The BEST episodes of Big Brother (US) season 11

Every episode of Big Brother (US) season 11, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Big Brother (US) season 11!

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
Finale
star
7.97
29 votes

#1 - 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.

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PoV Comp #4
star
7.85
26 votes

#2 - PoV Comp #4

Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/4/2009

The Power of Veto competition is a gamble and the alliances campaign in their best interest. Chima upsets Russell and Michelle proves to be the swing vote.

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Final HoH Part 1 (ends); Final HoH Part 2
star
7.70
27 votes

#3 - Final HoH Part 1 (ends); Final HoH Part 2

Season 11 - Episode 28 - Aired 9/10/2009

The houseguests compete in part two of the final HoH competition, while Julie reveals some of the final twists of the season. Also, four of the best houseguests from Big Brother history return to weigh in on this season's final three.

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PoV Comp #2; PoV Ceremony #2
star
7.69
26 votes

#4 - PoV Comp #2; PoV Ceremony #2

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2009

Russell shows his volatile side before the Power of Veto competition. Jeff and Laura desperately need to stay in the house.

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Live Eviction #8 and HoH Comp #9
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7.64
22 votes

#5 - Live Eviction #8 and HoH Comp #9

Season 11 - Episode 22 - Aired 8/27/2009

Russell pushes Jordan to her limit, and the houseguests decide whether to send him or Natalie to the jury house. Also, the HoH competition may be chocolatey, but it's anything but sweet.

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Eviction #6 (Chima Expulsion); HoH Comp #7; Nomination Ceremony #7
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7.58
24 votes

#6 - Eviction #6 (Chima Expulsion); HoH Comp #7; Nomination Ceremony #7

Season 11 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/18/2009

Chima's actions lead her to an untimely eviction. After a new HoH competition to reset the game, a few houseguests have a difficult time accepting the new power shift.

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Live PoV Comp #6; PoV Ceremony #6; Live Eviction #7; HoH Comp #8 (begins)
star
7.52
25 votes

#7 - Live PoV Comp #6; PoV Ceremony #6; Live Eviction #7; HoH Comp #8 (begins)

Season 11 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/20/2009

In the fast-paced hour, the houseguests compete for veto, evict another houseguest and battle it out for HoH, all live. Also, secrets about Jesse's actions when he was in the house turn some of his strongest supporters against him.

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HoH Comp #4 (ends); Nomination Ceremony #4
star
7.50
26 votes

#8 - HoH Comp #4 (ends); Nomination Ceremony #4

Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/2/2009

Russell and Jeff come to an agreement about who should get HoH. Russell proves to be a man of his word as he announces his nominations for eviction.

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PoV Comp #3; Veto Ceremony #3
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7.46
28 votes

#9 - PoV Comp #3; Veto Ceremony #3

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/28/2009

The houseguests experience a pig's life in the Power of Veto competition. A few waver between kicking Ronnie out.

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PoV Comp #1; PoV Ceremony #1
star
7.39
18 votes

#10 - PoV Comp #1; PoV Ceremony #1

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/14/2009

The mood in the house quickly turns sour as the houseguests compete for the first Power of Veto. Lydia tries to ally herself with the athletes and Ronnie walks a fine line.

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Live Eviction #4 and HoH Comp #5
star
7.38
21 votes

#11 - Live Eviction #4 and HoH Comp #5

Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/6/2009

Russell and Chima have a throwdown and another houseguest is eliminated. Also, the winner of the coup d'etat is revealed and the houseguests compete for HoH based on America's advice.

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Nomination Ceremony #2
star
7.32
25 votes

#12 - Nomination Ceremony #2

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/19/2009

As the HoH, Ronnie strategically decides which houseguests must fight for the Power of Veto. The houseguests compete for the chance to watch a screening of The Ugly Truth.

