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TV Concierge

What We’re Watching: ‘Survivor: Cagayan’

A ‘Survivor’ expert and a ‘Survivor’ newbie extoll the virtues of this great season—and franchise as a whole

By Amelia Wedemeyer and Craig Horlbeck February 3

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How ‘Survivor’ Can Continue for 20 More Years

Forty seasons into an incredible TV run, the iconic reality show could ostensibly go on forever—so long as producers push the boundaries of the game without losing the core principles of what makes it great

By Riley McAtee May 15, 2020

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Former ‘Survivor’ Contestants Talk Eating, Smelling, and, Um, Hygiene

Eight people who have survived at least a season on the show talked about some of the elements that don’t make the final cut, or can’t be perceived through a television screen

By Claire McNear May 15, 2020

The Pod Has Spoken

Recapping the Explosive ‘Survivor: Winners at War’ Finale

Riley, Mal, and Jason break down the highlights of the finale and the entire season as a whole

By Riley McAtee, Mallory Rubin, and 1 more May 14, 2020

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The ‘Survivor: Winners at War’ Exit Survey

Natalie, Michele, and Tony went into the final tribal council. After one emerged victorious, the Ringer staff wrote down their reactions.

By The Ringer Staff May 14, 2020

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After ‘Winners at War,’ the ‘Survivor’ GOAT Officially Has Been Crowned

Winning an all-star season doesn’t necessarily make someone the best of all time, but the player who did emerge victorious on Wednesday night’s Season 40 is truly the greatest to ever play the game

By Riley McAtee May 14, 2020

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The Ringer’s ‘Survivor’ Hall of Fame

After 20 years and 40 seasons, TV’s most iconic reality show is still showing no signs of slowing down. To celebrate, we’ve crowned the most impressive—or just most entertaining—survivors ever.

By The Ringer Staff May 14, 2020

The Eight Biggest Story Lines of the ‘Survivor: Winners at War’ Season Finale

Can Tony ascend to GOAT level? Will Michele pull off an upset? And who’s coming back from the Edge?

By Riley McAtee May 13, 2020

Edgic of Extinction: How Hardcore Edit Analysts Unravel the Secrets of ‘Survivor’

Can the winner of a season be identified in advance by the edit each character receives? These superfans are determined to try. Welcome to the sabermetrics of ‘Survivor.’

By Ben Lindbergh May 13, 2020

Welcome to Survivor Week

With 40 seasons spanning nearly 20 years, ‘Survivor’ has provided us with countless memorable moments and characters

By Ringer Staff May 12, 2020

Through Two Decades and 40 Seasons, the Tribal Council Remains the Heart of ‘Survivor’

"The basic format of ‘Survivor,’ in that players must rely on each other while voting each other out, has never changed," says host Jeff Probst. "But within that box you can do whatever you want." Here’s how fire-lit climaxes of ‘Survivor’ have fueled the show for 20 years.

By Mara Reinstein May 12, 2020

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How Boston Rob’s Legend Grew Alongside ‘Survivor’

Rob Mariano has played ‘Survivor’ more than any other contestant. Along the way, he’s met his wife, seen a giant totem of his head erected on an island, and become inextricable from the show itself.

By Katie Baker May 12, 2020

‘Survivor’ Is the Quintessential TV Show

You can’t talk about America without talking about television; you can’t talk about television without talking about reality TV; and you can’t talk about reality TV without talking about ‘Survivor,’ the one reality show that’s ascended to a permanent state of monoculture

By Alison Herman May 12, 2020

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The 100 Most Iconic Moments in ‘Survivor’ History

As the show wraps up its 40th season and nears its 20th anniversary, here are the defining moments that made it great, from Sue Hawk’s iconic speech to Jonny Fairplay’s fake grandma to Denise’s recent coup

By Mara Reinstein May 11, 2020