Based on the international Big Brother franchise, it was produced as a spinoff of the network's long-running Loft Story.

The winner of Loft Story: La Revanche, Sébastien Tremblay, blogged daily about the show on its official website.

Big Brother Quebec loosely followed the format of the American version in that the housemates mostly decided who would stay and who would go.

However, there were slight differences: The Numéro 1 (English: Number 1) was similar to the Head of Household position in the American version.

Despite being immune from eviction and enjoying certain luxuries, they were forced to sleep at the foot of Numéro 1's bed, lest they lose their power and privilege.

The winners received desired food items, such as steak, bread, vegetables, and dairy, while the losers dined on slop.