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
Day One
Apr 8, 2002 · 71 min
Here we watch 12 new housemates (all strangers), enter the newly refurbished Big Brother house, for another year of fun, secrets, lies and deception.
Daily Show (Day 2)
Apr 9, 2002 · 22 min
Friendships form fast in the house, as 12 strangers become one family.
Daily Show (Day 3)
Apr 10, 2002 · 23 min
Katrina's birthday cheers turn to tears as the housemates share some painful moments.
Daily Show (Day 4)
Apr 11, 2002 · 24 min
Shannon reveals a personal secret, Damian strikes a chord with Mirabai, and people are starting to talk.
Daily Show (Day 5)
Apr 12, 2002 · 23 min
Damian has a dilemma, two admirers - Mirabai and Jessica. Who will he choose?
The Honeymoon's Over
Apr 14, 2002 · 42 min
So far the 12 housemates have hugged, kissed and laughed their way into a tightly knit group. While most of them seem to genuinely like each other, we're about to find out how stro
Daily Show (Day 8)
Apr 15, 2002 · 22 min
Turkan has bedtime tears as the isolation starts to take its toll, and friends rally together.
Live Nominations
Apr 15, 2002 · 47 min
In the very first live nominations show, join Gretel as the housemates nominate each other for the first time.
Daily Show (Day 9)
Apr 16, 2002 · 23 min
Nomination fallout - Katrina, Damian, and Turkan face up to the news. The house goes into military mode, and Aaron and Shannon bunker down together.
Daily Show (Day 10)
Apr 17, 2002 · 22 min
It's military week, and some of the housemates are on manoeuvres. Damian is making his advance as Katrina drops her defences.
Daily Show (Day 11)
Apr 18, 2002 · 23 min
Torn between two lovers, a boyfriend on the outside and Damian in the house, who will Mirabai choose?
Uncut
Apr 18, 2002 · 44 min
Three cowgirls ride the passion bandwagon, and nocturnal transmissions: our infrared cameras reveal all.
Daily Show (Day 12)
Apr 19, 2002 · 22 min
There's dissent in the ranks over Damian's eating habits. Marty confesses his attraction to one of the girls and discovers the feeling is mutual.
Daily Show (Day 15)
Apr 22, 2002 · 23 min
Mirabai has regrets as Damian has a shock departure. Turkan survives and finds a new soul mate, as Marty and Jess move even closer.
Live Nominations
Apr 22, 2002 · 47 min
Having barely gotten over the first eviction, the housemates must nominate once again.
Daily Show (Day 16)
Apr 23, 2002 · 23 min
Divisions form in the house as the stress of nominations takes its toll, pulling some people apart and pushing others together.
Daily Show (Day 17)
Apr 24, 2002 · 23 min
The housemates have pushed Big Brother too far - more loose nomination talk - so they're about to be punished, and its split the group.
Daily Show (Day 18)
Apr 25, 2002 · 22 min
Tensions rise between Aaron and Peter, Marty learns Katrina's rules for romance, and is there a disaster looming in the weekly task?
Uncut
Apr 25, 2002 · 46 min
The house of pain: how sexual frustration is torturing the housemates; Damian joins us for a candid chat; and Marty and Jess flick the switch.
Daily Show (Day 19)
Apr 26, 2002 · 22 min
It's ANZAC Day for the housemates, judgement day for the weekly task, and someone's thinking of leaving the house.
Eviction
Apr 28, 2002 · 53 min
It's eviction number two! Katrina, Turkan, Alex. Who goes? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 22)
Apr 29, 2002 · 22 min
Katrina gives the house some parting advice, Turkan still wants to go home, and Peter reveals his inner struggle.
Live Nominations
Apr 29, 2002 · 46 min
Katrina joins Gretel and guides us through this week's nominations, and we are given an update on the intruders.
Daily Show (Day 23)
Apr 30, 2002 · 24 min
With five nominations, the housemates are in shock. Could this be the end for Marty and Jess, or is it just the beginning?
