Survivor: Borneo

Survivor: Borneo is the first season of Survivor (U.S.). It was originally broadcast under the name Survivor, but its official title has been changed to Survivor: Borneo to distinguish it from its future seasons. Prior to the change to Survivor: Borneo, the season was retroactively known as Survivor: Pulau Tiga.

Production
Due to overwhelming interest in the show's format, more than 6,000 people applied for it. Eight hundred of them were interviewed in 16 cities. Forty-eight made it to the shortlist, which was whittled down to the final 16 players and 2 replacements.

Format

 * Tribe Composition: The sixteen castaways were divided into two tribes of eight.
 * Merged Tribe Composition: The merged tribe was composed of ten members.
 * Final Tribal Council Format: Two finalists faced a jury of seven. The jurors individually addressed the finalists.