Jul 6, 2004 · 45m
It's the first show of a new BIG BROTHER season, and this year's theme is Do Not Assume.


Expect the unexpected.
American version of the reality game show which follows a group of HouseGuests living together 24 hours a day in the "Big Brother" house, isolated from the outside world but under constant surveillance with no privacy for three months.
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Jul 6, 2004 · 45m
It's the first show of a new BIG BROTHER season, and this year's theme is Do Not Assume.
Jul 8, 2004 · 45m
Michael decides to reveal to the Four Horsemen that Jennifer, a.k.a. Nakomis, is his half-sister.
Jul 13, 2004 · 45m
The noose continues to tighten around Mike's neck as Scott wins the Power of the Veto in the "Flaringo" ring toss game.
Jul 15, 2004 · 45m
Despite his best efforts to plant seeds of doubt about the power of the Scott and Jase alliance, a houseguest gets evicted.
Jul 17, 2004 · 45m
Nomination day arrives, and Head of Household Marvin begins his deliberations.
Jul 20, 2004 · 45m
In a riveting competition called "Snag the Veto", Jase emerges victorious over a hard-working Lori to grab the Power of Veto.
Jul 22, 2004 · 45m
Jase's decision to use the Golden Power of Veto on Holly proves to be a good thing for Marvin and the rest of the Four Horsemen.
Jul 24, 2004 · 45m
As soon as Drew wins Head of Household, he finds himself being barraged by advice, counsel, and commentary by every single player in the game.
Jul 27, 2004 · 45m
Nakomis (Jennifer) wins the Power of Veto, and she removes herself from the chopping block.
Jul 29, 2004 · 45m
After being spied on, Holly is evicted by a near-unanimous vote of 7 to 1.
Jul 31, 2004 · 45m
The new Head of Household, Diane, attempts to get rid of a power player in the house by nominating Jase and Scott for eviction.
Aug 3, 2004 · 45m
Jase and Scott compete for the power of veto to try and get themselves off the block.
Aug 5, 2004 · 45m
Fourth live eviction.
Aug 7, 2004 · 45m
Following Scott's eviction, the "Twin Twist" was revealed to the HouseGuests and Natalie officially entered the game. Nakomis wins the head of household competition. While planning for nominations, Nakomis realizes that her alliance now has the numbers to complete the "Six Finger Plan".
Aug 10, 2004 · 45m
Drew wins Power of Veto completing the Six Finger Plan; Jase is nominated for eviction.
Aug 12, 2004 · 45m
Thinking he saved himself, Jase gets bounced by a near-unanimous vote.
Aug 14, 2004 · 45m
The united alliance that evicted Jase from the House appears to be crumbling.
Aug 17, 2004 · 45m
Will and Marvin, nominated for eviction, compete for the Power of Veto.
Aug 19, 2004 · 45m
Drama ensues during the eviction ceremony.
Aug 21, 2004 · 45m
Nakomis puts not one but two twins on the block, seemingly ensuring that one of them will be leaving.
Aug 24, 2004 · 45m
After one of the stranger Power of Veto ceremonies, a family member is betrayed.
Aug 26, 2004 · 45m
Houseguests make a promise that Will will be avenged.
Aug 31, 2004 · 45m
Out of allegiance to Will and a desire to get a strong player out of the Big Brother 5 House, two houseguests are thrown up on the block.
Sep 2, 2004 · 45m
Adria, almost positive that she will be evicted during the ceremony, gives all of the remaining houseguests a piece of her mind.
Sep 4, 2004 · 45m
Following Adria's eviction, the house learned it would be a Double Eviction Week, and that someone else would be leaving the following day. Drew then won the HOH competition and chose to nominate Diane and Marvin for eviction due to a disagreement he had had with both the nominees.
Sep 7, 2004 · 45m
Nakomis immediately gets her game on, knowing she will need to be sharp if she wants to stay in game.
Sep 9, 2004 · 45m
Will Diane's betrayal cost Karen the game? Or is Cowboy heading for an ambush?
Sep 11, 2004 · 45m
The last chance for Nakomis will be the Veto competition.
Sep 14, 2004 · 45m
Cowboy becomes Head of Household; Nakomis is evicted.
Sep 17, 2004 · 45m
The Final HOH is played, Diane is evicted.
Sep 21, 2004 · 45m
The winner of Big Brother 5 is selected.
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Big Brother Season 5 premiered on July 6, 2004.
Big Brother Season 5 has 31 episodes.
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "Season Premiere". It aired on July 6, 2004.
Go to Season 5 Episode 1