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Big Brother

2001 – nowShow17 seasons1645 episodes

Reality
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2

A nostalgic reality series about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for tears, brutality or scares.

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Episodes

17 seasons · 1645 episodes · best: S13E11 "Episode #13.11" 8.4

Episodes

4.3
6.0
7.0
4.8
7.1
7.5
7.5
2.7
7.6
7.8

Story

Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unmissable.

Big Brother is an Australian reality show based on the international Big Brother format created by John de Mol. Following the premise of other versions of the format, the show features a group of contestants, known as "housemates" who live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. The housemates are continuously monitored during their stay in the house by live television cameras as well as personal audio microphones. Throughout the course of the competition, housemates are evicted from the house - eliminated from the competition. The last remaining housemate wins the competition and is awarded a cash prize.

Feels like

  • Reality TV Pioneer
  • Social Experiment
  • Cringe Comedy Goldmine
  • Surveillance Culture
  • Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Interpersonal Conflict
  • Nostalgic Trash TV
  • Psychological Manipulation
  • Australian Media History

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Simon Francis
Produced by
Genevieve Broomham, Andrew Farrell, Megan Brock

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 24, 2001 · December 8, 2025 · Still running

First aired
April 24, 2001
Latest episode
December 8, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
17 seasons · 1645 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Springtime for Hitler, Wardrobe Malfunction, Determinator +9

  • Springtime for Hitler
  • Wardrobe Malfunction
  • Determinator
  • Humiliation Conga
  • The Mole
  • CBS All Access
  • Irony
  • No-Damage Run
  • Lipstick Lesbian
  • Back for the Finale
  • I Shall Taunt You
  • Official Couple

12 of 183 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Big Brother?"

Questions about Big Brother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Big Brother?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Big Brother worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 4.2). Season 15 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 2.7 against 7.8 for the best season.

Which season of Big Brother is best?

Season 17, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 15 is the weakest at 2.7. The highest-rated episode is Episode #13.11 (season 13, episode 11) at 8.4, and the lowest is Episode #15.2 (season 15, episode 2) at 2.3.

How long does it take to watch Big Brother?

2468 h

About 2468 hours: 1645 episodes in 17 seasons of about 90 minutes each since 2001, and it's still in production.

Will Big Brother make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Big Brother good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Big Brother use?

Springtime for HitlerWardrobe MalfunctionDeterminatorHumiliation CongaThe MoleCBS All AccessIronyNo-Damage RunLipstick LesbianBack for the FinaleI Shall Taunt YouOfficial Coupleand 171 more

TV Tropes lists 183 tropes for it, including Springtime for Hitler, Wardrobe Malfunction, and Determinator.