The first season of Survivor, titled Survivor: Borneo, premiered on CBS, introducing audiences to the reality competition format and quickly becoming a major hit.
Survivor won its first Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, solidifying its impact on television and reality TV genre.
Survivor introduced the Redemption Island twist in Survivor: Redemption Island (season 22), allowing eliminated contestants a chance to re-enter the game.
During Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, the feud between contestants Russell Hantz and Tyson Apostol created intense drama and extensive media coverage.
The series began broadcasting in high-definition starting with Survivor: Fiji, improving visual quality for viewers.
Survivor marked its 15th anniversary, highlighting its longevity and influence in reality TV programming.
Jeff Probst, host of Survivor, won his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program.
The first-ever Tribal Council is held, marking the beginning of Survivor's gameplay and elimination process.
Contestants compete in the inaugural Immunity Challenge to secure safety from elimination.
Richard Hatch becomes the first Sole Survivor, winning the initial season of Survivor.
A twist allows previously eliminated contestants to return to the game, affecting strategy significantly.
A contestant is medically evacuated due to injury, marking the first time a player is removed for health reasons.
The first Hidden Immunity Idol is discovered, changing gameplay by providing secret protection.
A twist forces tribes to swap members, dramatically shifting alliances and gameplay.
The climax of the game where finalists plead their case to the jury for the title of Sole Survivor.
