The Snake is an American reality competition series hosted by Jim Jefferies that aired on Fox from June 10 to August 26, 2025. In May 2026, the series was canceled after one season.
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Format
The contestants compete in challenges based around manipulation, persuasion, and deception; whoever wins the challenge receives a snake medallion and the title of "the Snake". Each episode concludes with an elimination process known as the "Saving Ceremony": the Snake nominates the first contestant to be declared safe. In turn, the contestant nominates the next contestant to be saved, with this cycle continuing until only two contestants remain. At this point, the Snake selects the final contestant to be saved, with the remaining contestant being eliminated.
Production
On April 22, 2025, it was announced that Fox had ordered the series, with Jim Jefferies as the host. On April 24, it was announced that the series would premiere on June 10. On May 15, the contestants were announced. On May 11, 2026, the series was canceled after one season.