Big Brother: Season 3
Season 3 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 2.
- 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 3 Progress Shield
Live Launch
Apr 27, 2003 · 75 min
In the very first live launch for Big Brother Australia, join Gretel Killeen as she introduces the first housemates of the year - and the first major twists.
Daily Show (Day 1)
Apr 28, 2003 · 23 min
It's a stark welcome for one of the new housemates as Ben finds himself in solitary confinement. Confusion reigns in the house with a split personality as Day 1 delivers more quest
Live - Day 2
Apr 28, 2003 · 49 min
Gretel is joined by Big Brother 1's Blair and Big Brother 2's Marty as two more housemates enter the Big Brother house. The question is: WHICH Big Brother house?
Daily Show (Day 2)
Apr 29, 2003 · 24 min
Noisy Carlo annoys the neighbours and Vincent has some advice for him as well, while the houses reveal their differences.
Live - Day 3
Apr 29, 2003 · 25 min
The chess game continues as Big Brother makes his next move.
Daily Show (Day 3)
Apr 30, 2003 · 23 min
New boy Patrick gets an early lesson in house hierarchy, Carlos' mouth gets him in trouble again, and Regina gets straight to the point.
Live - Day 4
Apr 30, 2003 · 26 min
Big Brother ups the stakes as two more housemates enter the houses.
Daily Show (Day 4)
May 1, 2003 · 26 min
Reality starts to bite with friction in the air, and affection too, as the housemates begin to discover who they click with and who they don't.
Live - Day 5
May 1, 2003 · 46 min
The final three housemates enter the Big Brother houses.
Daily Show (Day 5)
May 2, 2003 · 26 min
Fourteen housemates start to get comfortable with each other. Is it all good fun or are some of them going too far? Plus, there's first contact as the houses swap notes.
The Insider
May 2, 2003 · 24 min
Tim Ferguson breaks down the week's events with his panel of guests - comedienne Ciel Stowe, the Herald Sun's Luke Dennehy, NW's Fleur Michell, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Pete
The Party's Over
May 4, 2003 · 49 min
The party's over but the fun is just beginning. With just one week until the first eviction, tomorrow's nominations are the topic of conversation. Gretel Killeen breaks down the wh
Daily Show (Day 8)
May 5, 2003 · 24 min
Two housemates talk of quitting, tension begins to mount after one week under the same roof, and the confessions start.
Live Nominations
May 5, 2003 · 55 min
Both the Round House and the Square House face their first round of nominations. Who will face eviction?
Daily Show (Day 9)
May 6, 2003 · 25 min
Tears flow as two of the girls find it all too much. The housemates go shopping for the first time and Saxon's not happy, and neither is Ben, but is he serious?
Daily Show (Day 10)
May 7, 2003 · 21 min
Five housemates find out they're up for eviction. There's fun and fire drills in the Square House, and next door there's jealous neighbours.
Daily Show (Day 11)
May 8, 2003 · 24 min
There's rebellion in the Square House, as Irena tries to win support of a mass walkout. Carlo's feud with Belinda erupts, and Joanne's giving Patrick plenty of attention, but will
Uncut
May 8, 2003 · 42 min
Rude or prude? Housemates face the challenge of the communal shower. The Italian stallion Carlo talks the talk, and Regina redesigns mens' private parts.
Daily Show (Day 12)
May 9, 2003 · 23 min
Joanne offers an intimate insight into her long-term relationship, Leah and Ben go to war over the groceries, and the housemates reveal their hidden talents.
The Insider
May 9, 2003 · 26 min
Tim Ferguson breaks down the week's events with his panel of guests - NW's Fleur Michell, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Peter Timbs, Big Brother 2's Brodie Young, entertainment j
Daily Show (Day 13 / Day 14)
May 11, 2003 · 24 min
Catch up on the action from the houses from over the weekend.
Eviction
May 11, 2003 · 58 min
Irena, Belinda, Saxon, Benjamin, Leah. Who goes? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 15)
May 12, 2003 · 23 min
The Square House is in turmoil, while the Round House is partying. On the other side, Belinda feels like an uninvited guest.
Live Nominations
May 12, 2003 · 48 min
After last night's nail-bitingly close eviction, the pressure's on as the housemates nominate once again.
