Big Brother: Unlocked premiered in 2025 on CBS as a high-profile companion series of the flagship franchise. It was created to bridge the gap between the televised episodes and the 24/7 live feeds. It also helped to offer a curated space for in-depth analysis of Big Brother 27.
Produced as a bi-weekly panel show, the program focuses on the strategic nuances of the game that are often condensed in the primary three-night-a-week schedule. Each hour-long episode features recurring segments such as the “BB Fantasy Draft,” where hosts track player performance, and “Big Move/Bad Move,” which audits the houseguests’ weekly decisions. The series also prioritizes “Binge Worthy or Cringe Worthy” moments to highlight the most-discussed social interactions captured by the house’s 112 cameras.
The show represents a significant evolution in the franchise’s auxiliary programming by shifting away from digital-only recaps toward a polished network broadcast format. By utilizing a “SportsCenter” style approach to reality television, CBS aimed to capture both casual viewers and “superfans” who follow the houseguests’ every move. While the inaugural season concluded in September 2025 alongside the Season 27 finale, the format was noted for its high engagement levels on the Paramount+ streaming service.
Big Brother: Unlocked is co-hosted by two of the most successful players in the show’s history: Taylor Hale, the winner of Big Brother 24, and Derrick Levasseur, the champion of Big Brother 16. Their combined perspective provides a unique blend of modern social gameplay expertise and old-school tactical discipline. The duo is frequently joined by a rotating panel of “mystery” celebrity guests and franchise legends, including Bobby Moynihan, Lance Bass, and Rachel Reilly.
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