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Big Brother

Summary Big Brother, which began in the summer of 2000, has become an annual tradition for fans; every summer (with the exception of the 2008 winter edition) viewers are treated to new HouseGuests, new challenges, and new evictions! Here's how the game works: each week, there is a Head of Household challenge, where all of the players compete fo...

Created By: John de Mol

  • CBS
  • Jul 5, 2000
  • CBS
  • Jul 5, 2000
Big Brother
Season 1
25 Seasons
Season Premiere: Jul 5, 2000
Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
29
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 38 User Ratings
5.2
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Summary Big Brother, which began in the summer of 2000, has become an annual tradition for fans; every summer (with the exception of the 2008 winter edition) viewers are treated to new HouseGuests, new challenges, and new evictions! Here's how the game works: each week, there is a Head of Household challenge, where all of the players compete fo...

Created By: John de Mol

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Episode 1 • Jul 5, 2000 • 44 m
Episode #1.1
The residents finally arrive in the Big Brother house.
Episode 2 • Jul 6, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.2
The group sits around the kitchen table, sharing their life stories. Later, the houseguest prepare for their first challenge.
Episode 3 • Jul 7, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.3
George seems genuinely to miss his family; Karen, by contrast, is carrying a lot of negative emotional baggage.
Episode 4 • Jul 8, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.4
The group opens up about some of their hidden secrets, getting to know each other even more.
Episode 5 • Jul 10, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.5
After the results are revealed, a debate about who voted for who occurs.
Episode 6 • Jul 11, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.6
Jordan's comments about Eddie's girlfriend create tension.
Episode 7 • Jul 13, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.7
The banishment process begins when two people are nominated to go home.
Episode 8 • Jul 14, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.8
Pre-nominition gitters cause the house to divide.
Episode 9 • Jul 15, 2000 • 44 m
Episode #1.9
William brings up race in the Big Brother House, alienating himself in the process.
Episode 10 • Jul 17, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.10
Cassandra tries to help William change his attitude. Also, Karen and Josh get close.
Episode 11 • Jul 18, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.11
William slowly begins to change his ways and bonds with some of the House guests.
Episode 12 • Jul 20, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.12
The first House guest is evicted from the Big Brother House.
Episode 13 • Jul 21, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.13
Brittany instigates drama by telling Eddie that Jamie might have feelings for him, even though he has a girlfriend.
Episode 14 • Jul 22, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.14
After only a few weeks, gossip and rumors take over the house.
Episode 15 • Jul 24, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.15
Brittany tries to fight the feelings she has for Josh.
Episode 16 • Jul 25, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.16
A love triangle emerges between Brittany, Josh, and Jordan.
Episode 17 • Jul 26, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.17
Sexual tensions rise and the social dynamic changes in the house.
Episode 18 • Jul 27, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.18
The entire house gets involed in the Josh, Jordan, Brittany love triangle.
Episode 19 • Jul 28, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.19
Although Jordan tries to be strong in the house, she gets really upset by Curtis' criticism of her.
Episode 20 • Jul 29, 2000 • 44 m
Episode #1.20
At the very last minute, the weekly challenge gets very stressful for everybody.
Episode 21 • Jul 31, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.21
Jamie and Cassandra recognize the alliances forming in the house.
Episode 22 • Aug 1, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.22
Jordan provides details about her past.
Episode 23 • Aug 2, 2000 • 43 m
Episode #1.23
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Episode 24 • Aug 3, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.24
Karen is upset at George after the roast.
Episode 25 • Aug 4, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.25
After Jordan is evicted, Brittany shifts her jealousy toward Jamie.
Episode 26 • Aug 5, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.26
Jamie and George start to believe that Karen is up to no good.
Episode 27 • Aug 7, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.27
The anti-Karen faction slowly begins to grow.
Episode 28 • Aug 8, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.28
Cassandra is disgusted with the random hook ups in the house.
Episode 29 • Aug 9, 2000 • 43 m
Episode #1.29
A new twist is added in the game that makes the nomination process more interesting.
Episode 30 • Aug 10, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.30
Karen tries to find out who nominated her for eviction.
Episode 31 • Aug 12, 2000 • 44 m
Episode #1.31
Curtis believes Karen thinks he betrayed her, causing more drama between the two.
Episode 32 • Aug 14, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.32
Karen's actions during the last nomination ceremony upsets George.
Episode 33 • Aug 15, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.33
The second Big Brother roast changes Curtis' and Cassandra's outlook on the game.
Episode 34 • Aug 16, 2000 • 43 m
