When will Survivor Season 48 Finale air? Full schedule explored

Survivor, Season 48 is nearing its end, and viewers all around the world are waiting for the new Sole Survivor to be announced with bated breath. Season 48 started airing on 26 February, 2025. The latest season brought excitement, surprises in storyline, and intense gameplay, which left every episode on a cliff-hanger. As the game continues, the participants have made it through tough tasks, unmerciful times, and strong feelings whilst struggling to outdo, outperform, and outstay their rivals.

As the Survivor, Season 48 comes to a close, the race to the finale has further heated the game, with a few players left vying in the final throwdown. To find out when the final episode will premiere and what’s in store for the surprising conclusion, keep reading!

Survivor Season 48 Finale Date and Time

The finale of Survivor Season 48 will air on CBS on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET/PT. The episode will last three hours, and the highlights include the last immunity challenge, the end of Tribal Council, the winner, and a glimpse back in time on Survivor Season 48.

This extended episode is destined to be moving and exciting as the last players contest for a $1 million prize.

Complete Survivor Season 48 Schedule at a Glance

Here’s a quick look at the timeline for this season:

Season Premiere: February 26, 2025
Weekly Episodes: Every Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET/PT
Season Finale: May 21, 2025

If you missed any episodes of Survivor, Season 48, don’t worry — they’re available to stream the next day on Paramount+.

What to Expect in the Finale of Survivor, Season 48?

Throwing the last vote of the game, the contestants will face their most critical moments and most challenging tasks. With a few contenders left, relationships will be tested, and players are expected to switch up their ways very quickly. The results of the final Tribal Council will eliminate the ineligible players, and the jury will decide the star player of the series. Besides declaring the winner, the finale will allow fans to get the final views of the players who took part in the competition.

When And Where to Watch Survivor, Season 48?

Live on TV: CBS on May 21 at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Streaming: Paramount+ (available the following day)

Fans who want to watch the finale live should tune in to CBS, but if you prefer on-demand viewing, Paramount+ is your best option.

What’s Next for Survivor?

After Survivor Season 48 ends, viewers will have something to look forward to as Season 49 is already set to go into production. Moreover, Season 50 is expected to deliver a greater thrill with fans controlling the game, as stated by Jeff Probst in an interview with TV Insider. From what it seems to be, Survivor’s history is as exciting and mysterious as its future.