Big Brother Season 28: Everything You Need To Know

Key facts

New season: Big Brother Season 28
Premiere date: July 9, 2026
Episodes: New episodes air Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays on CBS
Streaming: Paramount+ (stream new episodes live with a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan; stream new episodes on demand, starting the next day, with a subscription to any plan)
Live feeds: Available to all Paramount+ subscribers
Theme: Big Brother: Time Trip
Host: Julie Chen Moonves
Contestants: 17 Houseguests, including three surprise/icon Houseguests

Episodes of Big Brother Season 28, along with the Big Brother live feeds, are now streaming on Paramount+. New episodes continue to air throughout the summer, bringing fresh competitions, alliances, and weekly Houseguest evictions as the game changes from one episode to the next.

Hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, the latest season features the Big Brother: Time Trip theme, the most programming hours in franchise history, and the series’ milestone 1,000th original episode. Keep reading for everything you need to know, including how to watch, the latest Houseguest eviction, the Big Brother Season 28 cast, and more.

Warning: There are eviction spoilers ahead!

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How to watch and stream the new season

Julie Chen Moonves and the cast of Big Brother Season 28 in the season premiere as aired on July 9, 2026 — CBS

You can watch new episodes of Big Brother Season 28 and Big Brother: Unlocked on CBS and Paramount+. New episodes can be streamed as they air live on CBS on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan, or they can be streamed the day after they air on Paramount+ with any plan. Paramount+ subscribers (any plan) can access live feeds on the app or ParamountPlus.com.

Remember: Big Brother is watchable from any device with the ParamountPlus.com app: This means you can stream Houseguest hijinks from your phone, your tablet, etc. – via either an Android or iOS device. The Paramount+ app is available on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Fans can expect new episodes of Big Brother on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, with new episodes of Big Brother: Unlocked launching every other Friday. Here’s how to watch at a glance:

Big Brother Season 28

Panelists: Jerry O’Connell, Taylor Hale, Derrick Levasseur
Premiered: July 10, 2026
New episodes air: 8 PM ET/PT biweekly on Fridays through the summer
Channel: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+*

Big Brother: Unlocked

Host: Julie Chen Moonves
Premiered: July 9, 2026
New episodes air: 8 PM/ET on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays through the season finale
Channel: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+*

*New episodes of Big Brother Season 28 and Big Brother: Unlocked can be streamed live on Paramount+ as they air on CBS via the Paramount+ Premium plan, or they can be streamed on the day after they air via either the Paramount+ Essential plan or the Paramount+ Premium plan.

Who was evicted from Big Brother Season 28 this week?

Warning: Spoiler alert!

Lyric Medeiros, the attorney (and American Idol alum) from Hawaii, was evicted from Big Brother Season 28 this week.

Here’s how we got there: Head of Household Haley Thogmartin placed Taylor Brown, Drew Campbell, and Melody Morrison on the Block. Taylor won the Power of Veto, and used it to remove herself from possible eviction. Haley nominated Lyric to replace Taylor.

Then, during the live eviction episode on Aug. 6, Drew won the PAW Patrol-themed BB Block Buster, saving himself from the Block. Lyric was evicted on a 8-3 blindside vote. She’s the fourth Houseguest evicted this summer.

Watch the eviction episode on Paramount+ to see how the Houseguests voted, and who stayed true to their alliances.

CATCH UP NOW: Big Brother Season 28 Episode 15

What to expect this season

Julie Chen Moonves on the Big Brother Season 28 premiere — CBS

Big Brother history tells us the season is bound to deliver a summer of unexpected moments. Season 28’s Big Brother: Time Trip theme turns time into the ultimate twist, and introduces new powers and challenges. The show will deliver its most programming hours ever, and reaches a historic milestone when it becomes the first primetime series to air its 1,000th original episode. You can count on CBS delivering all the drama for the anniversary episode.