Episode #1.34
On this live edition of Big Brother, the House guests participate in a challenge where they must make a very tough decision.
Episode 35 • Aug 17, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.35
After learning Josh's true feelings about her, Brittany confronts him.
Episode 36 • Aug 18, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.36
Jamie starts to get worried about how the game is changing her.
Episode 37 • Aug 21, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.37
The road map challenge is finally here, as a come-from-behind win shocks everyone.
Episode 38 • Aug 22, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.38
Curtis excepts the fact they he's in the Big Brother house and that there's a game to be played.
Episode 39 • Aug 24, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.39
Jamie receieves a huge surprise for winning the last daily challenge.
Episode 40 • Aug 25, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.40
The House guests are grilled Big Brother.
Episode 41 • Aug 26, 2000 • 43 m
Episode #1.41
Some of the House guests speculate on who nominated them.
Episode 42 • Aug 28, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.42
Cassandra tries to help a depressed Brittany deal with the fact that she is nominated.
Episode 43 • Aug 29, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.43
Cassandra can't decide if she wants to leave the house or not.
Episode 44 • Aug 30, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.44
George's wife organizes to get Brittany out of the house.
Episode 45 • Aug 31, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.45
Eddies struggles on who he should put up for nomination.
Episode 46 • Sep 1, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.46
Everyone deals with Brittany's banishment in their own way.
Episode 47 • Sep 2, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.47
A recap of the past week events.
Episode 48 • Sep 4, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.48
Although he wants him to win the Cash, George is worried about Eddie.
Episode 49 • Sep 5, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.49
A woman outside of the house uses a megaphone to inform the House guests about a potential danger.
Episode 50 • Sep 6, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.50
With 24 hours left, the House guests are faced with the ultimate temptation.
Episode 51 • Sep 7, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.51
Everyone has their mind on the suitcase full of money.
Episode 52 • Sep 8, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.52
Jamie wonders if she should have given into temptation, while Eddie absolutely does not.
Episode 53 • Sep 9, 2000 • 44 m
Episode #1.53
The House guests participate in a challenge involving an obstacle course and Chiquita the dog.
Episode 54 • Sep 11, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.54
The group decides whether or not to stick together in the face of temptation.
Episode 55 • Sep 12, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.55
One House guest remains as the lone hold out in a major group decision.
Episode 56 • Sep 13, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.56
Will the House guests make good on their threat and leave the Big Brother house?
Episode 57 • Sep 14, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.57
With the end nearing, Eddie vows to play the game more strategically.
Episode 58 • Sep 15, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.58
Eddie announces his intention to win at all costs.
Episode 59 • Sep 16, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.59
On this live edition of Big Brother, the Houseguests give their nominations live for the first time.
Episode 60 • Sep 18, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.60
A challenged is issued to the houseguests with the chance to broadcast the weather live for CBS on the line.
Episode 61 • Sep 19, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.61
The House Guests put up for eviction must plead their case to America.
Episode 62 • Sep 20, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.62
The current House Guests choose a former House Guest to re-enter the Big Brother house.
Episode 63 • Sep 21, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.63
A message in the sky has the House Guests on edge.
Episode 64 • Sep 22, 2000 • 22 m
Episode #1.64
Josh tries to hide a secret message from the rest of his roommates.
Episode 65 • Sep 23, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.65
The final nominations, plus an old House guest returns.
Episode 66 • Sep 25, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.66
Josh is having too much fun with the potatoe clock.
Episode 67 • Sep 26, 2000 • 21 m
Episode #1.67
Everyone opens up about who they nominated and why.
Episode 68 • Sep 27, 2000 • 45 m
Episode #1.68
Another member will be banished on this live episode of Big Brother.
Episode 69 • Sep 28, 2000 • 20 m
Episode #1.69
The remaining House guests bond as their final day in the Big Brother house approaches.
Episode 70 • Sep 29, 2000 • 44 m
Episode #1.70
The winner of Big Brother is announced.
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable Based on 15 Critic Reviews
29
7% Positive
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7% Mixed
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87% Negative
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7% Positive
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7% Mixed
1 Review
87% Negative
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Jun 13, 2013
Fascinating, frustrating, and a little frightening.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW
30
Jun 20, 2013
I know "Survivor." I watch "Survivor." You, "Big Brother," are no "Survivor." [7 Jul 2000]
By Rob Owen FULL REVIEW

