Big Brother Season 28 Premiere Date Set At CBS The long-running reality competition series Big Brother has officially announced its return for Season 28, with the premiere set for Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The season will kick off with a special 90-minute episode, marking a significant departure from the standard 60-minute format. This extended premiere will be followed by a second 90-minute episode on Sunday, July 12, before the series transitions to its regular schedule. Julie Chen Moonves, the show’s host, will return for Season 28, continuing her role as the face of the franchise. The season is set to achieve a historic milestone by becoming the first series to reach 1,000 original episodes in primetime. This accomplishment underscores the show’s enduring popularity and its role as a staple of daytime and primetime television. The season will feature Houseguests entering the iconic Big Brother house, where they will face a series of unexpected challenges, twists, and turns designed to keep viewers engaged. Following its premiere, Big Brother will air weekly on Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET. The schedule will include hour-long Thursday episodes dedicated to live evictions, with the final evictions set for Sundays at 8 p.m. ET. This structure allows for extended coverage of key moments, including the dramatic exits of Houseguests and the strategic alliances that shape the competition. The season will also introduce new elements to enhance the viewing experience. The companion series Big Brother: Unlocked will debut alongside the main season, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The series will feature extended interviews with Houseguests, surprise guest appearances, and footage from inside the house.#cbs #big_brother #julie_chen_moonves #big_brother_unlocked #big_brother_house
