What time will 'Survivor' Season 43 Episode 1 be out? Here's what to expect

With new faces and over-the-top challenges, Episode 1 of ‘Survivor’ Season 43 promises plenty of action-packed drama

BY SUNJUKTA SULE

PUBLISHED SEP 19, 2022

The cast of 'Survivor' Season 43 (Robert Voets/CBS)

MAMANUCA ISLANDS, FIJI: Reality TV fans, it's time to celebrate as the much anticipated Season 43 of the survival show 'Survivor' is soon to grace your screens. The show, which features contestants fighting out different challenges in the wild, be it scavenging for food or facing risk/reward dilemmas, is back with a brand-new season and new faces.

A few of the challenges the contestants have faced over the years are: Shot in the Dark, Risk vs Reward and Earn the Merge. Shot in the Dark allowed worried players a chance at protection from the vote, while Risk vs Reward presented competitors with a dilemma to trust the other islanders. Earn the Merge forced the last 12 castaways to split into two teams and compete in a challenge to earn their spot on the merged tribe. And, of course, Jeff Probst is back as the host again. Those wanting to catch this new season of 'Survivor', read on to know the details on how to watch it.

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When will 'Survivor' Season 43 Episode 1 air?

'The 'Survivor' Season 43's premiere is set to air on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 8 pm ET/PT. It will be a two-hour premiere. It will be followed up with a 90-minute episode the next week on September 28.

How to watch 'Survivor' Season 43 Episode 1?

Survivor will air on CBS every Wednesday at 8 pm ET from September 21, 2022. Episodes will be available the next day via the Paramount Plus app. You can also stream the earlier seasons on Netflix, but the streaming platform only streams two seasons a year. Currently, it is airing Season 16 of 'Survivor: Micronesia — Fans vs Favorites' and Season 37: 'David vs Goliath'. All 41 seasons of Survivor are available for streaming on Paramount+ as well.

What to expect on 'Survivor' Season 43 Episode 1?

According to host Jeff Probst, Season 43 will keep the players pondering every second of every day. Probst has stated, "Survivor is always about the people. It's the single biggest unknown of the game. Who are my competitors? Are they telling me the truth? Am I reading them correctly? Did I choose the right alliance partners? Am I on the right side of the vote or about to be blindsided?"

Since the premiere will be a two-hour special, fans can expect that two contestants will be eliminated by the end of the episode in the classic ‘Survivor' style. The series has also scrapped the controversial Hourglass and Do or Die twists this season. The show is adhering to strict Covid-19 safety guidelines for all cast and crew members, including host Jeff Probst.

Watch 'Survivor' Season 43 Episode 1 trailer below: