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The Best Episodes of Big Brother Season 1

Every episode of Big Brother Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Big Brother Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Big Brother Season 1 Episode 1 - Series Premiere
    6.7/10(126 votes)

    #1 - Series Premiere

    S1:E1

    The residents finally arrive in the Big Brother house.

    Director:Terry Donohue
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 2 - Day 2
    6.3/10(74 votes)

    #2 - Day 2

    S1:E2

    The group sits around the kitchen table, sharing their life stories. Later, the houseguest prepare for their first challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 3 - Day 2-3
    5.8/10(66 votes)

    #3 - Day 2-3

    S1:E3

    George seems genuinely to miss his family; Karen, by contrast, is carrying a lot of negative emotional baggage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 4 - Day 3 & Week Recap
    6.1/10(63 votes)

    #4 - Day 3 & Week Recap

    S1:E4

    The group opens up about some of their hidden secrets, getting to know each other even more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 5 - Day 4-5
    6.2/10(59 votes)

    #5 - Day 4-5

    S1:E5

    After the results are revealed, a debate about who voted for who occurs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 6 - Day 6-7
    6.1/10(55 votes)

    #6 - Day 6-7

    S1:E6

    Jordan's comments about Eddie's girlfriend create tension.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 7 - Day 9: Nominations for Banishment
    6.1/10(53 votes)

    #7 - Day 9: Nominations for Banishment

    S1:E7

    The banishment process begins when two people are nominated to go home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 8 - Day 9-11
    5.7/10(52 votes)

    #8 - Day 9-11

    S1:E8

    Pre-nominition gitters cause the house to divide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 9 - Day 10 & Week Recap
    5.9/10(50 votes)

    #9 - Day 10 & Week Recap

    S1:E9

    William brings up race in the Big Brother House, alienating himself in the process.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 10 - Day 11-13
    5.9/10(51 votes)

    #10 - Day 11-13

    S1:E10

    Cassandra tries to help William change his attitude. Also, Karen and Josh get close.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 11 - Day 13-14
    5.5/10(51 votes)

    #11 - Day 13-14

    S1:E11

    William slowly begins to change his ways and bonds with some of the Houseguests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 12 - Day 17: Banishment
    5.9/10(49 votes)

    #12 - Day 17: Banishment

    S1:E12

    The first House guest is evicted from the Big Brother House.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 13 - Day 15-17
    5.5/10(48 votes)

    #13 - Day 15-17

    S1:E13

    Brittany instigates drama by telling Eddie that Jamie might have feelings for him, even though he has a girlfriend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 14 - Day 17-18 & Week Recap
    5.1/10(49 votes)

    #14 - Day 17-18 & Week Recap

    S1:E14

    After only a few weeks, gossip and rumors take over the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 15 - Day 19-20
    5.3/10(43 votes)

    #15 - Day 19-20

    S1:E15

    Brittany tries to fight the feelings she has for Josh.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 16 - Day 20-21
    5.6/10(45 votes)

    #16 - Day 20-21

    S1:E16

    A love triangle emerges between Brittany, Josh, and Jordan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 17 - Day 22: Nominations For Banishment
    5.6/10(47 votes)

    #17 - Day 22: Nominations For Banishment

    S1:E17

    Sexual tensions rise and the social dynamic changes in the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 18 - Day 23
    5.8/10(44 votes)

    #18 - Day 23

    S1:E18

    The entire house gets involed in the Josh, Jordan, Brittany love triangle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 19 - Day 24
    5.6/10(44 votes)

    #19 - Day 24

    S1:E19

    Although Jordan tries to be strong in the house, she gets really upset by Curtis' criticism of her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 20 - Day 25 & Week Recap
    5.5/10(43 votes)

    #20 - Day 25 & Week Recap

    S1:E20

    At the very last minute, the weekly challenge gets very stressful for everybody.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 21 - Day 26-27
    5.9/10(39 votes)

    #21 - Day 26-27

    S1:E21

    Jamie and Cassandra recognize the alliances forming in the house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 22 - Day 27-28
    5.7/10(42 votes)

    #22 - Day 27-28

    S1:E22

    Jordan provides details about her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 23 - Day 30: Banishment
    5.6/10(41 votes)

    #23 - Day 30: Banishment

    S1:E23

    Tonight one person will be banished from the house

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 24 - Day 28-30
    5.7/10(42 votes)

    #24 - Day 28-30

    S1:E24

    Karen is upset at George after the roast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Big Brother Season 1 Episode 25 - Day 30
    5.7/10(39 votes)

    #25 - Day 30

    S1:E25

    After Jordan is evicted, Brittany shifts her jealousy toward Jamie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Series Premiere" is the best rated episode of "Big Brother" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 126 votes. Directed by Terry Donohue and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/5/2000. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Day 2".