Big Brother Season 28 sends its first houseguest packing tonight. Here’s everything to know about Thursday’s live eviction episode, including the air time, how to watch and what to expect as Yash, Taylor and Ashley face the block.
What happened last time on Big Brother Season 28?
Dee Valladares won the first Head of Household competition in Sunday’s episode (read our recap here) and initially nominated Yash, Mallory and Taylor for eviction. After Mallory — a literal rocket scientist — engineered her way to a Power of Veto win in Wednesday’s episode (recap here), Dee selected Ashley as the replacement nominee, citing her strategy of nominating one person from each team in the HOH competition.
That leaves Yash, Taylor and Ashley on the block heading into tonight’s live show.
When does Big Brother Season 28 Episode 5 air?
Big Brother Season 28 Episode 5, the first live eviction episode of the season, airs Thursday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The episode will be available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
Big Brother Season 28 Episode 5 at a Glance
| Big Brother Season 28 Theme | Time Trip |
| Big Brother Season 28 Episode 5 Air Date | Thursday, July 16 |
| Time | 8 p.m. ET |
| Where To Watch | CBS, Paramount+ (streaming next day) |
| Host | Julie Chen Moonves |
How can I watch Big Brother Season 28 Episode 5?
Viewers can watch Big Brother Season 28 Episode 5 live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. The episode will also be available to stream the following day on Paramount+. Live Feeds are available on Pluto TV and Paramount+, and for a limited time after the episode on the Big Brother YouTube channel.
What to expect in Big Brother Season 28 Episode 5
The BB Blockbuster
Before the vote even happens, all three nominees get one final shot to save themselves in the BB Blockbuster competition. This is a new wrinkle — if any of the three pull it off, Dee will have to scramble for yet another replacement nominee. Given how much heat she’s already taken from Yash for going back on her word, another forced nomination could accelerate the target on her back.
Eviction Vote
Following the BB Blockbuster, all the houseguests (minus the HOH) will vote on which of the two people remaining on the block they want to send home. The HOH will only vote if there is a tie.
Following the vote, the evicted houseguest will depart the Big Brother house before sitting down for an exit interview with Julie Chen Moonves.
Who is most likely to be evicted?
Based on alliance positioning alone, Ashley is in the most danger. She has no strategic relationships, no alliance to rally votes on her behalf and was already on the outside looking in before nominations even happened. Yash has the motivation to fight in the BB Blockbuster and connections to fall back on. Taylor has LaTrice advocating for her and a promise from Dee that she will vote to keep her in the event of a tie. Ashley has a barstool and a prayer.
But this is Big Brother. If the BB Blockbuster shakes things up, all bets are off.
Big Brother Season 28 Episode 5 FAQ
When does Big Brother Season 28 Episode 5 air?
Thursday, July 16, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Who is on the block for Big Brother Season 28’s first eviction?
Yash, Taylor and Ashley are the current nominees after Mallory won the Power of Veto and removed herself from the block.
What is the BB Blockbuster?
The BB Blockbuster is a competition that gives the nominees one final chance to save themselves from eviction before the live vote.
Where can I stream Big Brother Season 28?
Episodes are available the next day on Paramount+. Live Feeds are available on Pluto TV and Paramount+, as well as the Big Brother YouTube page immediately following Thursday live episodes.
Who is the Head of Household this week?
Dee Valladares, who entered the game as the mystery third reality icon on Big Brother: Unlocked, won the first HOH competition of the season.
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