Series synopsis
Celebrity Big Brother is an American reality television series that premiered on CBS on February 7, 2018. It ended on February 23, 2022. It was created by John de Mol. It stars Julie Chen, Chuck Liddell, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Shannon Elizabeth.
Celebrity Big Brother is a British reality television game show in which a number of celebrity contestants live in an isolated house trying to avoid being evicted by the public with the aim of winning a large cash prize being donated to the winner's nominated charity at the end of the run.
Premise
Celebrity Big Brother is a British reality television game show in which a number of celebrity contestants live in an isolated house trying to avoid being evicted by the public with the aim of winning a large cash prize being donated to the winner's nominated charity at the end of the run.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Julie Chen as Self - Host
- Chuck Liddell as Self - Houseguest
- Keshia Knight Pulliam as Self - Houseguest
- Shannon Elizabeth as Self - Houseguest
- Metta Sandiford-Artest as Self - Houseguest
- Brandi Glanville as Self - Houseguest
- James Maslow as Self - Houseguest
- Omarosa Manigault as Self - Houseguest
Supporting cast
- Mark McGrath as Self - Houseguest
- Ariadna Gutiérrez as Self - Houseguest
- Ross Mathews as Self - Houseguest
- Marissa Jaret Winokur as Self - Houseguest
- Jonathan Bennett as Self - Houseguest
- Ryan Lochte as Self - Houseguest
- Anthony Scaramucci as Self - Houseguest
- Joey Lawrence as Self - Houseguest
- Kato Kaelin as Self - Houseguest
- Natalie Eva Marie as Self - Houseguest
- Tom Green as Self - Houseguest
- Kandi Burruss as Self - Houseguest
Guest cast
- Chuck Liddell as Self - Houseguest
- Keshia Knight Pulliam as Self - Houseguest
- Shannon Elizabeth as Self - Houseguest
- Metta Sandiford-Artest as Self - Houseguest
- Brandi Glanville as Self - Houseguest
- James Maslow as Self - Houseguest
- Omarosa Manigault as Self - Houseguest
- Mark McGrath as Self - Houseguest
- Ariadna Gutiérrez as Self - Houseguest
- Ross Mathews as Self - Houseguest
- Marissa Jaret Winokur as Self - Houseguest
- Jonathan Bennett as Self - Houseguest
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 509 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | January 1, 2015 | January 24, 2018 |
| Season 1 | 13 | February 7, 2018 | February 25, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 21, 2019 | February 13, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 15 | February 2, 2022 | February 23, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 23 | January 5, 2006 | January 27, 2006 |
| Season 5 | 30 | January 3, 2007 | January 28, 2007 |
| Season 6 | 28 | January 2, 2009 | January 23, 2009 |
| Season 7 | 34 | January 3, 2010 | January 30, 2010 |
| Season 8 | 23 | August 18, 2011 | September 8, 2011 |
| Season 9 | 25 | January 5, 2012 | January 27, 2012 |
| Season 10 | 32 | August 15, 2012 | September 7, 2012 |
| Season 11 | 25 | January 3, 2013 | January 25, 2013 |
| Season 12 | 26 | August 22, 2013 | September 13, 2013 |
| Season 13 | 27 | January 3, 2014 | January 29, 2014 |
| Season 14 | 26 | August 18, 2014 | September 12, 2014 |
| Season 15 | 32 | January 7, 2015 | February 6, 2015 |
| Season 16 | 29 | August 27, 2015 | September 25, 2015 |
| Season 17 | 36 | January 5, 2016 | February 5, 2016 |
| Season 18 | 33 | July 28, 2016 | August 26, 2016 |
| Season 19 | 36 | January 3, 2017 | February 3, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Good, The Bad, And The Unforgettable Relive Big Brother's most shocking moments Emma Willis looks back at the show's most jaw-dropping moments to date. |
January 1, 2015 |
| 2 | Heroes and Villains | January 12, 2016 |
| 3 |
Behind the Scenes 2018 An in-depth look through the keyhole of the famous Celebrity Big Brother house, revealing a compelling glimpse at the work that goes on behind the scenes. |
January 24, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Eleven celebrities from all walks of life including an NBA champion, a UFC legend, a Tony Award-winning actress, a chart-topping musician, a model, a television personality and a TV host, among others enter the house to compete for the $250,000 grand prize. |
February 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The Houseguests learn more about the game changing gift bag twist. Will the recast power dethrone Shannon? With nominations looming, which celebrities will be targeted? |
February 8, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Who will win the Power of Veto and will it be used to save either Chuck or James from eviction? Plus, who will be the first celebrity evicted from the house? |
February 9, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This season's cast includes Olympians, a former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL running back, a headline-making political strategist, a former teen heartthrob, a GRAMMY-nominated musician, a former WWE wrestler and an infamous Houseguest, among others. |
January 21, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The game has kicked into full gear. Ryan and Jonathan battle against each other, one will become the first HoH and one will become the first nominee. Plus, who else will end up on the chopping block. |
January 22, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tom, Jonathan and Anthony have been nominated for eviction and all will battle in the PoV completion with a chance to save themselves. |
January 23, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER follows a group of celebrities living together in a house outfitted with over 90 HD cameras and over 100 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day, and having no contact with the outside world. Each week, one or more celebrity Houseguests will be voted out of the house, with the last remaining Houseguest receiving the grand prize of $250,000. |
February 2, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Tonight, the Houseguests find out whats in the Gala Gift and how it promises to shake up the game. Plus, Meisha is a master of take downs but who will she put up for eviction? |
February 3, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Who will win the Power of Veto? And will it be used to save either Carson or Mirai from the block? Plus, it's the first live eviction! Which celeb will be sent packing? And will the Gala Gift send someone not on the block out the door? |
