Series 6

97 EPISODES • 2005

Big Brother 2005, also known as Big Brother 6, was the sixth series of the British reality television series Big Brother, in which a number of contestants live in an isolated house trying to avoid being evicted by the public with the aim of winning a large cash prize at the end of the run. The series launched on Channel 4 on 27 May 2005 and ended on 12 August 2005, lasting eleven weeks, at the time the longest the programme had lasted, Davina McCall returned as host for her sixth consecutive year. Thirteen housemates entered on launch night with an additional three being introduced in Week 4, this was the first series where late entry housemates survived public votes and made it to the final. Anthony Hutton was chosen as the winner on Day 78, receiving £50,000, Eugene Sully who finished second received the other half of the prize money due to a task on Day 76. Makosi and Craig returned in 2009 to compete in a task for a few hours, in 2010 Makosi was a contestant in Ultimate Big Brother. She entered on Day 1 and became the second Ultimate housemate to be evicted on Day 11. Anthony also returned as a guest to have a picnic date with Makosi. The Big Brother eye for this series was also used for the Serbian Big Brother series, Veliki brat.

Season 5

Episodes

1: LIVE Launch Show

May 27, 2005

Davina McCall returns to launch the sixth series of Big Brother, as thirteen housemates are welcomed into their new home for the next 78 days. However, one unlucky housemate will have to earn their place…

2: Day 1 Highlights

May 28, 2005

Big Brother gives Makosi a secret mission to carry out; and the thirteen housemates get to know each other.

3: Day 2 Highlights

May 29, 2005

The housemates attempt to compile their very first shopping list together. Meanwhile, arguments flare up all over the house, and Makosi’s secret mission continues.

4: Day 3 Highlights

May 30, 2005

Derek calls a house meeting, which goes as well as you would expect. Later, the housemates flex their artistic skills as they paint portraits of each other.

5: Day 4 Highlights

May 31, 2005

After the housemates perform a rap battle, they get to celebrate Mary's birthday in scary style.

6: Day 5 Highlights

Jun 1, 2005

In the highlights, housemates nominate for the first time; and Mary and Saskia have a major argument. Later, Davina and Big Brother reveal the outcome of Makosi's secret mission, live.

7: Day 6 Highlights

Jun 2, 2005

Makosi learns the outcome of her secret mission, before being given one final task to perform

8: LIVE Show: Day 7 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Jun 3, 2005

In the highlights, Sam expresses some arousing emotions in the Diary Room, and Craig puts on a show for the housemates. Later, Davina reveals the result of the public vote, and names the first evictee of the series, live.

9: LIVE Show: Eviction

Jun 3, 2005

Big Brother 6's first Housemate to be evicted leaves the house, and is interviewed live by Davina.

10: Day 8 Highlights

Jun 4, 2005

A fun water fight preceeds a very real argument between Makosi and Roberto. Later, the Housemates react to the results of this week's public vote.

11: Day 9 Highlights

Jun 5, 2005

The Housemates embark on a counting task. Later, another fun water fights suddenly takes a very dramatic turn. Featuring psychological analysis of the Housemates’ behaviour.

12: Day 10 Highlights

Jun 6, 2005

There is still tension in the air following the previous night's incident. Meanwhile, the winner of the counting task is given a secret mission.

13: Day 11 Highlights

Jun 7, 2005

The second round of nominations takes place, but one Housemate breaks a fundamental rule. Meanwhile, the relationship between Lesley and Sam deteriorates, and Saskia dishes out a punishment as Big Brother.

14: Day 12 Highlights

Jun 8, 2005

The consequence for the previous day's rule-break is announced to the Housemates. Meanwhile, the Big Brother Hospital task begins. Later, Sam tries to put on a show for her Housemates, with hilarious consequences.

15: Day 13 Highlights

Jun 9, 2005

One Housemate gets reprimanded over threatening language; one Housemate ironically sustains a real injury during the Hospital task; two Housemates have a streak in the garden; and one Housemate snaps at another over cooking.

16: LIVE Show: Day 14 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Jun 10, 2005

n the highlights, Saskia is taken to hospital to have her injury examined; Craig gives birth (!?); and an argument between Maxwell and Roberto gets…messy. Later, Davina announces the result of the second public vote, live.

17: LIVE Show: Eviction

Jun 10, 2005

The second Housemate to be evicted leaves the House, and is interviewed live by Davina.

18: Day 15 Highlights

Jun 11, 2005

The Housemates learn the results of the Hospital task. When the latest evictee leaves, the group listens to the hostile reception from the audience. Later, yet another injury is sustained by a different Housemate.

