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Big Brother

"Expect the unexpected."

4.9
27 seasons
973 episodes
Returning Series
Reality

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:July 5, 2000
Last Aired:September 28, 2025
Episode Runtime:Unknown
Networks:
CBS
Created By:
John de Mol

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

Pluto TV

Seasons (28)

Season 1
6.8

Season 1

70 episodes

Aired: 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
8.0

Season 2

30 episodes

Aired: 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

Aired: 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

Aired: 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

Aired: 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

Aired: 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

Aired: 2006

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

Season 8
8.0

Season 8

33 episodes

Aired: 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

Aired: 2008

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

Season 10
7.9

Season 10

29 episodes

Aired: 2008

Season 11

Season 11

30 episodes

Aired: 2009

Season 12
8.6

Season 12

30 episodes

Aired: 2010

Season 13

Season 13

29 episodes

Aired: 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
8.0

Season 14

30 episodes

Aired: 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

Aired: 2013

Season 16
8.0

Season 16

40 episodes

Aired: 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
8.0

Season 17

40 episodes

Aired: 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

Aired: 2016

Season 19
7.3

Season 19

39 episodes

Aired: 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
8.0

Season 20

40 episodes

Aired: 2018

Season 21
7.1

Season 21

40 episodes

Aired: 2019

All Stars 2
6.9

All Stars 2

37 episodes

Aired: 2020

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

Season 23
1.0

Season 23

37 episodes

Aired: 2021

Season 24
2.7

Season 24

34 episodes

Aired: 2022

Season 25
4.2

Season 25

42 episodes

Aired: 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
2.7

Season 26

39 episodes

Aired: 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
2.5

Season 27

39 episodes

Aired: 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.

Production

Endemol Shine North America

Endemol USA

Fly on the Wall Entertainment