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Big Brother

★ 5.0 (250 votes) | 2000
Reality
Overview

American version of the reality game show which follows a group of HouseGuests living together 24 hours a day in the "Big Brother" house, isolated from the outside world but under constant surveillance with no privacy for three months.

Details
  • Status Returning Series
  • First Air Date July 5, 2000
  • Last Air Date July 30, 2025
  • Seasons 27
  • Episodes 969
  • Networks CBS

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Seasons

Specials
Specials

2 episodes • 2006

Various specials shown before a season of Big Brother starts.

Season 1
Season 1

70 episodes • 2000

Big Brother 2000 was a near-exact port of the hit Netherlands (Holland) series of the same name. Every week, Housemates would nominate two fellow housemates and the two or more housemates with the most nominations were eligible for banishment. American viewers could then call a 1-900 number and cast a vote to banish a HouseGuest.

Season 2
Season 2

30 episodes • 2001

This season brings a complete reformatting of Big Brother 1. The introduction of the Head of Household (HOH). The HOH nominates two houseguests for eviction. The fellow contestants vote, and the player with the most votes is evicted. On finale night, all former houseguests returned to vote for who they think should win the grand prize.

Season 3
Season 3

32 episodes • 2002

This season brings about more changes to the Big Brother format - the introduction of the Silver and Golden Power of Vetos.

The X-Factor
The X-Factor

33 episodes • 2003

In this season's twist, ten of the thirteen houseguests are shocked to learn that they will compete alongside their exes. In addition, introduction of the Diamond Power of Veto and the sequestered Jury.

Season 5
Season 5

31 episodes • 2004

In this season's twists, there are two sets of pre-existing relationships in the house - secret twins and long lost siblings.

Season 6
Season 6

30 episodes • 2005

In this season's twist, every houseguest enters the house with a secret partner - believing they were the only pair. If both can reach the end, the winner would receive a grand prize of $1,000,000 and the runner-up, $250,000.

All Stars
All Stars

28 episodes • 2006

Fourteen of the best and most iconic Big Brother Houseguests make their return to compete for the $500,000 grand prize.

Season 8
Season 8

33 episodes • 2007

In the season's twists, 3 houseguests are shocked to learn their "enemy" will be entering the game - ex best friends, ex-boyfriends, and an estranged father and daughter.

Season 9
Season 9

33 episodes • 2008

In the season's twist, every houseguest would compete, be nominated, and be evicted as couples.

Season 10
Season 10

29 episodes • 2008

No overview available.

Season 11
Season 11

30 episodes • 2009

No overview available.

Season 12
Season 12

30 episodes • 2010

No overview available.

Season 13
Season 13

29 episodes • 2011

In the twist of the summer, three Dynamic Duos of iconic previous houseguests make their return for another chance to win - Dick and Daniele, Jordan and Jeff, Rachel and Brendon.

Season 14
Season 14

30 episodes • 2012

In the season's twist, four previous houseguests return as Coaches to build a Big Brother dream team - a $100,000 prize awaits the coach who picks the Big Brother winner.

Season 15
Season 15

36 episodes • 2013

No overview available.

Season 16
Season 16

40 episodes • 2014

This season's twist brings about the Battle of Block - two HOHs, 4 nominations, and the chance of an HOH being evicted.

Season 17
Season 17

40 episodes • 2015

This season brings back the iconic Twin Twist with two sisters swapping out every few days, unbeknownist to the other houseguests. The Battle of the Block makes it return.

Season 18
Season 18

42 episodes • 2016

No overview available.

Season 19
Season 19

39 episodes • 2017

Season 19's new twist is called “Summer of Temptation,” where the Houseguests will be challenged like never before as they embark on a season of tempting offers that could give them money, power and safety in the game. But, they will need to be careful, because for every temptation taken, there will be a consequence to face. This season's house reflects the temptation twist with words like Money and Revenge hanging on the wall, constantly reminding the Houseguests that the game never stops.

Season 20
Season 20

40 episodes • 2018

No overview available.

Season 21
Season 21

40 episodes • 2019

No overview available.

All Stars 2
All Stars 2

37 episodes • 2020

Sixteen former Houseguests return to the game for a second chance at the grand prize of $500,000.

Season 23
Season 23

37 episodes • 2021

No overview available.

Season 24
Season 24

34 episodes • 2022

No overview available.

Season 25
Season 25

42 episodes • 2023

It is the Summer of the BB Multiverse. Three former Houseguests enter the house and unleash four universes onto the house. The Comic, Humili, Scary, and Scramble-verses unlock new twists and themed competition.

Season 26
Season 26

39 episodes • 2024

This season is the Summer of Artificial Intelligence. A.I. bots Ainsley and Jankie take over and introduce a brand new competion that changes the game - the A.I. Arena.

Season 27
Season 27

40 episodes • 2025

This season is the Summer of Mystery as the Houseguests enter the Hotel Mystère, a place where secrets lurk behind every door and nothing is as it seems. This season celebrates the 25-year anniversary of the series as a whole.

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