19: Day 16 Highlights

Jun 12, 2005

Housemates participate in the Box task, to see who can sit inside a cardboard box the longest. Featuring psychological analysis of the Housemates’ behaviour.

20: Day 17 Highlights

Jun 13, 2005

The Box task comes to an end, and the winners reap their rewards.

21: Day 18 Highlights

Jun 14, 2005

The Housemates embark on the Pirate task. Later, the third round of nominations take place, but three rule-breakers are about to be outed in dramatic fashion to the rest of the House…

22: Day 19 Highlights

Jun 15, 2005

Captain Science faces a mutiny from the other Housemates, as he begins winding almost everybody up; nomination results are revealed; and a series of Housemates are reprimanded after a spate of recent rule-breaking.

23: Day 20 Highlights

Jun 16, 2005

The disastrous Pirate task reaches its equally disastrous conclusion. Later, Science is issued with a formal warning, following his recent behaviour; and the Big Brother's Love Loft sees Housemates speed-date each other.

24: LIVE Show: Day 21 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Jun 17, 2005

In the highlights, Maxwell makes some last minute changes to the shopping list; and the Housemates speculate over who might be evicted from the house. Then, Davina reveals the results of this week's public vote, live.

25: LIVE Show: Eviction

Jun 17, 2005

The third Housemate to be evicted leaves the House, and is interviewed live by Davina.

26: Day 22 Highlights

Jun 18, 2005

Science takes on a secret mission to win himself some toilet roll. Later, he has an argument with Roberto over dining habits. Meanwhile, certain Housemates continue to grow very close; and Kemal suffers a late night prank.

27: Day 23 Highlights

Jun 19, 2005

Housemates become chickens for the day, hoping to earn a special reward. Later, Maxwell's shopping substitutes causes friction. Featuring psychological analysis of the Housemates’ behaviour.

28: Day 24 Highlights

Jun 20, 2005

Housemates are given their third weekly shopping task in the Big Brother Workhouse. One unlucky Housemate does all the grunt work, unaware that all the other Housemates get to play!

29: Day 25 Highlights

Jun 21, 2005

Day 2 of the Workhouse task sees Maxwell sorting nuts and bolts, while the rest of the House are treated to a spa day. Later, the fourth round of nominations begins.

30: Day 26 Highlights

Jun 22, 2005

It’s the final day of the Workhouse task. Will a drunken Makosi give the game away to Maxwell? Later, nomination results are revealed; and Maxwell does not take kindly at all to Science taking his wine.

31: Day 27 Highlights

Jun 23, 2005

Maxwell learns the truth about the Workhouse task; the Housemates compile their weekly shopping list; Vanessa gets given a harsh punishment; and Derek undertakes a secret mission to earn some cigars and wine.

32: LIVE Show: Day 28 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Jun 24, 2005

In the highlights, tempers are raised in the House. Housemates begin to notice a clear divide in the House, and speculate on what may be causing it. Then, Davina reveals the results of the fourth public vote, live.

33: LIVE Show: Eviction & The Secret Garden

Jun 24, 2005

As well as interviewing the latest evictee, Davina introduces the latest twist: a Secret Garden adjacent to the main House, where three brand new people will be living in secret! The newbies enter the Secret Garden, live.

34: Day 29 Highlights

Jun 25, 2005

Roberto becomes the latest evictee. Then, newbies Kinga, Eugene and Orlaith quietly enter their new home – the Secret Garden to the left of the Diary Room. Later, Maxwell suggests he may have played a rather disgusting prank.

35: Day 30 Highlights

Jun 26, 2005

A mysterious new installation arrives in the House – a button with the labels “Don’t Press This Button” and “Press Here”. Will it be pressed? Who’ll press it? And what’ll happen to them? Later, Big Brother cautions Maxwell.

36: Day 31 Highlights

Jun 27, 2005

Makosi continues her mission to provide for the Secret Garden. When these provisions include alcohol, the unwitting Housemates in the main House descend on Makosi. Cidergate begins – game on!

37: Day 32 Highlights

Jun 28, 2005

The morning after an intense argument, nominations begin – but two rule-breakers are banned from the process. Later, the Secret Garden is dramatically revealed to the Housemates, and Makosi must make a difficult choice.

38: Day 33 Highlights

Jun 29, 2005

Eugene and Orlaith settle into the main House, and the Housemates get to know them a bit more. Meanwhile, the results of this week’s nominations leave some Housemates reeling.

39: Day 34 Highlights

Jun 30, 2005

Housemates are set the task of performing Romeo and Juliet: The Ballet. Rehearsals create flirtation between some, animosity between others. Later, Maxwell and Saskia have a late night clash with Kemal.

