I'm suprised not to see more votes for the earlier seasons. Sure, it was splendid watching Big Brother's first Arab contestant be loved by America, but last only weeks in the house (on two different seasons combined!); it was also great watching steroid firefighters go crazy psycho and threaten other houseguests. It was lovely watching the same blonde dominate competition after competition, but still not garner the top prize. In the end, seasons 5, 6 and 7 were nice, but season 3 was the beginning of an era. Let's be honest, it was the last "true" Big Brother. No houseguests previously knew each other (as was the case in EVERY remaining season), and one of the greatest twists of the game, the Power of Veto was introduced. America's darling, Marcellas, battled big-boobed Tonya (how could we forget). Danielle called loud-breather Gerry out on not washing his hands before preparing salad. A houseguest was moved back into the house, and Lisa made a brave and necessary decision--not to vote Eric back into the house. Amy got lucky and had a mid-game break--the cheese-and-wine lover getting voted out, going to paradise, then getting back in the house. Who could forget the first ever Big Brother bribe, where Julie offered money for a phone call home, a test of each contestants loyality and character. All in all, season 3 had unforgettable moments--unforgettable characters (Marcellas, Dani, Lisa, Eric, Tonya, Jason, Amy, and pretty much the rest of the cast)--and many firsts and memorable moments. It's also on DVD to watch whenever you want, lol!
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2) Season 2 - great competitions (along with 3). I still remember all the houseguests being packed into a van for the first food competition. Introduction of HoH, and of course, home season of famed Chilltown and several other memorable contestants.
3) Tie - Season 6 & 7 - very similar people in both seasons, maybe that's why I like it so much. Other than that, somewhat fresh twists, even tho the "houseguests know each other" twist was still being lamely used for the 3rd season in a row.
5) Season 4 - okay season, decent twist (doesn't look good anymore due to overexposure in EVERY other season, though).
6) Tie - Season 1 & 5 - Season 1 - perhaps an unfair ranking (should it be even ranked? it's hardly the same game!)- Season 5 - awful castmates, bored me to death. Nothing good in this season, sorry.
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