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Big Brother
"Expect the unexpected."
Overview
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.
Status
Returning Series
Created By
John de Mol
Network
CBS
Seasons & Episodes
Season 5
In this season's twists, there are two sets of pre-existing relationships in the house - secret twins and long lost siblings.
Episodes
Season Premiere
It's the first show of a new BIG BROTHER season, and this year's theme is Do Not Assume.
Nomination Ceremony #1
Michael decides to reveal to the Four Horsemen that Jennifer, a.k.a. Nakomis, is his half-sister.
Veto Competition #1
The noose continues to tighten around Mike's neck as Scott wins the Power of the Veto in the "Flaringo" ring toss game.
Live Eviction #1
Despite his best efforts to plant seeds of doubt about the power of the Scott and Jase alliance, a houseguest gets evicted.
Nomination Ceremony #2
Nomination day arrives, and Head of Household Marvin begins his deliberations.
Veto Competition #2
In a riveting competition called "Snag the Veto", Jase emerges victorious over a hard-working Lori to grab the Power of Veto.
Live Eviction #2
Jase's decision to use the Golden Power of Veto on Holly proves to be a good thing for Marvin and the rest of the Four Horsemen.
Nomination Ceremony #3
As soon as Drew wins Head of Household, he finds himself being barraged by advice, counsel, and commentary by every single player in the game.
Veto Competition #3
Nakomis (Jennifer) wins the Power of Veto, and she removes herself from the chopping block.
Live Eviction #3
After being spied on, Holly is evicted by a near-unanimous vote of 7 to 1.
Nomination Ceremony #4
The new Head of Household, Diane, attempts to get rid of a power player in the house by nominating Jase and Scott for eviction.
Veto Competition #4
Jase and Scott compete for the power of veto to try and get themselves off the block.
Live Eviction #4
Fourth live eviction.
Nomination Ceremony #5
Following Scott's eviction, the "Twin Twist" was revealed to the HouseGuests and Natalie officially entered the game. Nakomis wins the head of household competition. While planning for nominations, Nakomis realizes that her alliance now has the numbers to complete the "Six Finger Plan".
Veto Competition #5
Drew wins Power of Veto completing the Six Finger Plan; Jase is nominated for eviction.
Live Eviction #5
Thinking he saved himself, Jase gets bounced by a near-unanimous vote.
Nomination Ceremony #6
The united alliance that evicted Jase from the House appears to be crumbling.
Veto Competition #6
Will and Marvin, nominated for eviction, compete for the Power of Veto.
Live Eviction #6
Drama ensues during the eviction ceremony.
Nomination Ceremony #7
Nakomis puts not one but two twins on the block, seemingly ensuring that one of them will be leaving.
Veto Competition #7
After one of the stranger Power of Veto ceremonies, a family member is betrayed.
Live Eviction #7
Houseguests make a promise that Will will be avenged.
Nomination Ceremony #8, Veto Competition #8
Out of allegiance to Will and a desire to get a strong player out of the Big Brother 5 House, two houseguests are thrown up on the block.
Live Eviction #8
Adria, almost positive that she will be evicted during the ceremony, gives all of the remaining houseguests a piece of her mind.
Live Eviction #9
Following Adria's eviction, the house learned it would be a Double Eviction Week, and that someone else would be leaving the following day. Drew then won the HOH competition and chose to nominate Diane and Marvin for eviction due to a disagreement he had had with both the nominees.
Nomination Ceremony #10, Veto Competition #10
Nakomis immediately gets her game on, knowing she will need to be sharp if she wants to stay in game.
Live Eviction #10
Will Diane's betrayal cost Karen the game? Or is Cowboy heading for an ambush?
Nomination Ceremony #11
The last chance for Nakomis will be the Veto competition.
Veto Competition #11, Live Eviction #11
Cowboy becomes Head of Household; Nakomis is evicted.
Live Eviction #12
The Final HOH is played, Diane is evicted.
Finale
The winner of Big Brother 5 is selected.
Top Cast
Julie Chen
Self - Host