Daily Show (Day 24)
May 1, 2002 · 24 min
Angry Aaron loses his cool as the pressure mounts to win the task, and Jessica makes a new resolution.
Daily Show (Day 25)
May 2, 2002 · 23 min
Can peace be restored to a house divided, or is it on again? Meanwhile, Nathan vows revenge after a joke goes too far.
Uncut
May 2, 2002 · 45 min
The highway to hell: there's no turning back; Two heavenly bodies collide in bed; and Devils and angels battle it out.
Daily Show (Day 26)
May 3, 2002 · 23 min
Two days before the next eviction, the pressure's getting unbearable, and it's getting too much for some.
Eviction
May 5, 2002 · 62 min
Turkan, Jessica, Aaron, Alex, Nathan. Who goes? You decide.
Intruders: You Decide
May 5, 2002 · 33 min
On Tuesday, three intruders will enter the house. Tonight, you decide which three.
Daily Show (Day 29)
May 6, 2002 · 24 min
Aaron's eviction prediction isn't quite right, as the house mourns another departure.
Live Nominations
May 6, 2002 · 48 min
It's nomination night, and the most recent evictee joins Gretel while the countdown to the intruders begins.
Daily Show (Day 30)
May 7, 2002 · 22 min
The housemates are in shock as another five go up for eviction. Marty makes his contribution to Fashion Week, and Turkan puts Peter in his place.
Intruders Unleashed
May 7, 2002 · 52 min
The three new intruders are unleashed upon the house.
Daily Show (Day 31)
May 8, 2002 · 44 min
There's mayhem in the house as uninvited guests drop in. The intruders are here to stay, but Turkan wants to go and she's not the only unhappy one.
Daily Show (Day 32)
May 9, 2002 · 24 min
Turkan makes up her mind about leaving and about Peter, but now there's an intruder who wants out.
Uncut
May 9, 2002 · 43 min
There's something about Sahra: Turkan falls under her spell; Marty's domestic duty madness; and Big bubbles, more cuddles: the intruders get a taste of Big Brother life.
Daily Show (Day 33)
May 10, 2002 · 24 min
Turkan tells Peter to keep it cool. Intruders are keeping each other warm, and is it catwalk calamity or success in the weekly task?
Eviction
May 12, 2002 · 64 min
Shannon, Alex, Mirabai, Peter, Turkan. Who goes? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 36)
May 13, 2002 · 23 min
There's Mother's Day messages for the housemates, Shannon gives a touching farewell to one of her favourites, and Nathan sets the record straight.
Live Nominations
May 13, 2002 · 47 min
Our newest evictee Shannon, Turkan's sister Gina and Big Brother 1's Christina join Gretel to dissect this week's nominations. With the intruders enjoying a free ride this week, it
Daily Show (Day 37)
May 14, 2002 · 23 min
There's a diary room surprise for the housemates, plus fallout from this week's nominations.
Daily Show (Day 38)
May 15, 2002 · 23 min
Mirabai has a blossoming new friendship, Turkan and Peter have a food fight, and Radio Big Brother hits the airwaves.
Housemates' Revenge
May 15, 2002 · 24 min
Eight days ago, you picked three intruders to go into the Big Brother house; tonight one will be evicted. Who goes? The housemates decide.
Daily Show (Day 39)
May 16, 2002 · 24 min
There's something about Mirabai that's driving the boys crazy, but which one does she fancy?
Uncut
May 16, 2002 · 44 min
Cold shower shrinkage puts men back in their suits, Jess and Marty wrestle with their growing love, and meet the beige hornet superhero.
Daily Show (Day 40)
May 17, 2002 · 24 min
The housemates go hungry for charity, Keiran tells how he stole his first kiss, and Jessica and Marty have a vow of silence.
Daily Show (Day 43)
May 20, 2002 · 23 min
Mirabai gets even closer to Brodie, while Peter has a painful farewell as Turkan leaves the house.
