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Big Brother is a CBS reality TV show following a group of people living in a house together with cameras and microphones on them 24/7 while isolated from the outside world. The show is a spinoff of the Dutch reality show of the same name. Each week, Houseguests participate in challenges, do housework, and eventually vote out one member. The final Houseguest is awarded $500,000.
Premiere: July 5, 2000 Genres: Reality TV, competition shows Where to Watch: Paramount+, Prime Video Spinoffs: Celebrity Big Brother, Big Brother: After Dark, Big Brother: Over the Top, House Calls: The Big Brother Talk Show, and Off the Block with Ross and Marissa
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‘Big Brother’ Star Frankie Grande Says He Would’ve ‘Dominated’ Season 22 if He Returned

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