Photo: Robert Voets ©2018 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pictured: "Survivor" host Jeff Probst
Season 38 of Survivor‘s theme is “Edge of Extinction” and the premiere of the new season airs on February 20, 2019, at 8 p.m. ET/PT and 7 p.m. CT. The new season combines a bunch of newbies with some veteran survivalists as well. For those who want to watch the show tonight but do not have a cable subscription or any login information, you still have options. If you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can watch CBS live on your computer, phone or streaming device by signing up for one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:
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Ahead of the big premiere, longtime show host Jeff Probst spoke with Entertainment Tonight about the new season and said, “We look at Survivor as this amazing social experiment that is defined by a few key elements: a group of people who are forced to work together but must vote each other out. Over the years it has also evolved into a complex game of strategy. Edge of Extinction continues this evolution by continuing to combine the physical and the mental alongside the strategy.”
The location of the new season of the show is Fiji again, as it is a favorite location for production. Host Probst previously explained to Entertainment Weekly, in 2017, why Fiji has been his top choice. He said that, “The real truth of the world is, when we started Survivor 18 years ago, there were lots of places we could go. It’s been two decades. It’s a different world. There are not as many places we can go for lots of reasons — the economy, population, political unrest, weather patterns.”
While many see Probst as the showrunner, he told Entertainment Weekly that it’s really field producer Riley Munday who “runs the show”. Probst gushed over Munday, saying, “Her story’s amazing. Started as a Dream Teamer. Now she runs the show. She has so much stuff going on and she runs this army as though it was just a backyard picnic with some friends.” The long-running hit series is like a well-oiled machine at this point, according to production, especially when it comes to the behind-the-scenes work. It’s the new twists, contestants, and challenges that change the game for everyone, from the viewers to the crew.
While Survivor is just getting into a new season, the show is already casting for next season, according to San Francisco CBS Local. The requirements listed for auditioning state, “You must be 18 years or older to audition. Please check eligibility requirements here. You must be a United States citizen and be living in the United States. You must pre-register before the event in order to audition. Each applicant is encouraged to creatively express why they should be considered for the show.” So, if you’re hoping to become a survivalist, casting calls are a good way to go.