• CBS announces identities of 9 of 13 'Big Brother 4' contestants

  July 3, 2003
  This morning CBS revealed the identities of nine of the thirteen houseguests for "Big Brother 4" in anticipation of the reality series' premiere on Tuesday, July 8 at 8/9 PM, ET/PT. As was announced earlier this week, four of these people will have their exes joining them in the house as participating HouseGuests. None of the contestants knows about this "X Factor." The identities of the four remaining houseguests will be revealed in the premiere episode.

• CBS reveals 'Big Brother 4's "X Factor" twist -- the surprise inclusion of four ex-couples as housemates

  June 30, 2003
  CBS today revealed the details of its much promoted mysterious Big Brother 4 "twist". The "twist" (some others might call it "jumping the shark") is that soon after entering the "Big Brother" house, four unsuspecting housemates will be stunned when it is revealed that their ex-boyfriend or girlfriend (thus the "X") will also be joining the house as participating and competing houseguests. The twist means that eight of the 13 houseguests (four couples) will be living with someone they thought was out of their lives. Will alliances form between the former couples or will old wounds be opened? Will romances be rekindled or will new ones arise?

• CBS' 'Big Brother 4' to premiere Tuesday, July 8th

  May 27, 2003
  CBS has announced that "Big Brother 4" will premiere on Tuesday, July 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) with the first of its three weekly broadcasts.

• CBS begins accepting applications for 'Big Brother 4'

  March 27, 2003
  CBS has announced that applications are now being accepted for the fourth installment of the reality series "Big Brother," which will be broadcast during the summer of 2003. The series will again be produced by Oscar and Emmy Award winner Arnold Shapiro and his Emmy Award-winning partner Allison Grodner.

• CBS OKs 'Big Brother 4' for Summer 2003

  February 21, 2003
  Variety reports that CBS has greenlighted Big Brother 4 for this summer. In addition, executive producers Arnold Shapiro and Allison Grodner were given two-year contracts to oversee the production of both BB4 and Big Brother 5 -- although the network has not yet greenlighted the latter show.

• CBS planning 'Celebrity Big Brother' edition for as early as Fall 2002

  October 13, 2002
  Entertainment Weekly recently reported that CBS CEO Leslie Moonves is working on an all-star ''Big Brother'' to air as early as October. He hopes to feature higher-watt personalities than, say, Barry Williams or Danny Bonaduce (who both appeared on Fox's ''Celebrity Boxing'' special last season).

• Big Brother 3 - Episode 32 Summary

  September 28, 2002
  Our episode summary for Big Brother 3, Episode 32, "They're Ba-a-ack!," authored by 'Swami' has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

• Lisa Donahue wins 'Big Brother 3,' becomes first US woman to do so

  September 26, 2002
  After being one of the final two remaining HouseGuests with Danielle Reyes, Lisa Donahue emerged triumphant last night as BIG BROTHER 3’s grand prize-winner of $500,000 based on the votes of her former housemates. As the second place winner, Danielle receives $50,000. Lisa is the first woman to win the grand prize in three seasons of BIG BROTHER. Eddie McGee from New York won in season one and Will Kirby from Miami emerged the winner in season two.

• Big Brother 3 - Episode 31 Summary

  September 24, 2002
  Our episode summary for Big Brother 3, Episode 31, "Nice Guys Finish (3rd to) Last," authored by 'Bucky Katt' has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

• Jason Guy final houseguest to be evicted from 'Big Brother 3' house

  September 22, 2002
  After losing the final Head of Household competition to Lisa Donahue, Jason Guy was the 10th and final HouseGuest to be evicted from the Big Brother house during Saturday night’s live broadcast of BIG BROTHER 3.

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