I wish I could snap my fingers and tell you, “Mark your calendar for September 27th at 8:00 PM!” But reality is messy. CBS usually announces the official finale date about three weeks before it airs. That’s when you’ll see them hype it up with countdowns and dramatic “This Sunday!” promos.
Pro tip: Follow Julie Chen Moonves on Twitter or Instagram. She’s the oracle. She’ll post a photo of her finale dress, and bam—you’ll know the date. Also, your DVR will probably auto-record it if you’ve been watching all summer. Technology, folks.
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Don’t stress about the exact time. Just know that the finale is always worth the wait. You’ll see the biggest blindsides, the most dramatic speeches, and at least one person sobbing about their “journey.” Somebody will say, “I’m not here to make friends” after making exactly zero friends. It’s iconic.
And remember: the finale is your reward. You survived 90+ days of watching people argue over slop and have food competitions that involve sticking your face in whipped cream. You deserve that confetti. You deserve to see who takes the crown.
