Big Brother 16 Most Memorable Moments

Paola Swings Low

Paola may have been a DJ, but that was about the extent of her spinning abilities. In the season's first Battle of the Block competition, which required contestants to swing back and forth while filling a glass with champagne, Pow-Pow showed her fellow houseguests just how badly her coordination skills lacked.

Devin Drops a 'Bomb'

Though his time in the Big Brother house was short, Devin managed to fill it with quite a few terrible game moves. Case in point: His decision to bring female contestants Christine and Amber into the newly formed Bomb Squad alliance... then wake up Caleb in the middle of the night to inform him of the Squad's newest members.

Caleb Suspects Donny

Donny had the misfortune of being a genuinely nice guy — which is majorly suspect behavior in the BB house. To that end, Caleb and Devin began a season-long streak of paranoia about Donny's potential military experience. The evidence for Donny's Army past? A lack of hair on his legs. "Army boots rubbed his hair raw," Caleb said, proud of his astute observation. "I ain't stupid!"

Joey Plays Dress-Up

In a last-ditch effort to not be the first houseguest evicted, feminist contestant Joey donned a few of Hayden's grungiest clothes, powdered on a fake beard and became "Alex," her male alter ego that only freaked out the houseguests more. But Joey was nothing if not dedicated: She even put one of Cody's socks down her pants to, uh, fully prepare for the role.

Zach and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Veto Meeting

Brittany called out Paola for throwing the Battle of the Block competition. Paola called out Devin for telling her to do it. Then, Zach closed the show by mocking Paola's competitive skills ("Paola, you suck at everything. Straight up.") and announcing that Devin was his next target ("Devin, your personality changes with the blow of the wind.") And Donny just sat back and enjoyed the show, as did the rest of us.

The Houseguests Celebrate Good Times, C'mon

Say what you will about Devin, but it was kind of heartbreaking to see how actively his fellow HGs rooted for his downfall. When the single father sealed his fate by losing a crucial Power of Veto competition, the other contestants erupted into cheers and applause — and it was a little sad.

Hayden and Nicole Lock Lips

LeAnn Rimes knew what she was talking about when she said you can't fight the moonlight. That's why, after weeks of trying to steal a smooch from Nicole, Hayden finally earned a kiss from her under the covers. "Are you over it now that the chase is over? You won!" Nicole asked. Hayden's response was as adorable as we could have hoped for: "Not even close."

Cody and Zac, Sittin' in a Tree

Forget the saga of Caleb and Amber: The real unrequited love of the season was Cody's man-crush on Zac Efron, who Cody described as "a baller on all sorts of levels." After Cody practically recited Efron's full filmography, Hayden said what we were all really thinking: "You watch the worst movies."

Brittany and Cody Get Their Kicks

While Victoria triumphed in the week's Power of Veto competition, Brittany and Cody suffered through two grueling punishments — Brittany had to score 2,400 soccer goals in 24 hours, while Cody literally had to kick himself in the butt every time a buzzer sounded. Seldom do the BB contestants unite for a cause, but it was sweet to watch them cheer on Brittany as she put her last ball in the net.

Win a Date With Amber Borzotra!

Caleb would likely go to the ends of the earth to win Amber's heart — if the world ended at a pickle jar. When he learned he could score a backyard date with Amber if he suffered through eating a pickle, Caleb did just that. What resulted was World's Most Awkward Date, if only for Caleb's surplus of self-confidence: "I feel like your parents would probably love me, just 'cause of who I am." This from the guy who calls himself Beast Mode Cowboy.

Zach Goes Cuckoo at the Nomination Ceremony

Let's get something out of the way: No one has any idea what a "fruit loop dingus" is. But it still stung Nicole (and us) when Zach threw out that zinger at the nomination ceremony, prompting Nicole to master the art of laughing and crying at the same time.

Hayden and Nicole Get 'Double'-Crossed

Perhaps one of the most short-lived and poorly named alliances in BB history, The Rationale — comprised of Hayden, Nicole, Derrick and Cody — was formed in preparation for the season's first double eviction. But at the last second, Derrick and Cody went back on their word, sending Jocasta home instead of Zach (and making their mark as manipulative-but-savvy competitors).

