<P> Big Brother 1 was the debut season of the American reality television series Big Brother . It was based upon the Netherlands series of the same name , which gained notoriety in 1999 and 2000 . The series premiered on July 5 , 2000 and lasted for a total of 88 days . The season concluded after 88 days with Eddie McGee being crowned the winner , and Josh Souza the runner - up . </P>
<P> Big Brother 1 was the debut season of the American reality television series Big Brother . It was based upon the Netherlands series of the same name , which gained notoriety in 1999 and 2000 . The series premiered on July 5 , 2000 and lasted for a total of 88 days . The season concluded after 88 days with Eddie McGee being crowned the winner , and Josh Souza the runner - up . </P>
when did the first episode of big brother air
when did the first episode of big brother air
July 5 , 2000
July 5 , 2000