Big Brother: Season 5
Season 5 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 4.
- 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 5 Progress Shield
Season Premiere
Jul 6, 2004
It's the first show of a new BIG BROTHER season, and this year's theme is Do Not Assume.
Nomination Ceremony #1
Jul 8, 2004
Michael decides to reveal to the Four Horsemen that Jennifer, a.k.a. Nakomis, is his half-sister.
Veto Competition #1
Jul 13, 2004
The noose continues to tighten around Mike's neck as Scott wins the Power of the Veto in the "Flaringo" ring toss game.
Live Eviction #1
Jul 15, 2004
Despite his best efforts to plant seeds of doubt about the power of the Scott and Jase alliance, a houseguest gets evicted.
Nomination Ceremony #2
Jul 17, 2004
Nomination day arrives, and Head of Household Marvin begins his deliberations.
Veto Competition #2
Jul 20, 2004
In a riveting competition called "Snag the Veto", Jase emerges victorious over a hard-working Lori to grab the Power of Veto.
Live Eviction #2
Jul 22, 2004
Jase's decision to use the Golden Power of Veto on Holly proves to be a good thing for Marvin and the rest of the Four Horsemen.
Nomination Ceremony #3
Jul 24, 2004
As soon as Drew wins Head of Household, he finds himself being barraged by advice, counsel, and commentary by every single player in the game.
Veto Competition #3
Jul 27, 2004
Nakomis (Jennifer) wins the Power of Veto, and she removes herself from the chopping block.
Live Eviction #3
Jul 29, 2004
After being spied on, Holly is evicted by a near-unanimous vote of 7 to 1.
Nomination Ceremony #4
Jul 31, 2004
The new Head of Household, Diane, attempts to get rid of a power player in the house by nominating Jase and Scott for eviction.
Veto Competition #4
Aug 3, 2004
Jase and Scott compete for the power of veto to try and get themselves off the block.
Nomination Ceremony #5
Aug 7, 2004
Following Scott's eviction, the "Twin Twist" was revealed to the HouseGuests and Natalie officially entered the game. Nakomis wins the head of household competition. While planning
Veto Competition #5
Aug 10, 2004
Drew wins Power of Veto completing the Six Finger Plan; Jase is nominated for eviction.
Live Eviction #5
Aug 12, 2004
Thinking he saved himself, Jase gets bounced by a near-unanimous vote.
Nomination Ceremony #6
Aug 14, 2004
The united alliance that evicted Jase from the House appears to be crumbling.
Veto Competition #6
Aug 17, 2004
Will and Marvin, nominated for eviction, compete for the Power of Veto.
Nomination Ceremony #7
Aug 21, 2004
Nakomis puts not one but two twins on the block, seemingly ensuring that one of them will be leaving.
Veto Competition #7
Aug 24, 2004
After one of the stranger Power of Veto ceremonies, a family member is betrayed.
Nomination Ceremony #8, Veto Competition #8
Aug 31, 2004
Out of allegiance to Will and a desire to get a strong player out of the Big Brother 5 House, two houseguests are thrown up on the block.
Live Eviction #8
Sep 2, 2004
Adria, almost positive that she will be evicted during the ceremony, gives all of the remaining houseguests a piece of her mind.
Live Eviction #9
Sep 4, 2004
Following Adria's eviction, the house learned it would be a Double Eviction Week, and that someone else would be leaving the following day. Drew then won the HOH competition and ch
Nomination Ceremony #10, Veto Competition #10
Sep 7, 2004
Nakomis immediately gets her game on, knowing she will need to be sharp if she wants to stay in game.
Live Eviction #10
Sep 9, 2004
Will Diane's betrayal cost Karen the game? Or is Cowboy heading for an ambush?
Nomination Ceremony #11
Sep 11, 2004
The last chance for Nakomis will be the Veto competition.
Veto Competition #11, Live Eviction #11
Sep 14, 2004
Cowboy becomes Head of Household; Nakomis is evicted.