Frankie Flies Solo

After Frankie was revealed as the season's biggest schemer (and the reason that Caleb's crush Amber was ousted), Beast Mode Cowboy refused to play in the Battle of the Block competition with Frankie. Left to his own devices, Frankie did pull out a win in the end — and Caleb got to reap all the benefits.

Frankie's 'Grande' Surprise

If you made a drinking game around the number of times Frankie name-dropped his sister, Ariana Grande, alcohol poisoning would win out in the first episode alone. But Frankie's family secret finally came out midway through the season, as he tried to make up for all the other secrets he'd been keeping during the summer. The men of the house weren't thrilled to hear the news, though, especially not Caleb. His response: "Are you even gay?"

Kathy Griffin Breaks Out the Zingers

Our beloved Zingbot couldn't muster any solid insults until after the week's Power of Veto competition was through, and who better to take the reins than Kathy Griffin? She skewered Victoria for her lack of gameplay, put Zach on blast for his love of pink... but Zingbot still got the last word, telling Cody he hadn't made any enemies this season — "except for maybe... Christine's husband!" The truth hurts, my friends.

Julie Chen Gets Iced

When the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was at its most popular, Julie Chen's hubby (and CBS prez) Les Moonves challenged her to go through with it live on the air — and she did, complete with an appearance from Will Arnett! (Let's all have a moment of silence for Julie's hair, though.)

Nicole and Jocasta Have a Whole Lotta Love

Many thanks to the Big Brother editors, who gave us a super slo-mo look at this awkward smooch. Just after Nicole won her way back into the house, Jocasta hugged her friend, wished her plenty of luck... and that's where it all went wrong, as the two ladies got their signals crossed and accidentally locked lips before any of us could understand what was happening.

There's No Place Like Home for the Houseguests

"Heartwarming" isn't a word that usually comes to mind on Big Brother. But when the houseguests received brief video messages from their loved ones — including an adorable "I mees you!" from Derrick's daughter — the houseguests' icy hearts melted just a little.

The Houseguests Walk on Thin Ice

Perhaps no competition was more grueling this summer than the Top 7 Head of Household competition, which had contestants slipping and sliding on a lane made of ice. Victoria took so many tumbles, in fact, that it's a wonder she didn't just give up.

Caleb Targets Nicole

Caleb is not an eloquent man. We all know this to be true. But during his Power of Veto speech, when he nominated Victoria alongside Nicole, Caleb's words were particularly (and unnecessarily) brutal: "I want you to feel comfortable sitting next to Nicole," Caleb told his replacement nominee. "I think we all know that she is literally the main target this week." Way harsh, Tai.

Christine Gets Booed

If Christine didn't realize just how inappropriate her relationship with Cody was inside the house, she certainly got a clue once she was outside the house, after becoming the second victim of a double eviction. The studio audience erupted in a chorus of boos upon Christine's exit, and her post-eviction interview with Julie wasn't a cakewalk, either.

Jeff Pops the Question

When fan favorites Jeff and Jordan returned to the BB house, under the guise of hosting a luxury competition, everyone but Jordan knew what was really happening: a backyard proposal, complete with the couple's loved ones and a performance from country star Brett Eldredge. Again with the tear-jerking moments!

The Players Press Rewind

In a summer full of predictable game moves and yawn-inducing evictions, the season finally got a jolt of energy in the form of the Rewind button, which reset the game for one week. By pushing the mystery button, the houseguests set in motion The Fall of the House of Grande, stripping Frankie of his competitive winning streak and ultimately sending him out the door....

Frankie Plays God

....but not before Frankie tried to convince his allies of the power he would hold in the jury house: "You're looking at the person who will single-handedly pick the winner of this game." Caleb's response was completely appropriate: "Shut up, Frankie."

After all, it's not Frankie alone who will pick the winner of BB16, but the entire jury — before they do, head back to the article and tell us who you'd like to see win!