Where to Watch ‘Big Brother’ Season 28 Episodes, Live Feeds and After Show Online
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Premiere week of Big Brother season 28 begins with a 90-minute episode on July 9, at 8 p.m. PT/ET. On July 10, after show Big Brother: Unlocked premieres at the same time. On July 12, a special 90-minute episode will air, also at 8 p.m. Since episodes air on CBS, they can be livestreamed on any service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV. After premiere week, new episodes drop every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, while Unlocked airs Fridays.
New episodes will also livestream on Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime), however the streamer does not offer a free trial. While Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not be able to watch new episodes live, they will be able to access them on demand the following day. Big Brother‘s 24/7 live feeds will also start up on Paramount+ (with limited content on YouTube) on Friday, July 10, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.
At a Glance: How to Watch Big Brother Season 28
- Big Brother premiere: Thursday, July 9, 8 p.m. PT/ET
- Big Brother: Unlocked (after show) premiere: Friday, July 10, 8 p.m. PT/ET
- Regular episode release schedule: Sundays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 8 p.m. PT/ET (Big Brother: Unlocked remains on Fridays, 8 p.m. PT/ET)
- TV channel: CBS
- Livestream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+ Premium (next-day on Paramount+ Essential)
Where to Watch Big Brother Season 28: Premiere Date, Episode Release Schedule
Big Brother season 28 premieres on Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on CBS. Big Brother: Unlocked, the fan-favorite after show, premieres at the same time on Friday, July 10. Then, on Sunday, July 12, a supersized 90-minute episode will air, also at 8 p.m. PT/ET. This wraps up premiere week. Following premiere week, new episodes will drop every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, at 8 p.m. PT/ET. New episodes of Big Brother: Unlocked will broadcast each Friday.
Where to Stream Big Brother Season 28 Online Free: New Episodes, Live Feeds, After Show
There are a number of ways to stream new Big Brother episodes, including a few ways to watch them online for free. Since Big Brother and Big Brother: Unlocked are broadcast on CBS, cord-cutters can stream episodes live on any TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a one-day free trial) and Hulu + Live TV. New episodes (along with the 24/7 live feeds) will also stream live on Paramount+ Premium. Learn more about each option (and their free trials) below.
DirecTV
CBS is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
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Fubo
Watch CBS with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a one-day free trial for new subscribers.
After the trial, plans start at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 monthly afterward.
Paramount+
While Paramount+ packages start at $8.99 per month (or $89.99 annually) for the ad-supported Essential plan, subscribers will need the Paramount+ Premium plan for $13.99 per month (or $139.99 per year) in order to livestream new episodes. The Premium package is ad free, except for live TV and a few shows. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to stream the show the day after it airs live.
While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost. This is on top of DirecTV’s five-day free trial. To claim the deal, select your preferred signature package, then opt to add Paramount+ where it instructs you to pick your add-ons. As indicated, you’ll automatically get three months of the service included in your subscription.
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Hulu + Live TV
Watch CBS for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $89.99 per month.
Big Brother Season 28 Cast
See the full season 28 cast list here, which includes RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Jason De Puy, better known as Salina EsTitties.
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