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Big Brother

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★4.1 2001 17 Seasons John de Mol TV-MA

Big Brother is an Australian reality show based on the international Big Brother format created by John de Mol. Following the premise of other versions of the format, the show features a group of contestants, known as "housemates" who live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. The housemates are continuously monitored during their stay in the house by live television cameras as well as personal audio microphones. Throughout the course of the competition, housemates are evicted from the house - eliminated from the competition. The last remaining housemate wins the competition and is awarded a cash prize.

Seasons & episodes

17 seasons · 1645 episodes

In They Go

Episode 01

In They Go

Apr 24, 2001 · 70 min

The launch of Big Brother Australia sees Gretel Killeen introduce the twelve housemates entering the house, as they bid farewell to their loved ones for the last time and settle into their new home for the next three months. Highlights are also shown of their first night and dinner.

Daily Show (Day 2)

Episode 02

Daily Show (Day 2)

Apr 25, 2001 · 22 min

Highlights from Day 2 in the Big Brother House. The housemates receive their first task and must decide on their first shopping list.

Daily Show (Day 3)

Episode 03

Daily Show (Day 3)

Apr 26, 2001 · 24 min

Highlights from Day 3 in the Big Brother house. The housemates continue to practice for the weekly task. Gemma has to leave the house temporarily. The housemates are tasked to build a barbecue.

Daily Show (Day 4)

Episode 04

Daily Show (Day 4)

Apr 27, 2001 · 23 min

Highlights from Day 4 in the Big Brother house. Big Brother conducts the final test to determine whether the housemates have passed their weekly task.

Nominations

Episode 05

Nominations

Apr 29, 2001 · 44 min

Gretel Killeen hosts a special episode as the housemates nominate who they want to face the public vote for eviction for the first time.

Daily Show (Day 8)

Episode 06

Daily Show (Day 8)

Apr 30, 2001 · 22 min

Christina and Pete are hotting up, and the boys dress in drag.

Daily Show (Day 9)

Episode 07

Daily Show (Day 9)

May 1, 2001 · 23 min

Tonight on Big Brother, tears from Blair on a night of surprises, and Sara-Marie earns the anger of the housemates.

Daily Show (Day 10)

Episode 08

Daily Show (Day 10)

May 2, 2001 · 22 min

Andy confesses a secret love in the house, and Ben bares his soul on his love life.

Daily Show (Day 11)

Episode 09

Daily Show (Day 11)

May 3, 2001 · 21 min

The threat of eviction brings Gordon and Andy together, while Sara-Marie confronts her greatest fear.

Uncut

Episode 10

Uncut

May 3, 2001 · 44 min

Uncut, revealed, unwrapped, laid bare, exposed to all the world like so many topless dominatrixes in the midday sun. This is Big Brother Uncut.

Daily Show (Day 12)

Episode 11

Daily Show (Day 12)

May 4, 2001 · 22 min

Andy casts a spell on Gordon, and judgement on the fire task.

Saturday Night

Episode 12

Saturday Night

May 5, 2001 · 43 min

During our weeknight shows, it's all about life on the inside - the ups, downs, loves and losses of our fabulous, occasionally frustrating, frisky new friends: the housemates. Tonight we tail off, step outside the fish bowl, and take a stroll around. Everybody's talking, it's time to hear what they're saying. Contestant fan clubs, their families and friends, the people on the street, the media, you. Backstabbing, predictions, gossip, rooming tips: when it comes to Big Brother, you can't keep our mouths shut.

Live Eviction

Episode 13

Live Eviction

May 6, 2001 · 50 min

Sara-Marie, Gordon, Andy. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 14)

Episode 14

Daily Show (Day 14)

May 7, 2001 · 21 min

Emotions boil over as the reality of an eviction hits home, and people start to speak their minds.

Daily Show (Day 15)

Episode 15

Daily Show (Day 15)

May 8, 2001 · 22 min

It's time for three more to be nominated for eviction, and the pressure shows.

Daily Show (Day 16)

Episode 16

Daily Show (Day 16)

May 9, 2001 · 24 min

Tonight on Big Brother, a house divided, and Johnnie tries to make peace.

Daily Show (Day 17)

Episode 17

Daily Show (Day 17)

May 10, 2001 · 23 min

Sharna returns to the fold as the house pulls together to save the food budget.

