Big Brother
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Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
17 Seasons • 1645 Episodes
90 min per episode
2001 – Present
Premiered: Tue, Apr 24, 2001
John de MolUpcoming Broadcast Premiere
Season 17, Episode 1: “Episode 1”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
95 Episodes →
Season 2
100 Episodes →
Season 3
177 Episodes →
Season 4
169 Episodes →
Season 5
210 Episodes →
Season 6
206 Episodes →
Season 7
210 Episodes →
Season 8
112 Episodes →
Season 9
89 Episodes →
Season 10
89 Episodes →
Season 11
56 Episodes →
Season 12
21 Episodes →
Season 13
31 Episodes →
Season 14
31 Episodes →
Season 15
25 Episodes →
Season 16
26 Episodes →
Season 17
6 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Big Brother Australia | Coming to Channel 7Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-26
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John de Mol
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General — Suitable for all audiences.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Brother
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What is Big Brother about?
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.
How many seasons does Big Brother have?
Big Brother comprises 17 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Big Brother?
Key cast members in Big Brother include Mike Goldman, Mel Tracina.
Who created or directed Big Brother?
Big Brother was developed and directed by John de Mol.