Daily Show (Day 16)
May 13, 2003 · 46 min
Last night after the nominations were announced, Big Brother told the housemates to pack their bags. Why? Find out in this special one-hour daily show.
Daily Show (Day 17)
May 14, 2003 · 23 min
A switch of housemates brings a change of mood. Belinda's isolation is over, but it's not all happy as people start revealing the truth about the houses.
Daily Show (Day 18)
May 15, 2003 · 26 min
It's starting to get personal with Belinda, meanwhile something's upsetting Joanne. Regina emerges as the Square House taskmaster, but Ben's not happy at all.
Uncut
May 15, 2003 · 43 min
Late night chat in the Square House: the chat that was promised on Tuesday; plus How to please a woman: Men may really need to watch this; and How to please yourself.
Daily Show (Day 19)
May 16, 2003 · 26 min
Tonight there's a extra treat - there's the usual daily dose of life inside the house, plus there's another eviction - and it's happening live.
The Insider
May 16, 2003 · 27 min
Tim Ferguson breaks down the week's events with his panel of guests - NW's Fleur Michell, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Peter Timbs, MTV's Ivette Duncan, and media commentator Pa
Daily Show (Day 20 / Day 21)
May 18, 2003 · 20 min
Catch up on the last days of the Big Brother houses before the wall comes down.
Daily Show (Day 22)
May 19, 2003 · 24 min
Carlo's gone and Belinda's in tears. There's a morning shock for the remaining housemates, as two houses turn into one.
Live Nominations
May 19, 2003 · 45 min
The wall's come down and so have the housemates' inhibitions. Who will they nominate?
Daily Show (Day 23)
May 20, 2003 · 25 min
Leah scores an unwanted hat trick with three out of three nominations. It's party time as the housemates celebrate the joining of the houses, but not everyone's celebrating. Meanwh
Daily Show (Day 24)
May 21, 2003 · 22 min
Pin-up girl Joanne wins another heart - Vincent adds his name to a growing list of admirers. The tongues are wagging and the knives are out.
Daily Show (Day 25)
May 22, 2003 · 26 min
The house is on edge as Ben's gameplay becomes too much for some. It's really starting to get on their nerves, how will it end?
Uncut
May 22, 2003 · 32 min
It's fiesta time in the Big Brother house, and it's not just the wall that comes down; Housemates size things up; and Leah reveals a secret.
Daily Show (Day 26)
May 23, 2003 · 24 min
Can Ben and Chrissie kiss and make up? It's tense times as the housemates are tested on the task, and a divided house finds harmony at last.
The Insider
May 23, 2003 · 27 min
Tim Ferguson breaks down the week's events with his panel of guests - NW's Fleur Michell, media commentator Party Parslow, actress Holly Brisley, comedian Tommy Dean, and Big Broth
Daily Show (Day 27 / Day 28)
May 25, 2003 · 23 min
Ben has a plan to shake up the house. Now the housemates are waking up to him, but for Leah it might be too late.
Daily Show (Day 29)
May 26, 2003 · 23 min
Ben lashes out at his fellow housemates as he promises a week of confrontation. Meanwhile, Vincent can't keep it a secret any longer - he wants Joanne.
Live Nominations
May 26, 2003 · 44 min
It's just seven days since the wall came down and the daggers have come out. Who will face eviction this week?
Daily Show (Day 30) - Special Edition
May 27, 2003 · 46 min
Due to extraordinary developments in the house, this episode is a one hour special edition. The house is in turmoil as Ben reduces Joanne and Belinda to tears, and Chrissie decides
Daily Show (Day 31)
May 28, 2003 · 23 min
Belinda drops a bombshell and leaves her fellow housemates reeling.
Daily Show (Day 32)
May 29, 2003 · 25 min
Belinda bids a fond farewell to her former friends. Is the house hoping for a fresh start, or is it too good to be true?
Uncut
May 29, 2003 · 36 min
Saxon ponders the hairy-old question: whether to be an ape man or a smoothie; Leah spills the beans on who is doing what to who; and Reggie asks the hard questions.
Daily Show (Day 33)
May 30, 2003 · 23 min
There's a change of tune as music unites the house. There's a change in Regina, but what's happened to Saxon?
