Grande Fratello — Season 18
The pillars of Italian society on full display: misogyny, homophobia, and xenophobia!
About this season
The prolonged confinement of mentally ill Italians in a poorly constructed house on a studio backlot somewhere in Rome for 197 grueling days. Here you will experience the epic highs and lows of humanity. You will laugh, you will cry, you will achieve levels of serotonin you would not believe possible, but the crash is as inevitable as it is merciless. Italy is arguably the most socially regressive of the Western nations, and this program spends its entire duration proving that to the audience. If you are of any minority (a woman, a PoC, LGBTQ+, etc.) and you tune in, you are entitled to financial compensation. At just 23 years old, Miss Italia, Zeudi Di Palma, managed to capture a global audience with her unwavering compassion and steadfast authenticity. The value in the queer representation she brought to screens across 138 countries can not be understated. If there is anything to be taken away from this edition, it is her. The histories had no record of an ethical Italian before now.
Episodes (42)
1. Puntata 1
Aired 16 September 2024 • 203 min
Alfonso Signorini, with Cesara Buonamici, Beatrice Luzzi, and Rebecca Staffelli, kicks off the new edition of Big Brother! In this episode, the entry into the House of the top 12 contestants, the first nominations, and much more.
2. Puntata 2
Aired 19 September 2024 • 198 min
In the second episode the tenants welcome new competitors and draw the sums of the first days of living together in the House.
3. Puntata 3
Aired 23 September 2024 • 200 min
In the third episode, the first tensions begin to emerge as well as the first sympathies. The nominations are starting to get serious and are the cause of some discussions.
4. Puntata 4
Aired 26 September 2024 • 203 min
In the fourth episode, the first disagreements begin to be resolved between the tenants and the first tunings are cemented. We are slowly approaching the candidates for the first elimination.
5. Puntata 5
Aired 30 September 2024 • 202 min
In this fifth episode: the heated confrontation between Jessica Morlacchi and Yulia Bruschi, the story of Helena Prestes, a moving surprise for Shaila Gatta, Amanda Lecciso is the first candidate for elimination, and new love triangles and new nominations.
6. Puntata 6
Aired 3 October 2024 • 201 min
A new crackling episode of Big Brother, between surprises, ballets and the first elimination.
7. Puntata 7
Aired 7 October 2024 • 201 min
In this seventh episode: a surprise for Enzo Paolo Turchi, tenderness between Yulia Bruschi and Giglio, with many new confrontations...
8. Puntata 8
Aired 14 October 2024 • 201 min
New emotions in the company of Alfonso Signorini and our favorite tenants.
9. Puntata 9
Aired 21 October 2024 • 201 min
Alfonso Signorini accompanies us in a new episode of Big Brother and takes us on a journey full of twists and turns.
10. Puntata 10
Aired 28 October 2024 • 209 min
A new episode full of twists: Lorenzo Spolverato and Shaila Gatta return to Italy from Spain
11. Puntata 11
Aired 4 November 2024 • 200 min
How did Federica's first week go? And above all, who will leave Big Brother's house tonight? In nomination: Amanda, Clayton, Maria Vittoria, and Tiago.
12. Puntata 12
Aired 12 November 2024 • 198 min
A new episode that sees the entrance of Stefano Tediosi and the return of Tommaso Franchi from Spain.
13. Puntata 13
Aired 19 November 2024 • 199 min
In this thirteenth episode: the love triangle between Federica Petagna, Alfonso D'Apice and Stefano Tediosi, a third demand for Federica Petagna, the first disagreements between Shaila Gatta and Lorenzo Spolverato, and a sweet surprise for Yulia Bruschi.
14. Puntata 14
Aired 23 November 2024 • 238 min
In this fourteenth episode: the face-to-face between Lorenzo Spolverato and Javier Martinez, a surprise for Jessica Morlacchi, the division of couples...
15. Puntata 15
Aired 26 November 2024 • 203 min
In this episode: brief reunion between Shaila Gatta and Lorenzo Spolverato, Dayane Mello's surprise for Helena Prestes, the comparison between Alfonso D'Apice and Federica Petagna, the frictions between Non è la Rai and a surprise for Tommaso Franchi.
16. Puntata 16
Aired 2 December 2024 • 210 min
Alfonso Signorini leads a new exciting appointment of Big Brother. New competitors, old returns, some nonsense: nothing is missing at all!
17. Puntata 17
Aired 9 December 2024 • 205 min
A new elimination shakes the walls of the House, while some dynamics find a resolution.
18. Puntata 18
Aired 16 December 2024 • 207 min
Three new competitors, one eliminated, intrigues, and new friendships are just some of the surprises that this surprise has in store for us.
19. Puntata 19
Aired 23 December 2024 • 201 min
A rich Christmas episode full of surprises and twists, to wish each other well and say goodbye before the parties.
20. Puntata 20
Aired 30 December 2024 • 209 min
In this episode: a surprise for Alfonso D'Apice, the past of Lorenzo Spolverato, many performances, and much more...
21. Puntata 21
Aired 8 January 2025 • 204 min
Hard clashes to resolve, unexpected abandonments, and unexpected returns: this and much more in this unmissable episode.
