For over two decades, Big Brother has been a must-watch TV show for fans of reality television. While each season brings a new twist and theme, the filming location remains the same.
The Big Brother USA house is not actually a house, but rather a TV studio located in Sound Stage 18 at the CBS Studios Center in Studio City, Los Angeles.
Originally founded by silent film producer Mack Sennett in May 1928, the Radford Studio Center has been the filming location for many hit shows, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Talk, Will & Grace, and That 70’s Show.
Every year, Sound Stage 18 is transformed to fit the theme of the current season of Big Brother USA, from festival themes to a beach house setting.
Created by John de Mol Jr. as a spinoff of the original Dutch show, Big Brother USA features 10 to 17 contestants competing for a $750,000 cash prize.
Throughout the season, contestants are isolated from the outside world and their every move is recorded 24/7. Executive producer Allison Grodner describes the show as a social experiment, showcasing different life experiences coming together and learning from each other.
Season 26 of Big Brother USA is set to premiere with a two-night event on July 17 and July 18, 2024, at 9 pm EST. Fans can tune in every Sunday,
Wednesday, and Thursday at the same time for new episodes until the season finale.
Past seasons of the show are available for streaming on Hulu, Paramount+, and Netflix. Hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, the show first aired on July 5, 2000, and has captivated audiences ever since.