Uncut

Episode 18

Uncut

May 10, 2001 · 42 min

Gretel interviews the latest evictee, plus more previously unseen action as Gordon shows off his humongous... haircut.

Daily Show (Day 18)

Episode 19

Daily Show (Day 18)

May 11, 2001 · 24 min

Tonight on Big Brother, a rude awakening for Blair, and the circus comes to town.

Saturday Night

Episode 20

Saturday Night

May 12, 2001 · 43 min

Take a listen; hear that hum, or is it more of hubbub? That is the sound of millions of people talking about Big Brother. It's not just contestants who've been locked in 24 hours a day, Australia has become one giant Big Brother chat room. This is the show where you take the stage, where we scalp the streets, test the theories, probe the parents, and gather the goss on all things Big Brother.

Live Eviction

Episode 21

Live Eviction

May 13, 2001 · 49 min

Sharna, Christina, Peter. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 21)

Episode 22

Daily Show (Day 21)

May 14, 2001 · 24 min

The house adjusts to life after Sharna, and Christina has doubts about Johnnie.

Daily Show (Day 22)

Episode 23

Daily Show (Day 22)

May 15, 2001 · 23 min

It's time for the housemates to face the music again, as Big Brother calls for three more nominations.

Daily Show (Day 23)

Episode 24

Daily Show (Day 23)

May 16, 2001 · 23 min

Tonight on Big Brother, more nomination frustration for Gordon and Sara-Marie, and Johnnie tries to make it up to Todd.

Daily Show (Day 24)

Episode 25

Daily Show (Day 24)

May 17, 2001 · 23 min

Tonight on Big Brother, secret wedding plans for Christina and Peter, and Gordon makes a move on Jemma.

Uncut

Episode 26

Uncut

May 17, 2001 · 43 min

Tonight, Jemma talking it up; Blair: will he or won't he? And will sexual tension drive them all insane?

Daily Show (Day 25)

Episode 27

Daily Show (Day 25)

May 18, 2001 · 23 min

Tonight on Big Brother, Christina's wedding day doubts, but does Peter think the same way?

Saturday Night

Episode 28

Saturday Night

May 19, 2001 · 44 min

Tonight: Too good to be true? The "Johnnie Rotten" backlash; Sara-Marie's eviction rescue; straight-talking Sharna shoots from the hip; and a psychic revelation for Peter. Who's next on his kiss list?

Live Eviction

Episode 29

Live Eviction

May 20, 2001 · 50 min

Gordon, Todd, Sara-Marie. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 28)

Episode 30

Daily Show (Day 28)

May 21, 2001 · 24 min

Tears flow for Todd, as stunned housemates tell Australia they took the wrong man.

Daily Show (Day 29)

Episode 31

Daily Show (Day 29)

May 22, 2001 · 23 min

Peter is punished for kicking the chickens, Ben shocks the house with a surprise revelation, and we cross live to the house for the latest nominations.

Daily Show (Day 30)

Episode 32

Daily Show (Day 30)

May 23, 2001 · 24 min

Tonight on Big Brother, Lisa suspects a housemate has betrayed her, and a house security alert after a bungled intrusion.

Uncut

Episode 33

Uncut

May 23, 2001 · 44 min

Every switch way: Peter's same-sex shenanigans; Lip goss: Jemma's perfect pash; and Sara-Marie can't get the wood from the tree.

Daily Show (Day 31)

Episode 34

Daily Show (Day 31)

May 24, 2001 · 23 min

Gordon launches an anti-Lisa campaign, and something's sent the house crazy.

Daily Show (Day 32)

Episode 35

Daily Show (Day 32)

May 25, 2001 · 23 min

Is Christina preparing to lose Peter? Plus, the house gets a new guest.

Saturday Night

Episode 36

Saturday Night

May 26, 2001 · 44 min

Tonight: Todd's secret message from the house: what was he trying to tell Bianca?; Ben and Jemma: see the lives they left behind; and a fiery on-set debate: Lisa - boring, brilliant, or somewhere in the middle?

Live Eviction

Episode 37

Live Eviction

May 27, 2001 · 51 min

Gordon, Lisa, Peter. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 35)

Episode 38

Daily Show (Day 35)

May 28, 2001 · 24 min

Tonight on Big Brother, a mysterious link between all four evictions: is something strange happening in the house?

Daily Show (Day 36)

Episode 39

Daily Show (Day 36)

May 29, 2001 · 23 min

Homesick Ebony has the house worried, and the latest nominations spring a surprise.

