat, Give It Cheese” featuring Cirie Fields
• Tuesday, Feb. 10 (8-9 p.m.) – Survivor: Tocantins: “The Martyr Approach” featuring Benjamin “Coach” Wade
• Wednesday, Feb. 11 (8-10 p.m.) – Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains: “Slay Everyone, Trust No One” featuring Cirie Fields, Benjamin “Coach” Wade, Colby Donaldson, and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick
• Thursday, Feb. 12 (8-10 p.m.) – Survivor: South Pacific: “Loyalties Will Be Broken” featuring Ozzy Lusth and Benjamin “Coach” Wade
• Friday, Feb. 13 (8-9 p.m.) – Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers: “The Survivor Devil” featuring Chrissy Hofbeck
• Monday, Feb. 16 (8-9 p.m.) – Survivor: David vs. Goliath: “Jackets and Eggs” featuring Angelina Keeley, Christian Hubicki, and Mike White
• Tuesday, Feb. 17 (8-9 p.m.) – Survivor: Edge of Extinction: “Awkward” featuring Rick Devens
• Wednesday, Feb. 18 (8-9:30 p.m.) – Survivor 45: “The Ex-Girlfriend at The Wedding” featuring Dee Valladares
• Thursday, Feb. 19 (8-9:30 p.m.) – Survivor 46: “Hide ’N Seek” featuring Q Burdette, Tiffany Ervin, and Charlie Davis
• Friday, Feb. 20 (8-9:30 p.m.) – Survivor 48: “Icarus Time” featuring Kyle Fraser, Kamilla Karthigesu, and Joseph “Joe” Hunter

These 10 encore episodes highlight some of the best moments from the Survivor 50 contestants, but not all. Missing from the lineup are episodes featuring Jenna Lewis-Dougherty (Season 1), Aubry Bracco (Season 32), Jonathan Young (Season 42), Emily Flippen (Season 45), Genevieve Mushaluk (Season 47), and Rizo “Rizgod” Velovic and Savannah Louie (Season 49).