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5.2
45% Positive
17 Ratings
11% Mixed
4 Ratings
45% Negative
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45% Positive
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45% Negative
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BWETMatangi
Aug 26, 2013
I love it! The houseguests are filmed 24/7 by cameras and microphones, and you win money! "Big Brother" airs three nights a week, and the "phrase" of the show is expect the unexpected.
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camagun1
Aug 3, 2012
this is the show of the year if anyone gave it under a 10 u probaly dont know boss nguyen including micheal shave who address is ******************************
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25
Jun 27, 2013
Actually watching Big Brother five nights a week (total air time: 3½ hours) seems like the entertainment equivalent of enduring gavel-to-gavel convention coverage on C-SPAN.
By Terry Kelleher FULL REVIEW
25
Jun 20, 2013
Offers only slightly more entertainment appeal than viewing a test pattern. [10 Jul 2000]
By Mike Duffy FULL REVIEW
20
Jun 20, 2013
The cast is dull, the concept is lame and the house that Ikea built is cheap and creepy. The amazing thing is that a show so obviously flawed could have been the source of so much hype. [15 Jul 2000]
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Jun 20, 2013
The difference between "Big Brother" and its more successful high-concept CBS predecessor, "Survivor," is the difference between storytelling and rambling. [14 Jul 2000]
By David Bianculli FULL REVIEW
10
Jun 20, 2013
So far, Big Bro is a big bore. ... In devoting so many hours to amateurs, CBS reduced its prime time to bad home movies. [11 Jul 2000]
By Hal Boedeker FULL REVIEW
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10
dhall123
Nov 16, 2010
Big brother is good because they do a celebrity big brother and a normal big brother. In the normal big brother. In the normal big brother they put celebrities that you donâ
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camagun
Aug 3, 2012
Chris Munro thinks this show is better then Breaking Bad, God damn ridiculous.i have to fill 150 characters so here is a copy and paste of the review for breaking bad.reaking Bad has received widespread critical acclaim and has been praised by some critics as the greatest television drama of all time.[4][5] On the review aggregator website Metacritic, the first
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drlowdon
Aug 28, 2018
Big Brother is largely "credited" as the show that inspired the flood of reality TV that has plagued the schedules over the last 15-20 years. You could make an argument that it was something of a "social experiment" at first but when it comes down to it you're effectively watching a bunch of random people sitting around a house........
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Ariadne
Sep 24, 2017
We've watched every season from the beginning. There have been some good seasons and some not so good seasons. This season (15), however is, hands down, the worst ever. It's turned me off the show completely. Big Brother is being banned from my PVR. If you'd asked me last May, I might have even given this show an 8 out of 10, but after this summer, the only reason it has a 2 instead of a 0 is because of the 14 previous seasons. The casting was just too horrendous this time around. I couldn't relate to any of the cast and the ones that I could root for were still not worth much.
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PolisKanin
Feb 18, 2014
What the **** is the point of this series. It is JUST watching people live. I would never just watch someone live. I already watch someone live. The person I watch live is me. If I wanted to see how people lived, I would leave my house.
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