The WORST episodes of Big Brother (US)
Every episode of Big Brother (US) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Big Brother: Unlocked 7/25/25
Season 27 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2025
The hosts of Big Brother Unlocked: Season 24 Winner Taylor Hale and Season 16 Winner Derrick Levasseur, are joined by special guest, SNL Alum Bobby Moynihan, to discuss Keanu's callout during the veto meeting and whether it's a Bad Move or Big Move in the first episode of Big Brother Unlocked!
#2 - Episode 37: Live Eviction
Season 27 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/25/2025
It’s an entire week of gameplay in one night, as new HOH takes control of the house, names their nominations, followed by the veto ceremony and the shocking live eviction which names the season’s final three players. Plus, Keanu returns to discuss his BB resumé post-eviction.
#3 - Episode 36
Season 27 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/24/2025
Tensions rise in the house after Keanu and Ava’s nominations as negotiations begin for a conflicted Ashley; Vince begins to worry that his closeness to Morgan is affecting his life outside of the house. Then, precision is key in a game-changing veto ceremony that seals a player’s fate in the mastermind’s haunting special eviction.
#4 - Episode 35
Season 27 - Episode 35 - Aired 9/21/2025
The final five players ready themselves for a detrimental HOH competition, then compete in the mastermind's diabolical pressure cooker. As a player takes control of the house, secret negotiations for a powerful player to go up on the block ensue, resulting in a shocking nomination ceremony that could change everything in the house.
#5 - Episode 8
Season 24 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/24/2022
A new HOH is named, a new twist is revealed, and nominations are made.
#6 - Nomination Ceremony #5
Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/8/2010
Season 12: Episode 14: The New HoH is Tempted by Pandora's Box, Unleashing the New Saboteur on the House The HouseGuests continue to spin on the giant paint can for the endurance Head of Household competition. After seeing his secret showmance Kristen sent packing, Hayden wants to win and seek revenge on outgoing HoH Rachel and her showmance, Brendon. Fellow Brigade member Enzo is happy to see Kristen gone, because now Hayden’s head will be back in the game. Kathy quickly has enough, and announces she is dropping and taking one for the team by being stuck on slop for the week. Several HouseGuests find this amusing, because they assume Kathy—always a weak competitor—would be the first one to drop anyway. Meanwhile outgoing HoH Rachel cheers from the sidelines for Brendon, who struggles to stay on the can. Enzo decides to let the other Brigade members do the hard work and drops out, a move that irritates Matt. Enzo is “undoubtedly the most selfish,” Matt confides in Diary Room, noting his Brigade buddy will always let everyone else in their alliance do the heavy lifting. Despite Rachel’s support, Brendon falls. “When he needed me to compete, I did it twice,” she fumes. Soon after, Lane drops out of the competition, followed by Britney and Hayden. This once again leaves Matt and Ragan competing for the final spot in an endurance challenge. “For some reason the brain is the last one standing,” Matt says, noting he always saves the Brigade. With no interest in being the winner this week, Ragan drops, making Matt the HoH for the second time this season. As everyone cleans up, Hayden, Enzo and Matt conspire in the storage room. Hayden loves that Rachel and Brendon are squirming now. Enzo wants to make sure Matt uses his HoH properly this time—just put Rachel and Brendon up on the block and be done with it. Meanwhile, Brendon approaches Rachel in the rust bedroom to console her, but Rachel is still irritated at him. She feels Brendon has
#7 - BB1 Ep #67
Season 1 - Episode 67 - Aired 9/26/2000
Everyone opens up about who they nominated and why.
#8 - BB1 Ep #51
Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 9/7/2000
Everyone has their mind on the suitcase full of money.
#11 - BB1 Ep #46
Season 1 - Episode 46 - Aired 9/1/2000
Everyone deals with Brittany's banishment in their own way.
#12 - BB1 Ep #48
Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 9/4/2000
Although he wants him to win the Cash, George is worried about Eddie.
#13 - BB1 Ep #61
Season 1 - Episode 61 - Aired 9/19/2000
The House Guests put up for eviction must plead their case to America.
#15 - BB1 Ep #45
Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 8/31/2000
Eddie struggles on who he should put for nomination.
#18 - BB1 Ep #49
Season 1 - Episode 49 - Aired 9/5/2000
A woman outside of the house uses a megaphone to inform the Houseguests about a potential danger.
#19 - BB1 Ep #57
Season 1 - Episode 57 - Aired 9/14/2000
With the end nearing, Eddie vows to play the game more strategically.
#20 - BB1 Ep #60
Season 1 - Episode 60 - Aired 9/18/2000
A challenge is issued to the houseguests with the chance to broadcast the weather live for CBS on the line.
#21 - BB1 Ep #66
Season 1 - Episode 66 - Aired 9/25/2000
Josh is having too much fun with the potato clock.
#22 - BB1 Ep #68
Season 1 - Episode 68 - Aired 9/27/2000
Another member will be banished on this live episode of Big Brother.
