Overview of 'Bigg Boss' Season 8

Episode 1 - Season Premiere

Release Date: 2024-10-06

The stage is set! Join our new boss Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi as he introduces the line up of new contestants of this captivating season.

Episode 2 - Day 1: First Eviction of S8

Release Date: 2024-10-07

Aatam Pudusu! This season's journey begins with an eviction, followed by another nomination. With no time to relax, the housemates buckle up for their first captaincy.

Episode 3 - Day 2: Swap Your Teammate!

Release Date: 2024-10-08

In a new twist of the day, BB asks the Men's and Women's teams to swap one member each. As the teams argue to agree, they are presented with the ration list for shopping.

Episode 4 - Day 3: Fiery Fights

Release Date: 2024-10-09

Muthu crosses the border for water and gets into an argument with the men's team. Another round of verbal war erupts in the house, which gets heated up in the debate task.

Episode 5 - Day 4: Who Is a Better Parent?

Release Date: 2024-10-10

The housemates are asked to predict the next evictee, while BB assigns a new debate topic. Later, Soundarya gathers everyone to clarify some comments about the morning activity.

Episode 6 - Day 5: The Nomination Free Pass

Release Date: 2024-10-11

Women's team miss their chance to compete for the pass, while Arun from Men's team gets selected. To everyone's surprise, Sachana re-enters the BB house.

Episode 7 - Day 6: Vijay Sethupathi Meets the House

Release Date: 2024-10-12

Makkal Selvan dives into the chaos of provisions and pranks during his first meet. Later, men receive positive feedback while the other team's dynamics sparks curiousity.

Episode 8 - Day 7: Housemates in a Dilemma

Release Date: 2024-10-13

Vijay Sethupathi questions Sachana's allegiance and digs into the reasons for the housemates' swap choices. Just as the drama unfolds, the first evictee joins him on stage.

Episode 9 - Day 8: Captaincy and Nominations

Release Date: 2024-10-14

It's a day of decisions! The teams are asked to pick contenders for captaincy as well as new members to swap. As one battle ends, nomination begins, but with a condition.

Episode 10 - Day 9: No Room for Mistakes

Release Date: 2024-10-15

Men's team manage to lose their weekly budget, while the Women's team crosses borders without permission. Chaos ensues when these issues are settled alongside the new rules.

Episode 11 - Day 10: King TV vs Queen TV

Release Date: 2024-10-16

Arnav's actions spark altercations in the Men's team. The King and Queen TV compete fiercely for points, and later, everyone vies for the top spot in the ranking task.

Episode 12 - Day 11: A Neck and Neck Task

Release Date: 2024-10-17

The housemates pull up their socks to win the "Nomination Free Pass". Later during the dinner preparation, Darsha feels cornered. What happened in the kitchen?

Episode 13 - Day 12: Victory for Women's Team

Release Date: 2024-10-18

The Award ceremony goes for a toss, while the women's team skillfully win the Nomination Free Pass. Later, the housemates are asked to vote for the best and worst performers.

Episode 14 - Day 13: Applauds from VJS

Release Date: 2024-10-19

Vijay Sethupathi appreciates some of the housemates for their good conduct. With a quirky question for Arun and a special task for Muthu, he signs off by advising the Men's team.

Episode 15 - Day 14: VJS Debunks the Accusations

Release Date: 2024-10-20

Makkal Selvan leads an open Q and A with the housemates, during which Arnav challenges Dharsha over her accusation. Later, they discuss Sathya's captaincy and this week's eviction.

Episode 16 - Day 15: Team Swap Trouble

Release Date: 2024-10-21

Ranjith, Tharshika compete for captaincy, while Soudarya fails to convince the women's team for the swap. As candidates are chosen for switching, mixed nominations raise the heat.

Episode 17 - Day 16: First Guests of BB Hotel

Release Date: 2024-10-22

Arun unintentionally crosses the border to which the women's team put forth a deal. In the hotel task, the men's team complains against the management, leading Pavithra to resign.

Episode 18 - Day 17: Role Reversal in the Hotel

Release Date: 2024-10-23

The men's team takes charge as staff and the women's team as haughty guests. The ladies succeed in taking revenge, and later everyone gears up for a game of dumb charades.

Episode 19 - Day 18: The Hotel Gets Upgraded

Release Date: 2024-10-24

After a review session, both teams vote for the best and worst performers. BB announces the results with a twist, and the hotel gets set to welcome their new guests and staff.

Episode 20 - Day 19: Sivakarthikeyan in BB House

Release Date: 2024-10-25

Women's team win the 'Nomination Free Pass' and have a debate among them to decide who deserves it. Later, all the housemates gather to welcome Sivakarthikeyan to the house.

Episode 21 - Day 20: VJS Reviews the Gameplay

Release Date: 2024-10-26

Makkal Selvan recalls last week's events and commends the 'guests' of BB hotel. He probes the fairness of the Killer Coin task and raises issues of inequality among the girls.

Episode 22 - Day 21: Housemates on the Hot Seat

Release Date: 2024-10-27

VJS commends housemates for their Hotel task and probes for any bias in assignments. He resolves all disputes while assessing team-swapping decisions ahead of eviction.

Episode 23 - Day 22: New Week, New Strategies

Release Date: 2024-10-28

As the week begins, team swapping and captaincy tasks are in full swing. Nominations raise tension while collecting ration points and shopping add fuel to the fire.

Episode 24 - Day 23: Rolling for Role Play

Release Date: 2024-10-29

As the women's team lose, they take up all the household tasks. Next, the housemates enact each other's characters as per BB's instructions, raising the bar of entertainment.

