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Survivors Are People Too: The Reality Behind Reality TV’s Biggest Show

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

The way the long-standing program has dealt with sexuality, gender and racial issues reminds us that our primetime television is someone else’s reality. …

February 3, 2024

In an article about Survivor, a person stands in a blue shirt holding a torch. They face the mountain range and the word "Survivor" is written in the sky.

Survive and Advance: 23 Years Years of Growth in ‘Survivor’

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

In its 23-year lifespan, “Survivor” has held a mirror up to our changing social climate…

September 24, 2023

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A Comprehensive List of All the ‘Survivor’ Advantages, Ranked

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

The producers of the hit reality TV show have introduced several advantages into the game over the last 20 years, but which ones were really worth their while?…

February 10, 2021

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‘Sequester’ Is the Best Reality Competition Show Streaming on YouTube

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The online social strategy series offers the spirited drama and tactical alliances that reality TV fans crave.…

January 7, 2021

Image of Julie Chen Moonves on the show Big Brother. (Image via Google Images)

5 Ways To Restore the ‘Big Brother’ Reality Show to Its Former Glory

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The CBS reality game show is in need of some major improvements to keep viewers entertained next season.…

November 20, 2020

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Top 10 ‘Survivor’ Contestants Who Never Won the Million

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Winners of the show are revered by fans worldwide, but some players who couldn’t pull out a victory are just as deserving of praise.…

November 8, 2020

How “Survivor” Is Reinforcing the Generational Gap

How “Survivor” Is Reinforcing the Generational Gap

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

With the new theme of CBS’s “Survivor” announced, you can’t help but wonder if the new tribes will embrace their generational stereotypes.…

September 19, 2016