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Survivor 48

Survivor 48 is the forty-eighth season of the American competitive reality television series Survivor.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Survivor 48 is the forty-eighth season of the American competitive reality television series Survivor. It premiered on CBS on February 26, 2025, and aired through May 21, 2025. The season was filmed in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands, continuing the show’s long-running production base there.

Production

Survivor 48 was announced as part of CBS’s 2024–25 midseason schedule and continued the show’s modern format of 26-day gameplay. It was filmed in Fiji’s Mamanuca Islands, which had hosted the series for many consecutive seasons.

Cast and format

The season used 18 first-time players divided into three tribes at the start. CBS and entertainment coverage described the season as featuring a two-hour premiere followed by 90-minute episodes.

Season outcome

Kyle Fraser won Survivor 48, with the season concluding on May 21, 2025. Available summaries also report a jury vote of 5–2–1 in the final vote.

Broadcast history

The season aired weekly on CBS in the United States and was available through Paramount+ depending on subscription tier. The broadcast schedule kept Survivor in its long-running Wednesday-night slot.

Key facts

  • Survivor 48 premiered on February 26, 2025, and concluded on May 21, 2025.
  • The season was filmed in the Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, the sixteenth consecutive season filmed there.
  • 18 new contestants competed for the title of Sole Survivor and a $1 million prize.
  • Kyle Fraser won the season with a jury vote of 5–2–1.
  • The season aired on CBS with a two-hour premiere and 90-minute episodes.
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Canadian context

Survivor 48 aired on CBS and was available in Canada through common North American television and streaming carriage patterns for the series, making it relevant to Canadian viewers who follow U.S. reality television.

Frequently asked questions

What is Survivor 48?
It is the 48th season of the American reality competition series Survivor.
When did Survivor 48 premiere?
It premiered on February 26, 2025.
Who won Survivor 48?
Kyle Fraser won Survivor 48.
Where was Survivor 48 filmed?
It was filmed in the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji.
How many contestants were on Survivor 48?
The season featured 18 contestants.
How long was the season?
The season ran from February 26 to May 21, 2025.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivor_48
    Supports: Season number, premiere and finale dates, filming location, and winner.
  2. USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/02/25/survivor-season-48/80306480007/
    Supports: Premiere date, 18 contestants, CBS broadcast details, and season basics.
  3. TheTVDB — https://www.thetvdb.com/series/survivor/seasons/official/48
    Supports: Episode dates and finale date for season 48.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/1161747/survivor-season-48-premiere-date-cast-trailer-how-to-watch-cbs-streaming-jeff-probst/
    Supports: Premiere date, episode length, host, and streaming details.
  5. Parade — https://www.parade.com/tv/survivor-season-48
    Supports: Announcement timing, premiere date, episode length, and 26-day format.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/survivor/s48
    Supports: Series/network, creator, genre, and production details.