Who Won Survivor Season 1
Richard Hatch won the first season of Survivor. He outlasted 15 other contestants on the island of Pulau Tiga in Malaysia. The season aired in 2000 and introduced the core survival format.
How Richard Hatch Won
Hatch built alliances early and used strategic social play to stay in the game. He avoided early eliminations and controlled key votes. In the final Tribal Council, the jury awarded him the win.
First Season Prize and Legacy
Richard Hatch took home the grand prize of $1 million. His win established the template for future seasons and strategic gameplay on the show. Learn more about Survivor history on the official CBS site here.
