Live from a soundstage in Los Angeles, it’s time for Big Brother!

For the 25th summer in a row, a group of houseguests are locked into a specially constructed house, entirely cut off from the outside world, to play Big Brother.

The twist? They’re always being watched. Microphones and cameras are planted all over the house allowing fans to tune into “live feeds” at any time, to check up on what the houseguests are up to, which alliances are forming, which alliances are being betrayed, and what kind of plans are being made behind the backs of other house guests.

This summer marks the 25th anniversary season of Big Brother, and the theme is “A Summer of Mystery.” The BB House, which gets redesigned every year, is being called Hotel Mystère, and last season’s AI Arena will make a comeback as BB Blockbuster.

It’s a CBS summer staple, and it’s all beginning now; here’s how you can tune in for free.

When Does Big Brother Come Back?

Season 27 of Big Brother begins tonight, July 10, at 8 p.m. ET.

How to Watch Big Brother for Free:

The best way to watch Big Brother live if you don’t have cable is by using a live TV streaming service. We love DIRECTV, which has a five day free trial and a number of flexible subscription options starting at $59.99/month, many of which include CBS.

Is Big Brother on Paramount+?

New episodes of Big Brother will stream on Paramount+ the morning after they air on CBS if you have a Paramount+ Essential account. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can watch episodes live on their local CBS affiliate.

Big Brother Release Schedule:

Longtime fans already know, but Big Brother is on a lot! Here’s when you’ll be able to catch up with the houseguests during new episodes:

• Wednesdays, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. ET starting July 16
• Thursdays, from 8 to 9 p.m. ET (live eviction epside)
• Sundays from 8 to 9 p.m. ET

A new Friday episode titled Big Brother: Unlocked will air every other Friday at 8 p.m. ET. In Unlocked, “three BB All-Stars offer never-before-seen broadcast footage from the house, exclusive interviews, surprise guest appearances and unprecedented behind-the-scenes access.”

Big Brother Live Feed Info:

Paramount+ Premium and Pluto TV will carry the Big Brother 24/7 live feeds. The feeds will not be turned on right away; live feeds will begin at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 13.

Big Brother Season 27 Cast Guide:

Meet the newest houseguests! 16 houseguests have been announced, but one mystery guest still remains, and it’s only a matter of time until we learn their identity!

• Adrian Rocha, 23, a carpenter from San Antonio, Texas
• Amy Bingham, 43, an insurance agent from Stockton, California
• Ashley Hollis, 25, an attorney from New York, New York
• Ava Pearl, 24, an aura painter from New York, New York
• Jimmy Heagerty, 25, an AI consultant from Washington, DC
• Katherine Woodman, 23, a fine dining server from Columbia, South Carolina
• Kelley Jorgensen, 29, a web designer from Burbank, South Dakota
• Keanu Soto, 33, a dungeon master from McKinney, Texas
• Lauren Domingue, 22, a bridal consultant from Lafayette, Louisiana
• Mickey Lee, 35, an event curator from Atlanta, Georgia
• Morgan Pope, 33, a gamer from Los Angeles, California
• Rylie Jeffries, 27, a professional bull rider from Luther, Oklahoma
• Vince Panaro, 34, unemployed from West Hills, California
• Cliffton “Will” Williams, 50, a college sports podcaster from Charlotte, North Carolina
• Zach Cornell, 27, a marketing manager from Cartersville, Georgia
• Isaiah “Zae” Frederich, 23, a salesperson from Provo, Utah

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