CBS renews 'Big Brother' for Summer 2012

This has been the highest rated 'BB' summer since 2004

By Daniel Fienberg Wednesday, Sep 14, 2011 1:03 PM

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CBS has renewed the summer favorite "Big Brother" for a 14th installment to premiere in 2012.

This news isn't exactly surprising, given that CBS was running, "If you think you have what it takes to be on 'Big Brother'..." advertisements during last week's episodes. But now it's official.

The renewal also wasn't exactly surprising, given that "Big Brother" has been having a summer ratings renaissance in its 13th season. For the summer (factoring in DVRed viewership and whatnot), CBS says that "Big Brother" is averaging 8.11 million viewers and a 3.1 rating among adults 18-49, its biggest audience and key demo ratings since 2004.

In fact, CBS boasts that all things "Big Brother" have been up this summer, including 8 percent audience growth for Showtime 2's "Big Brother: After Dark" and 18 percent growth for the network's official "Big Brother" website.

"Big Brother" premiered in 2000 and has been a steady regular performer for CBS with three weekly airings during the sluggish summer months. If the season/year count feels off to you, CBS also got a spring run out of "Big Brother" back in 2008 as filler during and after the writers strike, though nobody likes to acknowledge that season.

"Big Brother" will wrap up Season 13 on Wednesday (September 14) with a 90 minute episode airing at 9:30 p.m. after the premiere of "Survivor: South Pacific." Host Julie Chen will announce whether the winner of this season's $500,000 prize is Porsche, Adam or Rachel. It will be exciting.

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Daniel Fienberg
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A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never music. He would sound stupid talking about music.

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Mulderism

"It will be exciting."

Will it?
September 14, 2011 at 1:49PM EST Reply to Comment
- Mulderism - Depends on how much sarcasm you read into that brief sentence, I suppose...
  
  -Daniel
  September 14, 2011 at 3:05PM EST
- Mulderism Well in that case...
  
  I'll be tuning in but if Porsche doesn't win then rage will ensue.
  September 14, 2011 at 4:16PM EST
pham

Not liking Big Brother 14 at all! I'm a big fan from day one but I think my days are over with the show! Love Janelle
August 7, 2012 at 1:11AM EST Reply to Comment
Pee jay

I have been watching Big Brother from day one and love it but I think this is the worst season ever. I don't think I will be watching it anymore. Love Janelle!!! I want to see real players like Janelle in the game instead of trying to blind side her.
August 7, 2012 at 1:17AM EST Reply to Comment
Pee jay

I have been watching Big Brother from day one and love it but I think this is the worst season ever. I don't think I will be watching it anymore. Love Janelle!!! I want to see real players like Janelle in the game instead of trying to blind side her.Britney and Boogie the biggest liar
August 7, 2012 at 1:18AM EST Reply to Comment

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CBS renews 'Big Brother' for Summer 2012