CBS Can't Get Enough Survivor, Amazing Race

Network brings Survivor's total season count to 22, keeping reality hit on air through 2011; Amazing Race also gets early renewal for 17th edition

By Gina Serpe Jan 25, 2010 7:45 PMTags
Jeff Probst, Phil KeoghanMonty Brinton/CBS

Let that other network scramble for a quick fix to their prime-time programming. CBS is sticking with what works.

The network has ordered two more editions of Survivor, bringing the granddaddy of all reality shows' total count to 22 seasons and ensuring its presence on air through the 2010-2011 season.

The renewal further stakes the show's claim as longest-running reality competition series ever and comes in advance of the launch of the show'sall-star 20th edition, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, which begins Feb. 11.

Meanwhile, CBS has also ordered up another globetrotting season of the Emmy-collecting Amazing Race, meaning the show will be around for at least 17 seasons. It's 16th edition kicks off Feb. 14.

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