The Insider
May 30, 2003 · 26 min
Tim Ferguson breaks down the week's events with his panel of guests - latest evictee Leah, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Peter Timbs, the Courier Mail's Emma Chalmers, the NW's F
Daily Show (Day 34 / Day 35)
Jun 1, 2003 · 23 min
What is it about Jo that drives men wild? Now Jo adds another heart to her collection, and competition between the boys is hotting up.
Daily Show (Day 36)
Jun 2, 2003 · 24 min
The battle for Joanne's heart hots up - it's Vincent vs. Saxon, and bye-bye Ben.
Live Nominations
Jun 2, 2003 · 45 min
The Big Brother house can be full of love and lust and squabbles, but at the end of the day Big Brother is a game - and its time for the housemates to play.
The New Housemates (Day 37)
Jun 3, 2003 · 47 min
In a special one-hour daily show, Big Brother turns the game on its head by sending Belinda back into the house to say goodbye. Big Brother doesn't stop there, shifting the balance
Daily Show (Day 38)
Jun 4, 2003 · 23 min
Saxon and Claire are punished for revealing nominations secrets. Regina makes some frank revelations about her marriage, while new girl Kim wonders if she's done the right thing.
Daily Show (Day 39)
Jun 5, 2003 · 25 min
Saxon and Regina get up close and personal, Joanne gains another fan, and new girl Kim wonders if she fits in.
Uncut
Jun 5, 2003 · 35 min
Housemates get down and dirty at the Big Brother dance party; Saxon puts a new spin on group bonding in the spa; and The continuing nature studies of Reggie.
Daily Show (Day 40)
Jun 6, 2003 · 25 min
Kim and Regina discover they have something in common, but not with everyone. Meanwhile, Vincent still can't get Joanne out of his head.
The Insider
Jun 6, 2003 · 25 min
Tim Ferguson breaks down the week's events with his panel of guests - NW's Fleur Michell, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Peter Timbs, actress Holly Brisley, media commentator Part
Daily Show (Day 41 / Day 42)
Jun 8, 2003 · 21 min
It's a weekend of high drama as house tensions erupt. Regina's worried about being too popular, whereas Kim has the opposite problem.
Daily Show (Day 43)
Jun 9, 2003 · 24 min
Kim's in the sin bin for telling racist jokes, Joanne has some soothing words for an aching heart, and Saxon snaps as the two new housemates are spared from nomination.
Live Nominations
Jun 9, 2003 · 44 min
It's the halfway point and nominations are more important than ever. Who will face eviction?
Daily Show (Day 44)
Jun 10, 2003 · 26 min
Joanne and Regina have a showdown over Saxon and it all ends in nomination tears. Whose side will Saxon take?
Daily Show (Day 45)
Jun 11, 2003 · 23 min
Regina's on the edge as she's convinced some of the housemates are turning on her, and she's not the only one feeling like an outcast.
Daily Show (Day 46)
Jun 12, 2003 · 27 min
Birthday boy Patrick gets a present to remember, but it's party girl Joanne who steals the show and has the boys fighting for her attention.
Uncut
Jun 12, 2003 · 31 min
A whole new meaning to pointing the finger; Jamie has words of wisdom for Reg; and Who wrote the book on love? Saxon has a shot at his own kama sutra.
Daily Show (Day 47)
Jun 13, 2003 · 25 min
There's bad news for Saxon as he gets the message from Joanne. The house recovers from Patrick's birthday bash, and Regina reveals her real feelings for Vincent.
The Insider
Jun 13, 2003 · 25 min
Tim Ferguson breaks down the week's events with his panel of guests - NW's Fleur Michell, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Peter Timbs, actress Yvette Duncan, media commentator Part
Daily Show (Day 48 / Day 49)
Jun 15, 2003 · 24 min
It's house party time but the chips are flying. Kim reveals her true feelings about Vincent, meanwhile Jo's frightened she may have gone too far.
Daily Show (Day 50)
Jun 16, 2003 · 23 min
Saxon faces heartbreak as he loses his golden girl. Jo's gone, but her memory lives on.
Live Nominations
Jun 16, 2003 · 45 min
It's nomination night number seven, and Big Brother has a massive surprise for the housemates.
Daily Show (Day 51)
Jun 17, 2003 · 24 min
There's a rude shock for the housemates as everybody is nominated for eviction and two must go this Sunday. It's put pressure on everyone, even the new arrivals.
