After another summer of scheming, back-stabbing and fighting, we come to the Big Brother 11 finale. After a final battle between Kevin and Jordan, the final head of household is crowned and the final two is sealed. Plus, Jeff rules over the jury house, Julie Chen wears what looks to be a Snuggie, the entire cast is reunited and a winner is crowned. Who walked away with $500,000 and who did America vote as the favorite houseguest? Let's find out.
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Highlights from the season are featured.
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Rule No. 1 of Big Brother: Expect the unexpected. That's just what happened Thursday when the remaining houseguests learned that all three of them would be in the house until finale night. Rather than showing the usual final eviction Thursday, the hour only concluded Phase 1 of the head of household competition and showed Phase 2 live. Plus, a few special guests stopped by to chat about this season, and Jeff makes his entrance in the jury house. So, who will still be in contention for HOH when the finale rolls around? Let's find out.
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With Kevin and Michele facing eviction, the stage was set for the final power of veto competition. Almost as important as who would win that final veto (and, by extension, cast the sole vote to evict) is who each player decides can or can't be trusted at this late stage in the game. So, who would emerge victorious from the veto battle? And who would be heading to the jury house after 66 days in the game? Let's find out.
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With Jeff gone, Big Brother 11's Final 4 is made official, and for the first time in several seasons, the possibility of two women going to the finals is a possibility. However, head of household Natalie seems set on taking Kevin to the end with her, should she get there. But who would she nominate, and how would her HOH decisions put doubt in Kevin's mind? Plus: How does Natalie's visit to Pandora's Box affect the game? Let's find out.
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All summer long, Jeff and Jordan have shown that not all reality TV relationships are embarrassing sex-fests. The two have shared their lives with one another, sometimes tenderly, sometimes hilariously. And while many people may be glad to see them finally broken up, I think I will miss this genuinely cute couple. So, which of them would be heading to the jury house? And who would become the new head of household? Let's find out.
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Jeff and Michele's backs were against the wall, but would they be able to win the veto and save themselves from worry? Before we get to that, the houseguests get to have a little fun and earn some cold, hard cash. (Well most of the houseguests!) So what exactly was behind Kevin's mystery door, and who came away with the POV and first-class ticket to the final 4? Let's find out.
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With the power of head of household — and possibly Jeff's fate — hanging in the balance, the nomination episode sets up yet another crucial week in the Big Brother house. But it's not all serious — the slippery HOH competition was good for tons of laughs, as was Natalie's fear of dragonflies. When the laughter ends, the question remains: Would Jeff be able to survive as the game's strongest player?
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With Jeff's plan to backdoor Russell in full effect, we were all waiting to see just how much of an explosion Russell would have. And he didn't disappoint, delivering what was probably his biggest blowup of an already volatile season. But he got a rise out of one houseguest that was completely unexpected for me. Would his last desperate attempts to stay in the game be successful? Or would all his shouting seal his fate even further? Let's find out.
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Every season of Big Brother reaches its crucial turning point. Some might say that this season's was when Jeff won and used the coup d'etat. I'd probably agree with that, but tonight's turn of events ranks as a close second. Again, Jeff is in control, but while last time the move helped him gain some footing in the house, this time around it decides just who he might be standing with at the end of the game (if he's still standing that is.) How did the power of veto play out? And how did it affect Jeff's master plan? Let's find out.
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With the number of houseguests whittled down to six, the latest head of household competition is more important than ever. Which player would come out on top? Would the alliances that have been forged stand true? Which houseguests would be at each other's throats (again)? All those questions have answers, so let's get to it.
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It's been a tumultuous week in the Big Brother house (has it really only been a week since Jessie left?), but the show must go on and another houseguest must be evicted. But first, the houseguests battle it out in the live power of veto competition, which could change up everything. And of course, there is always some last-minute scheming. So, who joins Mr. Pec-Tacular in the jury house? Let's find out.
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After a severely disappointing Sunday outing, Big Brother wins me back over with an extra explosive episode. And it wasn't even Chima's exit that had me reeling. Though the show did finally air what happened in Chima's final moments, it was the sudden HOH competition and a drunken Lydia that turned the rest of the episode into one long shouting match. You know my weaknesses, Big Brother. So, how did it all go down? Let's find out.
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Jeff's decision to use the power of coup d'état rocked the house even more than I ever expected, creating an even huger rift between the house's two factions in the process. Those loyal to Jessie, namely Chima but also Lydia and Natalie, spewed all sorts of venom at Jeff for making the best move he could in the house. Ultimately, HOH Michele picks a side and her nominations go a long way toward giving her allies the advantage in the house. How did everything shake out? Let's find out.
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The season's most pivotal eviction yet came to us taped rather than live, but that didn't make it any less exciting. (Though, really, CBS could have come up with a better solution if you ask me.) But, back to the show, so many questions loomed as the hour began. Would Jeff use the power of coup d'etat? Who would go to the jury house for a week of solitude? Would Chima's head explode if her reign was undermined? Let's find out.