Daily Show (Day 37)

Episode 40

Daily Show (Day 37)

May 30, 2001 · 27 min

Turmoil in the house, Christina's nominations tears, a shock announcement, and enter Rachel and Anita!

Uncut

Episode 41

Uncut

May 30, 2001 · 44 min

Ben cracks the code on the housemates' handiwork; how far can Johnnie's stamina go?; and Sara-Marie lowers the toner in a photocopy frenzy.

Daily Show (Day 38)

Episode 42

Daily Show (Day 38)

May 31, 2001 · 24 min

The new arrivals test old friendships, the boys go all out to impress, and something's upset Anita on her first day.

Daily Show (Day 39)

Episode 43

Daily Show (Day 39)

Jun 1, 2001 · 27 min

Tonight on Big Brother, nerves on edge on the day the housemates are forced to device which intruder to evict and who will be forced to leave, Rachel or Anita? In 30 minutes time, we cross to the house for tonight's verdict.

Special Intruder Eviction

Episode 44

Special Intruder Eviction

Jun 1, 2001 · 19 min

Who will be forced to leave: Rachel or Anita?

Saturday Night

Episode 45

Saturday Night

Jun 2, 2001 · 45 min

Tonight: Intruder Rachel back on the outside with hot news from the inside; Blair's mum and his brother join us for a chat; and Todd has a day at the races.

Live Eviction

Episode 46

Live Eviction

Jun 3, 2001 · 50 min

Sara-Marie, Blair, Christina, Lisa. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 42)

Episode 47

Daily Show (Day 42)

Jun 4, 2001 · 23 min

Another tearful farewell as the sixth housemate is evicted, and mixed emotions for those left behind.

Daily Show (Day 43)

Episode 48

Daily Show (Day 43)

Jun 5, 2001 · 23 min

More tears in the house: what's upsetting Anita? Plus, who will get the bad news as we cross to the house to find out who are this week's new set of nominees?

Daily Show (Day 44)

Episode 49

Daily Show (Day 44)

Jun 6, 2001 · 24 min

Johnnie's feeling the heat from Anita, and Jemma and Ben are called to explain themselves.

Daily Show (Day 45)

Episode 50

Daily Show (Day 45)

Jun 7, 2001 · 24 min

Tonight on Big Brother, Anita's revealing moment, and tempers flare over late night noise.

Uncut

Episode 51

Uncut

Jun 7, 2001 · 46 min

Tonight - A house of confusion: tangled tongues and juggled genders; The demented doona: two boys go too far; and Johnnie Krakatoa: when will he blow?

Daily Show (Day 46)

Episode 52

Daily Show (Day 46)

Jun 8, 2001 · 24 min

Ben makes a peace offering to Sara-Marie, a surprise find in the garden, and Big Brother breaks some bad news.

Saturday Night

Episode 53

Saturday Night

Jun 9, 2001 · 45 min

Our latest evictee Lisa leaps off the fence and onto our couch; Tim Ferguson joins us to dissect and devour; and is Johnnie our most misunderstood housemate?

Live Eviction

Episode 54

Live Eviction

Jun 10, 2001 · 53 min

Peter, Sara-Marie, Christina. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 49)

Episode 55

Daily Show (Day 49)

Jun 11, 2001 · 24 min

Christina's life after Peter, and Johnnie keeps a promise to Sara-Marie.

Daily Show (Day 50)

Episode 56

Daily Show (Day 50)

Jun 12, 2001 · 23 min

A surprise new nominee, Blair losing his cool, and we cross to the house for this week's nominations.

Daily Show (Day 51)

Episode 57

Daily Show (Day 51)

Jun 13, 2001 · 24 min

Jemma drops her guard, Anita's blunt verdict on her housemates, and Ben visits Sara-Marie's beauty salon.

Daily Show (Day 52)

Episode 58

Daily Show (Day 52)

Jun 14, 2001 · 25 min

The housemates' film turns into a real-life drama, tears and tantrums on the set, as Anita takes on the boys.

Uncut

Episode 59

Uncut

Jun 14, 2001 · 45 min

Tales from beneath the doona: Peter joins us for an Uncut chat; Exercise, sexercise! What buttons are these workouts pushing?; and Johnnie Be-Bad: it's a boy's own bum dance.