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Nomination Ceremony #6
star
7.30
23 votes

#13 - Nomination Ceremony #6

Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/16/2009

Chima, Lydia, and Natalie mourn Jessie's eviction, while Michele puts up her two nominees. Also, the houseguests compete in this week's have/have not competition.

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Nomination Ceremony #1
star
7.27
33 votes

#14 - Nomination Ceremony #1

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2009

Jessie from Season 10, the current HoH returns and the other houseguests do all the can to avoid a nomination. The stakes are raised when cliques are punished for losing the food competition.

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Live Eviction #5 and HoH Comp #6
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7.26
23 votes

#15 - Live Eviction #5 and HoH Comp #6

Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/13/2009

After Kevin's decision not to use the power of veto on either of Chima's nominees, Russell and Lydia are still on the block for eviction, but will Jeff use the power of the coup d'etat to shake up the Big Brother house? Also, who will win the sixth Head of Household competition?

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star
7.26
27 votes

#16 - Nomination Ceremony #3

Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/26/2009

Ronnie tries to make nice in order to save himself from being up for elimination. Surprising romances develop in the house.

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PoV Comp #9; Live Eviction #10; Final HoH Part 1 (begins)
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7.24
25 votes

#17 - PoV Comp #9; Live Eviction #10; Final HoH Part 1 (begins)

Season 11 - Episode 27 - Aired 9/8/2009

The houseguests compete for the final Power of Veto of the season and one more is evicted. Also, the final three houseguests begin part one of the last HoH competition.

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PoV Comp #8; PoV Ceremony #8
star
7.16
25 votes

#18 - PoV Comp #8; PoV Ceremony #8

Season 11 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/1/2009

The future of the remaining houseguests rests in the next PoV competition. The unthinkable may happen and long-standing alliances may be broken up.

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Live Eviction #3; HoH Comp #4 (begins)
star
7.14
22 votes

#19 - Live Eviction #3; HoH Comp #4 (begins)

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2009

Showmances begin to blossom and another houseguest goes home in a heated eviction. Also, the houseguests face off in their first endurance HoH competition.

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HoH Comp #8 (ends); Nomination Ceremony #8
star
7.13
24 votes

#20 - HoH Comp #8 (ends); Nomination Ceremony #8

Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/23/2009

A new HoH is crowned and with Lydia's eviction, the houseguests start to reconsider their alliances. Russell wants to secure his place in the final four but his ego makes the others want him out.

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Live Eviction #1; HoH Comp #2
star
7.07
29 votes

#21 - Live Eviction #1; HoH Comp #2

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/16/2009

Lydia causes a ruckus, while Russell does all he can to make sure Braden goes home. Who will be evicted from the Big Brother house? Also, the houseguests compete to win HoH by predicting how fans voted in an online poll.

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Introductions; HoH Comp #1
star
7.05
39 votes

#22 - Introductions; HoH Comp #1

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/9/2009

12 strangers will move into the Big Brother house and learn that they will be 'kickin it old school' this summer, high school to be exact. The House Guests will be shocked to learn that they will be playing the game in one of four familiar high school cliques - popular, athletes, brainiacs and off beats.

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star
7.00
25 votes

#23 - Live Eviction #9 and HoH Comp #10

Season 11 - Episode 25 - Aired 9/3/2009

Jeff fights to stay in the house, but will his efforts pay off? Either he or Jordan will be evicted from the Big Brother house. Also, three out of the final four houseguests compete for HoH.

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Live Eviction #2; HoH Comp #3
star
6.92
25 votes

#24 - Live Eviction #2; HoH Comp #3

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2009

Ronnie's lies catch up to him and a second houseguest is evicted from the Big Brother house. Plus, a new HoH is crowned.

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PoV Comp #5
star
6.91
22 votes

#25 - PoV Comp #5

Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/11/2009

Russell and Chima continue to fight and one of the houseguests has to make a difficult decision. The PoV competition is more important than ever as the girls side with each other.

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