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Big Brother

Created by John de Mol

2000–present

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
5 Jul 2000
Episode length
45 min
Also known as
Big Brother USA, Big Brother US, Big Brother: Unlocked
Country
United States
Language
English
Editors
Clayton Halsey, Eric Johannsen
Executive producers
Allison Grodner, Arnold Shapiro, Chris Roach and 2 others
Producers
Alex Rader, Dan Sameha, Darren J. Paletz and 5 others
Elsewhere
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Seasons · 1015 episodes

  • Season 1

    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

    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

    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

    Season 4 · 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

    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

    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

    Season 7 · 2006

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

  • Season 8

    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.

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