The BEST episodes of Big Brother (US)
Every episode of Big Brother (US) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Big Brother (US)!
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 $750,000.
#1 - Power of Veto Competition #8; Veto Ceremony #8
Season 14 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/29/2012
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.
#2 - Live Eviction #6; HoH Competition #7; Nomination Ceremony #7; PoV Comp #7; Veto Ceremony #7; Live Eviction #7
Season 14 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/23/2012
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.
#3 - Week 3 Nominations
Season 15 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/14/2013
The new HOH chooses two people for eviction and the house is divided between two big alliances.
#4 - Nomination Ceremony #4
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/1/2010
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
#5 - Live Eviction #9; HoH Comp #10
Season 13 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/1/2011
Shelly makes some surprising promises to Rachel and Jordan if they vote to evict Adam.
#6 - Nomination Ceremony #10
Season 13 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/4/2011
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 - Episode 9
Season 24 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2022
Will the power of veto save Michael and Brittany from the block? Plus escalating tensions set off a chain of events that will turn the whole game upside down.
#9 - Nomination Ceremony #5
Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/10/2008
The tension in the house mounts as Michelle deliberates over her nomination choices. At the food competition, current houseguests are paired up against previous houseguests.
#10 - Week 10 POV
Season 15 - Episode 30 - Aired 9/4/2013
Amanda melts down after being nominated. Plus, who will win the power of veto and will it be used to save Amanda or McCrae?
#12 - Nomination Ceremony #7
Season 10 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/24/2008
The new HoH makes a stunning selection during the nomination ceremony.
#14 - Coach's Competition #2; Nomination Ceremony #2
Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/2012
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.
#15 - Nomination Ceremony #6
Season 14 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/19/2012
The episode picks up where the previous episode ended. We find the HouseGuests still vying for the Head of Household title in this endurance-based HoH competition. After the Head of Household competition ends, the new HoH must nominate two HouseGuests for eviction.
#16 - Live Eviction #8; Head of Household Competition #9
Season 14 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/30/2012
In the week of Frank's third reign in the Big Brother House, with Dan and Danielle as the original nominees, the HouseGuests must choose to evict one of two fellow HouseGuests (Britney or Danielle) after Jenn C. won the power of veto used it to pull Dan off the block. The 9th Head of Household Competition starts but does not end.
#17 - Veto #14; Eviction #14; HoH #15
Season 17 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/15/2015
Tonight, who will claim the power of veto and guarantee their spot in the final four? Plus, which houseguest will be evicted, and who will become the next HoH?
#18 - Episode 19
Season 25 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/14/2023
One of Cirie's top allies exits the game, but will it be who she expects? Plus, the Head of Household is on the line in the iconic Wall Competition and the Houseguests come face-to-face with a legendary meatball.
#19 - Finale
Season 11 - Episode 30 - Aired 9/15/2009
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.
#20 - Eviction #1; Head of Household Competition #2
Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/19/2012
The houseguests cast their vote to evict Frank or Kara followed by the HoH competition.
#21 - Live Eviction #3; HoH Competition #4
Season 14 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/2012
After Frank was put up as a replacement nominee following Shane's PoV victory and subsequent veto of one of his own original nominees, the HouseGuests must vote to evict the third HouseGuest. Also, find out if the coaches enter the game as players. Finally, a new Head of Household competition starts.
#22 - Head of Household 9, Nominations 9
Season 18 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/14/2016
Tonight, see the explosive series of events that went down just 24 hours leading up to the double eviction. Plus, who will become the next HoH, and who will be on the chopping block?
#23 - Episode 9
Season 25 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/23/2023
Who will win the power of veto, and will the plan to blindside Hisam succeed? Plus, Jared and Blue continue to get closer, but will his mom put a stop to it?
#24 - Veto #6
Season 17 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/5/2015
Will the Power of Veto save a showmance or will Clay and Shelli's love be torn apart?
#25 - Episode 10
Season 24 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/28/2022
Will it be a double serving of blindsides courtesy of the Leftovers? First the veto meeting, then the live eviction.