Daily Show (Day 52)
Jun 18, 2003 · 22 min
Sexy Saxon gives the girls a show, but is there sadness behind the smile? Meanwhile, Vincent reveals why he doesn't say much, and there's a new task. After two fails, can they pass
Daily Show (Day 53)
Jun 19, 2003 · 26 min
It's testing times for the housemates as food supplies run short, as well as the tempers. It's everyone for themselves, leading to a classic whodunnit.
Uncut
Jun 19, 2003 · 33 min
Pat's birthday bash turns into a monster mash; Show and tell with our Kimmy; and The fabulous Jo joins us with her pink beret.
Daily Show (Day 54)
Jun 20, 2003 · 23 min
Vincent's a man on a Big Brother mission as he's turned into the house masseuse, but he's rubbing some people up the wrong way.
The Insider
Jun 20, 2003 · 29 min
Tim Ferguson break's down the week's events with his panel of guests - skitHOUSE's Scott Brennan, Triple M's Fifi Box, NW's Fleur Michell, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Peter Tim
Daily Show (Day 55 / Day 56)
Jun 22, 2003 · 24 min
It's a walk on the wild side as the house party animals let loose. It's Vincent's task, but Kim gets the prize, and tears flow as friends prepare to be torn apart.
Eviction
Jun 22, 2003 · 91 min
It's double eviction night and all housemates face the chop. Which two will go? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 57)
Jun 23, 2003 · 23 min
There's tears and turmoil as Kim and Saxon are voted out of the house. The double eviction leaves only six housemates to fight it out, so let the games begin.
Live Nominations
Jun 23, 2003 · 46 min
Only six housemates remain and factions are forming - boys against girls, boys against boys, and everyone against nominations.
Daily Show (Day 58)
Jun 24, 2003 · 25 min
Something's got the housemates nervous. Big Brother's got a plan, but no one knows what it is - all they know is things are about to change.
Daily Show (Day 59)
Jun 25, 2003 · 22 min
It's a house divided - luxury for some, bare essentials for others, and plenty of trouble brewing as the haves and the have-nots try to get along.
Daily Show (Day 60)
Jun 26, 2003 · 25 min
Tempers fray as the underclass revolt - what happened to the house of harmony? Now there's a class war brewing, turning housemate against housemate.
Uncut
Jun 26, 2003 · 34 min
Is there a new growl on the prowl?; Scrubbing or snubbing: who has the biggest power in the shower?; and Kim drops the axe on Sax.
Daily Show (Day 61)
Jun 27, 2003 · 23 min
It's tense times between the haves and have-nots. They're close to breaking point, how long can they take it?
The Insider
Jun 27, 2003 · 29 min
Tim Ferguson breaks down the week's events with his panel of guests - former housemate Leah White, entertainment reporter Andrew Mercado, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Peter Timb
Daily Show (Day 62 / Day 63)
Jun 29, 2003 · 26 min
The house reunites after a week at boiling point. In this new mood of harmony, there's plenty to sing about, but old tensions also re-emerge that are not so easily healed.
Daily Show (Day 64)
Jun 30, 2003 · 23 min
The housemates face their worst nightmare - another week of haves and have-nots. This time the tables have turned, but some things haven't changed.
Live Nominations
Jun 30, 2003 · 44 min
The latest task has divided the house. Find out how it's affected this week's nominations.
Daily Show (Day 65)
Jul 1, 2003 · 24 min
Dissension descends on the house, causing new divisions among old friends as the haves and have-nots feel the strain.
Daily Show (Day 66)
Jul 2, 2003 · 22 min
Chrissie's on an emotional roller coaster full of life and laughter as on of the haves, until someone says something and it all turns bad.
Daily Show (Day 67)
Jul 3, 2003 · 24 min
There's an investigation into the walls that talk. Regina reveals she's dreading life after Big Brother. Meanwhile, someone's making life uncomfortable for the haves.
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?
Jul 3, 2003 · 49 min
UK Big Brother bombshell Anouska crashes into the Australian Big Brother house, while one house will win a trip for two to London.
The Best of Uncut
Jul 3, 2003 · 41 min
It's the best of Big Brother Uncut! Relive the funniest, the crassest, and the raciest content from the last ten weeks of Big Brother.
