Big Brother
Seen it?2000 | 28 seasons | Reality
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but a weak 4.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- 28 seasons and 1014 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- A big time investment at 28 seasons.
American version of the reality game show which follows a group of HouseGuests living together 24 hours a day in the "Big Brother" house, isolated from the outside world but under constant surveillance with no privacy for three months.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesWeak
4.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 28 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 506K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 13 is the high point.
- Season 12000 · 70 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
Season 22001 · 30 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday- Season 32002 · 32 episodesNot rated yet
- The X-Factor2003 · 33 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 52004 · 31 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 62005 · 30 episodesNot rated yet
- All Stars2006 · 28 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 82007 · 33 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- 'Til Death Do You Part2008 · 33 episodesNot rated yet
Season 102008 · 29 episodes · 9.0 out of 10Friday- Season 112009 · 30 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 122010 · 30 episodes · 8.6 out of 10Friday
- Season 132011 · 29 episodes · 9.5 out of 10Friday
- Season 142012 · 30 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
Season 152013 · 36 episodes · 3.4 out of 10Monday- Season 162014 · 40 episodes · 9.4 out of 10Friday
- Season 172015 · 40 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 182016 · 42 episodesNot rated yet
Season 192017 · 39 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday- Season 202018 · 40 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 212019 · 40 episodes · 4.2 out of 10Monday
- All Stars 22020 · 37 episodes · 4.9 out of 10Monday
- Season 232021 · 37 episodes · 3.9 out of 10Monday
- Season 242022 · 34 episodes · 3.8 out of 10Monday
- Season 252023 · 42 episodes · 3.4 out of 10Monday
- Season 262024 · 39 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
- Season 272025 · 39 episodes · 4.0 out of 10Monday
- Season 282026 · 41 episodes · 5.3 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by John de Mol
- Julie ChenSelf - Host
- Clayton HalseyAnnouncer (voice)