Big Brother 2 poster

Big Brother 2

(2001)

Overview

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

Cast

Julie Chen Moonves as Self - Host
Julie Chen Moonves

as Self - Host

Phil Proctor as Announcer (voice)
Phil Proctor

as Announcer (voice)

Episodes

Season 2 Premiere: Food Competition & HOH poster

Season 2 Premiere: Food Competition & HOH 9.0

July 5, 2001

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

Nominations poster

Nominations 9.0

July 7, 2001

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

Luxury Competition poster

Luxury Competition 10.0

July 10, 2001

Houseguests compete in the food competition.

Justin Sebik Expelled (Day 10) & Evictions poster

Justin Sebik Expelled (Day 10) & Evictions 8.0

July 12, 2001

Two houseguests leave the Big Brother house.

HOH, Food Competition & Nominations poster

HOH, Food Competition & Nominations 8.0

July 14, 2001

The new HoH nominates two houseguests for eviction.

Luxury Competition poster

Luxury Competition 9.0

July 17, 2001

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

Evictions & HOH poster

Evictions & HOH 8.0

July 19, 2001

The Chill Town Alliance contemplates expansion and Shannon's boyfriend weighs in on her showmance with Will from outsid…

Food Competition & Nominations poster

Food Competition & Nominations 9.0

July 21, 2001

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

Luxury Competition poster

Luxury Competition 9.0

July 24, 2001

Houseguests contemplate Hardy's nominations.

Evictions & HOH poster

Evictions & HOH 8.0

July 26, 2001

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

Food Competition & Nominations poster

Food Competition & Nominations 9.0

July 28, 2001

Kent wins HoH and nominates Mike and Krista.

Luxury Competition poster

Luxury Competition 8.0

July 31, 2001

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

Evictions & HOH poster

Evictions & HOH 8.0

August 2, 2001

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

Food Competition and Nominations poster

Food Competition and Nominations 8.0

August 4, 2001

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

Luxury Competition poster

Luxury Competition 10.0

August 4, 2001

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

Evictions & HOH poster

Evictions & HOH 8.0

August 7, 2001

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

Food Competition & Nominations poster

Food Competition & Nominations 8.0

August 9, 2001

Nicole plants seeds around the house.

Luxury Competition poster

Luxury Competition 8.0

August 11, 2001

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

Evictions & HOH poster

Evictions & HOH 9.0

August 14, 2001

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

Luxury & Food Competitions poster

Luxury & Food Competitions 9.0

August 16, 2001

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

HOH poster

HOH 9.0

August 21, 2001

Hardy wins the HoH competition.

Food Competition & Nominations poster

Food Competition & Nominations 8.0

August 22, 2001

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

Luxury Competition poster

Luxury Competition 9.0

August 25, 2001

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

Evictions & HOH (Start) poster

Evictions & HOH (Start) 10.0

August 28, 2001

The nominess make their pleas to stay in the house.

HOH (Con’t) & Nominations poster

HOH (Con’t) & Nominations 8.0

August 30, 2001

The new HoH nominates a powerful twosome.

Big Brother v Survivor Special poster

Big Brother v Survivor Special 10.0

September 4, 2001

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

Evictions & HOH (Part 1) poster

Evictions & HOH (Part 1) 9.0

September 5, 2001

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

Food + Luxury Competition & HOH (Part 2) poster

Food + Luxury Competition & HOH (Part 2) 9.0

September 6, 2001

The contestants compete for a luxary competition.

Monica + September 11, HOH (Part 3) & Evictions poster

Monica + September 11, HOH (Part 3) & Evictions 10.0

September 18, 2001

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

Season 2 Finale poster

Season 2 Finale 9.0

September 20, 2001

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