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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Big Brother Season 27 Episode 28 - Big Brother: Unlocked 9/5/25
    3.7/10(121 votes)

    #1 - Big Brother: Unlocked 9/5/25

    S27:E28

    The final Houseguest evicted pre-Jury and Lance Bass stop by to dish on the latest drama from inside the BB House. Plus get an exclusive first look at the biggest twist this season; The White Locust...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Big Brother Season 21 Episode 40 - Episode 40
    3.9/10(95 votes)

    #2 - Episode 40

    S21:E40

    Find out will win the final and most powerful HoH of the summer. And who the jury will choose to get the $500,000 prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 36 - Episode 36
    4.0/10(99 votes)

    #3 - Episode 36

    S23:E36

    This is the last stop before finale night. Who will advance and be one step closer to taking the grand prize?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Big Brother Season 24 Episode 35 - Episode 35
    4.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Episode 35

    S24:E35

    Tonight, all three parts of the Head of Household competition play out. Who will emerge victorious and earn the power to cast the final eviction vote of BB 24? Plus, the jury returns to choose the winner of the $750,000 grand prize. And find out who you voted as America's favorite house guest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Big Brother Season 26 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    4.1/10(92 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Big Brother Season 28 Episode 2 - Big Brother Unlocked 7/10/26
    4.2/10(141 votes)

    #6 - Big Brother Unlocked 7/10/26

    S28:E2

    A new season of Big Brother: Unlocked kicks off with hosts Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur dishing all the never-before seen drama from the Big Brother 28 house, joined by new co-host Jerry O'Connell! Then, BB legend Rachel Reilly tells-all about her experience meeting the new houseguests and everyone makes their predictions for the upcoming season.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 35 - Episode 35
    4.3/10(86 votes)

    #7 - Episode 35

    S23:E35

    The top three houseguests are surprised with messages from home. Plus witness never before seen laughs, emotions, and drama from this historic season!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Big Brother Season 28 Episode 36 - Big Brother: Unlocked 9/18/2026
    4.4/10(56 votes)

    #8 - Big Brother: Unlocked 9/18/2026

    S28:E36

    The fallout from the shocking Double Eviction! Jerry and Derrick welcome BB 26 winner Chelsie. Along with special guest James Gunn. Plus, the BB Awards, chosen by you, America! We launch the vote for America's Favorite Houseguest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Big Brother Season 28 Episode 26 - Episode 26
    4.5/10(101 votes)

    #9 - Episode 26

    S28:E26

    An all-new never before seen twist is unleashed! And it will have dire consequences for one of the Houseguests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 27 - Episode 27
    4.6/10(96 votes)

    #10 - Episode 27

    S23:E27

    Prepare to be roasted. Zingbot is back! Plus, with the power of veto on the line, will one of the nominees be saved from the block?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Big Brother Season 24 Episode 24 - Episode 24
    4.6/10(126 votes)

    #11 - Episode 24

    S24:E24

    A slippery veto is on the line, who will slide into power? Plus a dramatic series of events changes the course of the game.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Big Brother Season 27 Episode 29 - Episode 29
    4.6/10(380 votes)

    #12 - Episode 29

    S27:E29

    The final nine celebrated making it to jury, but their jubilation will soon turn to ruination because the Masterminds month of mayhem begins tonight with an invitation to the mysterious White Locust resort. It will be a grueling night of gameplay ending in one player's shocking demise! Which houseguest will be the first member of the jury?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Big Brother Season 28 Episode 25 - Episode 25
    4.6/10(111 votes)

    #13 - Episode 25

    S28:E25

    The historic night will feature surprise appearances from former Houseguests determined by interactive fan votes and kick off the biggest twist of the summer. The episode will look back at some of the most memorable moments from the show's historic 26-year run and shift into overdrive with the BB Blockbuster and a live eviction.

    Director:Tony McCuin
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 31 - Episode 31
    4.7/10(90 votes)

    #14 - Episode 31

    S23:E31

    A special 2-hour show. Shocking news - The houseguests find out this will be another double eviction week, forcing the houseguests to play a week's worth of Big Brother in one night! Who will become the new HoH? Who will win Veto? And who will be the next two evicted and join the jury?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 32 - Episode 32
    4.7/10(82 votes)

    #15 - Episode 32

    S23:E32

    Tonight, a new head of household will be crowned. And the winner punches their ticket to the top three. Which two cookout members will find themselves in the hot seat?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Big Brother Season 19 Episode 25 - Episode 19
    4.8/10(54 votes)

    #16 - Episode 19

    S19:E25

    It's an extra day of cray-cray as former Big Brother winner Derrick makes a surprise appearance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Big Brother Season 19 Episode 38 - Episode 38
    4.8/10(50 votes)

    #17 - Episode 38

    S19:E38

    The battle for the final HoH begins. Plus, Josh, Paul and Christmas celebrate the best moments of the Summer including tons of moments you haven't seen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Big Brother Season 27 Episode 31 - Episode 31
    4.9/10(91 votes)

    #18 - Episode 31

    S27:E31

    Following a live vote, a Houseguest is evicted and interviewed. The remaining Houseguests then compete to become the next Head of Household.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 28 - Episode 28
    5.0/10(100 votes)

    #19 - Episode 28

    S23:E28

    It's double eviction night! Who will be sent to jury?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Big Brother Season 27 Episode 30 - Episode 30
    5.0/10(119 votes)

    #20 - Episode 30

    S27:E30

    Tonight it's the fallout from the most shocking twist of the season! Plus, who is the next Head of Household, which three Houseguests will hit the block? And the Veto is on the line in BB Comics.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #21 - 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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  22. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 22 - Live Eviction 7
    5.1/10(91 votes)

    #22 - Live Eviction 7

    S23:E22

    Who will be the next houseguest sent to jury? And who will obtain the HoH?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 29 - Episode 29
    5.1/10(88 votes)

    #23 - Episode 29

    S23:E29

    BB Comics Week continues as a new HOH is crowned. And who will be the first member of the cookout to be targeted?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 30 - Episode 30
    5.1/10(83 votes)

    #24 - Episode 30

    S23:E30

    BB Comics are back! Which houseguest hero will soar to capture the Golden Power of Veto? Will the power be used to save one of the nominees?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Big Brother Season 23 Episode 37 - Episode 37
    5.1/10(115 votes)

    #25 - Episode 37

    S23:E37

    The finale. Season 23 comes to an end and one Houseguest is voted the winner of Big Brother and the grand prize of $750,000

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Big Brother: Unlocked 9/5/25" is the worst rated episode of "Big Brother". It scored 3.7/10 based on 121 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/5/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 40".