Survivor is really an unsung hero. While it obviously isn't what it used to be in raw ratings back in its earlier seasons, the show is one of CBS's highest-rated and is seemingly covered in the media more than most other CBS shows as well. It fell 14% this season, which was slightly less than the league average fall. I would have liked to see less of a drop considering it's a reality competition series. Regardless, its fall cycle did better in relative ratings than any other season since fall 2005, which is quite an achievement.
Grade (Fall): A-
Grade (Spring): B+