Episode 25 - Day 24: Reel Ones Review the Real

Release Date: 2024-10-30

The housemates get a reality check from their "task characters". After the Showtime, Vishal talks about Muthu's game plan while the women win the float or sink task.

Episode 26 - Day 25: Kavin's Diwali Surprise

Release Date: 2024-10-31

Decked up in traditional attires, the housemates celebrate Deepavali with fun games, crackers and a special lunch. The merrirment doubles when Kavin enters the house.

Episode 27 - Day 26: Women's Team Wins Again

Release Date: 2024-11-01

The women’s team earn 'Nomination Free Pass', while Jeffry and Sachana receive penalties for their performance this week. Later, Sathya and Ananthi go head-to-head for captaincy.

Episode 28 - Day 27: Celebrating in Style with VJS

Release Date: 2024-11-02

Makkal Selvan spreads festive cheer with his greetings and asks about the outfits he gifted the housemates. He reviews this week's tasks and the women’s team's success streak.

Episode 29 - Day 28: Make Way for the Wildcards

Release Date: 2024-11-03

VJS asks Muthu about his captaincy review and offers guidance. Moreover, the arrival of new contestants and a Diwali 'bonus' from VJS leaves the housemates feeling bittersweet.

Episode 30 - Day 29: The First Open Nominations

Release Date: 2024-11-04

Captain Sathya takes charge and assigns duties, while the direct nominations raise tension. Chaos ensues when Tharshika puts forth a condition for the Men's team.

Episode 31 - Day 30: Triumphs and Troubles

Release Date: 2024-11-05

Men's team won the tasks, yet the border crossing debate remains unresolved. Following the unfair discussions, the women's team declare a hunger strike, leading to a verbal war.

Episode 32 - Day 31: Identify the Manipulator

Release Date: 2024-11-06

The housemates are asked to vote for the most manipulative ones among them. Men secure their first Nomination Free Pass, while the story task continues without any interruptions.

Episode 33 - Day 32: Letters on the Way

Release Date: 2024-11-07

Harsh nicknames and anonymous criticisms from each other, leaves the housemates wounded. Later, everyone celebrates Ulaganayagan's birthday before resuming the storytelling task.

Episode 34 - Day 33: Best and Worst Selection

Release Date: 2024-11-08

The women get a task of styling the men. Additionally, BB asks the housemates to vote for the best and worst performers, while Arun secures the captaincy title this week.

Episode 35 - Day 34: Weekly Review

Release Date: 2024-11-09

VJS asks housemates and wildcards about their opinions on each other, offering advice to both teams. Moreover, he dives deep into Sathya's leadership and Women's team's new rules.

Episode 36 - Day 35: An Advice from Makkal Selvan

Release Date: 2024-11-10

VJS revisits the highlights of the weekly task, and emphasises the need to address behavioural challenges. Later, he offered advice to some and resolves ongoing tiffs.

Episode 37 - Day 36: New Rules for the Captain

Release Date: 2024-11-11

Captain Arun is clad with a powerful cape, while the women's team dominate the shopping task. After nominations, the men panic as they fail to notice their new member Anshida.

Episode 38 - Day 37: Back to School

Release Date: 2024-11-12

Excitement runs high as housemates become teachers and mischievous students for this week’s BB School task. But with clashes erupting at every corner, can order be restored?

Episode 39 - Day 38: Scuffles and a Secret Task

Release Date: 2024-11-13

Feedback from students leaves the staff frustrated, while Deepak receives secret task by BB. Later, the teachers struggle to maintain order as fiery arguments erupt in the school.

Episode 40 - Day 39: Chaos at School

Release Date: 2024-11-14

Students protest against Principal Varshini’s harsh actions. On the other hand, Jacquline is left in tears after Deepak and Arun misinterpret her words.

Episode 41 - Day 40: Captain Arun Faces the Heat

Release Date: 2024-11-15

After losing stripes from his cape, Captain Arun mediates a dispute within the women's team. The best performers become captaincy contenders, while the worst face a penalty.

Episode 42 - Day 41: VJS Issues a Progress Report

Release Date: 2024-11-16

Makkal Selvan receives feedback on the school task and student disruptions. Later, Deepak’s revelation surprises many in the house, while others clarify misunderstandings.

Episode 43 - Day 42: Eviction Drama and a Twist

Release Date: 2024-11-17

VJS discusses Arun's captaincy and warns the housemates about their refusals and behaviour. After the eviction, he delivers an unexpected surprise to everyone.

Episode 44 - Day 43: A Costly Mistake

Release Date: 2024-11-18

After a tearful argument with Arun, Manjari takes charge as the captain. Later, a crisis unfolds when the women’s shopping task goes wrong and they lose everything.

Episode 45 - Day 44: Conflict Sparks Mayhem

Release Date: 2024-11-19

Sachana gets emotional after the women's team confront and advises her. Later, Raanav clashes with Manjari over a rule violation, while Muthu challenges her leadership.

Episode 46 - Day 45: BB Darbar

Release Date: 2024-11-20

The house splits into two kingdoms - ruled by King Raanav and Queen Sachana. To claim the throne, they must conquer tasks, but what happens when unexpected hurdles arise?

Episode 47 - Day 46: Arimadesam Takes the Lead

Release Date: 2024-11-21

Teams guess time and weight without gadgets to score points for the throne. The men bag a victory hat-trick, while the women prepare to fight back and take back what's theirs.