Big Brother: Season 4
Season 4 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 3.
- 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 4 Progress Shield
The Secret Revealed
May 2, 2004 · 74 min
Big Brother is back but with one massive secret. What is it? Gretel Killeen introduces this year's housemates, and reveals what Big Brother's hiding from them.
Daily Show (Day 1)
May 3, 2004 · 46 min
In a very special one-hour show, Big Brother turns the housemates' world upside down.
Daily Show (Day 2)
May 4, 2004 · 22 min
Ashalea gets a history lesson, Krystal reveals all, and has Terri found out about Big Brother's secret?
Daily Show (Day 3)
May 5, 2004 · 23 min
It's a day of high-spirited competition, although there's some unhappy campers as Elle cries for Krystal.
Daily Show (Day 4)
May 6, 2004 · 23 min
Merlin makes a confession, the house feels the wrath of the mighty Aphrodite, and there's a much-awaited homecoming.
Daily Show (Day 5)
May 7, 2004 · 24 min
A stressful day leads to break-ups and make-ups.
Housemate Secrets
May 9, 2004 · 44 min
Before the housemates make their first nominations, they must expose their darkest secrets. Is anybody hiding who they truly are?
Daily Show (Day 8)
May 10, 2004 · 21 min
Merlin gives a warning to Igor, Paul's predictions get him in trouble, and a new love blooms.
Nominations
May 10, 2004 · 43 min
The housemates make their first nominations - who will face eviction? They don't know it, but there's $1,000,000 riding on their choices.
Daily Show (Day 9)
May 11, 2004 · 24 min
There's something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.
Daily Show (Day 10)
May 12, 2004 · 24 min
Ryan lays down the law, Merlin's under siege, and blushing Bree is all aflutter.
Uncut
May 12, 2004 · 45 min
It's the swinging 60s; The dirty dozen; and Ships ahoy in the shower.
Daily Show (Day 11)
May 13, 2004 · 24 min
A buck's night for the boys has the house alive in song, but the hens are ruffling feathers.
Daily Show (Day 12)
May 14, 2004 · 25 min
The housemates learn their fate, Ashalea finds age a barrier, and Aphrodite moves closer to her prize.
Daily Show (Day 15)
May 17, 2004 · 23 min
Merlin has heartache, Paul has a headache, and Igor has a belly ache.
Nominations
May 17, 2004 · 46 min
The housemates have barely recovered from the mighty Aphrodite's eviction, but they must enter the diary room and nominate once again.
Daily Show (Day 16)
May 18, 2004 · 23 min
Paul sums up, Elle breaks down, and Terri goes another round.
Daily Show (Day 17)
May 19, 2004 · 23 min
Igor's threat to leave prompts a Krystal-clear response. Meanwhile, strange weather has the housemates spooked.
Uncut
May 19, 2004 · 40 min
We uncover whose chest is best; Which boys make the most noise?; and A little light music.
Daily Show (Day 18)
May 20, 2004 · 22 min
The housemates see the aftermath of the storm, Ryan gets the short end of the deal, and there's a Big Brother world premiere.
Daily Show (Day 19)
May 21, 2004 · 22 min
Lonely hearts, broken bones, and belly laughs.
Daily Show (Day 22)
May 24, 2004 · 23 min
Eviction fears have Elle in tears, Paul finds himself at the helm of a house split, and Ryan gives love advice.
Nominations
May 24, 2004 · 46 min
Big Brother has given the housemates just five minutes to pack their bags for an extended stay. What's he planning?
Daily Show (Day 23)
May 25, 2004 · 23 min
Bree's patience spreads thin, nominations sound an unfamiliar ring, and barbed comments leave a sting.
Daily Show (Day 24)
May 26, 2004 · 22 min
It's a split in the house, but while some enjoy the riches, Elle's feeling fenced in. Meanwhile, Merlin has some neighbourly advice.
Uncut
May 26, 2004 · 44 min
An epidemic in the house; Staying private in public; and Aye Carumba! It's time to samba!
Daily Show (Day 25)
May 27, 2004 · 24 min
Winners are grinners, but there are some sour grapes as Terri contemplates her future.
Daily Show (Day 26)
May 28, 2004 · 26 min
Terri's task trauma turns the tables, and Ryan's in all kinds of trouble.
Daily Show (Day 29)
May 31, 2004 · 24 min
Terri survives another round, Catherine opens up about love, and it's all too much for Elle.
Nominations
May 31, 2004 · 45 min
With all the girls seemingly in tears, where will this week's nominations fall?
Daily Show (Day 30)
Jun 1, 2004 · 24 min
There's strong words from Paul, stronger words from Terri, and tempting words from Bree.
Daily Show (Day 31)
Jun 2, 2004 · 24 min
It's raining melons, and Paul drops a bombshell that lands very close to home.
