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When does Big Brother Season 2 come out?

Big Brother Season 2 premiered Thursday, July 5, 2001 on CBS and ended Thursday, September 20, 2001. The season has 30 episodes.

This season brings a complete reformatting of Big Brother 1. The introduction of the Head of Household (HOH). The HOH nominates two houseguests for eviction. The fellow contestants vote, and the player with the most votes is evicted. On finale night, all former houseguests returned to vote for who they think should win the grand prize.

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Big Brother Season 2 release schedule

Big Brother Season 2 episode release dates
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1. Episode 1

Twelve contestants compete to win HoH and try to avoid eviction.

Thursday · 25 years ago

2. Episode 2

Alliances begin to form and the houseguests win access to the house hot tub.

Saturday · 25 years ago

3. Episode 3

Houseguests compete in the food competition.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

4. Episode 4

Two houseguests leave the Big Brother house.

Thursday · 25 years ago

5. Episode 5

The new HoH nominates two houseguests for eviction.

Saturday · 25 years ago

6. Episode 6

The houseguests compete for a texas style bbq in the luxury competition.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

7. Episode 7

The Chill Town Alliance contemplates expansion and Shannon's boyfriend weighs in on her showmance with Will from outside of the house.

Thursday · 25 years ago

8. Episode 8

Things get shaken up in the house when Hardy wins HoH and nominates Shannon and Will.

Saturday · 25 years ago

9. Episode 9

Houseguests contemplate Hardy's nominations.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

10. Episode 10

Shannon solicits votes to be evicted and the houseguests plan a "date" for Will and Shannon.

Thursday · 25 years ago

11. Episode 11

Kent wins HoH and nominates Mike and Krista.

Saturday · 25 years ago

12. Episode 12

Houseguests begin to get a little stir crazy, and Hardy wins a phone call from his grandma.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

13. Episode 13

Tension rises among the houseguests, and Kent is at the center of it.

Thursday · 25 years ago

14. Episode 14

The houseguests tearfully watch Mike's goodbye video, and Hardy wins HoH.

Saturday · 25 years ago

15. Episode 15

The house agrees to vote Kent out this week but they have a hard time dealing with Bucky's attitude.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

16. Episode 16

Relationships flip flop in the house, and Kent declares he is ready to go home.

Thursday · 25 years ago

17. Episode 17

Nicole plants seeds around the house.

Saturday · 25 years ago

18. Episode 18

Upon being nominated, Monica packs her bags ready for her game to end.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

19. Episode 19

After discussing what they would each do if they won the money, the house votes to evict Krista.

Thursday · 25 years ago

20. Episode 20

Houseguests compete in a luxury competition to see a screening of American Pie 2.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

21. Episode 21

Hardy wins the HoH competition.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

22. Episode 22

The houseguests get a luxury fast food meal which motivates them in the food competition.

Saturday · 25 years ago

23. Episode 23

Nicole and Wil mend fences, and Bunky tearfully thanks the house for their friendships.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

24. Episode 24

The nominess make their pleas to stay in the house.

Thursday · 25 years ago

25. Episode 25

The new HoH nominates a powerful twosome.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

26. Episode 26

Nicole continues her negative attitude when the house gets treated to a winter wonderland in the backyard.

Wednesday · 25 years ago

27. Episode 27

Will debates on who he is going to keep in the house.

Thursday · 25 years ago

28. Episode 28

The contestants compete for a luxary competition.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

29. Episode 29

The houseguests learn some saddening news and compete for the final HoH.

Tuesday · 25 years ago

30. Episode 30 Finale

After reciting a memorable speech, a Big Brother winner is crowned.

Thursday · 25 years ago

Big Brother Season 2 guest stars

  • Justin Sebik

    Justin Sebik

    Self - Houseguest

  • Shannon Dragoo

    Shannon Dragoo

    Self - Houseguest

  • Bill 'Bunky' Miller

    Bill 'Bunky' Miller

    Self - Houseguest

  • Sherry Braxton

    Sherry Braxton

    Self - Houseguest

  • Autumn Daly

    Autumn Daly

    Self - Houseguest

  • Krista Stegall

    Krista Stegall

    Self - Houseguest

  • Hardy-Ames Hill

    Hardy-Ames Hill

    Self - Houseguest

  • Kent Blackwelder

    Kent Blackwelder

    Self - Houseguest

  • Will Kirby

    Will Kirby

    Self - Houseguest

  • Nicole Schaffrich

    Nicole Schaffrich

    Self - Houseguest

  • Monica Bailey

    Monica Bailey

    Self - Houseguest

Big Brother Season 2 FAQ

When does Big Brother Season 2 come out?

Big Brother Season 2 premiered Thursday, July 5, 2001 on CBS.

How many episodes are in Big Brother Season 2?

Big Brother Season 2 has 30 episodes.

Are new episodes of Big Brother Season 2 released weekly?

Episodes are released on a mixed schedule; check the dates below.

When is the Big Brother Season 2 finale?

The Big Brother Season 2 finale (Episode 30) aired Thursday, September 20, 2001.

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