The BEST episodes of Big Brother (US) season 17

Every episode of Big Brother (US) season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Big Brother (US) season 17!

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: 7/17/2026Network: CBSStatus: Continuing
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8.00
37 votes

#1 - 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?

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7.92
71 votes

#2 - 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?

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7.87
69 votes

#3 - Veto #5

Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/29/2015

Will the Veto save either Clay or Becky and will Vanessa go through with the plan to take out Austin?

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7.85
71 votes

#4 - Nominations #5; Battle of the Block #5

Season 17 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/26/2015

Four new Houseguests will be nominated, and they'll go to war in the Battle of the Block.

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7.84
67 votes

#5 - Head of Household #9; Nominations #9

Season 17 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/16/2015

Tonight, see the fallout from Steve's shocking reign of power, plus, a new Head of Household will be crowned and two new Houseguests will go on the block.

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7.82
68 votes

#6 - Live Eviction #6; Head of Household #7

Season 17 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/6/2015

Will it be Clay or Shelli leaving the Big Brother House? Plus, the Hitmen are back!

Live Eviction #2; Head of Household #3
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7.81
67 votes

#7 - Live Eviction #2; Head of Household #3

Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/9/2015

Who will get the seventh phone call and win the power of the last laugh and how will it shake up the live eviction? Plus, a new surprise guest will help twist up the game.

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7.80
64 votes

#8 - Veto #3

Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/15/2015

With Austin dethroned, will HoH Vanessa target James or Jeff? Will the veto screw up her master plan? Plus, Gronk has another surprise for the Houseguests.

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7.78
67 votes

#9 - Veto #11

Season 17 - Episode 31 - Aired 9/2/2015

Tonight, it's do or die for the country boy and the city girl. Will one of them be saved by the power of veto?

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7.77
60 votes

#10 - Live Eviction #3; Head of Household #4

Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/16/2015

Tonight, either James or Jeff will leave the Big Brother house and two new Houseguests will rise to power. Plus, a love triangle brings Austin to the boiling point.

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7.76
67 votes

#11 - Live Eviction #5; Head of Household #6

Season 17 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/30/2015

Tonight, will Becky's game be permanently derailed or will the supermarket cashier check out? Plus, both twins enter the game.

Nominations #1; Battle of the Block #1
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7.74
72 votes

#12 - Nominations #1; Battle of the Block #1

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2015

Four Houseguests are nominated for eviction and compete in the Battle of the Block competition. Plus, the BB Takeover will twist up the game.

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7.73
37 votes

#13 - Veto #13

Season 17 - Episode 34 - Aired 9/9/2015

Tonight, will the showmance be torn apart, or can the power of veto be used to save either Austin or Liz? Plus, the entire house is thrown into an emotional chaos.

Veto #1
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7.73
70 votes

#14 - Veto #1

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/1/2015

Who will win the power of veto? And will it be used to save either Jackie or Steve from eviction?

Nominations #3; Battle of the Block #3
star
7.72
69 votes

#15 - Nominations #3; Battle of the Block #3

Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/12/2015

Tonight, which four Houseguests will be nominated for eviction? Plus, will the Twin Twist blow up Liz and Julia's game?

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7.72
67 votes

#16 - Live Eviction #10; Head of Household #11

Season 17 - Episode 29 - Aired 8/27/2015

Tonight, will the dentist be extracted from the house, or will the trombonist play his final tune? Plus, an epic battle will begin to send one juror back into the house.

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7.71
72 votes

#17 - Head of Household #13; Nominations #13

Season 17 - Episode 33 - Aired 9/6/2015

Tonight, a new HoH will be crowned. Will Austwins keep the power, or will Steve, John, or Vanessa's secret alliance emerge from the shadows to strike first?

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7.70
63 votes

#18 - Veto #4

Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/22/2015

Will the Veto save either Jason or John? Also, an explosive fight leads to shocking consequences and the world premiere of the Wack Street Boys.

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7.67
63 votes

#19 - Double Eviction #7, #8

Season 17 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/13/2015

Tonight, which "Sixth Sense" member will walk out the door? Plus, a second Houseguest is leaving!

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7.66
70 votes

#20 - Live Eviction #9; Head of Household #10

Season 17 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/20/2015

Tonight, will the dentist's brush with glory come to an end? Or will the Colorado girl be forced to take a hike? Plus, your first look inside the jury house and a new battle for power begins.

Season Premiere Part 2, Head of Household #1B
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7.65
71 votes

#21 - Season Premiere Part 2, Head of Household #1B

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/25/2015

The remaining Houseguests move in, plus the "BB Takeover" begins as the first surprise guest delivers a game changer!

star
7.65
68 votes

#22 - Nominations #4; Battle of the Block #4

Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/19/2015

Tonight, four houseguests will be nominated, and 90's week continues with a "grunge" inspired Battle of the Block.

star
7.63
68 votes

#23 - Noms #15; Veto #15; Live Eviction #15

Season 17 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/16/2015

Tonight, Beastmode Cowboy returns to host the final and most important Veto competition of the season. Plus, another Houseguest will be sent to jury!

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7.63
70 votes

#24 - Veto #10

Season 17 - Episode 28 - Aired 8/26/2015

Tonight, will the power of veto be used to save either Steve or Johnny Mac? Plus, the roasting robot Zingbot is back!

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7.62
66 votes

#25 - Live Eviction #4; Head of Household #5

Season 17 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/23/2015

Tonight, will Audrey make it to the live eviction? Plus, two new Heads of Households will be crowned.