Big Brother: Sarah
Los Angeles' Social Strategy Competition
A one-day game of strategy, competition, relationships, deception, and unexpected twists.
Casting is Open
Applications are now open for the next season of Big Brother: Sarah. We're looking for strategic, competitive, social, unpredictable, and memorable people from across the Los Angeles community.
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Big Brother: Sarah?
Big Brother: Sarah is a live, in-person social-strategy competition played in a single day. Players build relationships and alliances, compete in challenges, make high-stakes strategic decisions, and navigate votes as the game unfolds over roughly 10–12 hours.
The game combines strategy, competition, relationships, and deception in a compressed format. Breaks, including a lunch break, are built into the schedule, but players are expected to remain through the end of the event. Eliminated players may remain as jury members and participate in deciding the winner.
- Play for one day
- Build relationships
- Compete in challenges
- Make strategic decisions
- Navigate the vote
The Game
Six parts of the game come together in a single, high-pressure day. Every conversation, competition, vote, and decision can change what happens next.
Build Relationships
Every conversation counts. Build trust, read the room, and create relationships that can shape your decisions throughout the day.
Form Alliances
Work with other players, share information strategically, and decide who you can trust when the game starts moving quickly.
Win Competitions
Physical, mental, and skill-based competitions can change the balance of power and give you new options in the game.
Make Strategic Moves
With limited time, every decision matters. Know when to push a plan, when to hold back, and when to change course.
Navigate the Vote
Votes can change the game quickly. Build support, protect your position, and adapt when the numbers shift.
Reach the End
Make it to the end of the game, then be ready to explain the choices, relationships, and strategy that shaped your game to the jury.
Who Should Apply?
Every great season needs a mix. Which player are you — and how far will your game take you?
The Strategist
You see the whole board. You plan three moves ahead, manage information, and know exactly when to make your move — and when to wait.
The Competitor
You refuse to lose. When the pressure is highest and the stakes are on the line, you rise up and win the moments that matter most.
The Social Player
You read people effortlessly. You build trust, forge real bonds, and turn relationships into the loyalty that carries you to the end.
The Wildcard
You're impossible to predict. You can disrupt plans, change the direction of the game, and keep everyone adapting.
What to Expect
Competition
A series of physical, mental, and skill-based competitions built into the game schedule.
Strategy
You have a limited amount of time to build relationships, make decisions, and adjust your strategy.
Alliances
Relationships and alliances matter, but everyone ultimately has to make their own decisions.
Voting
Voting is a central part of the game. Your relationships and strategy can affect how the numbers move.
Surprises
The game can change quickly. Be prepared to adapt as new information, results, and decisions unfold.
High-Pressure Decisions
The game is played in a single day, typically 10–12 hours, with breaks built into the schedule.
The Casting Process
Four steps take you from application to the game. Here's how it works.
Apply
Submit the open casting application and tell us who you are, how you play, and why you want to compete.
Review
Applications are reviewed for the qualities that can make for a compelling social-strategy player and cast.
Interview
Selected applicants may be invited to a casting interview so we can learn more about you and how you approach the game.
Cast
The final cast is selected and contacted with the event details, schedule, and information needed to play.
FAQ
Anyone 18 or older who is part of, or connected to, the Los Angeles community and is ready to play a bold, strategic, and social game. We're looking for a wide range of personalities and backgrounds — the more memorable, the better.
Not at all. Fans, first-timers, and superfans are all welcome. What matters most is your personality, your strategic instincts, and your willingness to fully commit to the game.
Big Brother: Sarah is played in the Los Angeles area. Exact details are shared with cast members during the casting process.
Big Brother: Sarah is a one-day, in-person competition. The game typically runs about 10–12 hours, with breaks such as lunch built into the schedule. Players are expected to remain through the end of the event; eliminated players may also have jury responsibilities through the finale.
Our casting team reviews your application. If you're a strong fit, we'll reach out to schedule an interview. From there, the final cast is selected and contacted directly.
No. Big Brother: Sarah is an independent, community-run competition. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to CBS, Paramount, or any television network. It is its own original game created for and by our community.
