Big Brother season 27 is celebrating 25 years on the air by announcing its new schedule, which includes a Friday night shake-up. Big Brother season 27 welcomes back host Julie Chen Moonves, who’s led the show since it premiered in 2000. Big Brother 27 follows Big Brother 26, during which Chelsie Baham was crowned the winner in a unanimous vote, and Makensy Manbeck placed second. In addition, Tucker Des Lauriers was voted America’s Favorite Houseguest.
Big Brother 27 premieres in July with a special 90-minute premiere that introduces an all-new group of houseguests. The season will be supersized, adding extended episodes and the launch of Big Brother: Unlocked on Friday nights throughout the season.
According to CBS, Big Brother 27 premieres on Thursday, July 10 with a special 90-minute premiere that introduces an all-new group of houseguests. The season will be supersized, its biggest in 25 years, adding extended episodes and the launch of Big Brother: Unlocked on Friday nights throughout the season. After the premiere, the show will air a 90-minute episode on Sunday, July 13.
The Big Brother 27 schedule is bigger than ever, with 90-minute episodes on Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. EDT (expanded from the usual hour-long episodes), hour-long live eviction episodes on Thursdays at 8 p.m. EDT, and hour-long Sunday episodes at 8 p.m. EDT. In addition, on every other Friday at 8 p.m. EDT beginning on July 25, Big Brother: Unlocked will air, featuring three Big Brother all-stars giving their perspectives on the game. The show will include never-before-seen broadcast footage from the house, exclusive interviews, surprise guest appearances and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access.
Big Brother 27 Schedule |
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Thursday |
8:00-9:30 p.m. EDT – (90-minute 27th season premiere July 10) 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – (regular 60-minute time period beginning July 17) |
Sunday |
8:00-9:30 p.m. EDT – (90-minute Sunday premiere July 13) 8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – (regular 60-minute time period beginning July 20) |
Wednesday |
8:00-9:30 p.m. EDT – (90-minute Wednesdays starting July 16) |
Friday |
8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT – (Big Brother: Unlocked premiere Friday, July 25 then airs every other week – Aug. 8, Aug. 22, Sept. 5, Sept. 19, Sept. 26) |
What Big Brother 27 Supersized Schedule Means For The Show
CBS Is Still Very Invested In Big Brother After 25 Years
It’s thrilling that CBS is still so invested in Big Brother, even after 25 years on the air. This new supersized schedule means that fans will be gifted with more Big Brother than ever before. With extra time in the Wednesday episodes, viewers will be able to gain more insight into the houseguests’ gameplay. While the live feeds can fill in the blanks, it’ll be more convenient to see more footage during the CBS episodes of the show.
Also, the addition of Big Brother: Unlocked on Fridays will be a real treat. It’s going to be very exciting to see which Big Brother all-stars participate in Big Brother: Unlocked and if they change throughout the weeks. While some former houseguests have been analyzing the game for years through podcasts and social media posts, these official episodes are really going to help viewers understand the game on a whole new level. The behind-the-scenes content and interviews are also going to be refreshing to see.
Our Take On Big Brother 27’s Supersized Schedule
Expect The Unexpected On Big Brother
Big Brother has been telling viewers to expect the unexpected for many years, but I never expected to see the show have a resurgence like this after 25 years. I’m so happy that CBS is giving Big Brother the attention and respect that it deserves.
Unlike other reality competition shows that have run out of steam after decades on the air, Big Brother always finds new ways to surprise and entertain its fans. Also, with all-new houseguests, fans will have the chance to root for a whole new group of contestants. I can’t wait for Big Brother 27, and I think that it has the potential to be the best season yet.
Big Brother season 27 premieres on Thursday, July 10, at 8 p.m. EDT on CBS.
Source: CBS