How to watch 'Survivor' 49 online from anywhere for free

It took a pair of reshuffles and the first half of the season, but we finally have lift-off thanks to Sage, who not only blindsided Shannon, her tribemate from the get-go, but then refused to see her off with a customary hug. "I’m gonna give you a handshake because I want the hug to be genuine, and I don’t think I can give that to you right now. But I look forward to hugging you in the future, okay? Take care." Now we merge.

Here's how to watch "Survivor" 49 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.

What made Shannon's elimination even more sensational is that Sage has been almost openly hating on her for weeks, yet she was so oblivious she effectively dug her own grave. The wellness specialist genuinely believed Sage was her ally, to the extent she was convinced Jawan was a goner.

Speaking of whom, the second reshuffle and impending merge couldn't have been timed better. Jawan had been a sitting duck in the previous iteration of Hina, on the outside of the alliance between Rizo, Savannah and Sophi. Fellow O.G. Uli Sage, incidentally, had been a part of that crew too, but perhaps not anymore. Thanks to MC, Rizo now knows that Sage has been telling everyone about his immunity idol.

Nate may also be saved by the merge, after being done dirty by the reshuffle. He was plonked onto a tribe with three former Kele members in Alex, Kristina and Sophie, none of whom for a second believed his desperate attempt to downplay his ties to Rizo, Savannah and Sophi. That trio is the strongest alliance in the game, followed by Alex, Kristina and Sophie.

However, a rift is emerging between Kristina and Sophie, who didn't take kindly to being used as bait to test the waters with Nate. The strategy associate now wants to cut Kristina out, but suspects that Alex retains a bond with the only other O.G. Kele still standing, Sophi, who finally got a proper meal and found (and kept secret) a Knowledge is Power advantage too.

Old allies reconvene in episode 7, titled "Blood Will Be Drawn", and a two-part challenge grants the first individual immunity win of the season.

Read on to see how you can watch "Survivor" 49 from anywhere in the world. Scroll down for the full list of contestants.

How to watch 'Survivor' 49 for free in Australia

"Survivor" 49 airs on 9Go! at 7:30 p.m. AEST each Thursday, starting September 25, with streaming available via the 9Now platform.

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How to watch 'Survivor' 49 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Survivor" 49 on your usual subscription?

You can still tune in thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal when you're away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN — and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view an Australian service, you'd select Australia from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Fire up 9Now and tune in just as you would at home.

How to watch 'Survivor' 49 in the U.S.

"Survivor" 49 premieres with a two-hour special on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Wednesday, September 24. Subsequent episodes will be 90 minutes long, and air at the same time each Wednesday.

CBS is a local broadcast network that can accessed with one of the best TV antennas or through a cable TV package.

If you've already cut the cord and don't have cable, you can watch CBS on a live TV service, like Fubo, Hulu With Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.

Alternatively, you can watch your local CBS station's live feed with a Paramount Plus with Showtime subscription, costing $12.99/month or $119.99/year.

The cheaper $7.99/month or $59.99/year Essentials plan lets you stream episodes a day after they air.

Fubo is one of the best live TV services with CBS. The streamer carries all of the local broadcast networks and most of the top cable channels. Who needs cable? Not Fubo subscribers. And it's got a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay upfront.

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How to watch 'Survivor' 49 in Canada

In Canada, "Survivor" 47 airs on Global TV at 8 p.m. ET/PT every Wednesday, starting September 24.

The network also has an online streaming platform, which lets you watch some shows the day after they air, with no need to log in for the first seven days.

Alternatively, you can stream "Survivor" via the STACKTV add-on with Prime Video, which grants access to programming from Global Television, the Disney Channel, National Geographic, Showcase, W Network and Adult Swim.

A Prime membership costs CA$9.99 each month, and a Stack TV subscription costs CA$12.99 on top, but both services offer a free trial to new users.

Not in Canada at the moment? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your preferred streaming service when you're overseas.

Can I watch 'Survivor' 49 in the U.K.?

"Survivor" doesn't air in the U.K., but Brits have a homegrown equivalent that can be streamed for FREE on BBC iPlayer.

If you're an Australian currently in the U.K., you can still catch the show for free by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.

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'Survivor' 49 cast

• Alex Moore, 27, political comms director from Evanston, Illinois
• Kimberly “Annie” Davis, 49, musician from Portland, Oregon — eliminated
• Jake Latimer, 36, correctional officer from Regina, Saskatchewan — medically evacuated
• Jason Treul, 32, law clerk from Anaheim, California — eliminated
• Jawan Pitts, 28, video editor from Salem, New Jersey
• Jeremiah Ing, 39, global events manager from Windsor, Ontario — eliminated
• Kristina Mills, 36, MBA career coach from Houston, Texas
• Matt Williams, 52, airport ramp agent from Farmington, Utah — eliminated
• Michelle “MC” Chukwujekwu, 29, fitness trainer from Sachse, Texas
• Nate Moore, 47, film producer from Clovis, California
• Nicole Mazullo, 26, financial crime consultant from Long Island, New York — eliminated
• Rizo Velovic, 25, tech sales from Yonkers, New York
• Sage Ahrens-Nichols, 30, clinical social worker from Roxboro, North Carolina
• Savannah Louie, 31, former reporter from Walnut Creek, California
• Shannon Fairweather, 28, wellness specialist from Wakefield, Massachusetts — eliminated
• Sophi Balerdi, 27, entrepreneur from Miami, Florida
• Sophie Segreti, 31, strategy associate from Darnestown, Maryland
• Steven Ramm, 35, rocket scientist from Littleton, Colorado

'Survivor' 49 tribes

Kele
Jawan (formerly Uli & Hina)
Sage (formerly Uli & Kele)
Shannon (formerly Uli & Kele)
Steven (formerly Hina & Kele)

Uli
Alex (formerly Kele & Kele)
Kristina (formerly Hina & Kele)
Nate (formerly Uli & Hina)
Sophie (formerly Hina & Kele)

Hina
MC (formerly Hina & Kele)
Rizo (formerly Uli & Hina)
Savannah (formerly Uli & Hina)
Sophi (formerly Kele & Hina)

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