Survivor (2000-present)

Survivor is the American version of the international Survivor reality competition television franchise, which was inspired by Charlie Parsons' 1997 Swedish television series Expedition Robinson. The American series debuted on CBS on May 31, 2000. It is hosted by Jeff Probst, who also serves as an executive producer alongside Mark Burnett and the show's creator, Jim Parsons.

Survivor places a group of strangers in an isolated location where they must provide their own food, fire, and shelter. The contestants compete in challenges that test their physical abilities, such as running and swimming, as well as their mental abilities, such as puzzles and endurance challenges, for rewards and immunity from elimination. The contestants are gradually eliminated from the game as they are voted out by their fellow contestants, until only one remains and is awarded the grand prize of US$1,000,000 ($2,000,000 in Winners at War).

The American adaptation has been a huge success. From 2000-01 to 2005-06, its first eleven seasons (competitions) were among the top ten most-watched shows on television. It is widely regarded as the pioneer of American reality television because it was the first highly-rated and profitable reality show to air on broadcast television in the United States, and it is regarded as one of the best reality TV shows of all time.

Genres: Reality television, Game show, Adventure

Running time: 43 minutes
Production companies: CBS EYE Productions, Survivor Productions LLC, CBS Studios, Castaway Television Productions, Mark Burnett Productions (2000–2011), One Three Media (2012–2014), United Artists Media Group (2014–2015), MGM Television (2016–present)

Original release: May 31, 2000 –present

IMDb rating: 7.5/10