Series synopsis
Australian Survivor is an Australian reality television series that premiered on 10 on August 21, 2016. It was created by Charlie Parsons. It stars Jonathan LaPaglia.
Tough and tenacious people are marooned on a tropical island with little more than the clothes on their backs and the drive to be the sole survivor.
Premise
Tough and tenacious people are marooned on a tropical island with little more than the clothes on their backs and the drive to be the sole survivor.
Premise: Explosive from the get-go!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonathan LaPaglia as Self - Host
Guest cast
- David Genat as Self - Host
- Kassandre Bastarache as Self - Contestant
- Janine Allis as Self - Contestant
- Robert Bentele as Self - Contestant
- Kirby Bentley as Self - Contestant
- Shonee Bowtell as Self - Contestant
- Cirie Fields as Self - Contestant
- Tommi Manninen as Self - Contestant
- George Mladenov as Self - Contestant
- Parvati Shallow as Self - Contestant
- Sarah Tilleke as Self - Contestant
- Luke Toki as Self - Contestant
Episodes
This series spans 13 seasons with 360 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 79 | September 10, 2018 | March 19, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 26 | August 21, 2016 | October 25, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 27 | July 30, 2017 | October 10, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 25 | August 1, 2018 | October 9, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 24 | July 24, 2019 | September 17, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 25 | February 3, 2020 | March 30, 2020 |
| Season 6 | 24 | July 18, 2021 | September 12, 2021 |
| Season 7 | 24 | January 31, 2022 | April 4, 2022 |
| Season 8 | 24 | January 30, 2023 | March 27, 2023 |
| Season 9 | 24 | January 29, 2024 | March 19, 2024 |
| Season 10 | 24 | February 17, 2025 | April 14, 2025 |
| Season 11 | 10 | August 17, 2025 | September 7, 2025 |
| Season 12 | 24 | February 23, 2026 | April 14, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champions V Contenders - Jury Villa 1 | September 10, 2018 |
| 2 | Champions V Contenders - Jury Villa 2 | September 11, 2018 |
| 3 | Champions V Contenders - Jury Villa 3 | September 12, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 24 Australians arrive on the tropical island of Samoa ready to outwit, outplay and outlast each other in order to win the half a million dollar prize and the title of sole survivor. |
August 21, 2016 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The tribes compete in an Immunity Challenge to avoid tribal council where they will be forced to vote a team mate off the island. Who will be the second contestant to leave the island? |
August 22, 2016 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A physical Reward Challenge will push the tribes to their limits for a tarp & cushions. Later, the Immunity Challenge sees the tribes compete on a puzzle to avoid heading to Tribal Council. |
August 28, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 24 Australians arrive on the tropical island of Samoa ready to outwit, outplay and outlast each other in order to win the half a million dollar prize and the title of sole survivor. |
July 30, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The perfect storm is brewing in Samoa as the tribes fight to protect supplies & maintain fire in adverse conditions. However, how will the prospect of a possible idol at play tamper with the newly formed friendships? |
July 31, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 As a major alliance crumbles, one tribe scrambles to avoid elimination. The other tribe grows frustrated with two members and make moves to have them removed next. |
August 1, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In a world-first, this program has pitted 12 giants of Australian society against 12 everyday Aussies in order to create one epic battle: champions versus contenders. |
August 1, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The game starts to become very real for the castaways. The reality of having to catch their own food and create a liveable shelter becomes top priority in camp. |
August 2, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In the Champions camp a new leader steps forward and starts calling the shots, while over at The Contenders it's a case of the boys versus the girls. |
August 6, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the ultimate test of the human spirit, 12 everyday Aussies take on 12 Australian champions over 50 days to see who can outwit, outplay and outlast to become the sole 'survivor'. |
July 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Only a few days on the island, and alliances are already starting to form. It's still a team game as the rewards challenge requires a huge effort from all in order to take home some fishing equipment. |
July 25, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 After a loss at the Immunity Challenge, one tribe will contemplate a major betrayal in order to rid the game of one of its most powerful players. |
July 28, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The best competition on TV is bigger than ever. The biggest villains, game players and heroes, are seeking redemption and competing against each other in the first ever Australian Survivor: All Stars. |
February 3, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Proving it's game on, things heat up between tribe mates, with new alliances being formed and others being kept in the dark. An intense Tribal Council sees a much loved character say goodbye. |
