Big Brother Airs Wednesday, Sept. 17 With a Two-Hour Episode

CBS has confirmed that Big Brother 27 is back on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The hit reality show will air a special two-hour episode from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Fans can expect more drama inside the house as the game heats up midweek.

The schedule has shifted in recent weeks. The show skipped its usual Sunday slot twice, once for the VMAs and again for the Emmy Awards. There was also no Tuesday episode this week, leaving fans waiting until Wednesday.

Big Brother 27 Schedule Adjustments

This week, Big Brother will air Wednesday and Thursday only. Wednesday’s two-hour episode runs from 8–10 p.m. ET. Thursday will also feature a two-hour broadcast, including a live eviction, from 8–10 p.m. ET.

According to CBS listings, this pattern helps the show avoid major awards broadcasts while still delivering its weekly mix of competitions, strategy, and eviction drama. Reuters reports that schedule changes are common during the fall TV season, especially when major events like the Emmys overlap with primetime slots.

These shifts have not slowed fan interest. Ratings remain strong, and the live eviction episodes often bring peak viewership. The extra runtime this week gives houseguests more exposure, which could shape alliances and strategies.

What It Means for Big Brother Fans

The two-hour episode is not just filler. Extended shows often include both competition footage and strategy sessions. Viewers may see a Head of Household competition, house meetings, and possible surprises.

Thursday’s eviction night is expected to be intense. A longer broadcast allows more time for live interviews, jury updates, and real-time voting. Fans following the season closely will get more content in back-to-back two-hour events.

For loyal viewers, this midweek run means Big Brother 27 will dominate CBS primetime on both Wednesday and Thursday. Skipping Sunday and Tuesday may be disruptive, but the two-hour blocks ensure no major developments are missed.

Big Brother continues to keep fans engaged with schedule changes, but the mid-September episodes are longer and packed with drama.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Is Big Brother airing on Wednesday, Sept. 17?

Yes. CBS will air a two-hour episode on Wednesday from 8–10 p.m. ET.

Q2: How long is the episode on Sept. 17?

The Wednesday episode runs for two hours, starting at 8 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. ET.

Q3: When is the next Big Brother episode?

The next episode airs Thursday, Sept. 18, from 8–10 p.m. ET. It will feature a live eviction.

Q4: Why did Big Brother skip Sunday and Tuesday?

The show skipped Sunday due to the Emmy Awards and Tuesday to adjust its schedule. CBS often shifts times to avoid conflicts with major events.

Q5: Will future Big Brother episodes also be two hours?

Not always. Some weeks include extended episodes, especially eviction nights, but the standard format is one hour unless noted.