Big Brother

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Big Brother, which began in the summer of 2000, has become an annual tradition for fans; every summer (with the exception of the 2008 winter edition) viewers are treated to new HouseGuests, new challenges, and new evictions! Here's how the game works: each week, there is a Head of Household challenge, where all of the players compete for the power in the house. The HoH then nominates two other HouseGuests for eviction. Several days later, a Power of Veto competition is held, where six players (the HoH, the nominees, and three guests) attempt to win the Golden Power of Veto, which gives the bearer the power to "veto," or cancel, one of the HoH's nominations, forcing the HoH to nominate someone else (other than the Veto bearer) for eviction. Then, in the weekly live eviction, the HouseGuests vote to evict someone from the house for good. Along the way are Food competitions (which, if the HouseGuests do not win, results in them eating "Slop" for the week) and the occasional Luxury competition, all leading up to the show's finale, where a panel of sequestered jurors vote for a winner, who receives half a million dollars!
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''Big Brother 12: This season is the "Summer of Secrets," with a brand new, state-of-the-art house, equipped with secret compartments and secret rooms. Not only that, the HouseGuests began their adventure with a saboteur living amongst them. The saboteur is looking to make the other HouseGuests' summer stay as miserable as possible. If the saboteur can make it past the halfway point of the season, he or she will win $50,000. ''''Big Brother 12 regular airings:
''Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) - Veto Competition and Veto Meeting
''Thursdays (8:00-9:00 PM, live ET/PT) - Live Eviction and Head of Household Contest
''Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) - Nominationsmoreless
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  • Stick strangers in a house loaded with cameras and microphones, introduce manufactured stressors, and watch what happens!

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    By jekyll, Nov 26, 2011 Report Abuse
    Big Brother is that "train wreck" show that you know you shouldn't watch, but you can't help it anyway. It's crass, lewd, tawdry, and always enjoyable.
    The show typically starts with roughly 16 strangers (more than half generally on the extra-photogenic side) in a house with little privacy, and wired for non-stop video and sound capture. Each week two residents are placed up for eviction, and the housemates vote to kick one out. Sprinkled in the mix are challenges for food, luxuries, and the all-powerful veto, which can save a housemate from the chopping block. Currently, the nominations air Saturday, the veto on Tuesday, and the eviction takes place live on Thursday night, presided over by the always beautiful Julie Chen, who then also hosts the challenge to become the new Head of Household, who has the power to make the eviction nominations, in addition to getting a private room for a week.
    The show has been adding twists over the years to keep the formula fresh, including the surprise inclusion of ex-boy/girlfriends, and having a set of identical twins switch out every few days via the diary room, where the contestants vent and reveal their thoughts daily. This is in addition to the twists the players create themselves, as alliances are constantly shifting and knowing who you can trust can be very difficult. The producers also have gotten very creative with the challenges they throw at the players, and predictably a high number of them conveniently require them to get into their swimwear.
    While never the smash hit that this show is in the UK, nor does it reach quite the level of randiness, it's become a summertime staple here in the states, with ratings that continue to climb as the American public has slowly warmed to the concept. Hopefully this piece of summer fluff will survive for years to come.moreless

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  • So much drama, so little time!

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    By dharma23, Sep 14, 2011 Report Abuse
    Big Brother is definitely one of my favorite reality television shows. Although the current season (13) does not have as much drama as the others, it is still entertaining and full of interesting twists. I am definitely looking forward to many more seasons of this show. The fights, the hook-ups, the arrogance, the emotions, the HOHs, the POVs and most importantly, the Have-Not competitions. I love almost everything about this show!moreless

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  • The Worse Big Brother Ever!

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    By valshanwill, Aug 24, 2011 Report Abuse
    I thought it was bad during Keasar and Janelle's season. This takes the cake. This is the Jeff and Jordan show. BB is catering to them. I am starting to wonder is Jordan blew through the money she won or is BB trying to help Jeff win, so he will be happy. I have no problem with people playing the game.But, Jeff and Jordan straight up lied on BB after Dark. They know good and well that they told Danielle they would not put her up and would not back door her. CBS owes us another Big Brother. If Evil Dick was not staying what was the sense in bringing in new players. You should of just had a season of two couple teams. Jeff and Jordan got the "newbies" so snowed. They do not realize you can not bring everyone with you to the end! They are suckers. I do not know who I like least Brandon and Rachel or Jeff and Jordan.moreless

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  • Rachel needs to go. I was sick of her last leason and feel even more so this season. Seems like someone told her to tone down her sickening laugh this season and for that I am grateful otherwise I would've completely turned off....moreless

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    By geraldrip59, Aug 10, 2011 Report Abuse
    LOVE BIG BROTHER!!!! Don't like Brendon and Rachel returning. They both made me sick last season and did the same for me this season. Sorry to say but this season has been pretty boring. The best cast members of the season which were PT and Cassie were voted out way too early. Hopefully one of them will make the "twisted" return and bring entertainment back to the show!!!

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  • Do you like drama? Do you like showmances? Do you like backstabbing? Well imagine if you could watch it 3 days a week on a Summer long reality TV show? What are you waiting for? Watch the best show in the world BIG BROTHER?moreless

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    By Tatl33, Jul 26, 2011 Report Abuse
    The editing cast has got better over the past seasons, however the last two seasons in particular have been disappointing. This season could get better, after all its only on like the eighth or ninth episode, but season 12 was a major bore especially in the second half. So basically, if you are new to watching Big Brother go onto Youtube and search "Big Brother US season X episode 1 part 1" and it should come up. The best season to watch for starters would be 11, because it is simple to follow for newcomers and entertaining. Enjoy the show, its great! :Dmoreless

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