Expect the unexpected as Big Brother is set to return on Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

Julie Chen Moonves will also return as host of the reality competition, with the season kicking off with a special 90-minute episode. Not only that, but the Sunday episode on July 12 will also be 90-minutes.

Season 28 of Big Brother will achieve a historic feat: it will be the first series to reach 1,000 original episodes in primetime. The season ushers in a landmark summer as Houseguests enter the iconic Big Brother house with unexpected moments and a season packed with twists and turns.

After its premiere, Big Brother will air on Wednesdays from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET, followed by hour-long Thursday shows featuring the live evictions and Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.

Also returning this summer is companion series Big Brother: Unlocked, which features exclusive footage from inside the house, extended interviews, surprise guest appearances, and behind-the-scenes access. For the first time ever, the series will feature a live studio audience, bringing fans directly into the action. Packed with new segments and returning fan favorites, the series breaks down gameplay, evaluates the competition, and shares insider perspectives starting Friday, July 10 at 8 p.m. ET.

Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.