Live Nominations
May 20, 2002 · 47 min
Keiran's ex and his mother give Gretel the lowdown on the love lord's crazy relationship history. Mirabai's now with Brodie, so is Damian now dumped? Damian joins Gretel to expose
Daily Show (Day 44)
May 21, 2002 · 24 min
A nomination surprise sends the housemates on edge. There's two couples in the firing line and only one can survive.
Daily Show (Day 45)
May 22, 2002 · 23 min
Marty's thoughts turn to the girl he left behind, Peter has an inventive way to save the house money, and it's a big day for birthday boy Alex.
Daily Show (Day 46)
May 23, 2002 · 24 min
Mirabai wants some answers from Brodie, there's a new round of food fights brewing in the kitchen, and Keiran has a curious request.
Uncut
May 23, 2002 · 40 min
Superhero shock: the beige wonder turns into the pleasure machine; Brodie and Mirabai: on the move; and Bedroom bombshells: can you crack the code?
Daily Show (Day 47)
May 24, 2002 · 23 min
There are two couples facing their final weekend together - which romance will survive? Meanwhile, there are secret meetings in Bedroom 2.
Daily Show (Day 50)
May 27, 2002 · 23 min
Eviction night ends another Mirabai romance, tensions rise as numbers fall, and there's a show of solidarity after the purple bedroom loses another member.
Live Nominations
May 27, 2002 · 49 min
A blustering Big Brother is about to turn the tables on the housemates - and it will not be pretty. Latest evictee Brodie and resident psychologist Carmel Hill join Gretel to disse
Daily Show (Day 51)
May 28, 2002 · 23 min
The housemates wake up blissfully unaware of the events about to unfold, setting the stage for a week of Big Brother they'll never forget.
Daily Show (Day 52)
May 29, 2002 · 22 min
Housemates unite against Big Brother as the pressure's on to FAIL this week's task. Meanwhile, is Marty trying to have it both ways?
Daily Show (Day 53)
May 30, 2002 · 22 min
The pressure's on to fail the task with house solidarity at stake, while restless Mirabai is on the move again.
Uncut
May 30, 2002 · 45 min
Brodie's last blast; Has Keiran finally found love on the laminates?; and Spadivers Marty and Nathan perform a double-reverse tongue twist.
Daily Show (Day 54)
May 31, 2002 · 24 min
The housemates' threat to fail this week's task could all depend on Nathan. Marty still wants to win, while Mirabai explains her loneliness.
Double Eviction
Jun 2, 2002 · 90 min
All housemates are nominated for eviction and two must leave. Who goes? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 57)
Jun 3, 2002 · 22 min
Sahra has a shock as her two closest friends are evicted, while Marty and Jess live to love another day. Meanwhile, has someone else taken Mirabai's fancy?
Live Nominations
Jun 3, 2002 · 49 min
The housemates are still recovering from last night's shock double eviction when Big Brother calls for the next round of nominations. This week Gretel is joined by anthropologist D
Daily Show (Day 58)
Jun 4, 2002 · 24 min
Two become one as Big Brother changes the housemates' sleeping arrangements, Mirabai explains why she's coy about cooking, and Marty's magic helps Jess out of a tangle.
Daily Show (Day 59)
Jun 5, 2002 · 23 min
The rebellion lives on as the housemates decide they'll create their own task. Jess cooks her first dinner, and her and Marty find romance among the rodents.
Daily Show (Day 60)
Jun 6, 2002 · 23 min
A new mood sweeps through the house - spirits lift as the house discovers a new closeness, and the fun begins.
Uncut
Jun 6, 2002 · 43 min
What lurks under Keiran's bed?; Log jam in the Big Brother toilet; and The act of cruelty that finally wiped the smile off Nathan's dial.
Daily Show (Day 61)
Jun 7, 2002 · 24 min
The housemates are happy to be back at work, but is work driving them all crazy? Meanwhile, Jess shows off her new dance routine.
Daily Show (Day 64)
Jun 10, 2002 · 24 min
Six become five as the house says bye-bye to Mirabai, but has she left behind a bombshell? And can Marty save himself?
