The merge can't come soon enough. Now if only somebody could tell Jeff Probst and the producers, who clearly aren't watching what we are. Two tribes of five and seven instead become three tribes of four in episode 6, titled "The Devil's Shoes", and the heat and exhaustion take their toll on one castaway.
Here's how to watch "Survivor" 49 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
► Date and time: "Survivor" 49 episode 6, titled "The Devil's Shoes", airs at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Wednesday, October 29.
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Might that castaway be Sophi? Not only has the entrepreneur's team lost every single challenge — meaning she still hasn't had a day with fire — but it was Alex, the only other O.G. Kele, who consigned her to her latest defeat, after Rizo hit her in the face with a ball. It wasn't the RizGod's finest hour, as he also managed to get under Nate's skin and even had his name mentioned at Tribal Council.
The outcome, ultimately, was never in doubt. As the only O.G. Hina on a tribe dominated by former Ulis and honorary Uli Sophi, Jason picked just about the worst strategy imaginable, pledging allegiance to his former tribe members Kristina, MC, Sophie and Steven, while flat-out refusing to even try to disrupt the alliance. But the worst thing was, Jason didn't even think to play his Shot in the Dark! He was voted out unanimously, and it was blindingly obvious.
Shannon and Sophi took no time at all to inveigle themselves into their new tribes' majority alliances. There are infinite ways in which humans can bond. For Sophi and Savannah, being pint-sized brunettes (and Hina's only women) was basis enough for an alliance, whereas in Shannon, Kristina — rightly or wrongly — sees somebody she can confide in. She spoke to the wellness specialist about her mother's death and, whether or not you buy Shannon's whole spiritual schtick or not, Kristina felt all the better for it.
What you might want to avoid doing is leaving a jar full of your own blackheads lying around, and being sceptical to the point of insensitivity of Shannon's overtures towards Kristina. Even if Shannon is indeed a "shark in a spiritual guru’s body", as Steven believes she is, Sage's energies would be better-spent building bridges of her own. Then again, the rocket scientist now appears to have dampened Alex, MC and Kristina's initial enthusiasm towards Shannon.
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
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.
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.
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.
'Survivor 49' trailer
'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
- 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
Hina
Jason (formerly Hina)
Jawan (formerly Uli)
Matt (formerly Hina)
Nate (formerly Uli)
Rizo (formerly Uli)
Savannah (formerly Uli)
Sophi (formerly Kele)
Kele
Alex (formerly Kele)
Kristina (formerly Hina)
MC (formerly Hina)
Sage (formerly Uli)
Shannon (formerly Uli)
Sophie (formerly Hina)
Steven (formerly Hina)
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