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Big Brother: Season 20

40 episodes Premiered Jun 27, 2018 Updated Sep 25, 2026

It's the Summer of Technology with the house decked out in high-tech. The BB App Store gets it start, as Houseguests purchase upgrades to improve their game. Plus, the H@cker enters the game to shake things up.

Previously on Big Brother

Season 20 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 19.
  • ⚡ 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.

Season overview

It's the Summer of Technology with the house decked out in high-tech. The BB App Store gets it start, as Houseguests purchase upgrades to improve their game. Plus, the H@cker enters the game to shake things up.

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Season 20 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 20: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (37): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S20·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Jun 27, 2018 · 45 min

The competition kicks off with three challenges that will yield a game-changing power—and two unprecedented punishments.

S20·E2 Core

Episode 2

Jun 28, 2018 · 45 min

The two-night premiere event continues with the first HoH competition of the summer; who will grab all the power and who will be nominated for eviction?

S20·E3 Core

Episode 3

Jul 1, 2018 · 45 min

A tech-themed twist, the "BB App Store," is unveiled. America has the opportunity to get the Houseguests trending, resulting in power apps or punishments that could crash their gam

S20·E4 Core

Episode 4

Jul 4, 2018 · 45 min

Will the Power of Veto save either Sam or Steve, or will the new "bonus life" power change the game?

S20·E5 Core

Episode 5

Jul 5, 2018 · 45 min

Find out who will be the first person (or robot) evicted from the house, Sam or Steve.

S20·E6 Core

Episode 6

Jul 8, 2018 · 45 min

Find out who is the top trending house guest and what power app will they choose? Plus who will Kaitlyn nominate for eviction?

S20·E7 Core

Episode 7

Jul 11, 2018 · 45 min

Houseguests compete to win the Power of Veto. During the Veto meeting, the winner of the competition can keep nominations the same, or save someone from eviction for the week. Host

S20·E8 Core

Episode 8

Jul 12, 2018 · 45 min

Who will be evicted from the Big Brother house? Winston... or Swaggy C?

S20·E9 Core

Episode 9

Jul 15, 2018 · 45 min

The new Head of Households takes power and nominates two Houseguests for eviction. Hosted by Julie Chen.

S20·E10 Core

Episode 10

Jul 18, 2018 · 45 min

Divisions mount with the bromance on the block, and Houseguests spin for the win in a dizzy disco-themed veto competition!

S20·E11 Core

Episode 11

Jul 19, 2018 · 45 min

Who will be evicted from the house? Bro Winston or Bro Brett?

S20·E12 Core

Episode 12

Jul 22, 2018 · 45 min

Who becomes the new head of household and who will be evicted? And comments by JC and Bayleigh have sparked up intense conversation in the house.

S20·E13 Core

Episode 13

Jul 25, 2018 · 45 min

Who will win the Power of Veto and will it be used to save either Haleigh or Kaitlyn from eviction?

S20·E14 Core

Episode 14

Jul 26, 2018 · 44 min

Who will be evicted from the House next? Kaitlyn or Rockstar? Plus, will the Bonus Life Power save the evictee?

S20·E15 Core

Episode 15

Jul 29, 2018 · 44 min

The battle for HoH begins again and loyalties are questioned. Plus, two Houseguests will be nominated for eviction.

S20·E16 Core

Episode 16

Aug 1, 2018 · 44 min

Who will win the Power of Veto and will it be used to save either Brett or Rachel from eviction?

S20·E17 Core

Episode 17

Aug 2, 2018 · 44 min

Who will be evicted from the Big Brother house? Brett, or Rachel?

S20·E18 Core

Episode 18

Aug 5, 2018 · 44 min

A surprising new power will be unleashed in the house.

S20·E19 Core

Episode 19

Aug 8, 2018 · 43 min

Pressure builds after a series of secret powers, shifting alliances, and explosive evictions!

S20·E20 Core

Episode 20

Aug 9, 2018 · 44 min

Who will be evicted from the Big Brother house, Rockstar or Bayleigh?. Another HoH competition begins.

S20·E21 Core

Episode 21

Aug 12, 2018 · 44 min

Find out who Haleigh nominates for eviction. Plus, it's the final BB H@cker competition. Who will win the secret power to hack the game and how will it affect the nominations?

S20·E22 Core

Episode 22

Aug 15, 2018 · 44 min

Who will win the the Power of Veto? And will it be used to save either Angela or Rockstar from eviction?

S20·E23 Core

Episode 23

Aug 16, 2018 · 44 min

Who will be evicted from the Big Brother house, Rockstar or Kaycee?

S20·E24 Core

Episode 24

Aug 19, 2018 · 44 min

Only 9 Houseguests remain in the battle for $500,000. The winner of the HoH is revealed as well as who he or she will nominate for eviction.

S20·E25 Core

Episode 25

Aug 22, 2018 · 44 min

The Houseguests have been berated and blindsided for months, but Zingbot is about to take it to a whole new level!

S20·E26 Core

Episode 26

Aug 23, 2018 · 44 min

What will happen at the Veto Meeting?! Plus, which Houseguest will be evicted?

S20·E27 Core

Episode 27

Aug 26, 2018 · 43 min

Find out who will win the all-important HoH competition! Who will rise to power? And, who will the new HoH nominate for eviction!?

S20·E28 Core

Episode 28

Aug 29, 2018 · 45 min

Who will win the Power of Veto? And, will it be used to save either Fessy or Haleigh from eviction?

S20·E29 Core

Episode 29

Aug 30, 2018 · 44 min

Who will be evicted from the Big Brother House, Fessy or Haleigh? Plus, which Juror will battle their way back into the game?!

S20·E30 Core

Episode 30

Sep 2, 2018 · 44 min

Find out who becomes the new Head of Household and which Houseguests are nominated for eviction.

S20·E31 Core

Episode 31

Sep 5, 2018 · 44 min

Who will win the Power of Veto? And, will it be used to save either Haleigh or Scottie from eviction?

S20·E32 Core

Episode 32

Sep 6, 2018 · 44 min

Who will be evicted from the Big Brother House, Scottie or Haleigh?

S20·E33 Core

Episode 33

Sep 9, 2018 · 44 min

Who will Kaycee nominate for eviction?

S20·E34 Core

Episode 34

Sep 12, 2018 · 44 min

Who will win the Power of Veto? And will it be used to save either Sam or Haleigh from eviction?

S20·E35 Core

Episode 35

Sep 13, 2018 · 44 min

Who will be evicted from the Big Brother house? Sam or Haleigh? And who will be the second houseguest sent packing in the Double Eviction?

S20·E36 Core

Episode 36

Sep 16, 2018 · 44 min

Chart-topping pop sensation Bebe Rexha visits the Big Brother House for a surprise performance. Plus, the power is up for grabs, who will become the new Head of Household, and whic

S20·E37 Core

Episode 37

Sep 19, 2018 · 44 min

Who will win the PoV and will it be used to save either Sam or JC? Plus, another houseguest will be sent to jury on a special eviction episode.

S20·E38 Core

Episode 38

Sep 20, 2018 · 44 min

Who will JC nominate for eviction? And who will win the final Veto of the summer? And whose dream of winning it all will come to an end?

S20·E39 Mytharc

Episode 39

Sep 23, 2018 · 44 min

Jeff Schroeder makes a surprise visit to the Big Brother house, and the battle for the final Head of Household begins.

S20·E40 Mytharc

Episode 40

Sep 26, 2018 · 64 min

Who will win the final three-part Head of Household competition? And which Houseguest will go on to be crowned the winner of Big Brother 20 and take home the half-million dollars?

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