The BEST seasons of Big Brother (US)

#1 - Season 10

First Aired 7/14/2008

#2 - All Stars

First Aired 7/7/2006

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

#3 - Season 14

First Aired 7/13/2012

In the season's twist, four previous houseguests return as Coaches to build a Big Brother dream team - a $100,000 prize awaits the coach who picks the Big Brother winner.

#4 - Season 6

First Aired 7/8/2005

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.

#5 - Season 20

First Aired 6/28/2018

#6 - Season 17

First Aired 6/25/2015

This season brings back the iconic Twin Twist with two sisters swapping out every few days, unbeknownist to the other houseguests. The Battle of the Block makes it return.

#7 - Season 3

First Aired 7/11/2002

This season brings about more changes to the Big Brother format - the introduction of the Silver and Golden Power of Vetos.

#8 - Season 2

First Aired 7/6/2001

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.

#9 - Season 12

First Aired 7/9/2010

#10 - Season 18

First Aired 6/23/2016

#11 - Season 8

First Aired 7/6/2007

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.

#12 - Season 5

First Aired 7/7/2004

In this season's twists, there are two sets of pre-existing relationships in the house - secret twins and long lost siblings.

#13 - Season 16

First Aired 6/26/2014

This season's twist brings about the Battle of Block - two HOHs, 4 nominations, and the chance of an HOH being evicted.

#14 - Season 26

First Aired 7/18/2024

This season is the Summer of Artificial Intelligence. A.I. bots Ainsley and Jankie take over and introduce a brand new competion that changes the game - the A.I. Arena.

#15 - Season 11

First Aired 7/10/2009

#16 - Season 13

First Aired 7/8/2011

In the twist of the summer, three Dynamic Duos of iconic previous houseguests make their return for another chance to win - Dick and Daniele, Jordan and Jeff, Rachel and Brendon.

#17 - Season 15

First Aired 6/27/2013

#18 - Season 25

First Aired 8/3/2023

It is the Summer of the BB Multiverse. Three former Houseguests enter the house and unleash four universes onto the house. The Comic, Humili, Scary, and Scramble-verses unlock new twists and themed competition.

#19 - Season 24

First Aired 7/7/2022

#20 - The X-Factor

First Aired 7/9/2003

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.

#21 - Season 23

First Aired 7/8/2021

#22 - Season 19

First Aired 6/29/2017

Season 19's new twist is called “Summer of Temptation,” where the Houseguests will be challenged like never before as they embark on a season of tempting offers that could give them money, power and safety in the game. But, they will need to be careful, because for every temptation taken, there will be a consequence to face. This season's house reflects the temptation twist with words like Money and Revenge hanging on the wall, constantly reminding the Houseguests that the game never stops.

#23 - Season 9

First Aired 2/13/2008

In the season's twist, every houseguest would compete, be nominated, and be evicted as couples.

#24 - Season 21

First Aired 6/26/2019

#25 - Season 1

First Aired 7/6/2000

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.

#26 - All Stars 2

First Aired 8/6/2020

Sixteen former Houseguests return to the game for a second chance at the grand prize of $500,000.