Daily Show (Day 68)
Jul 4, 2003 · 25 min
There's a new arrival to spice up the house, but Anouska walks straight into an ugly domestic as Reg's practical joke rubs some people up the wrong way.
The Insider
Jul 4, 2003 · 26 min
Tim Ferguson breaks down the week's events with his panel of guests - NW's Fleur Michell, media commentator Party Parslow, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Peter Timbs, former house
Daily Show (Day 69 / Day 70)
Jul 6, 2003 · 24 min
There's a new girl on the block and the boys are on the prowl, and the girls have noticed too. After a night in the spa to remember, the next day brings memories they'd prefer to f
Eviction
Jul 6, 2003 · 53 min
Regina, Patrick, Vincent, Chrissie. Who goes? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 71)
Jul 7, 2003 · 25 min
There's a few red faces after a wild night in the spa. It's a case of boys will be boys when they have a new toy, and Vincent's departure comes not a moment too soon for Anouska.
Live Nominations
Jul 7, 2003 · 42 min
It's the final nominations. Which housemates will pass one of Big Brother's final tests?
Daily Show (Day 72)
Jul 8, 2003 · 24 min
Regina has a fitness crisis, turning into a weight watcher as the temptation for chocolate proves too strong. Can she shake the habit before it shapes her?
Daily Show (Day 73)
Jul 9, 2003 · 22 min
There's trouble for Dan as he reveals his true feelings for Chrissie. It was meant as a compliment, but now it's backfired. Meanwhile, Anouska plays matchmaker for Regina and Patri
Daily Show (Day 74)
Jul 10, 2003 · 24 min
True feelings are revealed as Anouska the reporter digs the dirt again. She's got the latest gossip, and all's not well in the girls' camp. Are the girls drifting apart?
Daily Show (Day 75)
Jul 11, 2003 · 25 min
Anouska's in tears after an Australian experience she'd rather forget. It looks like the party's over for the girl from England, as the rest of the house speculates on who will mak
The Insider
Jul 11, 2003 · 30 min
Tim Ferguson break's down the week's events with his panel of guests - NW's Fleur Michell, Sydney Confidential's Fiona Connolly, Australian Idol's James Mathison, media commentator
Daily Show (Day 76 / Day 77)
Jul 13, 2003 · 24 min
The competition hots up in the race to the finish, Regina has a new food fetish, and tears flow as a circle of friends prepare to say farewell.
Eviction
Jul 13, 2003 · 56 min
Regina, Chrissie, Daniel, Patrick - all housemates face eviction before the final week. Who goes? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 78)
Jul 14, 2003 · 24 min
There's tears from Regina as the end draws near. It's down to the final three, but why does it hurt so much? There's still a big week ahead.
The Final Countdown
Jul 14, 2003 · 45 min
With a final three that's never been so close, it's time to examine each of them and see what makes them a winner.
Daily Show (Day 79)
Jul 15, 2003 · 24 min
Is three company or a crowd? It's quiet time for Regina as Dan and Chrissie get up to their old tricks. Meanwhile, it's the last task, and it could prove to be the hardest.
Daily Show (Day 80)
Jul 16, 2003 · 22 min
Dan's deadly serious as he tackles the final task, it's a bad case of performance anxiety as the final three try to impress, and Chrissie thinks she's picked the winner.
Daily Show (Day 81)
Jul 17, 2003 · 25 min
It's the ultimate surprise when family and friends drop in to say hello. After three months of isolation, it's all too much.
Daily Show (Day 82)
Jul 18, 2003 · 23 min
It's lazy, crazy days as the end draws near. It's the final task, and the final three give their verdict on three mad months in the Big Brother house.
The Insider
Jul 18, 2003 · 28 min
In the finale of Big Brother: The Insider, Tim Ferguson breaks down the final three with his panel of guests - NW's Fleur Michell, TV Week's (and Big Brother 1's) Peter Timbs singe
Daily Show (Day 83 / Day 84)
Jul 20, 2003 · 23 min
The housemates pick their favourites, but the games go on and the gloves come off in a fight to the finish.
Eviction
Jul 20, 2003 · 70 min
It's the final three - Daniel, Regina, Chrissie - and one must be evicted before the finale. Who goes? You decide.
Final Eviction
Jul 21, 2003 · 97 min
It all comes down to this - Regina or Chrissie. Who wins? You decide!