40: LIVE Show: Day 35 Highlights (Pt. 1) & Pre-Eviction

Jul 1, 2005

In the first part of Day 35, Maxwell and Saskia's final full day in the house is anything but harmonious, as Kemal and Vanessa both vent their anger at the couple.

41: LIVE Show: Day 35 Highlights (Pt. 2) & Eviction

Jul 1, 2005

In the second part of Day 35, the Housemates perform their ballet. Then, Maxwell and Saskia's time in the House together comes to an end, as one of them is evicted and interviewed, live.

42: Day 36 Highlights

Jul 2, 2005

The Housemates react to Saskia’s harsh reception with the crowd, and Maxwell deals with her eviction.

43: Day 37 Highlights

Jul 3, 2005

The Housemates take part in an emotional task; and a plane banner causes excitement and curiosity in the House. Later, emotions run high with Craig and Maxwell; and Anthony and Makosi have a wild night in the pool.

44: Day 38 Highlights

Jul 4, 2005

Anthony and Makosi deal with the fallout of the previous night’s antics. Later, the weekly shopping task is revealed to the Housemates, as they are divided into holiday reps and holiday makers.

45: Day 39 Highlights

Jul 5, 2005

The holiday task continues, including a fashion show that reveals just a little too much of some Housemates. Meanwhile, drama ensues, as Makosi asks Big Brother for a pregnancy test.

46: Day 40 Highlights

Jul 6, 2005

47: Day 41 Highlights

Jul 7, 2005

48: LIVE Show: Day 42 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Jul 8, 2005

49: LIVE Show: Eviction

Jul 8, 2005

50: Day 43 Highlights

Jul 9, 2005

51: Day 44 Highlights

Jul 10, 2005

52: Day 45 Highlights

Jul 11, 2005

53: Day 46 Highlights

Jul 12, 2005

54: Day 47 Highlights

Jul 13, 2005

55: Day 48 Highlights

Jul 14, 2005

56: LIVE Show: Day 49 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Jul 15, 2005

57: LIVE Show: Eviction

Jul 15, 2005

58: Day 50 Highlights

Jul 16, 2005

59: Day 51 Highlights

Jul 17, 2005

60: Day 52 Highlights

Jul 18, 2005

61: Day 53 Highlights

Jul 19, 2005

62: Day 54 Highlights

Jul 20, 2005

63: Day 55 Highlights

Jul 21, 2005

64: LIVE Show: Day 56 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Jul 22, 2005

65: LIVE Show: Eviction

Jul 22, 2005

66: Day 57 Highlights

Jul 23, 2005

67: Day 58 Highlights

Jul 24, 2005

68: Day 59 Highlights

Jul 25, 2005

69: Day 60 Highlights

Jul 26, 2005

70: Day 61 Highlights

Jul 27, 2005

71: Day 62 Highlights

Jul 28, 2005

72: LIVE Show: Day 63 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Jul 29, 2005

73: LIVE Show: Eviction

Jul 29, 2005

74: Day 64 Highlights

Jul 30, 2005

75: Day 65 Highlights

Jul 31, 2005

76: Day 66 Highlights

Aug 1, 2005

77: Day 67 Highlights

Aug 2, 2005

78: Day 68 Highlights

Aug 3, 2005

79: Day 69 Highlights

Aug 4, 2005

80: LIVE Show: Day 70 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Aug 5, 2005

81: LIVE Show: Eviction

Aug 5, 2005

82: Day 71 Highlights

Aug 6, 2005

83: Day 72 Highlights

Aug 7, 2005

84: Day 73 Highlights

Aug 8, 2005

85: Day 74 Highlights

Aug 9, 2005

86: LIVE Show: Day 75 Highlights & Pre-Eviction

Aug 10, 2005

87: LIVE Show: Eviction

Aug 10, 2005

88: Day 76 Highlights

Aug 11, 2005

89: LIVE Finale (Part 1)

Aug 12, 2005

90: LIVE Finale (Part 2)

Aug 12, 2005

91: Day 78 Highlights

Aug 13, 2005

92: What The Housemates Did Next

Aug 15, 2005

Part 1 of what the housemates did after Big Brother.

93: What The Housemates Did Next

Aug 16, 2005

Part 2 of what the housemates did after Big Brother.

94: What The Housemates Did Next

Aug 17, 2005

Part 3 of what the housemates did after Big Brother.

95: What The Housemates Did Next

Aug 18, 2005

Part 4 of what the housemates did after Big Brother.

96: What The Housemates Did Next

Aug 19, 2005

Part 5 of what the housemates did after Big Brother.

97: The Winner's Story

Aug 21, 2005

Part 6 of what the housemates did after Big Brother, including season 6 winner Anthony.

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