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Big Brother

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2000

45 minutes

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.

John de Mol

Creator

Episodes

Total of 935 episodes.

Big Brother 1: Big Brother 200070 Episodes

July 5, 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.

Big Brother 230 Episodes

July 5, 2001

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

Big Brother 332 Episodes

July 10, 2002

Twelve houseguests enter the house in a chance to win $500,000. This season brought about more changes to the Big Brother format - the introduction of the Silver and Golden Power of Vetos.

Big Brother 4: Ex-Factor33 Episodes

July 8, 2003

In a season twist, ten of the thirteen houseguests are shocked to learn that they will competing alongside their exes. In addition, there brings the introduction of the Diamond Power of Veto and the sequestered Jury.

Big Brother 531 Episodes

July 6, 2004

Fourteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000. In the seasons twists, there are two sets of pre-existing relationships in the house - secret twins and long lost siblings.

Big Brother 630 Episodes

July 7, 2005

Fourteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000. In the season twist, every houseguest entered 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.

Big Brother 7: All Stars29 Episodes

July 5, 2006

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

Big Brother 833 Episodes

July 4, 2007

Fourteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000. In the seasons 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.

Big Brother 9: 'Til Death Do You Part33 Episodes

February 11, 2008

Sixteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000. In the seasons twist, every houseguest would compete, be nominated, and be evicted as couples.

Big Brother 1029 Episodes

July 12, 2008

Thirteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000.

Big Brother 1130 Episodes

July 9, 2009

Thirteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000.

Big Brother 1230 Episodes

July 7, 2010

Thirteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000.

Big Brother 1329 Episodes

July 6, 2011

Thirteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000. 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.

Big Brother 1430 Episodes

July 11, 2012

Sixteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000. 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.

Big Brother 1536 Episodes

June 25, 2013

Sixteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000.

Big Brother 1640 Episodes

June 25, 2014

Sixteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000. This season's twist brings about the Battle of Block - two HOHs, 4 nominations, and the chance of an HOH being evicted.

Big Brother 1740 Episodes

June 24, 2015

Seventeen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000. 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.

Big Brother 1842 Episodes

June 22, 2016

Sixteen houseguests enter the house for a chance to win $500,000. In the season's twist, four previous houseguests make their return for a chance at the prize.

Season 1939 Episodes

June 28, 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.

Big Brother 2040 Episodes