The BEST Episodes of Big Brother
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Aug 6, 2020
Network: CBS
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.
#1 - Week 3 Nominations
Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired Jul 14, 2013
The new HOH chooses two people for eviction and the house is divided between two big alliances.
8.65 #2 - Nomination Ceremony #4
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 1, 2010
Season 12: Episode 11: Rachel and Kristen Battle it out as the Game Gets Real Andrew’s parting revelation that Kristen and Hayden are in a secret showmance reverberates through the house. On the outside Kristen is acting shocked, but in Diary Room she admits the worst thing she ever could have imagined has come out, and it has come out hard. Hayden is just as shocked -- he was cruising along with his secret alliance the Brigade, plus he had Kristen wrapped around his finger. What does he do now? During the live show, Hayden and Kristen lay into Andrew, telling him that they wouldn’t be that stupid. “Why would I lie?” Andrew asks, remaining calm as Hayden and Kristen keep up their charade. Fellow nominee Kathy is loving it, but not as much as Rachel, who realizes this is a great thing for her and her showmance Brendon. And what’s even better for Rachel’s showmance? Winning Head of Household! “Floaters,” Rachel says, “You better grab a life vest—Kristen!” Rachel then reveals she heard Hayden and Kristen making out last night. Brendon piles on, telling Hayden and Kristen that they are busted. Kristen lashes back, with Hayden backing her up. The insults fly, with Rachel and Kristen calling each other out on their intelligence. From the sidelines Ragan notes that he is not a religious person, but he has been praying for this moment to happen since he entered the house. Britney is also in hog heaven. “The irony that they were in a boxing ring was not lost on me,” Britney says. The attention diverts briefly to Kathy, who hugs Kristen and Hayden as things begin to die down. Rachel is not happy—that kind of behavior shows Kathy is with Kristen and not her. “She is clearly telling me what side she is on,” Rachel says in diary room. Things finally cool off to a point where Brendon can congratulate Rachel. Rachel breaks down, telling Brendon she is so tired of the house coming after them. In the palm bedroom, Enzo, Matt and Lane can
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#3 - Live Eviction #6; HoH Competition #7; Nomination Ceremony #7; PoV Comp #7; Veto Ceremony #7; Live Eviction #7
Season 14 - Episode 19 - Aired Aug 23, 2012
In this very special edition of Big Brother, the double eviction show returns. First, the HouseGuests must choose to evict either Jenn or Mike "Boogie" after Head of Household, Shane, put up Jenn following Frank's pulling himself off the block as the veto winner.After the first live eviction of the evening, the show speeds up and a full week of Big Brother plays out in the final 45 minutes of the episode.
8.31 #4 - Week 5 POV
Season 15 - Episode 15 - Aired Jul 31, 2013
The Houseguests still have no idea that America is the MVP, and your nominee shocks the house! Also, it's a battle back in time for the veto.
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#5 - Nomination Ceremony #10
Season 13 - Episode 26 - Aired Sep 4, 2011
After the HoH competition, it is a no holds barred game play and the new HoH has to decide whether or not to open Pandora's box.
8.20 #6 - Live Eviction #9; HoH Comp #10
Season 13 - Episode 25 - Aired Sep 1, 2011
Shelly makes some surprising promises to Rachel and Jordan if they vote to evict Adam.
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#7 - Power of Veto Competition #8; Veto Ceremony #8
Season 14 - Episode 21 - Aired Aug 29, 2012
After Frank won the Head of Household competition and Ian found a golden veto ball after Frank opened Pandora's Box, Frank put up Dan and Danielle on the block. The two nominees, the HoH and three other HouseGuests must now vie for the Power of Veto. Meanwhile, Dan attempts to influence Ian to use the veto ball to save him if Dan doesn't win the PoV Competition.
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#8 - Coach's Competition #2; Nomination Ceremony #2
Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired Jul 22, 2012
As the new Head of Household, Frank, settles into his new HoH bedroom, the power in the house begins to shift away from the outgoing HoH, Willie. Meanwhile another Coach's Competition is held followed by the second Nomination Ceremony, where Frank must select two fellow HouseGuests for eviction.
8.10 #9 - Week 10 POV
Season 15 - Episode 30 - Aired Sep 4, 2013
Amanda melts down after being nominated. Plus, who will win the power of veto and will it be used to save Amanda or McCrae?
