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The Best Episodes of Big Brother Season 26

Every episode of Big Brother Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Big Brother Season 26!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Big Brother Season 26 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.9/10(99 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S26:E1

    Over the next two nights 16 strangers will embark on the journey of a lifetime. Throughout the summer they will battle for safety and power, navigating cutting edge twists and turns that drive the game. The first 8 guests enter the Big Brother house in this episode.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.8/10(91 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S26:E2

    How will the second group of eight react to the Tech-tacular Twist? Plus - with two new competitions in play, who will win a secret game changing power? And who else's game will be downgraded?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(93 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S26:E3

    Tonight the upgrade powers will be revealed, the first Head Of Household will be crowned, and A.I.N.S.L.E.Y has an atomic game changing announcement.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    8.6/10(93 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S26:E4

    The houseguests compete to win the power of veto; during the veto meeting, the winner of the competition can keep nominations the same or save someone from eviction for the week.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.6/10(84 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S26:E5

    Kimo, Matt, and Kenney enter the BB A.I. Arena. Who will win the inaugural game-changing competition? And which two Houseguests will remain on the Chopping Block? Who will be the first booted from BB 26!?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.5/10(79 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S26:E6

    With Angela's reign of power over, who will become the new Head of Household and which three Houseguests will land on the chopping block? Plus, will Quinn unleash his secret deep fake HoH power?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.2/10(79 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S26:E7

    Tonight, will the Power of Veto save one of the nominees? Plus, Angela once again finds herself in the center of some drama.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    7.8/10(78 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S26:E8

    Angela, Lisa and Tucker go to battle in the AI Arena. Who will be saved from the block and which Houseguest will be evicted immediately after? Plus strap in, Angela's wild ride is far from over.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #9 - Episode 9

    S26:E9

    Who will take power as the new Head of Household, and who will be the next three on the chopping block? Plus, with two secret powers still in play anything can happen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    8.8/10(96 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S26:E10

    The Power of Veto is up for grabs! Will Tucker, Kenny, or Angela be saved from eviction? Plus, it all leads to the wildest, most unpredictable, and craziest veto meeting of all time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    7.6/10(78 votes)

    #11 - Episode 11

    S26:E11

    America, who did you choose to be the third Nominee? Who will win in the A.I. Arena, and earn safety? Who will be the next evicted? Plus, the drama didn't stop at the Veto Meeting... it was just getting started!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.8/10(71 votes)

    #12 - Episode 12

    S26:E12

    The Head of Household is back up for grabs. Who will ascend to greatness, and which three Houseguests will become their prey? Plus its Quinn's last chance to use his deepfake HoH power, will he activate his upgrade?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    3.9/10(86 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13

    S26:E13

    Jag, Taylor, and Cody will use their expertise to analyze BB26. What's their take on some of the most jaw dropping moments, how did we get to this point in the game, and where do they think this season will go from here? Plus what game changing surprise will be revealed to the former winners?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    8.4/10(76 votes)

    #14 - Episode 14

    S26:E14

    The Power of Veto is on the line, with the house against Tucker it's a do or die competition for the Boston boy. Who will win the golden power?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    9.0/10(112 votes)

    #15 - Episode 15

    S26:E15

    Makensy, Rubina, and Cedric enter the AI Arena to battle for safety! Who will come off the Block? And which two will face eviction? What is the AI Instigator?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 16 - Episode 16
    8.3/10(73 votes)

    #16 - Episode 16

    S26:E16

    Watch the insane chaos you missed from Cedrics shocking eviction, then it's the BB classic wall comp. Who will survive the ultimate test of endurance and become the new Head of Household? Plus three houseguests hit the block.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 17 - Episode 17
    8.7/10(77 votes)

    #17 - Episode 17

    S26:E17

    The power of Veto is on the line. Will one of the nominees be saved? Plus, it's another shocking Veto meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    8.2/10(71 votes)

    #18 - Episode 18

    S26:E18

    Three Pentagon members go to battle in the BB A.I. Arena! Who will earn safety? Which two will face Eviction? Is there yet another blindside brewing?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 19 - Episode 19
    7.4/10(72 votes)

    #19 - Episode 19

    S26:E19

    Which new Houseguest will rise to power as the Head of Household, and who will they throw up on the chopping block? Plus America, which Houseguest did you choose to be the A.I. Instigator?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    7.7/10(69 votes)

    #20 - Episode 20

    S26:E20

    The Veto is on the line in a classic competition with prizes and punishments. Plus, America chose Tucker to be the A.I. Instigator and he already caused turmoil. So what will Tucker instigate next, and will chaos ensue once again at the Veto meeting?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 21 - Episode 21
    7.9/10(74 votes)

    #21 - Episode 21

    S26:E21

    Tucker, Angela, and Makensy enter the BB A.I. Arena! Will Tucker save himself for a third time by dominating the digital domain? Or will Angela, or Makensy come off the Block? And who will be sent packing? Plus, is the Tubina show-mance in trouble?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 22 - Episode 22
    7.3/10(61 votes)

    #22 - Episode 22

    S26:E22

    With Tucker gone, the game resets. Who will rise to the occasion and become the new Head of Household? And which three Houseguests will end up on the chopping block?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 23 - Episode 23
    7.9/10(60 votes)

    #23 - Episode 23

    S26:E23

    The Power of Veto is on the line, who will find light in the darkness and win the golden power?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 24 - Episode 24
    8.5/10(71 votes)

    #24 - Episode 24

    S26:E24

    Joseph, Rubina, and Kimo enter the A.I. Arena! Who will be saved from the Block? And who will be next sent packing? Plus, how will Ainsley change up the game?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 25 - Episode 25
    7.4/10(62 votes)

    #25 - Episode 25

    S26:E25

    With only nine remaining, it's a crucial Head of Household competition. Who will ascend to power, and which two Houseguests will hit the chopping block? Plus, why has Lisa returned?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Big Brother" season 26. It scored 6.9/10 based on 99 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/17/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".