February 4, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Live Launch Davina returns to present the live launch of series 4 of Celebrity Big Brother. Davina enters the house to show the viewers what it’s like. Davina introduces Chantelle, a non celebrity who can stay in the house if she can convince the others that she is famous. The celebrities are introduced for the first time and they are Michael Barrymore, Pete Burns, Traci Bingham, Maggot, Rula Lenska, Jodie Marsh, Dennis Rodman, Faria Alam, Preston and George Galloway.The celebrities get to know each other better. |
January 5, 2006 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Highlights are shown of the celebrities first twenty four hours in the house. Chantelle talks to Big Brother about her challenge. Michael finds the whole experience a bit emotional. The celebrities wonder what Big Brother has in store for them. Chantelle gets to know Dennis. |
January 6, 2006 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Highlights are shown of the celebrities previous twenty four hours in the house. Michael talks to some of the other housemates about his previous addiction to alcohol. Pete's coat causes much conflict in the house. The housemates have to take part in a quiz with the questions being about each other. Some of the housemates question who Chantelle really is. |
January 7, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Live Launch Davina returns to present the fifth series of Celebrity Big Brother. The first three housemates are introduced and they are Jermaine Jackson, Danielle Lloyd and Ken Russell. They are followed in the house by Jo O'Meara, Leo Sayer, Shilpa Shetty, Carol Malone and Donny Tourette. The final housemates to enter the house are Ian Watkins, Cleo Rocos and Dirk Benedict. The housemates all get to know each other. |
January 3, 2007 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The housemates spend their first night in the house. A drunken Donny ends up jumping into the pool fully clothed and some of the housemates are a bit unsure about what to think about him. The housemates wonder what the future holds for them. |
January 4, 2007 |
| 3 |
The Goody Family Arrive Davina returns to announce that Jade Goody and her family will be moving into the house. Highlights of the previous 24 hours in the house are shown and the housemates are getting on well. When Davina returns the housemates learn that that eight of them have to move next door to work as servants the three remaining celebrities. Jermaine, Ken and Shilpa decide to remain whilst the others move next door. Jade Goody and her boyfriend and mother move into the main house which the servants see on the video screen. Davina announces that all of the housemates now living in the main house will face the public vote to see who will be the first housemate evicted but they wont be told. |
January 5, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Launch | January 2, 2009 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 3, 2009 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 4, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Launch | January 3, 2010 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 4, 2010 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 5, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 - Live Launch | August 18, 2011 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 19, 2011 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 20, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 5, 2012 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 6, 2012 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 7, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live launch | August 15, 2012 |
| 2 | Live from the house | August 15, 2012 |
| 3 | Day 1 | August 16, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live launch | January 3, 2013 |
| 2 | Day 1 Highlights | January 4, 2013 |
| 3 | Live from the house | January 4, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Live launch New series. So the normal series is over for another year and Big Brother has had a few days to rest. Now the fun begins again as Emma Willis invites a fresh group of famous faces to move in together and have their every word and move recorded for the enjoyment of the viewing public. The series promises plenty of twists, turns and tough tasks to keep the celebrities on their toes as they compete to follow in the footsteps of last year's winner Rylan Clark |
August 22, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Big Twist - Live The celebrities have been living together for 24 hours, but just as they're getting used to the constant surveillance, shared bedrooms and Big Brother rules, Emma Willis goes live to the house and reveals a surprise or two. How will they react, and which of them will benefit from the twist? |
August 23, 2013 |
| 3 | Day 2 | August 24, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Launch | January 3, 2014 |
| 2 | Day 1 | January 4, 2014 |
| 3 | Day 2 | January 5, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Launch | August 18, 2014 |
| 2 | Day 1 | August 19, 2014 |
| 3 | Day 2 | August 20, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Live Launch Emma Willis presents the live launch of the new series where she reveals which celebrities will be entering the doors of the infamous house. Who will be the famous housemates this year? |
January 7, 2015 |
| 2 |
Day 1 Katie Hopkins continues her secret mission. |
January 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Day 2 The latest events inside the Celebrity Big Brother house. |
January 9, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Launch | August 27, 2015 |
| 2 | Day 2 + Divide and Rule Live | August 28, 2015 |
| 3 | CBB16 - Day 2 Highlights | August 29, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Live Launch The stage is set, but who is waiting in the wings? |
January 5, 2016 |
| 2 | Day 1 | January 6, 2016 |
| 3 | Day 2 | December 7, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Launch | July 28, 2016 |
| 2 | Day 1 | July 29, 2016 |
| 3 | Day 2 | July 30, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Live Launch Emma Willis introduces the famous faces who will be living together throughout January - half of whom have already taken part before and are now known as The All Stars. |
January 3, 2017 |
| 2 | Day 1 | January 4, 2017 |
| 3 | Day 2 | January 5, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 7, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 23, 2022 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | at 20:00:00 |