Not many people ever get to climb a mountain. This is in part due to health, lack of available opportunities, and lack of time, but equally important is the people someone is climbing with. This is what makes The Summit compelling as a game show– not only do the contestants have to survive climbing the mountain, but they also have to trust and work with their fellow contestants to win.
So to see who would make it to the top (literally), here’s our guide to watching this thrilling survival show.
Where to watch The Summit
The Summit premieres on CBS on Sunday, September 29. The first episode will then air again on Wednesday, October 2, 9:30 PM ET, and the following episodes would follow every Wednesday at the same time. Each episode also airs on-demand for Paramount+ the day after the episode airs.
There are three ways to watch The Summit: live on CBS, and streaming on Paramount+.
The Summit on CBS
You can watch The Summit on CBS without cable on one of these cord-cutting services:
Fubo
Designed for the ultimate sports fan, Fubo is an on-demand and live TV service that streams games from multiple leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Premier League. You can get up to 215 live channels on your lineup, which includes coverage on RSNs and local stations, though you might have to pay extra if you want premium entertainment channels like Starz and Showtime.
Hulu with Live TV
Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.
YouTube TV
Often dubbed as the best cordless replacement to cable, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming platform that gives you access to more than 100 channels, sporting events, local channels, unlimited DVR space, and up to three simultaneous streams. But what really gives YouTube TV its edge is customization; depending on your needs, you can easily add premium channels like HBO, sports channels like NFL Redzone, and Spanish channels like Unimas to your preferred lineup.
Fubo Elite
If you're a sports fan looking to cover all your bases, Fubo Elite has more than 256 channels and 130 live events that cover sports of all kinds, from basketball to cricket to golf. Channels include ESPN, CBS Sports Network, FS1 and FS2, beIN Sports, NFL Network, all the BIG Networks, and more. Depending on where you live, you should also have all the major local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Even though Fubo Elite is a notch above the basic tier, with unlimited DVR and simultaneous screens, it still notably does not have Turner channels like CNN, TNT, and TBS.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is an on-demand streaming service packed with original series like the Star Trek reboots, Billions, Yellowstone, and Fraiser, blockbusters like Top Gun and Transformers, and live sports from CBS. The ad-supported plan costs $6/month, while the ad-free plan costs $12/month. The latter includes offline downloads, your local CBS station, and the entirety of Showtime, which is home to fan favorites like Yellowjackets and The Curse.
The Summit on Paramount+
As the streaming service of one of the biggest media conglomerates, there is no need to introduce Paramount+. Here is a refresher and a link to subscribe:
Paramount+
Paramount+ is an on-demand streaming service packed with original series like the Star Trek reboots, Billions, Yellowstone, and Fraiser, blockbusters like Top Gun and Transformers, and live sports from CBS. The ad-supported plan costs $6/month, while the ad-free plan costs $12/month. The latter includes offline downloads, your local CBS station, and the entirety of Showtime, which is home to fan favorites like Yellowjackets and The Curse.
What happens in The Summit?
The Summit is based on the original Australian show, and both shows bring their contestants to climb a mountain in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. As the sixteen contestants climb, they collectively hold a $1 million cash prize, evenly distributed among the campers until each checkpoint camp, where they must vote someone out.
If voted out, the eliminated player redistributes their portion to the surviving contestants. However, if a contestant quits or leaves because of a medical evacuation, they bring their portion with them, bringing the cash pot down. Manu Bennett hosts the voting process, while the mysterious Mountain Keeper gives the contestants challenges along the way.
All episodes are available to watch on Paramount+
All episodes of The Summit available to stream on Paramount+.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is an on-demand streaming service packed with original series like the Star Trek reboots, Billions, Yellowstone, and Fraiser, blockbusters like Top Gun and Transformers, and live sports from CBS. The ad-supported plan costs $6/month, while the ad-free plan costs $12/month. The latter includes offline downloads, your local CBS station, and the entirety of Showtime, which is home to fan favorites like Yellowjackets and The Curse.