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As we head into what could become the major turning point of the season, alliances are put to the test. Some remain strong, others are on the rocks and some are almost undoubtedly dead. So, where does everyone stand? Plus: Who won the veto and which houseguests threw down in a war of words? Let's find out.
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With the era of the Rat drawn to a close, it falls to Chima to put up first two potential candidates for Big Brother 11 Juror No. 1. Will she stay true to her word and target Russell after their showdown last week? Who else might she put up? Before we get to that, a special guest stops by the house to offer the houseguests their next luxury competition, and Jeff makes sure the audience at home knows who really has the power this week. Let's get to it.
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Another Thursday night, another eviction. Would Ronnie the Rat finally see his game cut short? Or did he have one final trick up his sleeve? Plus: Who won the power of coup d'état and who became the new head of household? Let's find out.
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Russell's plan to eliminate Ronnie the Rat has only one veto competition standing in its way. But even before Ronnie learns how it will shake out, he goes to desperate lengths to secure his safety. Meanwhile, Russell cooks up a brand new alliance (and rubs a few people the wrong way in the process) and Michele finds herself stuck between the two sides of the house. So, did Ronnie save himself yet again, or is his fate all but sealed? Let's find out.
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With the cliques dissolved, it's more important than ever for the remaining houseguests to become head of household to insure their own safety. Along the way, vomit is (almost) spewed, deals are made and brand-new alliances begin to emerge. So, who won HOH and who did he or she target for eviction? Let's find out.
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Eviction night is here again, and it's the Southern belle against the banana man. But this episode's biggest news wasn't the eviction, as the Chenbot made two big announcements that should shake up the game. Who went home? What are the new changes? And who is the new head of household? Let's find out.
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So we've come to the moment of truth: Will Jessie follow through on the house's plan to backdoor Ronnie the Rat or will Jessie do what's best for him and his muscles? Either way, Jessie's plan relies heavily on what happens during the veto ceremony. So who won the veto? Who made me laugh the loudest? And who is wearing... a banana suit!? Let's find out.
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With Laura gone and the house (seemingly) united against Ronnie, would new Head of Household Jessie, as Casey said, "send the rat packing"? On the way toward finding out, a little jealousy cropped up among the Jessie-Natalie-Lydia love triangle, another "Have or Have-Not" competition was held and Jordan proved she's always good for a laugh. How did it all go down? Let's find out.
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Another Thursday night, another player booted from the Big Brother house. The reign of Ronnie the Rat comes to an end as one of the remaining members of the popular clique packs their bags and heads for a one-on-one with the Chenbot. Who went home? What kind of ruckus did the nominees stir up before their possible eviction? And most importantly, who is the new head of household? Let's find out.
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After being put on the block by Ronnie the Rat, Jeff and Laura battle it out to win the ever-important power of veto. Meanwhile, Russell goes on the rampage again, Casey and Chima watch a movie, and Jordan has a really hard time figuring out how to tell time. Will Ronnie redeem himself and prove to be trustworthy, or is his "master plan" only looking out for Darth Dork? Let's find out.
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And so, the reign of Ronnie the Rat begins. Even though I'm still upset he went back on the plan to evict Chima, Ronnie's double-cross has successfully mixed the game up. And we all know what that means: more fights! Read on for details on a heated conversation, the continuing rat hunt and perhaps the most repulsive sight in Big Brother history.
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After some last minute scheming and campaigning (and even a little fighting), the houseguests cast their votes to evict the first unlucky soul. Along the way, some alliances were broken, while some remained stronger than viewers (or at least this recapper) ever could have imagined. Who did everyone send packing, and which player became the new head of household? Let's find out?
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Finally, this season starts to feel like Big Brother. This episode featured the first major fight (or at least the first CBS has shown), lots of scheming and backstabbing, the first signs of a showmance, and of course, the first power of veto competition and ceremony. So who was left sitting on the chopping block by episode's end? Let's find out.
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With the opening night niceties (sort of) out of the way, it's time to settle into gameplay. Jessie sifts through the waves of kiss-ups on his way toward picking the season's first two nominees for eviction. Plus, the houseguests compete in the first ever "Have or Have-Not" Competition which guarantees one clique will suffer through much more than eating slop. All that plus a Big Brother life lessons are ahead in the recap.
First things first: Why is CBS not marketing this season as Big Brother 11? It's not in the title card like it has been in past seasons. Oh well, the slightly remixed theme song makes up for it, I guess.
The show opens with all of the houseguests reacting to the introduction of Jessie into the house. My reaction: Get that clown ...
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Hey there, Big Brother lovers! It's been far too long since TV's best guilty pleasure was last on the air, but based on the newest crop of houseguests — and the show's new twists — we should be in for an exciting summer. Which 12 13 houseguests will we love/hate all season as they battle for the $500,000 and what surprises are in store? Let's find out.
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