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Big Brother 28 Marks 1,000th Episode, Julie Returns.

7/10/2026

Summary

Big Brother Milestone

Big Brother season 28 premieres its 1,000th episode on July 9, 2026, using a “Time Trip” theme and host Julie Chen Moonves returning.
The episode features Survivor alum Rick Devens, houseguest Angela Murray, and fourteen contestants—including an MMA fighter, a drag-queen, a rocket scientist, a dental assistant and a pickleball coach—competing for $750,000.
Houseguests live without internet, are recorded, must clean house, and may be ejected for violence or rule violations.

Summary

Big Brother Premiere

Big Brother premieres on July 9, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and streams on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Paramount+.
Live feeds start Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
The aftershow “Big Brother: Unlocked,” with Jerry O’Connell, Derrick Levasseur and Taylor Hale, premieres Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Paramount+ Premium costs $13.99/month with live CBS, the standard plan $12.99, MyNews $45 and Hulu + Live TV $89.99 after a three-day trial.

Summary

Levi Banks Quits

Levi Banks, 28, posted on Instagram that he withdrew from “Big Brother” days before move-in, calling it his hardest decision.
CBS confirmed that Banks left on good terms and will be replaced by an alternate contestant.
Paramount+ adds an ad-supported tier at $8.99 per month alongside the $13.99 ad-free plan.
Thursday episodes will be one hour and include a live eviction.
The spin-off “Big Brother: Unlocked” will air Fridays at 8 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

The American Big Brother debuted on July 5 2000, adapting John de Mol’s 1997 Dutch format and initially using public voting. After low ratings, the 2001 revamp introduced the competition-driven eviction system still used today, with Julie Chen hosting since the start. The 2026 season marks the show’s 1,000th episode, underscoring the franchise’s longevity and its expansion onto Paramount+ and ad-supported tiers.

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Big Brother Milestone

Big Brother season 28 premieres its 1,000th episode on July 9, 2026, using a “Time Trip” theme and host Julie Chen Moonves returning.
The episode features Survivor alum Rick Devens, houseguest Angela Murray, and fourteen contestants—including an MMA fighter, a drag-queen, a rocket scientist, a dental assistant and a pickleball coach—competing for $750,000.
Houseguests live without internet, are recorded, must clean house, and may be ejected for violence or rule violations.

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