Robinson 1997
What is Robinson?
Expedition Robinson is a Swedish reality television program centered on contestants placed in survival situations. The format of the series was developed in 1994 by Charlie Parsons for the United Kingdom production company Planet 24.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 928
- First aired
- Sep 13, 1997
- Last aired
- Jun 7, 2026
- Original language
- SV
- Origin
- SE
- Networks
- SVT2, TV4, SVT1, TV3
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
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Expedition Robinson is a Swedish reality television program centered on contestants placed in survival situations. The format of the series was developed in 1994 by Charlie Parsons for the United Kingdom production company Planet 24. While the format originated in the United Kingdom, the 1997 Swedish broadcast of the program served as the first production to reach television. The structure of the show involves a voting process that eliminates one participant during each episode. This cycle of elimination continues until a final winner is determined. The program is recognized for establishing the survival reality television format that has since been adapted in various forms. The provided sources regarding real estate management, helicopter manufacturing, metal fabrication, logistics, and industrial fan production do not pertain to the television series Robinson. Therefore, the historical record of the program remains defined by its initial development by Planet 24 and its successful 1997 debut in Sweden, which marked the first time the survival competition format was aired for a television audience.
Should you watch it?
“Contestants face survival challenges and strategic voting in this pioneering Swedish reality competition series.”
- established the reality competition format
- features high-stakes elimination gameplay
- basic survival premise
- early production quality
Watch it if you are interested in the origins of modern reality television competition formats.
The series focuses on survival situations and interpersonal conflict within a game show framework.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Sep 13, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 4, 1997
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 11, 1997
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 18, 1997
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 25, 1997
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 1, 1997
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 8, 1997
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 15, 1997
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 22, 1997
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 29, 1997
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 6, 1997
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 13, 1997
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 12, 1998
- E2 Episode 2 Sep 19, 1998
- E3 Episode 3 Sep 26, 1998
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 3, 1998
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 10, 1998
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 17, 1998
- E7 Episode 7 Oct 24, 1998
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 31, 1998
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 7, 1998
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 14, 1998
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 21, 1998
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 28, 1998
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 5, 1998
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 25, 1999
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 2, 1999
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 9, 1999
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 16, 1999
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 23, 1999
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 30, 1999
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 6, 1999
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 13, 1999
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 20, 1999
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 27, 1999
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 4, 1999
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 11, 1999
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 18, 1999
Season 4 · 14 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Oct 7, 2000
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 14, 2000
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 21, 2000
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 28, 2000
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 4, 2000
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 11, 2000
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 18, 2000
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 25, 2000
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 2, 2000
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 9, 2000
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 16, 2000
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 23, 2000
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 30, 2000
- E14 Episode 14 Dec 30, 2000
Season 5 · 14 episodes
- E1 Season Five - Episode 01 Oct 6, 2001
- E2 Season Five - Episode 02 Oct 13, 2001
- E3 Season Five - Episode 03 Oct 20, 2001
- E4 Season Five - Episode 04 Oct 27, 2001
- E5 Season Five - Episode 05 Nov 3, 2001
- E6 Season Five - Episode 06 Nov 10, 2001
- E7 Season Five - Episode 07 Nov 17, 2001
- E8 Season Five - Episode 08 Nov 24, 2001
- E9 Season Five - Episode 09 Dec 1, 2001
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 8, 2001
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 15, 2001
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 22, 2001
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 29, 2001
- E14 Episode 14 Jan 5, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
Contestants are placed in survival situations and must navigate a voting process to remain in the game.
When did the series debut?
The Swedish production of the program premiered in 1997.
Who developed the format?
The format was developed in 1994 by Charlie Parsons for the company Planet 24.
How is a winner determined?
One person is eliminated through a voting process in each episode until a final winner remains.
Was this the first version aired?
Yes, the 1997 Swedish production was the first version of the format to be broadcast on television.