Big Brother — Season 5

Aired 6 July 2004 • 45 min

It's the first show of a new BIG BROTHER season, and this year's theme is Do Not Assume.

Aired 8 July 2004 • 45 min

Michael decides to reveal to the Four Horsemen that Jennifer, a.k.a. Nakomis, is his half-sister.

Aired 13 July 2004 • 45 min

The noose continues to tighten around Mike's neck as Scott wins the Power of the Veto in the "Flaringo" ring toss game.

Aired 15 July 2004 • 45 min

Despite his best efforts to plant seeds of doubt about the power of the Scott and Jase alliance, a houseguest gets evicted.

Aired 17 July 2004 • 45 min

Nomination day arrives, and Head of Household Marvin begins his deliberations.

Aired 20 July 2004 • 45 min

In a riveting competition called "Snag the Veto", Jase emerges victorious over a hard-working Lori to grab the Power of Veto.

Aired 22 July 2004 • 45 min

Jase's decision to use the Golden Power of Veto on Holly proves to be a good thing for Marvin and the rest of the Four Horsemen.

Aired 24 July 2004 • 45 min

As soon as Drew wins Head of Household, he finds himself being barraged by advice, counsel, and commentary by every single player in the game.

Aired 27 July 2004 • 45 min

Nakomis (Jennifer) wins the Power of Veto, and she removes herself from the chopping block.

Aired 29 July 2004 • 45 min

After being spied on, Holly is evicted by a near-unanimous vote of 7 to 1.

Aired 31 July 2004 • 45 min

The new Head of Household, Diane, attempts to get rid of a power player in the house by nominating Jase and Scott for eviction.

Aired 3 August 2004 • 45 min

Jase and Scott compete for the power of veto to try and get themselves off the block.

Aired 5 August 2004 • 45 min

Fourth live eviction.

Aired 7 August 2004 • 45 min

Following Scott's eviction, the "Twin Twist" was revealed to the HouseGuests and Natalie officially entered the game. Nakomis wins the head of household competition. While planning for nominations, Nakomis realizes that her alliance now has the numbers to complete the "Six Finger Plan".

Aired 10 August 2004 • 45 min

Drew wins Power of Veto completing the Six Finger Plan; Jase is nominated for eviction.

Aired 12 August 2004 • 45 min

Thinking he saved himself, Jase gets bounced by a near-unanimous vote.

Aired 14 August 2004 • 45 min

The united alliance that evicted Jase from the House appears to be crumbling.

Aired 17 August 2004 • 45 min

Will and Marvin, nominated for eviction, compete for the Power of Veto.

Aired 19 August 2004 • 45 min

Drama ensues during the eviction ceremony.

Aired 21 August 2004 • 45 min

Nakomis puts not one but two twins on the block, seemingly ensuring that one of them will be leaving.

Aired 24 August 2004 • 45 min

After one of the stranger Power of Veto ceremonies, a family member is betrayed.

Aired 26 August 2004 • 45 min

Houseguests make a promise that Will will be avenged.

Aired 31 August 2004 • 45 min

Out of allegiance to Will and a desire to get a strong player out of the Big Brother 5 House, two houseguests are thrown up on the block.

Aired 2 September 2004 • 45 min

Adria, almost positive that she will be evicted during the ceremony, gives all of the remaining houseguests a piece of her mind.

Aired 4 September 2004 • 45 min

Following Adria's eviction, the house learned it would be a Double Eviction Week, and that someone else would be leaving the following day. Drew then won the HOH competition and chose to nominate Diane and Marvin for eviction due to a disagreement he had had with both the nominees.

Aired 7 September 2004 • 45 min

Nakomis immediately gets her game on, knowing she will need to be sharp if she wants to stay in game.

Aired 9 September 2004 • 45 min

Will Diane's betrayal cost Karen the game? Or is Cowboy heading for an ambush?

Aired 11 September 2004 • 45 min

The last chance for Nakomis will be the Veto competition.

Aired 14 September 2004 • 45 min

Cowboy becomes Head of Household; Nakomis is evicted.

Aired 17 September 2004 • 45 min

The Final HOH is played, Diane is evicted.

Aired 21 September 2004 • 45 min

The winner of Big Brother 5 is selected.