The new "Survivor" series will have a two-hour launch.

Scrap those "Survivor" viewing parties for Thursday, Sept. 18, but get ready to schedule an extra-long gala for the following week.

CBS announced Monday (Aug. 25) that "Survivor: Gabon -- Earth's Last Eden" will now premiere on Thursday, Sept. 25 with what will be the first two-hour premiere in "Survivor" history.

As has been well-documented, the franchise's second trip to Africa will also be its first season broadcast in high definition.

The "Survivor" premiere will be followed by a rebroadcast of last season's cliffhanger finale to "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."