Uncut
Jun 2, 2004 · 47 min
We go south of the border; Have a ripping time in Rio; and do the Cape Town shakedown.
Daily Show (Day 33)
Jun 4, 2004 · 24 min
Ryan wrestles with nature, Elle gargles with pride, and Ashalea bubbles with innocence.
Daily Show (Day 34)
Jun 6, 2004 · 23 min
The tables have turned on Trevor, dinner is on Merlin, and all eyes are on Elle.
Daily Show (Day 36)
Jun 7, 2004 · 23 min
There's only four girls left, and while the boys get deep and meaningful, the girls still can't get along.
Nominations
Jun 7, 2004 · 44 min
The housemates must bare all as they make their nominations for the week.
Daily Show (Day 37)
Jun 8, 2004 · 25 min
Queen bee Bree, mighty Merlin, and crying Ryan.
Daily Show (Day 38)
Jun 9, 2004 · 22 min
The boys are feeling fabulous, but Big Brother rains on Wesley's parade, and Kane asks the million dollar question.
Uncut
Jun 9, 2004 · 41 min
Hankering for a spankering; Three new tongue twisters; and Trevor teaches Ashalea the A-Z of the birds and the bees.
Daily Show (Day 39)
Jun 10, 2004 · 24 min
Ashalea tells it like it is, Ryan tells it like it was, and Merlin tells too much.
Daily Show (Day 40)
Jun 11, 2004 · 24 min
Big Brother's had enough, and it's Terri's party but Merlin will cry if he wants to.
Meeting Miriam
Jun 11, 2004 · 48 min
Tonight is all about the famous, the infamous, the beautiful Mexican model with that little extra something meeting the housemates.
Daily Show (Day 41 / Day 42)
Jun 13, 2004 · 23 min
Anything can happen in Carnivale time, but there's no dancing around one topic, and the penny finally drops for Ashalea.
Eviction
Jun 13, 2004 · 54 min
Merlin, Catherine, Bree, Terri, Paul. Who goes? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 43)
Jun 14, 2004 · 21 min
Wes makes an unlikely reveal, Miriam makes an unexpected offer, and there's an unbelievable eviction aftermath.
Nominations
Jun 14, 2004 · 72 min
After last night's explosive eviction, Merlin joins Gretel to explain the actions behind his silent protest.
Daily Show (Day 44)
Jun 15, 2004 · 25 min
Romantic Ryan, moving Miriam, and anguished Ashalea.
Daily Show (Day 45)
Jun 16, 2004 · 23 min
More amore from Ryan, Catherine gets catty, and Ashalea gets agro.
Uncut
Jun 16, 2004 · 42 min
Ash names names; Rootman comes to the rescue; and Hot bods and Greek gods.
Daily Show (Day 46)
Jun 17, 2004 · 25 min
Men in frocks, talk is cheap, and life-saving events.
Daily Show (Day 47)
Jun 18, 2004 · 24 min
Complaining Kane, secret speculation, and fragmenting friendships.
Daily Show (Day 48 / Day 49)
Jun 20, 2004 · 23 min
There's monster mud fight mayhem, Terri tears into Paul, but Ryan's heart is the only thing hurting.
Daily Show (Day 50)
Jun 21, 2004 · 23 min
Paul forecasts bad weather, Bree predicts diary room distress, and there's a glimpse into Ryan's future.
Nominations
Jun 21, 2004 · 46 min
Unaware of the massive week ahead of them, the housemates make their seventh nominations.
The Secret's Out
Jun 22, 2004 · 25 min
Gretel Killeen enters the Big Brother house to reveal Big Brother's big secret to just one housemate. Who will discover that the winner of Big Brother is walking away with $1,000,0
Daily Show (Day 52)
Jun 23, 2004 · 25 min
The secret's out, and while those in the know are changing strategy, others are still in the dark as a load of cash gets between friends.
Uncut
Jun 23, 2004 · 40 min
Our naughty nurse reveals all; Housemates in the halfway hub; and The empire strikes back: the return of Rootman.
Daily Show (Day 53)
Jun 24, 2004 · 25 min
Ash wants Ryan, but Ryan wants Bree, and Trev predicts it's all about to get very interesting.
The Intruders
Jun 25, 2004 · 47 min
The eight remaining housemates have been enjoying an isolated life, but tonight two intruders come to crash the party.
Daily Show (Day 55 / Day 56)
Jun 27, 2004 · 21 min
There's a new woman in Ryan's life and he's falling under her spell, but the magic is gone for Bree.
Daily Show (Day 57)
Jun 28, 2004 · 23 min
Bree and Ash are treading water as the new intruders rock the boat, and Ryan's ship has just sailed into harbour.
