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Status: Returning Series
Network: CBS
Type: Reality
Rating: 4.9/10
Big Brother
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 2000, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Reality series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Reality genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.9 across its 27 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Reality.
- • Produced in United States of America, Belgium.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired 2006-06-21
Various specials shown before a season of Big Brother starts.
Season 1
70 Episodes • Aired 2000-07-05
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
30 Episodes • Aired 2001-07-05
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
32 Episodes • Aired 2002-07-10
This season brings about more changes to the Big Brother format - the introduction of the Silver and Golden Power of Vetos.
The X-Factor
33 Episodes • Aired 2003-07-08
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.