Big Brother 17- Discuss Episode 40 (FINALE)- September 23, 2015

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Episode 40 (FINALE)- Live 90-Minute Finale Episode airs Wednesday, 09/23/15, @ 9:30/8:30c on CBS

Part 1 of the Final HOH Competition concludes. Parts 2 & 3 of the Final HOH Competition take place.

The Final Eviction takes place.

The Winner, Runner-up & America's Favorite Houseguest are revealed.

Note: If you live on the West Coast, this thread will contain spoilers on the night the program airs due to East Coast & Central Time members discussing the show.

NO SPOILERS FROM THE LIVE FEEDS!

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Originally posted by Lexie View Post

Here's a live stream ( hopefully it will hold up )

http://sawlive.tv/v/videobrother

( it does not work with mobile )

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I am sad I cannot be with you all tonight when you are all on....I cannot watch the finale until on at MY westcoast time, 9:30 EDT. So, I want to thank all of you for the crazy entertainment and hope someone will be on chatting when I can watch.....

[Lynette]

I'll do some transcribing here while the show is airing eastern time in a few minutes. People are staying in the life feed discussion for the backyard interviews which start after the show airs on the west coast.

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10 minutes to Survivor! Weeee! got me a good seat in chat and I'm hyped up for this AND the BB Finale

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I am here at work, so please tell me everything that happens at the finale.

GO STEVE!!!!!!!!

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Hi Becky, Just got in myself and all set up. I'll try my best to keep you updated. Just starting now.

[beckyd30]

ty very much

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Here we go.

[Lynette Big Brother Addict Find all posts View Profile Close Lynette]

Season finale, one will leave the house $500,000 richer, one $50,000, and one will leave the Big Brother house empty handed, tonight on Biiiiiiig Brother.

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Recapping on all the evictions each week.

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Hi Becky, Lynette & Geo!!

[Lynette]

Hello! Sorry I missed Survivor. Next week for sure!

[fista-79 Big Brother Groupie Find all posts View Profile Close fista-79]

heyyyyyyy! Totally skipped out.on some work stuff to be able to watch lol instead I'll be heading in at 545am. Well worth it

[Lynette]

Yay, welcome! Glad for the company!

[fista-79]

they were trying to get me to miss it pfft

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Season review

[Lynette]

Hey Geo, I'll try and help you out tonight!

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Hi fista!

[fista-79]

hey Kenny ツ