February 4, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 They don't call it All Stars for nothing, and this episode proves just how cutthroat Survivor royalty can be with the most epic Tribal Council the show has seen. |
February 5, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Cloncurry in north-west Queensland is where the ultimate battle between Brains and Brawn begins. As soon as the castaways hit the red dirt, it's every man for themselves to win the first reward challenge. |
July 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 It's a new day, settling into camp, Sleeping rough has taken it's toll. With Immunity Idols hidden around both the Brains and Brawn camps, the race is on for Castaways to get their hands on them first. |
July 19, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Cracks and alliances have started to appear in both the Brains and Brawn camps. The split amongst one Tribe is evident at Tribal Council but with a hidden Immunity Idol at play, will things go to plan? |
July 20, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Located in Far North Queensland, 24 castaways face off with their loved ones to see who has what it takes to be crowned Sole Survivor. |
January 31, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Battle lines are drawn with one castaway is on the outs with the Blue Tribe. Then, when an idol is found, someone at Tribal Council tries to flush it. Will they succeed? |
February 1, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A new day, a new Reward Challenge, with a trip to the coveted Survivor Shop. One person from the winning tribe is able to take someone from the other tribe along with them. |
February 2, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Returning players and new faces battle it out on the beaches of Samoa in Heroes v Villains. Who will outwit, outplay and outlast to become Sole Survivor and take out the half million dollar prize? |
January 30, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 It's the mind game that will get you ahead, and our castaways will stop at nothing to make it through another night. Who will be sent to Tribal Council, and who will be plotting revenge? |
January 31, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Following a heated Reward Challenge, a secret night mission causes one tribe to question one of their own. With another Tribal Council looming, players must think quickly in order to keep in the game. |
February 1, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 With 24 brand new players back on the beaches of Samoa, who will outwit, outplay, and outlast the others to take home the half million-dollar prize? |
January 29, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A clever strategy partnership, 'The Invisible Hand' tries to control the game. But can these two tribe mates stay out of the firing line? |
January 30, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Rebels are in high spirits and the cuddle club have big plans to strengthen their tribe. But can they pull it off? |
January 31, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BvB2 Four years ago, Brains versus Brawn battled it out in the Australian outback, with a Brain victorious. The rematch begins in Samoa. Who will become the sole Survivor and win the $500,000 prize? |
February 17, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Praying Mantis Strength and strategy go head-to-head as the power struggle intensifies after Tribal Council. With a traitor in the mix, can alliances stay strong? |
February 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
Stoic The Coven's realisation of their spot in the game spurs a different kind of battle on the Brains tribe and an unexpected turn of events leaves one tribe devastated. |
February 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Seven of Australia's best face off against fierce international rivals on the beaches of Samoa in a Survivor first. An epic showdown for the title of The Greatest Survivor Player of all Time! |
August 17, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Australia's most notorious players take on global mega stars in a super charged Survivor, where the highest honour is up for grabs. But can a Survivor legend recover from a devastating set back? |
August 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The race is on as Australian and World Survivor heavyweights continue to clash for the title of International Sole Survivor. Attempts to strengthen alliances are underway. |
August 19, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I Forgot Your Name Australian Survivor returns with contestants fighting to redeem past mistakes, prove themselves, and transform failures into triumphs in an epic new season of strategy and survival. |
February 23, 2026 |
| 2 |
Ghosts Tensions rise as tribes navigate tough conditions, evolving strategies, and fierce challenges in the ultimate fight for redemption on Australian Survivor. |
February 24, 2026 |
| 3 |
In the Middle of Midnight Bonds deepen as both tribes fight for comfort and connection. A reward stirs emotions, strategies shift, and a shared dream doesn't unfold as expected, leaving players reassessing their trust. |
February 25, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 10 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 21, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 14, 2026 |
| Status | Returning Series |