Big Brother 1

 was the inaugural season of Big Brother: Sims Edition.

Background
Big Brother is a game show in which a group of contestants, referred to as HouseGuests, live in a custom-built "house", constantly under video surveillance. While in the house, the contestants are completely isolated from the outside world, meaning no phone, television, internet, magazines, newspaper, or contact with those not in the house. This rule could be broken, however, in the event of a medical injury, a family emergency or death. The format of the series is mainly seen as a social experiment, and requires HouseGuests to interact with others who may have differing ideals, beliefs, and prejudices. While a competition, the series allows viewers to witness the relationships formed in the house and the behavior of the HouseGuests. Though locked in the house, the HouseGuests are free to quit the game, though will not be allowed entry back into the house. Should a HouseGuest break the rules of the game, they could be expelled from the house, and unable to return. The contestants compete for a grand prize of $500,000.

Cast Reveal
The cast was revealed in the Spring of 2000 showcasing the group of "experiments" waiting to enter the largest social experiment of all time. The cast featured eight men and eight women from different walks of life.

Grand Prize
The housguests compete for a grand prize of $500,000 and the title of the winner of Big Brother.