There will be no major scheduling changes for Survivor heading into the 2019 – 2020 broadcasting period, as season 39 has officially been confirmed.
As we prepare to say goodbye to the 18 players that made up theSurvivor: Edge of Extinctioncast (with 16 of them being a crucial part of the finale, which seems like insanity), CBS is looking to the future. As part of their annual upfronts (gathering of television and advertising executives to outline the upcoming year of standard and new television programs),CBS has confirmed in a press releasethatSurvivorwill return for a 39th season.
Not only that, but it will once again retain its spot on Wednesday nights starting at 8 p.m. ET whenever the show does return. The exact return date forSurvivorwill likely not be revealed until tonight’s reunion, where Jeff Probst is likely leaving it as part of the teaser for the theme of the 39th season.
FollowingSurvivoron Wednesdays will beSEAL Teamfor its third season at 9 p.m. ET andS.W.A.T.will move over from its usual Thursday night spot to air on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET. WithThe Big Bang Theorypreviously takingSurvivor’sclassic Thursday 8 p.m. ET slot on CBS’ schedule, it was possible that CBS could have moved it back after that show ends this week. However,Young Sheldonwill continue in its spot. Bazinga.
For the first time in a while, there will be a change in competition forSurvivorat the other broadcast networks.ABCwill continue to start off Wednesday at 8 p.m. withThe Goldbergs,andNBCwill continue to host their all-Chicagonight withChicago Med.However,FOXis moving outEmpireand givingSurvivora run for its money by slottingThe Masked Singerat the same time.
Normally,Survivoris the clear ratings favorite for Wednesday nights at 8, butThe Masked Singerfound breakout success in its first season, often sporting a ~40-50% increase in the ratings overSurvivor,albeit at 9 p.m. For the first time in a long time, the island-based reality competition show finally has a true competitor in the ratings.
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