The SURVIVOR 50 premiere (Wednesday, Feb. 25, 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) was the night’s #1 show, averaging 5.06 million viewers, making it CBS’ most-watched Wednesday night since 2022 (SURVIVOR finale airing May 25). Total viewership was +81% higher than second place, NBC (vs. 2.79m). (Source: Nielsen Live+SD Panel+Big Data)

“SURVIVOR 50” PREMIERE HIGHLIGHTS:

• #1 show Wednesday night in total viewers and adults 25-54.

• Most-watched episode of SURVIVOR since Dec. 13, 2023 (5.34m).

• Peaked with 6.18 million viewers (8:00-8:30 PM), holding at least 90% of its audience each subsequent half hour. 

• Up +26% from its fall 2025 premiere in total viewers and up +19% from its spring 2025 premiere.

• Most social SURVIVOR episode ever, earning 560,000 social interactions, 3.5 million views and trending #1 on X through Thursday morning. (Source: SCR)

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