Big Brother is back for the summer with the magnificent Julie Chen and a houseful of new – and some old – contestants competing to win $500,000. #BB18 is proving to be just as twist- and drama-filled as usual, with more alliances than I can count on one hand.

Airing 3 nights a week, Big Brother requires quite the time commitment and you might as well keep it interesting with – what else – alcohol. Without school during the week, the summer is the perfect time to grab your friends and get wasted on a Sunday, Wednesday and/or Thursday night to Big Brother.

Take a sip when:

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  • A houseguest wears a costume
  • Someone says “showmance”
  • Two houseguests cuddle
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  • Anyone says “backdoor”
  • Julie Chen says “houseguests”
  • A houseguest names their target

Drink two sips if:

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  • Three or more houseguests cuddle
  • An evicted houseguest is mentioned
  • Someone pranks another houseguest
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  • Someone actually goes in the pool
  • An alliance turns on one of their own
  • A picture on the memory wall fades to grey – an Irish funeral of sorts

Take a shot when:

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  • A competition starts
  • Someone cries
  • A new alliance is formed

Finish your drink if:

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  • A new showmance commences
  • You incorrectly guessed who would win a competition
  • A floater gets their game together and finally joins an alliance

Be safe, drink up, then go creep on the houseguests with the live feeds.