22. Puntata 22
Aired 13 January 2025 • 197 min
An episode full of comparisons and verdicts. After leaving the House, Jessica Morlacchi wants to even the accounts with many people. One of the most heartfelt nominations of the season. An episode that also gave deep stories that tell of great loves.
23. Puntata 23
Aired 16 January 2025 • 199 min
Big surprises in this episode: we finally meet the infamous fashion guru, Tommaso Franchi's mother surprises him, between Eva Grimaldi and Stefania Orlando, sparks are triggered, and much more.
24. Puntata 24
Aired 20 January 2025 • 202 min
In this episode: a twist that will bring some former competitors back to the House and many other surprises, the criticism of Shaila Gatta and Lorenzo Spolverato, the ticket from the outside of Luca Calvani, the story of Pamela Petrarolo, and many other surprises.
25. Puntata 25
Aired 23 January 2025 • 210 min
Which of the former tenants will finally return to the house? This and much more in a new episode full of emotions.
26. Puntata 26
Aired 27 January 2025 • 207 min
In this episode: the elimination of Luca Calvani, the entry of three new competitors, the triangle between Helena Prestes, Zeudi Di Palma, and Javier Martinez, a surprise for Amanda Lecciso, and much more.
27. Puntata 27
Aired 30 January 2025 • 206 min
In this episode: a face-to-face between Helena Prestes and Zeudi Di Palma, an exciting challenge, the elimination of Bernardo Cherubini, and much more.
28. Puntata 28
Aired 3 February 2025 • 209 min
In this episode: the heated confrontation in the studio between four tenants; the abandonment of Ilaria Galassi; a sweet surprise for Chiara Cainelli on the part of her mother, and new sparkling nominations.
29. Puntata 29
Aired 6 February 2025 • 209 min
Emotions, surprises, and a new elimination await our tenants in this surprising episode.
30. Puntata 30
Aired 10 February 2025 • 206 min
In this episode: the election of the first finalist, the night of love of Helena Prestes and Javier Martinez, a report on Yulia Bruschi, the story of Jessica Morlacchi, and a sweet surprise for Zeudi Di Palma.
31. Puntata 31
Aired 13 February 2025 • 212 min
In this episode: the couples of the House celebrate the day of lovers, but they don't miss harsh clashes.
32. Puntata 32
Aired 17 February 2025 • 199 min
In this episode: the clash between Stefania Orlando and Chiara Cainelli, the relationship between Javier Martinez and Helena Prestes, the tensions between Alfonso D'Apice and Mariavittoria Minghetti, Anna Pettinelli's surprise for Stefania Orlando, and the tensions of Valentine's Day dinner.
33. Puntata 32
Aired 20 February 2025 • 206 min
In this episode: we discover the more tender side of some tenants, the Nominations bring slanity, and the spending budget is endangered by a challenge.
34. Puntata 34
Aired 24 February 2025 • 203 min
In this episode: the election of the first woman finalist, the elimination of Lake Garcia, the accusations against Zeudi Di Palma, and two sweet surprises for Maria Teresa Ruta and Tommaso Franchi.
35. Puntata 35
Aired 27 February 2025 • 202 min
In this episode: the crisis of Lorenzo Spolverato and Shaila Gatta, a surprise for Javier Martinez, the elimination of Amanda Lecciso, and much more.
36. Puntata 36
Aired 3 March 2025 • 206 min
In this episode: the crisis between Helena Prestes and Javier Martinez, the secret of Shaila Gatta and Lorenzo Spolverato, the meeting between Zeudi Di Palma and her father Pasquale, and Maria Teresa Ruta and Mattia Fumagalli are eliminated from the episode.
37. Puntata 37
Aired 6 March 2025 • 209 min
The House sees the elimination of a competitor, while the final is approaching and sees the tenants increasingly fierce.
38. Puntata 38
Aired 10 March 2025 • 197 min
In this episode: the election of the third finalist, the clash between the women of the house, the face-to-face between Lorenzo Spolverato and Javier Martinez, the meeting between Chiara Cainelli and her twin brother, a sweet surprise for Lorenzo Spolverato, and many other exciting moments.
39. Puntata 39
Aired 13 March 2025 • 192 min
In this episode: Lory del Santo selects new faces for her next work, Helena Prestes' lifeline, the elimination of Stefania Orlando, and much more.
40. Puntata 40
Aired 17 March 2025 • 196 min
In this episode: Javier Martinez is eliminated from televoting, but returns thanks to the bonus, Tommaso Franchi leaves the House, a sweet surprise for Jessica Morlacchi, and to top it all off, THE UNJUST CRUCIFICATION OF A 23-YEAR-OLD BISEXUAL GIRL ON NATIONAL TELEVISION!
41. Puntata 41
Aired 24 March 2025 • 196 min
In this episode: Giglio, Javier Martinez, and, surprisingly, Shaila Gatta leave the House, Helena Prestes wins a place in the finale, and much more.
42. La Finale
Aired 31 March 2025 • 213 min
After an evening full of twists and turns, Jessica Morlacchi is proclaimed the winner of this edition of Big Brother, and Helena Prestes the first loser.