You're sitting there, scrolling through Twitter—well, X—and suddenly your timeline explodes with "SHE ACTUALLY SAID THAT?" and "THE BACKDOOR PLAN IS WORKING!" If you’re a real fan, you know exactly what that means. It’s summer. Or, at least, it’s Big Brother season. But let's be honest, trying to figure out where to watch Big Brother US online without getting stuck with a "this video is not available in your region" error or a sketchy pop-up is harder than winning the OTEV competition.
If you just want the episodes, that’s easy enough. But if you want the "real" show—the 24/7 chaos where people lose their minds over a missing yogurt—you need the feeds.
The Paramount Plus Monopoly (And the New Price Hikes)
Basically, Paramount+ is the undisputed home of the show. It’s where you get the episodes, the spin-offs, and most importantly, the live feeds. But there’s a catch in 2026 that people are still tripping over.
Paramount just hiked their prices again on January 15. If you're looking for the live stream of your local CBS station to watch the episodes as they air, you’ve gotta shell out for the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. That’s currently sitting at $13.99 a month.
If you’re cheap like me and don’t mind waiting until the next morning to see Julie Chen Moonves, the Paramount+ Essential plan is $8.99. You still get the live feeds with the cheaper plan, which is honestly the only reason half of us subscribe anyway. Just keep in mind the Essential plan has ads during the on-demand episodes.
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Why the Live Feeds are the Only Way to Watch
The televised show is like the "greatest hits" version of a concert. It's edited, polished, and sometimes flat-out misleading. The feeds are the raw footage.
- Four Camera Angles: You can swap between different rooms. One minute you're watching a showmance in the HOH bed, the next you're watching a massive fight in the kitchen.
- The Quad View: This is for the true addicts. You see four rooms at once. It’s sensory overload, but you won’t miss a thing.
- Flashback Feature: If you hear something happened at 3:00 AM while you were sleeping like a normal person, you can just rewind the clock.
Is There a Way to Watch for Free?
Kinda. But it's limited.
Pluto TV usually has a dedicated Big Brother channel. It’s free and ad-supported. During the season, they often stream a version of the live feeds there. The downside? You don't get the control. You can’t switch cameras, and you can’t rewind. It’s basically like watching whatever the producers think is interesting at that moment.
If you’re looking for full episodes for free, the CBS website sometimes lets you stream the most recent episode for a limited window after it airs, but they’ll hit you with about 400 ads.
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The Cable Alternatives (Fubo, YouTube TV, and Hulu)
Maybe you already pay way too much for a "cable replacement" service. If you have YouTube TV, FuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV, you're already set for the broadcast episodes.
Fubo is actually a sneaky good choice for fans because they have a massive DVR. You can record the whole season and never worry about missing a Wednesday night veto meeting because you were out getting tacos. Just remember these services are pricey—we’re talking $75 to $85 a month.
What If You're Outside the US?
This is where things get annoying. Big Brother US is famously locked down. If you're in Canada, you're actually in luck because Global TV usually streams the episodes for free (though you might need a service provider login for some stuff).
For everyone else in the UK, Australia, or anywhere else, you're looking at using a VPN.
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- Grab a reputable VPN like NordVPN or ExpressVPN.
- Set your server to a US city (New York or Los Angeles usually works best).
- Head over to Paramount+ and sign up.
Pro tip: Paramount+ can be picky about non-US credit cards. Sometimes you have to buy a Paramount+ gift card online to get around the billing address requirement. It’s a bit of a process, but for 24/7 access to the house, most superfans find a way.
Common Misconceptions About Streaming BB
I see people asking if the show is on Netflix or Hulu (the regular version).
Netflix sometimes grabs random old seasons—like Season 10 or 14—to hook new viewers. But they don't have the current season. Hulu (standard) also doesn't carry the new episodes anymore; that's all moved over to Paramount+.
Also, don't fall for "free live feed" links on sketchy websites. Half of them are just trying to give your laptop a virus, and the other half are just restreaming Pluto TV anyway.
Essential Next Steps for Fans
If you're ready to dive into the madness, here is what you should do right now:
- Check your existing subs: If you have Walmart+, you actually get Paramount+ Essential for free. Check your account settings before you pay for it twice.
- Download the app: If you're watching on a phone, the Paramount+ app is way more stable for the live feeds than using a mobile browser.
- Follow the "Leakers": If the feeds go down (which happens during competitions), follow accounts like @BB_Updates on X. They'll tell you the second the feeds are back and what happened during the "blackout."
- Lock in an annual plan: Since prices just went up, the annual plans are actually a better deal now if you plan on watching the full 90-day stretch.
Now you know exactly where to watch Big Brother US online. Go get your snacks ready—it's going to be a long summer.