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What time is Big Brother on tonight? Sunday episode, spoilers, schedule
Christopher KuhagenMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Updated July 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. CT
Sundays the rest of the summer mean “Big Brother” episodes on your TV
Following a wild season 28 premiere last week that moved in the first 16 houseguests of the season, which included “Survivor” alum Rick Devens and BB 26’s Angela Murray, the first “Unlocked” episode had an even bigger surprise houseguest move into the house: two-time “Survivor” player and winner Dee Valladares
Now that all the houseguests have been accounted for – as long as no more dinosaurs take anyone out – the strategy and social play begins to take shape as contestants are set to experience a time trip all season
The first Sunday episode of the season will air on July 12
And it’s a special, extended 90-minute episode. The first HOH will be crowned, early alliances and relationships will be formed and the first three houseguests will be put on the block
Here’s what to know about “Big Brother” schedule, including the start time for tonight’s episode, where to watch, spoilers, cast and more:
What time is Big Brother on tonight? Big Brother start time
“Big Brother” starts at 7 p.m. tonight, July 12
It’s the same start time for all episodes during the season
When did Big Brother start 2026?
The new season of “Big Brother” started on Thursday, July 9
The new houseguests entered the house, competed in three separate competitions for safety and also welcomed the reality TV icons of Rick Devens and Angela Murray into the house as the 15th and 16th houseguests
Moreover, former BB winner Rachel Reilly appeared to be part of the cast but it was all a ruse as she was “taken out” by a velociraptor and dumped into a volcano. That volcano is the set for the first HOH competition of the season, with Dee Valladares since revealed as Reilly’s “replacement” for the season
The BB premiere also included a cameo from “Survivor” host Jeff Probst, which is fitting since two “Survivor” fan favorites have crossed over to CBS’ other long-running reality TV competition show
When is the next episode of Big Brother?
Following the season premiere on July 9 and the first “Unlocked” episode of the season on July 10, the next episode of “Big Brother” airs on Sunday, July 12
“Big Brother” will continue with Wednesday’s episode on July 15. That episode will also be 90 minutes
Then Thursday’s episode on July 16 will be the first live eviction of the season. It will be a 60-minute episode
Big Brother 2026 streaming
“Big Brother” is available to stream on Paramount+
Fans can also stay up to date on everything that is happening in the house before the episodes air with a 24/7 look at the game through the “Big Brother” live feeds
Live feeds are available on Paramount+, PlutoTV and for a select time after episodes on the “Big Brother” YouTube page
Can you watch Big Brother live on Paramount Plus?
Yes, but you need the Paramount+ Premium plan
A Paramount+ Premium costs $13.99 per month. Episodes can be streamed the next day on Paramount+ with any plan
“Big Brother” airs its episodes on CBS
Stream Big Brother on Paramount+
How long is Big Brother tonight?
“Big Brother” will air an extended 90-minute episode on Sunday, July 12
Sunday episodes will normally be 60 minutes throughout the season
Big Brother episode tonight
Tonight’s “Big Brother” episode, the third of the season, will include the continuation of the first Head of Household competition between Rick Devens, Angela Murray and Dee Valladares
Early season alliances will then start forming. Inside the “Big Brother” house it’s already day 6 for the taped TV show episodes it’s still only Day 1
The HOH will then nominate three houseguests for eviction
What time is Big Brother on Sunday?
“Big Brother” episodes on Sundays always start at 7 p.m. barring any schedule delays for sports programming
Big Brother spoilers
If you’ve been following live feeds, you know a lot has already happened inside the “Big Brother” house
Here are the key developments:
- Dee Valladares wins the first HOH
- She has nominated Mallory, Taylor and Yash for eviction
- Mallory won the Power of Veto competition
Now that Mallory has won the first POV of the season, she’ll take herself of the block and Dee will have to nominate a fourth houseguest. That will happen at the first POV ceremony of the season on Monday, July 13. The live feeds will go down during the POV ceremony. The POV competition and ceremony will be shown to viewers during the first Wednesday episode of the season on July 15
What is Big Brother Unlocked?
“Big Brother Unlocked” is a talk show that airs on select Fridays during the season. Former winners Derrick Levasseur, Taylor Hale and actor Jerry O’Connell are the hosts
The first “Unlocked” of the season premiered on Friday, July 10. It included the reveal of Valladares as the third reality TV icon to join the cast, a conversation with Rachell Reilly, who had a cameo appearance during the season premiere, the news of fan voting this season, former BB houseguest and “Survivor” legend Cirie Fields checking in to give her tips as someone who played both reality TV shows, and the start of the Head of Household competition
Big Brother 28 cast with pictures
Here’s the “Big Brother” cast in photos:
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