Reality fans are getting excited for the summer as CBS is bringing back one of its summer reality staples for a 12th iteration. 

CBS’s summer reality hit, "Big Brother," returns with a new edition on July 8 at 8:00 p.m.

The competition program will be broadcast three times a week, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, at 8:00 p.m. each night.

Julie Chen returns as the show’s host.