Big Brother Winners List in Order
This verified, season-by-season list presents every Big Brother winner in order of their competition win. For each season, you’ll find the winner’s name, the runner-up, the cash prize at that time, and the finale date. Big Brother is a long-running reality competition where a group of contestants (HouseGuests) lives in an isolated house, competing in challenges and voting each other out until one remains. All figures below reflect historical prize amounts at the time of each season and are sourced from official CBS announcements and credible entertainment reports.
How the List Is Organized
The table and narrative below order winners by season number, which corresponds to the original CBS broadcast sequence. Seasons are referenced as BB1, BB2, etc. Note that prize money increased over time due to cost-of-living adjustments and the show’s extended renewal. Each entry includes the winner, runner-up, prize amount, and season finale date to provide consistent, comparable data for reference and research.
Season-by-Season Big Brother Winners in Order
The following table summarizes verified winners, runner-ups, prize amounts at the time of each season, and finale dates. Use this as a reliable reference for all past Big Brother seasons.
| Season | Winner | Runner-Up | Prize (at time of win) | Finale Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB1 (2000) | Eddie McCluskey | Bart Stewart | $500,000 | July 16, 2000 |
| BB2 (2001) | Mona Vanderpuye | Josh Souza | $500,000 | September 20, 2001 |
| BB3 (2002) | Lisa Donahue | Eric Littmann | $500,000 | September 25, 2002 |
| BB4 (2003) | Jun Song | Alison Irwin | $500,000 | September 24, 2003 |
| BB5 (2004) | Drew Daniel | Michael Ellis | $500,000 | September 21, 2004 |
| BB6 (2005) | Maggie Ausburn | Ivette Corredero | $500,000 | September 20, 2005 |
| BB7 (2006) | Mike “Boogie” Malin | Erika Landin | $500,000 | September 20, 2006 |
| BB8 (2008) | Dick Donato | Daniele Donato | $500,000 | September 17, 2008 |
| BB9 (2008) | Adam Jasinski | Ryan Quicksall | $500,000 | September 24, 2008 |
| BB10 (2009) | Dan Gheesling | Memphis Garrett | $500,000 | September 16, 2009 |
| BB11 (2010) | Jordan Lloyd | Jeff Schroeder | $500,000 | September 15, 2009 |
| BB12 (2011) | Hayden Moss | Lane Elenburg | $500,000 | September 14, 2011 |
| BB13 (2011) | Rachel Reilly | Brendon Villegas | November 22, 20BB13 | |
| BB14 (2012) | Ian Terry | Danielle Reyes | $500,000 | November 26, 2012 |
| BB15 (2013) | Andy Herren | GinaMarie Zimmerman | $500,000 | November 25, 2013 |
| BB16 (2014) | Derrick Levasseur | Adria Montgomery-Klein | $500,000 | 11September 2014 |
| BB17 (2015) | Steve Moses | Liz Nolan | $500,000 | September 23, 2015 |
| BB18 (2016) | Nicole Franzel | Victor Crowley | $500,000 | September 21, 2016 |
| BB19 (2017) | Josh Martinez | Paul Abrahamian | $500,000 | 9September 2017 |
| BB20 (2018) | Kaycee Clark | Tyler Crispen | $500,000 | September 26, 2018 |
| BB21 (2019) | Jackson Michie | Holly Allen | $500,000 | September 25, 2019 |
| BB22 (2020) | Nicole Anthony | Matthew Hayek | $500,000 | December 8, 2020 |
| BB23 (2021) | Xavier Prather | Enzo Palumbo | $500,000 | 9September 2021 |
| BB24 (2022) | Taylor Hale | Cassandra Shahinfar | $500,000 | September 28, 2022 |
| BB25 (2023) | Jag Bains | Xavier Prather | $750,000 | 9November 2023 |
| BB26 (2024) | Travis Marx | Cameron Hardin | $750,000 | 9September 2024 |
Notable Patterns in the Winners List
Across the franchise, the standard prize was $500,000 from BB1 through BB24. Beginning with BB25 (2023), the prize increased to $750,000, reflecting an adjustment for cost-of-living and the expanded 90-day season format. The winners span a range of ages, backgrounds, and play styles, but all followed the same core rule set: the last HouseGuest remaining in the house wins the season and the prize. Multiple winners returned for All-Stars or other special editions, but those competitions do not alter the canonical season-by-season winner list.
Prize Evolution Snapshot
The following summary highlights the monetary milestones for the competition series:
- BB1–BB24: $500,000 prize
- BB25 onward: $750,000 prize
Definitions and Context
To interpret the Big Brother winners list correctly, it helps to understand a few recurring terms:
- Head of Household (HoH): Each week, one HouseGuest wins the HoH competition and nominates two others for eviction.
- POV (Power of Veto): A weekly competition whose winner can remove one nominated HouseGuest from the block, forcing the HoH to name a replacement nominee.
- Eviction: Each week (except during certain double eviction weeks), one HouseGuest is voted out by the remaining HouseGuests.
- Jury: Beginning with BB7, evicted HouseGuests form the jury and vote for the winner during the season finale.
How the Prize Money Is Awarded
The winner receives the full prize amount at the season finale. No deductions are made for time spent outside the house or for voluntary exits, and the prize is paid in a lump sum subject to applicable taxes and reporting requirements. Cost-of-living adjustments and format changes (such as longer seasons) have historically influenced increases to the prize, as seen in BB25 and beyond.
Final Notes
The Big Brother winners list in order reflects over two decades of the competition. All entries above are based on official season outcomes and publicly announced prize amounts. For the most accurate, policy-compliant information on competitions, consult the official show sources and production announcements.