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Big Brother 2000

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
September 3, 2000
Last Aired
July 22, 2026
Format
14 seasons · 2,770 eps
Total Runtime
~2770 hours (60 min/ep)
Essential Runtime
~2767.5 hours (skips filler)
Networks
TVI, TVI Reality
★ TMDB users: 2.5/10 from 20 votes Reality 14 seasons · 2770 eps Returning Series
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What is Big Brother?

Big Brother is a reality competition television series that features a group of individuals living together in a house under constant surveillance. The series follows these individuals, known as HouseGuests, as they live together 24 hours a day.

Type
TV series
Year
2000
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
2,770
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 3, 2000
Last aired
Jul 22, 2026
Original language
PT
Origin
PT
Networks
TVI, TVI Reality
Genres
Reality
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 2.5/10 from 20 votes
Format
14 seasons · 2,770 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Networks
TVI, TVI Reality
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Overview

Big Brother is a reality competition television series that features a group of individuals living together in a house under constant surveillance. The series follows these individuals, known as HouseGuests, as they live together 24 hours a day. The HouseGuests are isolated from the outside world, with no privacy. This format allows for a unique and dynamic competition, where contestants interact and compete with one another in a controlled environment. The series originated in Portugal and later gained popularity in the UK, where it was first broadcast in the year 2000.

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Should you watch it?

“Strangers live together under constant surveillance in an isolated house for this reality competition series.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores human behavior
  • constant surveillance format
Keep in mind
  • lack of privacy
  • intense social pressure

Watch it if you enjoy reality competitions focused on group dynamics and social isolation.

The series features constant surveillance and a lack of privacy for the participants.

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Season 4 · 123 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 232 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 258 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 207 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 173 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 262 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 256 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 215 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 318 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 299 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 162 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

A group of houseguests live together in an isolated house under constant surveillance.

Is this a competition?

Yes, it is a reality competition series.

Are the participants allowed to leave?

The participants are isolated from the outside world while living in the house.

Is there privacy in the house?

No, the houseguests are under constant surveillance with no privacy.

How long are the participants in the house?

The houseguests live together 24 hours a day.

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