CBS Surges With Survivor 50, Delivers Best Wednesday in Four Years

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CBS's Survivor 50 premiere drew 5.06 million viewers and delivered CBS's best Wednesday night in four years, peaking at 6.18 million in the opener's first half-hour. The three-hour debut was up 26% from the fall 2025 premiere and 19% from the spring 2025 premiere, and CBS noted the night was 81% higher in total viewers than NBC. The episode featured familiar fans and marked the start of Survivor's 50th season.
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