Fans can also enjoy a new season of Big Brother: Unlocked, with actor and Big Brother superfan Jerry O’Connell joining the aftershow as a celebrity panelist, alongside returning panelists and former Big Brother champs Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur. Big Brother: Unlocked features exclusive footage, extended interviews, surprise guest appearances, and behind-the-scenes access that fans crave. The aftershow also invites past contestants back to break down the season’s big moments and gameplay.

Who is in the cast of Season 28?

CBS announced 14 Houseguests on July 7, 2026. It revealed two additional surprise Houseguests during the Big Brother Season 28 premiere, and a third surprise Houseguest on the season premiere of Big Brother: Unlocked. The cast currently includes:

Name: Ashley Trail
Age: 24
Hometown: Alton, Illinois
Current City: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Bartender

Name: Barrett Pfeiffer
Age: 27
Hometown: Benton, Arkansas
Current City: Austin, Texas
Occupation: Jumbotron engineer

Name: Chuk Anyanwu
Age: 27
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Occupation: Supply chain analyst

Name: Drew Campbell
Age: 22
Hometown: Temecula, California
Occupation: Surgical dental assistant

Name: Haley Thogmartin
Age: 29
Hometown: Neosho, Missouri
Current City: Wildwood, Missouri
Occupation: Telemedicine executive

Name: Jason De Puy
Age: 35
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Current City: West Hollywood, California
Occupation: Drag queen

Name: Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk
Age: 32
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Occupation: MMA fighter

Name: LaTrice “LaLa” Verrett
Age: 57
Hometown: Kankakee, Illinois
Current City: Maplewood, New Jersey
Occupation: Boutique salesperson

Name: Lyric Medeiros
Age: 25
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Occupation: Attorney

Name: Mallory Aurichio
Age: 24
Hometown: Township of Washington, N.J.
Occupation: Rocket scientist

Name: Melody Morris
Age: 24
Hometown: Thornton, Colorado
Current City: Maricopa, Arizona
Occupation: Corporate game show host

Name: Rome Seymour
Age: 28
Hometown: Traverse City, Michigan
Current City: Delray Beach, Florida
Occupation: Pickleball coach

Name: Taylor Brown
Age: 27
Hometown: Deerfield Beach, Florida
Occupation: Elementary school counselor

Name: Yash Patel
Age: 24
Hometown: Monroe Township, New Jersey
Occupation: Financial analyst

Surprise Houseguests

Name: Angela Murray
Hometown: Syracuse, Utah
As previously seen on: The Amazing Race Season 38 and Big Brother Season 26

Name: Rick Devens
Hometown: Macon, Georgia
As previously seen on: Survivor Season 38 (Survivor: Edge of Extinction) and Survivor Season 50 (Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans)

Name: Dee Valladares
Hometown: Miami, Florida
As previously seen on: Survivor Season 45 (Survivor 45) and Survivor Season 50 (Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans)

What is the Big Brother: Time Trip theme?

The "BIG BROTHER: Time Trip” House from Big Brother Season 28 — CBS

Inspired by decades like the ’80s and ’90s, and cultural touchstones like Y2K, the Big Brother: Time Trip theme of Season 28 presents a world where rooms, relics, and challenges transport Houseguests across moments in time – past, present, and future. Early twists shake up the game from the very start, and new powers and challenges can disrupt strategy and alliances at any point in the competition.

What does the Big Brother: Time Trip House look like?

The Big Brother: Time Trip house is a place where decor from multiple eras reminds Houseguests that any object from any decade could end up shaping the game. Here are some features of the house:

Time-Bending Entryway

Upon arrival at their new home, Houseguests are greeted by a striking faux neon sign. They also see a dizzying array of clocks, which immediately sends a message: In this place, time is fractured, unpredictable, and constantly in motion.

Living Room of Eras

17-foot gothic windows glow against stone walls, blending classic and industrial design alongside relics from across history, from a triceratops skull to royal crown jewels. Which (if any) of these items will end up shaping the game? The Houseguests will have to find out.

Nostalgic Trophies

A 1940s jukebox and a 1980s transparent phone highlight the blending of decades, as the past, present, and future collide inside the Big Brother house.

