Top 50 Players in Survivor History - Criteria + Honorable Mentions

With Survivor 50 right around the corner, it’s time to celebrate the legends who’ve defined the game. In this kickoff episode host Xavier Fisher breaks down the criteria for ranking the Top 50 Survivor players of all time—and dives into the honorable mentions who just missed the cut.

We’re talking winners who didn’t make the list (from Jenna to Kenzie), non-winners who were so close (like Russell Hantz and Andrea Boehlke), and a rapid-fire rundown of notable players ranked 51–90. This episode is all about setting the stage for a fair, strategic, and résumé-based ranking—no popularity contests here.

Whether you're a casual fan or a day-one Survivor superfan, this countdown is built to spark debate, celebrate gameplay, and revisit the best (and most chaotic) moves in Survivor history.

New episodes drop weekly as we count down the Top 50.
Plus: ongoing coverage of Survivor: Australia vs. the World