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Big Brother 27 reaches its conclusion on Sunday, September 28, with the season finale scheduled to air from 8:30-10:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
The two-hour special will crown the winner after a summer filled with controversial twists and intense competition. Thursday’s live eviction sent Ava Pearl packing, leaving just three houseguests standing: Morgan Pope, Ashley Hollis, and Vince Panaro.
Big Brother locks its cast inside a camera-covered house where alliances shift like quicksand and weekly contests decide who wears the crown of Head of Household or snags the all-important Power of Veto.
Every eviction chips away at the cast until only a few are left, and in the end, a jury of former players chooses the winner. This season has sparked plenty of chatter thanks to blindsides and messy feuds, with Morgan Pope shining as the challenge queen, though the finale will decide if trophies translate into the grand prize or if someone else sneaks past her at the finish line.
Big Brother 27’s finale scheduling
CBS has booked the Big Brother 27 finale on Sunday evening in a prime two-hour time period. The 8:30-10:30 p.m. ET broadcast allows plenty of time for final contests, jury deliberations, and the winner's announcement. Sunday night programming maximises viewership for the season's last show. The expanded length allows for the finale's conventional structure, which includes final Head of Household contests and jury questioning.
Network executives often reserve this prime time slot for the season finales of their most popular reality series. The time allocation underlines Big Brother's ongoing relevance in CBS's summer programming plan. Morgan Pope dominated Thursday's eviction show, winning both the Head of Household challenge and the Power of Veto. The Crime Lab challenge required contestants to maneuver large cubes while solving puzzles and examining evidence.
Ava Pearl struggled significantly during the competition, unable to effectively move her cube or complete the required tasks. Ashley Hollis also faced difficulties, allowing Morgan to secure another victory in her impressive season-long winning streak. Morgan's dual wins gave her complete control over the elimination process. She initially nominated Ashley and Ava for eviction, then chose not to use her veto power to make any changes.
This decision left Vince Panaro as the sole vote-holder, ultimately determining which contestant would face elimination. His choice to evict Ava created the current final three configuration. Morgan's decision not to use her veto power surprised many observers who expected a bigger strategic move. Historical precedent suggests that eliminating close allies near the finale can benefit winners significantly.
Previous Big Brother champions like Drew Daniel and Jon Pardy succeeded by making bold moves against their strongest allies. Morgan's conservative approach may reflect confidence in her competition abilities or concern about jury perception.
Vince's position as the deciding vote placed enormous pressure on his relationships with both nominated contestants. Ava's public request for no future contact highlighted the personal tensions that developed throughout the season.
How can we expect the final three to fare?
The remaining Big Brother contestants bring distinct strengths and vulnerabilities to the finale competitions. Morgan's challenge dominance makes her a formidable opponent, while Vince and Ashley must rely on different strategic approaches.
Jury management becomes crucial as eliminated houseguests will ultimately decide the winner. Personal relationships and gameplay decisions throughout the season will influence these final votes.
Sunday's finale will reveal whether Morgan's competition success translates into jury favor or if her aggressive gameplay created too many enemies among eliminated contestants.
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Big Brother airs Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays on CBS, with episodes available to stream on Paramount+.
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