The BEST episodes of Big Brother (US) season 1

Every episode of Big Brother (US) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Big Brother (US) season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 12/18/2024Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
BB1 Ep #7
star
7.25
16 votes

#1 - BB1 Ep #7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2000

The banishment process begins when two people are nominated to go home.

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BB1 Ep #5
star
7.20
20 votes

#2 - BB1 Ep #5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2000

After the results are revealed, a debate about who voted for who occurs.

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BB1 Ep #2
star
7.10
102 votes

#3 - BB1 Ep #2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/6/2000

The group sits around the kitchen table, sharing their life stories. Later, the houseguests prepare for their first challenge.

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BB1 Ep #6
star
6.94
18 votes

#4 - BB1 Ep #6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2000

Jordan's comments about Eddie's girlfriend create tension.

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BB1 Ep #9
star
6.94
16 votes

#5 - BB1 Ep #9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/15/2000

William brings up race in the Big Brother House, alienating himself in the process.

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BB1 Ep #70 - Finale
star
6.86
7 votes

#6 - BB1 Ep #70 - Finale

Season 1 - Episode 70 - Aired 9/29/2000

The winner of Big Brother is announced.

BB1 Ep #12
star
6.85
13 votes

#7 - BB1 Ep #12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/20/2000

The first House guest is evicted from the Big Brother House.

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BB1 Ep #8
star
6.75
16 votes

#8 - BB1 Ep #8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/14/2000

Pre-nomination jitters cause the house to divide.

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BB1 Ep #4
star
6.72
25 votes

#9 - BB1 Ep #4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2000

The group opens up about some of their hidden secrets, getting to know each other even more.

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BB1 Ep #10
star
6.67
15 votes

#10 - BB1 Ep #10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/17/2000

Cassandra tries to help William change his attitude. Also, Karen and Josh get close.

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BB1 Ep #13
star
6.64
11 votes

#11 - BB1 Ep #13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/21/2000

Brittany instigates drama by telling Eddie that Jamie might have feelings for him, even though he has a girlfriend.

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BB1 Ep #11
star
6.57
14 votes

#12 - BB1 Ep #11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/18/2000

William slowly begins to change his ways and bonds with some of the Houseguests.

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BB1 Ep #1
star
6.45
74 votes

#13 - BB1 Ep #1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/2000

The residents finally arrive in the Big Brother house.

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BB1 Ep #15
star
6.44
9 votes

#14 - BB1 Ep #15

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/24/2000

Brittany tries to fight the feelings she has for Josh.

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BB1 Ep #16
star
6.44
9 votes

#15 - BB1 Ep #16

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/25/2000

A love triangle emerges between Brittany, Josh, and Jordan.

BB1 Ep #3
star
6.24
33 votes

#16 - BB1 Ep #3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2000

George seems to genuinely miss his family; Karen, by contrast, is carrying a lot of negative emotional baggage.

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BB1 Ep #22
star
6.20
10 votes

#17 - BB1 Ep #22

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/1/2000

Jordan provides details about her past.

BB1 Ep #34
star
6.14
7 votes

#18 - BB1 Ep #34

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/16/2000

On this live edition of Big Brother, the houseguests participate in a challenge where they must make a very tough decision.

BB1 Ep #29
star
6.14
7 votes

#19 - BB1 Ep #29

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 8/9/2000

A new twist is added in the game that makes the nomination process more interesting.

BB1 Ep #19
star
6.13
8 votes

#20 - BB1 Ep #19

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/28/2000

Although Jordan tries to be strong in the house, she gets really upset by Curtis' criticism of her.

BB1 Ep #14
star
6.00
9 votes

#21 - BB1 Ep #14

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/22/2000

After only a few weeks, gossip and rumors take over the house.

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BB1 Ep #24
star
6.00
7 votes

#22 - BB1 Ep #24

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/3/2000

Karen is upset at George after the roast.

BB1 Ep #21
star
5.89
9 votes

#23 - BB1 Ep #21

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/31/2000

Jamie and Cassandra recognize the alliances forming in the house.

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BB1 Ep #23
star
5.88
8 votes

#24 - BB1 Ep #23

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/2/2000

BB1 Ep #30
star
5.86
7 votes

#25 - BB1 Ep #30

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 8/10/2000

Karen tries to find out who nominated her for eviction.