Relic Lab Hallway

The iconic time laser returns alongside quirky failed inventions, including a pogo stick, a keytar, and more – all displayed as relics of past experiments.

Clockwork Bathroom

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Gears and intricate mechanical details surround Houseguests, while sub-atomic-inspired lighting fixtures create a stunning otherworldly atmosphere.

The Artifact Bedroom

With room to house five Houseguests, this artifact-filled room features two mysterious doorways – one to the past, one to the future.

Futuristic Sleep Pods Room

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A sleek retreat with pod beds, organic ladders, and nebula visuals offers a calm, futuristic escape from the chaos of the game.

Upstairs Time Command Center

Vintage tech lines the shelves and massive arched windows overlooking the living room make this spot a prime vantage point for eavesdropping, while the custom-built sofa is perfectly suited for both strategizing and showmancing.

Time-Lapse Gym

Walls wrapped in time-lapse photography create the illusion of motion and progression, energizing Houseguests as they work out and reset.

Clock Tower Feature

Tying the entire house together, a dramatic clock tower crowns the space, a symbolic reminder that in this game, time is always ticking … but it’s never predictable.

Who are the Big Brother: Unlocked panelists?

Big Brother Unlocked panelist (2026) Jerry O'Connell — CBS

Joining Big Brother: Unlocked as a celebrity panelist is television personality and Big Brother superfan Jerry O’Connell, who anchors the companion series alongside returning panelists and Big Brother champs Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur.

O’Connell is well known within the Big Brother fandom and has long maintained a close connection to the franchise. Hale made Big Brother history in Season 24 as the first Houseguest ever to take home both the grand prize and the title of America’s Favorite Houseguest. Levasseur famously dominated Season 16, having navigated the entire competition without facing eviction until the final three.

Will there be live feeds?

Yes. There are Big Brother live feeds, and they are now available. To check them out, get started with your Paramount+ subscription (any plan), or log into your account. Go to the Big Brother page via the Paramount+ app or ParamountPlus.com, and navigate to the Live Schedule carousel, which will host all of the camera views. There are four camera feeds to choose from, along with one multi-view feed.

Fans use the feeds to follow the game between episodes, keeping track of strategy, alliances, and unseen moments you might miss while tuning in for the shows. The live feed is an important component of Big Brother that sets it apart from other reality competition shows, because it records contestants’ every move in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones. (Okay, technically not in the restrooms, but all the other moves!)

Note: Whatever the Houseguests may do or say does not represent the views of CBS, Paramount Global, Endemol Shine North America, or the producers of the series.

Who is hosting and producing the season?

Julie Chen Moonves, who has hosted the show since Season 1 in 2000, returns for another summer of fun. Big Brother Season 28 is produced by Fly On The Wall Entertainment in association with Banijay Americas and executive produced by Allison Grodner and Rich Meehan.

Why fans keep coming back to Big Brother

Fans keep coming back for more Big Brother because of the show’s dynamic appeal as players use social strategy, smarts, and strength to win the grand prize in a summer show that is unlike any other competition series on TV. You can count on Big Brother to deliver unexpected alliances, live evictions, shocking betrayals, over-the-top competitions, and unpredictable game moves that will keep you on the edge of your seat from premiere to live finale.

The franchise has lasted over 25 years and continues to capture the attention of fans everywhere. No summer is complete without many contestants “sadly voting to evict” friends in the game or Julie Chen Moonves sharing how “things are already heating up in the Big Brother house.” This reality show has had a cultural impact for over a decade and continues to grab our attention every season.

Big Brother on Paramount+

Paramount+ is the streaming home for everything Big Brother. Catch all the action you missed from the past 27 seasons, and tune in for Season 28 this summer. If you want to catch more CBS reality content, check out Survivor, The Amazing Race, and more reality content on Paramount+ here. From outside the Big Brother House, I’m just a fan, imploring you to get addicted to this hit show and see you back in July every Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday for episodes from the new season.