Daily Show (Day 53)

Episode 60

Daily Show (Day 53)

Jun 15, 2001 · 23 min

Screen stars gather, the Big Brother short film, but Sara-Marie's upset with the critics.

Saturday Night

Episode 61

Saturday Night

Jun 16, 2001 · 54 min

A man-to-man melee between Christina's dad and Peter; Ex-Bardot singer Katie Underwood talks to Peter about real life after reality TV; Rare footage of Christina's secret life as a stand-up comic and ballerina; and A very special presentation: the world premiere of the best short film ever - Man Down.

Live Eviction

Episode 62

Live Eviction

Jun 17, 2001 · 53 min

Anita, Christina, Jemma. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 56)

Episode 63

Daily Show (Day 56)

Jun 18, 2001 · 22 min

Jemma and Johnnie loose-talk in the bathroom, is Jemma at it again? And Anita takes a parting shot at Blair.

Daily Show (Day 57)

Episode 64

Daily Show (Day 57)

Jun 19, 2001 · 25 min

The verdict on Johnnie and Jemma's loose nomination talk, three new noisy housemates, and two big surprises as we cross to the house to hear who this week's nominations will be.

Daily Show (Day 58)

Episode 65

Daily Show (Day 58)

Jun 20, 2001 · 23 min

Jemma tries a new makeup, Jemma's plan to keep out of trouble, and has a virtual baby created a real romance?

Daily Show (Day 59)

Episode 66

Daily Show (Day 59)

Jun 21, 2001 · 18 min

The newlyweds are feeling the strain, will Ben and Sara-Marie call it off? Plus, a babysitter to the rescue.

Uncut

Episode 67

Uncut

Jun 21, 2001 · 46 min

Who's kissing who in Sara-Marie's palace of passion? Which boy is the not-so-big brother? Plus, the Big Brother sauce factory: are we pumping out sex symbols?

Daily Show (Day 60)

Episode 68

Daily Show (Day 60)

Jun 22, 2001 · 24 min

It's time to go: Zia, Keanu and Zach; judgement day for our young parents, and can Sara-Marie be silenced?

Saturday Night

Episode 69

Saturday Night

Jun 23, 2001 · 56 min

Jemma's boyfriend catches Flash at last; and One man down: how Blair's footy team bares without him.

Live Eviction

Episode 70

Live Eviction

Jun 24, 2001 · 56 min

Ben, Johnnie, Sara-Marie. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 63)

Episode 71

Daily Show (Day 63)

Jun 25, 2001 · 24 min

Tearful farewells to a departed friend, and Sara-Marie, a survivor again.

Daily Show (Day 64)

Episode 72

Daily Show (Day 64)

Jun 26, 2001 · 23 min

It's nomination time again, three more up for eviction, and getting in step for the Big Brother Ballet.

Daily Show (Day 65)

Episode 73

Daily Show (Day 65)

Jun 27, 2001 · 24 min

The housemates wake to a big surprise, rare contact from the outside world, but what's it done to Christina?

Daily Show (Day 66)

Episode 74

Daily Show (Day 66)

Jun 28, 2001 · 23 min

Jemma's surprise eviction prediction, taking the plunge to pass the task, and Blair's girl troubles.

The Best of Uncut

Episode 75

The Best of Uncut

Jun 28, 2001 · 45 min

The best of Big Brother Uncut: bedroom antics, young romantics, greyhounds and boozehounds, bondage, bum dances, doona dances, frustration, infatuation, self gratification!

Daily Show (Day 67)

Episode 76

Daily Show (Day 67)

Jun 29, 2001 · 23 min

A touching story from Christina, her long search for a loved one, the brother she's never met.

Saturday Night

Episode 77

Saturday Night

Jun 30, 2001 · 43 min

Lunchtime confessions: seven evictees spill the beans; Movie star Ian Roberts moves onto the Big Brother field; and Johnnie's on the spot as his fans gather to party.

Live Eviction

Episode 78

Live Eviction

Jul 1, 2001 · 56 min

Christina, Jemma, Blair. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 70)

Episode 79

Daily Show (Day 70)

Jul 2, 2001 · 24 min

Jemma's gone, and it's down to the final four. Only two weeks to go, but anything could happen.

Daily Show (Day 71)

Episode 80

Daily Show (Day 71)

Jul 3, 2001 · 23 min

The final nominations - Blair, Sara-Marie, Ben, Christina - one must go, hearts on hold for the last eviction.

