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Big Brother 2000

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Status
Returning Series
First Aired
July 5, 2000
Last Aired
July 16, 2026
Format
28 seasons · 989 eps
Highest Rated Episode
S1E65 "Day ??: Live Nominations For Banishment & Cassandra Returns" (★ 10/10)
Created By
John de Mol
Network
CBS
Where to Stream
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★ 4.9/10
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What is Big Brother?

Big Brother is an American reality game show that premiered in 2000. The series was created by John de Mol and Ron Diesel.

Type
TV series
Year
2000
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
989
First aired
Jul 5, 2000
Last aired
Jul 16, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Reality
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 268 votes
Format
28 seasons · 989 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Network
CBS
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Overview

Big Brother is an American reality game show that premiered in 2000. The series was created by John de Mol and Ron Diesel. The program follows a group of individuals known as HouseGuests who live together in a house for a period of three months. During this time, the participants are isolated from the outside world and reside in a space equipped with cameras and microphones. This environment provides constant surveillance, ensuring that the HouseGuests have no privacy while their every move is captured for both television and internet audiences. Throughout their stay, the contestants must compete against one another. The primary objective for these participants is to win a prize of 500,000 dollars. The show features various individuals, including Julie Chen Moonves, Clayton Halsey, Phil Proctor, and Nicole Franzel. The production remains an ongoing series that documents the interactions and strategic gameplay of the residents as they navigate their shared living situation under continuous observation.

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Should you watch it?

“A group of houseguests live together in total isolation under constant surveillance for three months.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores human behavior in isolation
  • features a unique social experiment format
Keep in mind
  • constant surveillance may feel intrusive

Watch it if you enjoy reality game shows centered on social dynamics and isolation.

The program features individuals living in a house monitored by cameras and microphones at all times.

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Season 8 · 33 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
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Season 10 · 29 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 29 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 30 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 36 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 40 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 40 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 18 · 42 episodes Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →
Season 19 · 39 episodes Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →
Season 20 · 40 episodes Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →
Season 21 · 40 episodes Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →
Season 22 · 37 episodes Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →
Season 23 · 37 episodes Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →
Season 24 · 34 episodes Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →
Season 25 · 42 episodes Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →
Season 26 · 39 episodes Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →
Season 27 · 39 episodes Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →
Season 28 · 42 episodes Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

Houseguests live together in an isolated house while being filmed 24 hours a day.

Who created the series?

The series was created by John de Mol and Ron Diesel.

How long are the contestants in the house?

The contestants live in the house for three months.

What is the goal of the contestants?

Contestants compete against each other for a chance to win a cash prize.

Is the series based on another show?

It is the American version of a reality series that originated in the Netherlands.

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