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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!

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...
Genre:Reality
Network:CBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Series Premiere" is the best rated episode of "Big Brother" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 104 votes. Directed by Terry Donohue and written by N/A, it aired on 7/5/2000. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Day 2".

  • Series Premiere
    7.4/10104 votes

    #1 - Series Premiere

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/2000

    The residents finally arrive in the Big Brother house.

    Director: Terry Donohue

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 2
    6.4/1056 votes

    #2 - Day 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/6/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 2-3
    5.8/1048 votes

    #3 - Day 2-3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 3 & Week Recap
    6.1/1045 votes

    #4 - Day 3 & Week Recap

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 4-5
    5.9/1041 votes

    #5 - Day 4-5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/10/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 6-7
    6.0/1038 votes

    #6 - Day 6-7

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 9: Nominations for Banishment
    6.0/1038 votes

    #7 - Day 9: Nominations for Banishment

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 9-11
    5.6/1038 votes

    #8 - Day 9-11

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/14/2000

    Pre-nominition gitters cause the house to divide.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 10 & Week Recap
    5.8/1037 votes

    #9 - Day 10 & Week Recap

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/15/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 11-13
    6.0/1037 votes

    #10 - Day 11-13

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/17/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 13-14
    5.4/1037 votes

    #11 - Day 13-14

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/18/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 17: Banishment
    5.7/1035 votes

    #12 - Day 17: Banishment

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/20/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 15-17
    5.5/1035 votes

    #13 - Day 15-17

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/21/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 17-18 & Week Recap
    4.7/1037 votes

    #14 - Day 17-18 & Week Recap

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/22/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 19-20
    5.2/1031 votes

    #15 - Day 19-20

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/24/2000

    Brittany tries to fight the feelings she has for Josh.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 20-21
    5.6/1033 votes

    #16 - Day 20-21

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/25/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 22: Nominations For Banishment
    5.3/1036 votes

    #17 - Day 22: Nominations For Banishment

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/26/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 23
    5.9/1033 votes

    #18 - Day 23

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 7/27/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 24
    5.7/1033 votes

    #19 - Day 24

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 7/28/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • BB1 Ep #20
    5.5/1032 votes

    #20 - BB1 Ep #20

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 7/29/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 26-27
    5.8/1028 votes

    #21 - Day 26-27

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 7/31/2000

    Jamie and Cassandra recognize the alliances forming in the house.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 27-28
    5.6/1030 votes

    #22 - Day 27-28

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/1/2000

    Jordan provides details about her past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 30: Banishment
    5.4/1029 votes

    #23 - Day 30: Banishment

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 8/2/2000

    Tonight one person will be banished from the house

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 28-30
    5.7/1030 votes

    #24 - Day 28-30

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 8/3/2000

    Karen is upset at George after the roast.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Day 30: Banishment 2
    5.8/1027 votes

    #25 - Day 30: Banishment 2

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 8/4/2000

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A