Survivors 1975
“From global pandemic... to rebirth.”
What is Survivors?
Survivors is a television series first released in 1975. Catalogued under Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 38
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 16, 1975
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10
- Format
- 3 seasons · 38 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 38 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Survivors is a television series first released in 1975. Catalogued under Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 38 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A handful of survivors navigate a world devastated by a lethal pandemic.”
- Shows human resilience after a catastrophic plague.
- Blends drama with sci-fi world-building.
- Early television exploration of pandemic themes.
- 1970s production values may feel dated.
- Pacing can be slower compared to modern series.
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories about survival in a post-apocalyptic setting.
The series presents bleak, mature themes and occasional violence, making it suitable for adult viewers.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Fourth Horseman Mytharc Apr 16, 1975
- E2 Genesis Core Apr 23, 1975
- E3 Gone Away Core Apr 30, 1975
- E4 Corn Dolly Core May 7, 1975
- E5 Gone to the Angels Core May 14, 1975
- E6 Garland's War Core May 21, 1975
- E7 Starvation Core Jun 4, 1975
- E8 Spoil of War Core Jun 11, 1975
- E9 Law and Order Mytharc Jun 18, 1975
- E10 The Future Hour Core Jun 25, 1975
- E11 Revenge Core Jul 2, 1975
- E12 Something of Value Mytharc Jul 9, 1975
- E13 A Beginning Mytharc Jul 16, 1975
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Birth of a Hope Mytharc Mar 31, 1976
- E2 Greater Love Mytharc Apr 7, 1976
- E3 Lights of London (1) Core Apr 14, 1976
- E4 Lights of London (2) Core Apr 21, 1976
- E5 Face of the Tiger Core Apr 28, 1976
- E6 The Witch Core May 5, 1976
- E7 A Friend in Need Core May 12, 1976
- E8 By Bread Alone Mytharc May 19, 1976
- E9 The Chosen Core May 26, 1976
- E10 Parasites Core Jun 2, 1976
- E11 New Arrivals Core Jun 9, 1976
- E12 Over the Hills Mytharc Jun 16, 1976
- E13 New World Mytharc Jun 23, 1976
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Manhunt Mytharc Mar 16, 1977
- E2 A Little Learning Core Mar 23, 1977
- E3 Law of the Jungle Core Mar 30, 1977
- E4 Mad Dog Core Apr 6, 1977
- E5 Bridgehead Core Apr 13, 1977
- E6 Reunion Core Apr 20, 1977
- E7 The Peacemaker Core Apr 27, 1977
- E8 Sparks Core May 4, 1977
- E9 The Enemy Core May 11, 1977
- E10 The Last Laugh Core May 18, 1977
- E11 Long Live the King Mytharc Jun 1, 1977
- E12 Power Mytharc Jun 8, 1977
Frequently asked questions
When was Survivors originally broadcast?
It aired on the BBC from 1975 until 1977.
Who created the series?
Survivors was devised by Terry Nation and produced by Terence Dudley.
What is the central premise?
It follows a group of people who survive an accidentally released plague called "The Death" that wipes out most of humanity.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is a British post-apocalyptic drama with sci-fi and fantasy elements.
Where can I find more information about the series?
Details are listed on databases such as TMDB, CSFD, Kinobox, and SMS.cz.
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