Big Brother: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Big Brother Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Season 2 Premiere: Food Competition & HOH
Jul 5, 2001
Twelve contestants compete to win HoH and try to avoid eviction.
Nominations
Jul 7, 2001
Alliances begin to form and the houseguests win access to the house hot tub.
Justin Sebik Expelled (Day 10) & Evictions
Jul 12, 2001
Two houseguests leave the Big Brother house.
HOH, Food Competition & Nominations
Jul 14, 2001
The new HoH nominates two houseguests for eviction.
Luxury Competition
Jul 17, 2001
The houseguests compete for a texas style bbq in the luxury competition.
Evictions & HOH
Jul 19, 2001
The Chill Town Alliance contemplates expansion and Shannon's boyfriend weighs in on her showmance with Will from outside of the house.
Food Competition & Nominations
Jul 21, 2001
Things get shaken up in the house when Hardy wins HoH and nominates Shannon and Will.
Evictions & HOH
Jul 26, 2001
Shannon solicits votes to be evicted and the houseguests plan a "date" for Will and Shannon.
Food Competition & Nominations
Jul 28, 2001
Kent wins HoH and nominates Mike and Krista.
Luxury Competition
Jul 31, 2001
Houseguests begin to get a little stir crazy, and Hardy wins a phone call from his grandma.
Evictions & HOH
Aug 2, 2001
Tension rises among the houseguests, and Kent is at the center of it.
Food Competition and Nominations
Aug 4, 2001
The houseguests tearfully watch Mike's goodbye video, and Hardy wins HoH.
Luxury Competition
Aug 7, 2001
The house agrees to vote Kent out this week but they have a hard time dealing with Bucky's attitude.
Evictions & HOH
Aug 9, 2001
Relationships flip flop in the house, and Kent declares he is ready to go home.
Luxury Competition
Aug 14, 2001
Upon being nominated, Monica packs her bags ready for her game to end.
Evictions & HOH
Aug 16, 2001
After discussing what they would each do if they won the money, the house votes to evict Krista.
Luxury & Food Competitions
Aug 21, 2001
Houseguests compete in a luxury competition to see a screening of American Pie 2.
Food Competition & Nominations
Aug 25, 2001
The houseguests get a luxury fast food meal which motivates them in the food competition.
Luxury Competition
Aug 28, 2001
Nicole and Wil mend fences, and Bunky tearfully thanks the house for their friendships.
Evictions & HOH (Start)
Aug 30, 2001
The nominess make their pleas to stay in the house.
Big Brother v Survivor Special
Sep 5, 2001
Nicole continues her negative attitude when the house gets treated to a winter wonderland in the backyard.
Evictions & HOH (Part 1)
Sep 6, 2001
Will debates on who he is going to keep in the house.
Food + Luxury Competition & HOH (Part 2)
Sep 18, 2001
The contestants compete for a luxary competition.
Monica + September 11, HOH (Part 3) & Evictions
Sep 18, 2001
The houseguests learn some saddening news and compete for the final HoH.
Season 2 Finale
Sep 20, 2001
After reciting a memorable speech, a Big Brother winner is crowned.