Mark Your Calendars: Here's When the Big Brother Finale Is Happening

From Oprah Magazine

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• We're still reeling from Michie's subterfuge on Sunday night's episode of Big Brother 21 so it's hard to fathom that this show is coming to an end.

• On September 25, we'll say goodbye to whatever houseguests remain at Camp BB.

• Will Jackson, Holly, or Nicole reign supreme? Here's what we know about the finale night, plus how to get tickets.

Big Brother 21, a season ripe with controversial players (looking at you, Jack Matthews), alleged racism (you again, Jack, and okay, also Michie), an enduring showmance, and one that probably won't result in Julie Chen officiating a wedding anytime soon (sorry Nick and Bella), is coming to a close.

It's hard to believe that our summer spent at Camp BB will meet its epic (predictable?) conclusion on Wednesday, September 25. We'll soon have to bid adieu to our favorite counselors, mess hall slop, and mascot. (Speaking of, what happened to Orwell, the Owl?) If, like us, you're planning to send off potential winners Michie, Holly, or Nicole in style with a Big Brother Season 21 watch party, here's everything you need to know ahead of finale night.

Tell me again, because I'm not ready to accept it: When's the Big Brother 21 finale?

The last episode of 2019's Big Brother will air on Wednesday, September 25 at 9:30 p.m. ET on CBS, after the premiere of Survivor: Island of The Idols.

What can I expect?

Well, the unexpected of course. Kidding, kidding, but here is a recap.

At the start of the broadcast, three houseguests will remain. Spoiler-ish: They will likely be Nicole, Holly a.k.a. Beth, and Jackson. On the 25th, one houseguest will win the final HOH, evicting one camper, and leaving the other to face-off for $500,000 prize. Jury House members will then vote for the player who pissed them off the least, or who they err, respected the most, to be crowned winner.

The runner-up will go home with a cool $50,000 and we'll learn who won America’s Favorite. That person will bring $25,000 back to their wine safari, Long Island school, or... restaurant.

Wanna score tickets to see the finale live?

We do too. Unfortunately, there's a waitlist to be in the live audience with the radiant Julie Chen Moonves, but if you want to plan a trip to Studio City, California, there's always next year. Check out ticket info here.

And speaking of next year... yes, Big Brother 22 is happening!

Admittedly, we don't know much about BB 22, but it is confirmed. And Julie Chen Moonves will be back, she announced in an Instagram post.

So, while it's unclear what the BB 21 finale will bring, the good news is, we'll have an opportunity to do it all over again next summer.

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