8.10 #10 - Week 1 Eviction/Week 2 HOH
Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired Jul 3, 2013
It's the first live episode of the season and one of three Houseguests up for eviction will be sent packing.
8.08 #11 - Week 3 Eviction/Week 4 HOH
Season 15 - Episode 10 - Aired Jul 18, 2013
Aaryn, Spencer and Jeremy are up on the block. Whichever Houseguest goes home, the house wins. Plus a new HOH is crowned.
8.08 #12 - BB3 Ep #32
Season 3 - Episode 32 - Aired Sep 25, 2002
BARTENDER GETS $500,000 TIP Before the final voting gets underway, Danielle tells Lisa about the moves she made to get herself to the final two. She "puts it all on the table," including telling Lisa that it was her idea to split up the Couples alliance that separated her from Eric. In the Diary Room, Lisa says that when Eric left, part of her left as well, but importantly, a "new part emerged, a part that was ready to play." Danielle talks about how her alliance with Jason needed a third person to work, and that they originally wanted Marcellas, but that they adopted Lisa because Marcellas was too "unstable." As the game was winding down, Lisa says she "saved her strength" for a run to the finals, a run that will hopefully pay off soon. TOGETHER AGAIN… The ten evicted HouseGuests reunite and have their first chance to discuss what happened inside the House. Tonya says that after she left, she heard a lot of the things that were said about her, and was not happy. She singles out Marc
8.06 #13 - Week 4 Eviction/Week 5 HOH
Season 15 - Episode 13 - Aired Jul 25, 2013
Three girls are nominated for eviction and the claws are coming out on tonight's live episode.
8.04 #14 - Week 3 POV
Season 15 - Episode 9 - Aired Jul 17, 2013
A new MVP is in the house and there is a new house guest up for eviction. Plus, will the power of veto be used on one of the three nominees?
8.04 #15 - Eviction #9
Season 16 - Episode 26 - Aired Aug 21, 2014
Either Cody or Zach will be evicted, and the jurors battle to return to the Big Brother game!
8.02 #16 - Week 10 Nominations
Season 15 - Episode 29 - Aired Sep 1, 2013
Will the power shift as a new Head of Household is crowned? Plus, will 'McCranda' continue to run the game?
7.98 #17 - Battle of the Block #8, Nominations #9
Season 16 - Episode 24 - Aired Aug 17, 2014
Tonight Derrick and Frankie each nominate 2 people for eviction and the detonators are forced to resort to drastic measures. Plus, it's a fight for survival in the final Battle of the Block competition of the Summer.
7.97 #18 - Week 4 Nominations
Season 15 - Episode 11 - Aired Jul 21, 2013
As Judd nominates two Houseguests for eviction, tensions run high and two Houseguests begin to turn on each other. Also, a new showmance begins to blossom.
7.96 #19 - Week 4 POV
Season 15 - Episode 12 - Aired Jul 24, 2013
The house guests find out who America voted for as the third nominee for eviction. Plus, they get down and dirty in a fight for the veto.
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#20 - Finale
Season 11 - Episode 30 - Aired Sep 15, 2009
In the first ever 2-hour season finale, one houseguest is crowned the winner and awarded $500,000, and all the houseguests are reunited for the first time. Also, Julie reveals which houseguest America chose as their favorite and awards the lucky juror $25,000.
7.96 #21 - Nominations #13
Season 16 - Episode 36 - Aired Sep 14, 2014
Tonight, with the "Rewind Twist", will winning HoH be deja vu for Frankie or will another houseguest rise to power. Plus, the jurors are back for a little revenge.
7.96 #22 - Head of Household #8, Battle of the Block #7, Nominations #8
Season 16 - Episode 21 - Aired Aug 10, 2014
The fallout from the double eviction blows up the house, and two new Heads of Household have their nominees fight to survive in the most dramatic Battle of the Block yet!
7.94 #23 - Week 6 POV
Season 15 - Episode 18 - Aired Aug 7, 2013
America's pick for the third nominee will be named and all three must battle it out in the Veto competition.
7.92 #24 - Season Finale
Season 16 - Episode 40 - Aired Sep 24, 2014
The season comes to a close and the final Head of Household, the winner of the $500,000 grand prize, and America's favorite Houseguest will be determined.
7.91 #25 - Eviction #2, Head of Household #3
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired Jul 10, 2014
Watch the repercussions of the Veto meeting. Plus, who will be evicted tonight?
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