Big Brother

Big Brother (2000- )

RunningReality show

Big Brother follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with dozens of high-definition cameras and microphones recording their every move, 24 hours a day. Each week, the Houseguests will vote someone out of the house. At the end, the last remaining Houseguest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

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S27E35Episode 35sept. 28, 2025
S27E34Episode 34sept. 26, 2025
S27E33Episode 33sept. 25, 2025
S27E32Episode 32sept. 24, 2025
S27E31Episode 31sept. 21, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of the Big Brother premiere?

The Big Brother premiere aired on July 5, 2000.

What was the format of the original Big Brother show?

The original Big Brother show format had ten participants living together in a custom-built house for three months while constantly being filmed by over 30 cameras and 70 microphones.

Who was the host of the original Big Brother show?

The original Big Brother show was hosted by Julie Chen.

What was the cash prize for the winner of Big Brother's first season?

Big Brother's first-season winner received a cash prize of $500,000.

How many episodes were there in the first season of Big Brother?

The first season of Big Brother aired 22 episodes.

How was the winner of the first season of Big Brother determined?

The winner of the first season of Big Brother was determined by the votes of the evicted housemates.

What was the title of Big Brother's theme song used during its first season?

The theme song used during Big Brother's first season was called "Coin-Operated Boy" by The Dresden Dolls.

Who were the four people who made it to the final week of Big Brother's first season?

The four people who made it to the final week of Big Brother's first season were Eddie McGee, Josh Souza, Curtis Kin, and Jamie Kern.

What percentage of the viewer votes did the first season of Big Brother receive?

The first season of Big Brother received an average of 8.8 million viewers, with a viewer-vote share of around 38%.

How many cameras were used to film the Big Brother house during the first season?

The Big Brother house during the first season was filmed by 28 cameras.

Did any couples form relationships during the first season of Big Brother?

Yes, two couples formed relationships during the first season of Big Brother: Jamie and Eric, and Brittany and Josh.

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