Daily Show (Day 72)

Episode 81

Daily Show (Day 72)

Jul 4, 2001 · 24 min

Christina has a confession to make, butchering Banjo Patterson, and Sara-Marie is banished to a tent.

$100,000 Challenge

Episode 82

$100,000 Challenge

Jul 4, 2001 · 40 min

The four housemates compete for $100,000 when Gretel joins them for a special challenge consisting of everything from obstacles to charades.

Daily Show (Day 73)

Episode 83

Daily Show (Day 73)

Jul 5, 2001 · 26 min

The best day ever in the house, a $100,000 windfall for the housemates, plus a Sara-Marie exclusive on her new romance.

Uncut: Around the World

Episode 84

Uncut: Around the World

Jul 5, 2001 · 40 min

In the finale of Big Brother Uncut, you'll see inside Big Brother houses from around the world - who went all the way, who went nowhere, and how does it all compare with us?

Daily Show (Day 74)

Episode 85

Daily Show (Day 74)

Jul 6, 2001 · 23 min

A crazy end to a crazy week in the house, two days left until the four become three, it's time to party!

Saturday Night

Episode 86

Saturday Night

Jul 7, 2001 · 44 min

Leading fashion designer Wayne Cooper talks style with Jemma; Johnnie faces the voices behind Big Brother; and Is it love? Sara-Marie's mum helps us understand the bond with Blair.

Live Eviction

Episode 87

Live Eviction

Jul 8, 2001 · 54 min

Ben, Sara-Marie, Christina. Who goes? You decide.

Daily Show (Day 77)

Episode 88

Daily Show (Day 77)

Jul 9, 2001 · 23 min

Tears flow as Christina goes, emotions running high, as the final three face their final week.

Daily Show (Day 78)

Episode 89

Daily Show (Day 78)

Jul 10, 2001 · 24 min

Sara-Marie is on the sick list, some surprise news for the housemates, and talk turns to the $250,000 grand prize.

Daily Show (Day 79)

Episode 90

Daily Show (Day 79)

Jul 11, 2001 · 23 min

Blair's ex-girlfriend revelation, Sara-Marie's daily skinny dip promise, and exclusive extracts from Ben's video diary.

Daily Show (Day 80)

Episode 91

Daily Show (Day 80)

Jul 12, 2001 · 23 min

Ben's got news for Sara-Marie, Sara-Marie's not happy, and Blair takes a tub.

Daily Show (Day 81)

Episode 92

Daily Show (Day 81)

Jul 13, 2001 · 46 min

The end is near: the housemates' last weekend, but it's not getting any easier.

Saturday Night

Episode 93

Saturday Night

Jul 14, 2001 · 45 min

It's final eviction fever: who will go the distance in the house?; Ex-housemates tip the winner; We cross to the UK Big Brother house as they near the end of their second series; and Talk of romance between Gordon and Anita: is it on or is it a flash in the pan?

Live Eviction

Episode 94

Live Eviction

Jul 15, 2001 · 85 min

Ben, Sara-Marie, Blair. With just one day until the end, who goes? You decide.

The Final Eviction

Episode 95

The Final Eviction

Jul 16, 2001 · 97 min

Ben or Blair. After 85 days, who wins? You decide.

About the series

Big Brother poster
Audience score
★ 4.1 /10

based on 21 votes

Synopsis

Big Brother is an Australian reality show based on the international Big Brother format created by John de Mol. Following the premise of other versions of the format, the show features a group of contestants, known as "housemates" who live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. The housemates are continuously monitored during their stay in the house by live television cameras as well as personal audio microphones. Throughout the course of the competition, housemates are evicted from the house - eliminated from the competition. The last remaining housemate wins the competition and is awarded a cash prize.

Reality

Cast

2 principal cast

Mike Goldman

Mike Goldman

Self - Narrator (voice)

Mel Tracina

Mel Tracina

Self - Host

Where to watch Big Brother

Big Brother is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The reality from John de Mol has 17 seasons and 1645 total episodes, rated 4.1/10 by 21 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Big Brother have?

Big Brother has 17 seasons with 1645 episodes in total.

Is Big Brother still on the air?

Big Brother is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Big Brother?

Big Brother airs on 10, Nine Network, Seven Network.

When did Big Brother first air?

Big Brother first aired on April 24, 2001.

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