Episode guide
Big Brother: Season 5
31 episodes · first aired Jul 6, 2004
In this season's twists, there are two sets of pre-existing relationships in the house - secret twins and long lost siblings.
- 1 Season Premiere Jul 6, 2004 · 45m It's the first show of a new BIG BROTHER season, and this year's theme is Do Not Assume.
- 2 Nomination Ceremony #1 Jul 8, 2004 · 45m Michael decides to reveal to the Four Horsemen that Jennifer, a.k.a. Nakomis, is his half-sister.
- 3 Veto Competition #1 Jul 13, 2004 · 45m The noose continues to tighten around Mike's neck as Scott wins the Power of the Veto in the "Flaringo" ring toss game.
- 4 Live Eviction #1 Jul 15, 2004 · 45m Despite his best efforts to plant seeds of doubt about the power of the Scott and Jase alliance, a houseguest gets evicted.
- 5 Nomination Ceremony #2 Jul 17, 2004 · 45m Nomination day arrives, and Head of Household Marvin begins his deliberations.
- 6 Veto Competition #2 Jul 20, 2004 · 45m In a riveting competition called "Snag the Veto", Jase emerges victorious over a hard-working Lori to grab the Power of Veto.
- 7 Live Eviction #2 Jul 22, 2004 · 45m Jase's decision to use the Golden Power of Veto on Holly proves to be a good thing for Marvin and the rest of the Four Horsemen.
- 8 Nomination Ceremony #3 Jul 24, 2004 · 45m As soon as Drew wins Head of Household, he finds himself being barraged by advice, counsel, and commentary by every single player in the game.
- 9 Veto Competition #3 Jul 27, 2004 · 45m Nakomis (Jennifer) wins the Power of Veto, and she removes herself from the chopping block.
- 10 Live Eviction #3 Jul 29, 2004 · 45m After being spied on, Holly is evicted by a near-unanimous vote of 7 to 1.
- 11 Nomination Ceremony #4 Jul 31, 2004 · 45m The new Head of Household, Diane, attempts to get rid of a power player in the house by nominating Jase and Scott for eviction.
- 12 Veto Competition #4 Aug 3, 2004 · 45m Jase and Scott compete for the power of veto to try and get themselves off the block.
- 13 Live Eviction #4 Aug 5, 2004 · 45m Fourth live eviction.
- 14 Nomination Ceremony #5 Aug 7, 2004 · 45m Following Scott's eviction, the "Twin Twist" was revealed to the HouseGuests and Natalie officially entered the game. Nakomis wins the head of household competition. While planning for…
- 15 Veto Competition #5 Aug 10, 2004 · 45m Drew wins Power of Veto completing the Six Finger Plan; Jase is nominated for eviction.
- 16 Live Eviction #5 Aug 12, 2004 · 45m Thinking he saved himself, Jase gets bounced by a near-unanimous vote.
- 17 Nomination Ceremony #6 Aug 14, 2004 · 45m The united alliance that evicted Jase from the House appears to be crumbling.
- 18 Veto Competition #6 Aug 17, 2004 · 45m Will and Marvin, nominated for eviction, compete for the Power of Veto.
- 19 Live Eviction #6 Aug 19, 2004 · 45m Drama ensues during the eviction ceremony.
- 20 Nomination Ceremony #7 Aug 21, 2004 · 45m Nakomis puts not one but two twins on the block, seemingly ensuring that one of them will be leaving.
- 21 Veto Competition #7 Aug 24, 2004 · 45m After one of the stranger Power of Veto ceremonies, a family member is betrayed.
- 22 Live Eviction #7 Aug 26, 2004 · 45m Houseguests make a promise that Will will be avenged.
- 23 Nomination Ceremony #8, Veto Competition #8 Aug 31, 2004 · 45m Out of allegiance to Will and a desire to get a strong player out of the Big Brother 5 House, two houseguests are thrown up on the block.
- 24 Live Eviction #8 Sep 2, 2004 · 45m Adria, almost positive that she will be evicted during the ceremony, gives all of the remaining houseguests a piece of her mind.
- 25 Live Eviction #9 Sep 4, 2004 · 45m Following Adria's eviction, the house learned it would be a Double Eviction Week, and that someone else would be leaving the following day. Drew then won the HOH competition and chose to…
- 26 Nomination Ceremony #10, Veto Competition #10 Sep 7, 2004 · 45m Nakomis immediately gets her game on, knowing she will need to be sharp if she wants to stay in game.
- 27 Live Eviction #10 Sep 9, 2004 · 45m Will Diane's betrayal cost Karen the game? Or is Cowboy heading for an ambush?
- 28 Nomination Ceremony #11 Sep 11, 2004 · 45m The last chance for Nakomis will be the Veto competition.
- 29 Veto Competition #11, Live Eviction #11 Sep 14, 2004 · 45m Cowboy becomes Head of Household; Nakomis is evicted.
- 30 Live Eviction #12 Sep 17, 2004 · 45m The Final HOH is played, Diane is evicted.
- 31 Finale Sep 21, 2004 · 45m The winner of Big Brother 5 is selected.