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Did you love Survivor 50? You should watch this season next!

After an epic anniversary season, the only way to move forward is to look back. And there’s one season of Survivor that’s perfect to rewatch right now!

“Epic Party” – 24 returning players are abandoned on the islands of Fiji for a monumental 50th season, with the chance to win $1 million. The theme of the season, “In the Hands of the Fans,” quickly materializes as decisions from the fan vote swiftly and forcefully impact the game in Survivor 50. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Epic Party” – 24 returning players are abandoned on the islands of Fiji for a monumental 50th season, with the chance to win $1 million. The theme of the season, “In the Hands of the Fans,” quickly materializes as decisions from the fan vote swiftly and forcefully impact the game in Survivor 50. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Whether you’re a longtime fan ofSurvivoror you just tuned in for the very first time duringSurvivor 50, we can all agree that the hardest part of one season ending is waiting for another one to begin. But I have a solution for you…just rewatch the best previous season to keep the hype going. And afterSurvivor 50, there’s one season in particular that’s perfect to keep the ball rolling.

For those of you who clicked onto this article thinking I was going to saySurvivor: Heroes vs. Villains, I’m so sorry to disappoint you. Though it is an epic season and the very first anniversary season for the series, I don’t think it’s exactly the one that fits best after season 50 in the rewatchSurvivorplaylist.

The best season to rewatch—or watch for the first time depending on how deep your personal history withSurvivorgoes—isSurvivor: Micronesia, the very first fans vs. favorites themed season.

Why is Survivor: Micronesia the best follow-up season to Survivor 50?

Survivor 50gave us a similar dynamic as the original fans vs. favorites format. While it was all returning players this time around, watching the new era and pre-Winners at Warplayers navigate the game together definitely gave off someMicronesiavibes, with players alternating between the roles of leader and learner.

Plus,Micronesiaincludes some of the classicSurvivorelements fans missed in season 50—a 39 day game, actual fake idols (not just wrapping), dangerous and awkward showmances, poor camp setups, and one of the best blindsides inSurvivorhistory.

And the biggest perk of all,MicronesiahasCirie Fields’ legendary origin story. While it wasn’t her first season, it was the season where she cemented herself in theSurvivorhall of fame, coming up with the strategy behind the best blindside ever. While most people think ofParvati Shallowwhen the “Black Widow Brigade” is mentioned—rightfully so as she played the game with that alliance well enough to win—Cirie was a huge percentage of the brains behind the Black Widow Brigade slowly eliminating the men. In fact, it was Cirie who initiated the blindsides of James Clement and Ozzy Lusth because she was nervous their relationships with Parvati and Amanda Kimmel, respectively, would prevent her from getting to the end.

Overall,Survivor: Micronesiais one of the best seasons ofSurvivorand it’s the perfect season to dive into if you’re missing the show after the end ofSurvivor 50.

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