How to Watch ‘Big Brother’ Season 25 Online (And Where to Catch Up on Past Seasons)
Quick Answer: You can watch Big Brother season 25 online without cable by getting a subscription to DirecTV Stream or Paramount+.
Big Brother is back.
Now a few episodes into its 25th season, the long-running reality show is already delivering excitement and, recently, some serious controversy: Housemate Luke Valentine was evicted after being captured saying the N-word on Paramount+’s ongoing feed of the house. The incident was addressed in the following episode, when host Julie Chen Moonves said, “It’s been an emotional 24 hours in the Big Brother house as the houseguests learned that one of their own broke the Big Brother code of conduct and was removed from the game.”
Looking to watch Big Brother Season 25, but don’t have cable? Read on for a quick guide on where to stream Big Brother Season 25 online, plus details on how to stream Big Brother Seasons 1-24.
How to Watch Big Brother Season 25 Online Without Cable
Big Brother Season 25 is airing live on CBS, but those without cable can catch the show with a live TV streaming service (such as DirecTV Stream) or with a subscription to CBS’s streaming service, Paramount+. See below for pricing free trial and details for each of these options.
Editor’s Pick: DirecTV Stream
Most Affordable: Paramount+
Also Consider: fuboTV
1. Stream Big Brother Season 25 on DirecTV Stream
If you’re a cord-cutter, we highly recommend DirecTV Stream’s “Choice” package. Besides letting you stream Big Brother Season 25 online, you’ll be able to watch live sports (like the Women’s World Cup) and other cable TV series not available on streaming platforms. DirecTV Stream Choice starts with a five-day free trial, and then costs $89.99 a month for three months. After that, the price goes up to $99.99 a month.
2. Stream Big Brother Season 25 on Paramount+
The cheapest way to live stream Big Brother Season 25 online is Paramount+. To watch new Big Brother episodes live on Paramount+, you’ll need the “Paramount+ with SHOWTIME” plan which costs $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year. Paramount+ also offers a seven-day free trial before paying.
3. Stream Big Brother Season 25 on fuboTV
Another live TV streaming service that you can use to watch Big Brother online is fuboTV. The streamer’s “Pro” plan includes CBS in its lineup of over 150 channels, and the plan costs $74.99 a month after a seven-day free trial.
Stream Big Brother Season 25 for Free
If you’re looking to watch Big Brother Season 25 for free, link together the free trials from DirecTV Stream, Paramount+, and fuboTV to get you more than two weeks of live CBS. Another way to stream Big Brother Season 25 for free is to wait until the whole season has been released, get a free trial to Paramount+, and then binge every episode.
When Does Big Brother Season 25 Come Out?
Big Brother Season 25 premiered on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m. ET. New Big Brother episodes are now airing on Sundays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET and Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Big Brother Season 1-24 Online
If you’re looking to re-live past seasons of Big Brother — or pass the time between new episodes of Season 25 — you can stream past seasons of the show using the streaming services below.
1. Stream Big Brother Season 1-24 on Paramount+
Every past season of Big Brother is available to stream on-demand on Paramount+. You’ll only need an “Essential” plan ($5.99 a month) to watch Big Brother Seasons 1-24 on Paramount+, but keep in mind that you will need the upgraded plan to keep up with Season 25 live. Both plans start with seven-day free trials you can grab here.
2. Stream Select Big Brother Seasons on Hulu and Netflix
If you have a subscription to Hulu and/or Netflix, you can stream select seasons of Big Brother for free. Hulu has Seasons 3 and 7, while Netflix offers Seasons 10 and 14.