Live Nominations
Jun 10, 2002 · 48 min
With victory on the horizon, Gretel is joined by the latest evictee as the final five nominate. Plus, there's crazy news from Big Brother overseas, rare footage of Keiran as a youn
Daily Show (Day 65)
Jun 11, 2002 · 23 min
Marty and Jess prepare for the worst. They're both nominated again and the pressure is starting to show, and Keiran has a revelation for his new night time buddy.
MasterCard $100,000 Charity Challenge
Jun 11, 2002 · 48 min
The housemates compete live to win donations of $50,000 to two different charities, unaware they will also win the same amount of money to share amongst themselves.
Daily Show (Day 66)
Jun 12, 2002 · 23 min
There's a surprise in store for the housemates, but what is it? Keiran gets a rude shock, while the housemates get revenge after being pelted in the challenge.
Daily Show (Day 67)
Jun 13, 2002 · 45 min
Jess gets a wild birthday surprise as rock band Killing Heidi crashes the Big Brother party.
The Best of Uncut
Jun 13, 2002 · 44 min
It's the best of Big Brother Uncut! Over the last nine weeks, Uncut has brought the funniest and most grown-up moments that couldn't be shown on the Daily Show, and this episode ce
Daily Show (Day 68)
Jun 14, 2002 · 24 min
Life has returned to normal after Jess' unforgettable birthday party. The visitors may have left, but there's still things that need to be cleared up.
Daily Show (Day 71)
Jun 17, 2002 · 21 min
It's the last day in the Big Brother house for one housemate.
Live Nominations
Jun 17, 2002 · 48 min
It's the last round of nominations with only four housemates left. Will all of them face the firing line, or will one scrape through? Gretel and love lord Keiran lift the veil on t
Daily Show (Day 72)
Jun 18, 2002 · 21 min
It's Day 72 and emotions are bittersweet as the housemates face their last round of nominations.
Daily Show (Day 73)
Jun 19, 2002 · 20 min
It's the morning after the night before, and for some the night never ended.
Daily Show (Day 74)
Jun 20, 2002 · 21 min
The housemates face a busy day as they continue this week's reporting task.
Uncut
Jun 20, 2002 · 43 min
Marty and Jess: the night everyone's talking about; Party of Five the Uncut way; and Keiran goes to town on the couch.
Daily Show (Day 75)
Jun 21, 2002 · 21 min
The housemates continue their weekly shopping task.
Daily Show (Day 78)
Jun 24, 2002 · 24 min
Jess farewells the house, but is it goodbye to Marty as well? And what's Marty about to find out?
The Final Countdown
Jun 24, 2002 · 47 min
There are three housemates remaining and they all face eviction. With no nominations, join Gretel as she zooms in on each housemate to find out why they should win - and maybe why
Daily Show (Day 79)
Jun 25, 2002 · 24 min
Marty's missing her Jessica, but has Peter spotted her replacement? Plus, there's a new party game: spin the undies?
Daily Show (Day 80)
Jun 26, 2002 · 22 min
What are Marty and Sahra up to? Pete's on the outer as the other two get closer. And who's the dangerous new intruder in the backyard?
Daily Show (Day 81)
Jun 27, 2002 · 24 min
Peter prepares a floral tribute for a departed friend. Sahra's ready for the real world, and Marty is too.
Uncut: The Best of International
Jun 27, 2002 · 45 min
See the wildest moments of Big Brother around the world, plus one final update on the housemates back home.
Daily Show (Day 82)
Jun 28, 2002 · 24 min
Counting down to the final day, who will be the winner? Plus, a game of blind man's Aussie Rules results in a lost ball.
Eviction
Jun 30, 2002 · 74 min
It's the final three and one must go before tomorrow's finale. Marty, Peter, Sahra. Who goes? You decide.
Final Eviction
Jul 1, 2002 · 97 min
It all comes down to this. Marty or Peter - who wins? You decide.