Nominations
Jun 28, 2004 · 50 min
The housemates now know the million dollar secret, and Big Brother drops another bombshell when he announces that the intruders cannot be nominated, but they can nominate. With the
Daily Show (Day 58)
Jun 29, 2004 · 21 min
Ashalea's out of favour, Violetta's out of this world, and the house is out of toilet paper.
Intruder Eviction
Jun 29, 2004 · 46 min
The housemates don't know it, but one of the new intruders must be evicted. Monica or Violetta. Who goes? The housemates decide.
Daily Show (Day 59)
Jun 30, 2004 · 25 min
Monica's moving in, but is she amongst friends? The old housemates adjust to the new.
Uncut
Jun 30, 2004 · 41 min
The gleesome threesome; Rootman finds the Beast Bot; and Monica canes Kane.
Daily Show (Day 60)
Jul 1, 2004 · 26 min
True feelings bring Paul to the rescue and put Ryan on the rampage.
Daily Show (Day 62 / Day 63)
Jul 4, 2004 · 23 min
Ryan's in the mood for love, Monica's in the mood for games, but just how long have they got?
Eviction
Jul 4, 2004 · 54 min
After facing Big Brother's wrath, all housemates except Monica face eviction. Who goes? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 64)
Jul 5, 2004 · 23 min
There's a new bird in town, but the mother duck has left the building, and one chick is ready to fly the coop.
Nominations
Jul 5, 2004 · 46 min
All housemates face eviction this week, with two of them leaving in a double eviction, but this isn't the most shocking news the house will receive. Due to a voting tally error, Br
Daily Show (Day 65)
Jul 6, 2004 · 25 min
It's the Bree-unification, but has it put her ahead or have her housemates left her behind?
Daily Show (Day 66)
Jul 7, 2004 · 24 min
The scoop on Monica, a reveal from Wes, and a candid conversation with Catherine.
The Re-Count
Jul 8, 2004 · 51 min
Following Bree's wrongful eviction on Sunday, the time has come for the true evictee to be revealed and for them to leave the house.
Daily Show (Day 68)
Jul 9, 2004 · 24 min
The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Daily Show (Day 69 / Day 70)
Jul 11, 2004 · 24 min
Old friends have new faces while new friends have two faces. Meanwhile, the cameras roll on the shopping task.
Double Eviction
Jul 11, 2004 · 74 min
All housemates face eviction this week. Which two will go? You decide.
Daily Show (Day 71)
Jul 12, 2004 · 22 min
Five housemates, one million dollars - the game really begins, but who's playing to win?
Nominations
Jul 12, 2004 · 47 min
Still reeling from last night's double eviction, the time has come for the housemates to nominate for the final time.
Daily Show (Day 72)
Jul 13, 2004 · 25 min
Ryan has a hot tip, Bree has a hot pick, and there's one hot flick.
Daily Show (Day 73)
Jul 14, 2004 · 24 min
Tipping the scales, measuring the odds, and weighing in on the big issues.
Daily Show (Day 75)
Jul 16, 2004 · 25 min
Roll in the sand, role playing, and roll the dice.
The Uncut Awards
Jul 16, 2004 · 90 min
Housemates glam up and let their hair down as they celebrate the finest adult moments in the house. Who will win gold and who will win the booby prizes? It's a night of pashin' and
Daily Show (Day 76 / Day 77)
Jul 18, 2004 · 23 min
It's a fairy tale evening, but it ends in tears, and Prince Charming learns a thing or two about women.
Daily Show (Day 78)
Jul 19, 2004 · 23 min
The fab five become the awesome foursome and a shock announcement has Bree in the bad books.
The Countdown Begins
Jul 19, 2004 · 44 min
With four housemates left and just seven days to go, Big Brother springs one final round of nominations on the house. They're unaware, but the eviction for these nominations is clo
Daily Show (Day 79)
Jul 20, 2004 · 24 min
Grumpy old men, silly young boys, and Bree sandwiched in the middle.
Daily Show (Day 80)
Jul 21, 2004 · 23 min
Girls become boys, boys become girls, and Paul puts it all down to biology.
Daily Show (Day 81)
Jul 22, 2004 · 24 min
It's Christmas in July, a tear in the eye, and lessons to live life by.
Daily Show (Day 82)
Jul 23, 2004 · 23 min
An emotional tear, a bum steer, and a new career.
Daily Show (Day 83 / Day 84)
Jul 25, 2004 · 21 min
A shock exit throws the game wide open, and the result will change their lives forever.
Eviction
Jul 25, 2004 · 79 min
Paul, Trevor, Bree. Who will be evicted at the final hurdle? You decide.
Final Eviction
Jul 26, 2004 · 111 min
It's all come down to this: Bree or Trevor. Who wins a million dollars? You decide!