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  • Jul 6, 2004
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  • Jul 6, 2004
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 6, 2004
  • CBS
  • Jul 6, 2004
Big Brother
Season 5
25 Seasons
Season Premiere: Jul 6, 2004
Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 9 User Ratings
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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 6, 2004 • 1 h 4 m
Episode #5.1
It's the first show of a new BIG BROTHER season, and this year's theme is Do Not Assume.
Episode 2 • Jul 8, 2004 • 42 m
Episode #5.2
Michael decides to reveal to the Four Horsemen that Jennifer, a.k.a. Nakomis, is his half-sister.
Episode 3 • Jul 13, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.3
The noose continues to tighten around Mike's neck as Scott wins the Power of the Veto in the "Flaringo" ring toss game.
Episode 4 • Jul 15, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.4
Despite his best efforts to plant seeds of doubt about the power of the Scott and Jase alliance, a houseguest gets evicted.
Episode 5 • Jul 17, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.5
Nomination day arrives, and Head of Household Marvin begins his deliberations.
Episode 6 • Jul 20, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.6
In a riveting competition called "Snag the Veto", Jase emerges victorious over a hard-working Lori to grab the Power of Veto.
Episode 7 • Jul 22, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.7
Jase's decision to use the Golden Power of Veto on Holly proves to be a good thing for Marvin and the rest of the Four Horsemen.
Episode 8 • Jul 24, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.8
As soon as Drew wins Head of Household, he finds himself being barraged by advice, counsel, and commentary by every single player in the game.
Episode 9 • Jul 27, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.9
Nakomis wins the Power of Veto, and she removes herself from the chopping block.
Episode 10 • Jul 29, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.10
After being spied on, Holly is evicted by a near-unanimous vote of 7 to 1.
Episode 11 • Jul 31, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.11
The new Head of Household, Diane, attempts to get rid of a power player in the house by nominating Jase and Scott for eviction.
Episode 12 • Aug 3, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.12
This is the fourth veto competition.
Episode 13 • Aug 5, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.13
Fourth live eviction.
Episode 14 • Aug 7, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.14
Fifth nomination for eviction.
Episode 15 • Aug 9, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.15
Drew wins Power of Veto; Jase is nominated for eviction.
Episode 16 • Aug 12, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.16
Thinking he saved himself, Jase gets bounced by a near-unanimous vote.
Episode 17 • Aug 14, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.17
The united alliance that evicted Jase from the House appears to be crumbling.
Episode 18 • Aug 17, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.18
Will and Marvin, nominated for eviction, compete for the Power of Veto.
Episode 19 • Aug 19, 2004 • 42 m
Episode #5.19
Drama ensues during the eviction ceremony.
Episode 20 • Aug 21, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.20
Nakomis puts not one but two twins on the block, seemingly ensuring that one of them will be leaving.
Episode 21 • Aug 24, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.21
After one of the stranger Power of Veto ceremonies, a family member is betrayed.
Episode 22 • Aug 26, 2004 • 42 m
Episode #5.22
Houseguests make a promise that Will will be avenged
Episode 23 • Aug 31, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.23
Out of allegiance to Will and a desire to get a strong player out of the Big Brother 5 House, two houseguests are thrown up on the block.
Episode 24 • Sep 2, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.24
Adria, almost positive that she will be evicted during the ceremony, gives all of the remaining houseguests a piece of her mind.
Episode 25 • Sep 4, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.25
Because this is a double eviction week, things go much faster and hectic than usual.
Episode 26 • Sep 7, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.26
Nakomis immediately gets her game on, knowing she will need to be sharp if she wants to stay in game.
Episode 27 • Sep 9, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.27
Will Diane's betrayal cost Karen the game? Or is cowboy heading for an ambush?
Episode 28 • Sep 11, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.28
The last chance for Nakomis will be the Veto competition.
Episode 29 • Sep 14, 2004 • 42 m
Episode #5.29
Cowboy becomes Head of Household; Nakomis is evicted.
Episode 30 • Sep 17, 2004 • 42 m
Episode #5.30
With Jason holding the only vote for eviction, he'll determine who goes to the Final Three in the House.
Episode 31 • Sep 21, 2004 • 43 m
Episode #5.31
It comes down to the wire as the winner of Big Brother 5 is selected.
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75
Jun 18, 2013
To be a 'BB' fan is to enjoy watching people get on each other's nerves, fail at the food competitions, and subsist on PB&J for a week. If this be pleasure, I plead guilty.
By Ken Tucker FULL REVIEW
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Jun 28, 2013
Stunningly dull.
By Terry Kelleher FULL REVIEW

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