Big Brother returns Thursday, July 9, with a 90-minute Season 28 premiere featuring a new “Time Trip” theme and several returning reality TV veterans.
Big Brother Season 28 Release Date & Time
Big Brother Season 28 debuts on Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS with a 90-minute season premiere and will be available to stream the following day on Paramount+. The first Big Brother: Unlocked episode of the season will debut on Friday, July 10, at 8 p.m. ET. This season actor and Big Brother superfan Jerry O’Connell joins past winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur on Unlocked.
At the conclusion of that Unlocked episode live feeds will officially begin on Paramount+ and Pluto TV, and for the first time on the show’s official YouTube channel. It has been announced that live feeds will be available for a limited time after every Big Brother and Big Brother: Unlocked episode.
Big Brother Season 28 Premiere Info
| Big Brother Season 28 Theme | Time Trip |
| Big Brother Season 28 Premiere Date | Thursday, July 9 |
| Time | 8 p.m. ET |
| Where To Watch | CBS, Paramount+ (streaming next day) |
| Host | Julie Chen Moonves |
Who is in the cast for Big Brother Season 28?
To kick off this season’s festivities, Big Brother revealed this summer’s cast on its new YouTube channel, dubbed the Big Brother Broveal, on Tuesday. Who’s moving in for a little trip through time? Let’s take a look below.
The “Broveal” unveiled 14 houseguests, including former RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Jason De Puy. That was followed later in the day with reports that Survivor veteran Rick Devens and Big Brother 26 fan favorite Angela Murray will also be in the house. Rumors persist that Survivor 46 champion Dee Valladares will also be in the house, with Sharon Tharp reporting that she will be introduced on Unlocked.
In terms of who we know is in the house, the cast currently includes 16 houseguests.
| Houseguest | Age | Occupation | Hometown |
| Ashley | 24 | Bartender | Alton, Ill. |
| Barrett | 27 | Jumbotron Engineer | Austin, Texas |
| Chuk | 27 | Supply Chain Analyst | Dallas, Texas |
| Drew | 22 | Surgical Dental Assistant | Temecula, Calif. |
| Haley | 29 | Telemedicine Executive | Wildwood, Missouri |
| Jason | 35 | Professional Drag Queen | West Hollywood, Calif. |
| Kamu | 32 | MMA Fighter/Coach | Phoenix, Ariz. |
| LaTrice | 57 | Boutique Salesperson | Maplewood, N.J. |
| Lyric | 25 | Attorney | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Mallory | 24 | Rocket Scientist | Township of Washington, N.J. |
| Melody | 24 | Game Show Host | Maricopa, Ariz. |
| Rome | 28 | Pickleball Coach | Traverse City, Mich. |
| Taylor | 27 | Elementary School Counselor | Deerfield Beach, Fla. |
| Yash | 24 | Financial Analyst | Monroe Township, N.J. |
| Rick Devens | 42 | Survivor: Edge of Extinction and Survivor 50 | Macon, Ga. |
| Angela Murray | 52 | Big Brother Season 26 | Long Beach, Calif. |
What is the theme for Big Brother Season 28?
After a trip to Hotel Mystere in Season 27, the houseguests will be going on another trip in Season 28 — a trip through time. CBS revealed on July 1 that the season’s “Time Trip” theme will make time itself the ultimate twist.
A CBS press release explains in further detail that:
Houseguests will enter a world where rooms, relics and competitions transport them across moments in time, while early twists shake up the game from the start. Inspired by decades like the ’80s and Y2K, new powers and challenges can disrupt strategy and alliances.
The theme will also extend to the Big Brother Season 28 house, which I wrote about in more detail in my complete Big Brother Season 28 theme and house breakdown when the theme was revealed on July 1. As with every season, elements of the season’s theme will shape the decor of the house. During Tuesday’s Big Brother Broveal, host Julie Chen Moonves walked us through the house, showing off various rooms and how they tie into the time trip theme, as well as some interesting time travel protoypes which could shake up the game.
Big Brother Season 28 FAQ
When does Big Brother Season 28 premiere?
Big Brother Season 28 will debut on Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m. ET with a 90-minute season premiere.
When do new episodes of Big Brother Season 28 drop?
Big Brother Season 28 will air on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET, while companion show Big Brother: Unlocked will air on Fridays at 8 p.m. ET, with actor Jerry O’Connell joining returning hosts and past Big Brother champions Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
When will the Live Feeds begin for Big Brother Season 28?
Big Brother is unique in that it allows you to watch the houseguests at almost all times of the day, except for when they are in active competitions. The Live Feeds will begin on Friday, July 10, at 9 p.m. ET. They can be watched either on Pluto TV or Paramount+. It has also been announced that live feeds will for the first time be available for a limited time after every Big Brother and Big Brother: Unlocked episode on the Big Brother YouTube channel.
Who hosts Big Brother?
Big Brother is hosted by Julie Chen Moonves. She has hosted the show since its inception in 2000.
What is the grand prize of Big Brother?
The grand prize for Big Brother is $750,000.
Who won Season 27 of Big Brother?
Ashley Hollis, a 26-year-old attorney, won Season 27 of Big Brother, defeating unemployed Big Brother superfan Vince Panaro by a 6-1 jury vote.
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