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Big Brother 2000

★ 4.4/10 · 65 votes Reality 19 seasons · 1486 eps Ended
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What is Big Brother?

Big Brother is a British reality television game show. The program features a group of contestants who reside together within an isolated house for a period of several weeks.

Type
TV series
Year
2000
Status
Ended
Episodes
1,486
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jul 18, 2000
Last aired
Nov 5, 2018
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
Channel 4, 5
Genres
Reality
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Overview

Big Brother is a British reality television game show. The program features a group of contestants who reside together within an isolated house for a period of several weeks. Throughout the duration of the series, these individuals participate in a competition with the ultimate goal of securing a large cash prize. To reach this objective, participants must navigate the challenges of communal living while attempting to avoid being evicted from the house by the viewing public. The format relies on the ongoing interaction of the contestants as they remain sequestered from the outside world. By successfully remaining in the house until the end of the program's run, the final remaining contestant becomes eligible to win the prize. The show documents the experiences of these individuals as they live under constant observation, focusing on the social dynamics and the public voting process that determines which participants must leave the competition. This reality format emphasizes the tension between the residents as they compete to remain in the game.

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Should you watch it?

“Strangers live together under constant surveillance, competing for a cash prize.”

Reasons to watch
  • pioneering reality TV format
  • intense social dynamics
  • constant live footage
Keep in mind
  • repetitive format
  • privacy concerns

you enjoy unscripted social competition and voyeuristic entertainment.

Suitable for general audiences, though social manipulation and conflict are central.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 53 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 66 episodes
Season 3 · 75 episodes
Season 4 · 78 episodes
Season 5 · 82 episodes

Frequently asked questions

How do contestants get eliminated?

Contestants are evicted by public vote, typically on a weekly basis.

Is the house isolated from the outside world?

Yes, contestants are cut off from the outside world and under constant surveillance.

How long does each season last?

Seasons generally last for several weeks, with evictions occurring regularly.

Who created Big Brother?

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

What is the prize?

Contestants compete for a large cash prize, with the final winner taking the grand prize.