The biggest winner is "The Biggest Loser" in this compelling new weight-loss reality drama in which two celebrity fitness trainers join with top health experts to help overweight contestants transform their bodies, health and ultimately, their lives. Alison Sweeney ("Days of Our Lives") hosts the unscripted, two-hour series in which two competing teams follow comprehensive diet and exercise plans to undergo radical physical makeovers. Unique physical challenges, surprising alliances and irresistible temptations make the competition even tougher for the contestants, who ultimately have to decide which player gets eliminated each week. In the end, "The Biggest Loser" becomes the biggest winner, walking away with a healthier body - and $250,000. "The Biggest Loser" is a production of NBC Universal Television Studio, Reveille, 25/7 Productions and 3 Ball Productions. Ben Silverman (NBC's "The Restaurant," "The Office (US)"), David Broome ("Jingle Ball Rock"), J.D. Roth ("NBC's "For Love or Money," "Endurance"), John Foy ("For Love or Money," "Endurance") and Todd A. Nelson ("For Love or Money," "Endurance") are the executive producers.
After the first Biggest Loser was crowned in January of 2005, a second Biggest Loser began in September, pitting the men versus the women in the ultimate chance of losing weight and feeling good about yourself. With the success of the second season, a special edition version of six episodes started in January 2006, with a third season starting in March 2006. Final Weight Loss of Season One Contestants:
This is all of the contestants in the order of most weight lost. It is shown in pounds.
1 (1) Ryan 330 > 208 (122 lost) 37% 18% 55%
2 (2) Gary 227 > 156 (71 lost) 31% 23% 54%
3 (8) Dave 250 > 179 (71 lost) 28% 25% 53%
4 (3) Kelly 242 > 163 (79 lost) 33% 17% 50%
5 (6) Andrea 215 > 156 (59 lost) 27% 21% 48%
6 (7) Kelly 223 > 151 (72 lost) 32% 15% 47%
7 (10) Aaron 261 > 200 (61 lost) 23% 21% 44%
8 (5) Lisa 236 > 179 (57 lost) 24% 7% 31%
9 (9) Matt 310 > 246 (64 lost) 21% 6% 27%
10 (4) Maurice 436 > 365 (71 lost) 16% 8% 24%
11 (11) Lizzeth 167 > 145 (22 lost) 13% 11% 24%
12 (12) Dana 175 > 153 (22 lost) 13% 8% 21%
NBC Broadcast History
October 2004 - Present: Tuesdays @ 8:00pm EST/PST.
January 2005 - February 2005: Wednesdays @ 9:00pm EST/PST (Special Edition version)
The Theme Song for the first season of The Biggest Loser is called "Looking Good, Feeling Gorgeous," by RuPaul. Seasons two through five featured "Proud" by Heather Small.
The players compete in a trampoline challenge to win the chance to exclude a contestant's weight from the weigh-in. Elsewhere, two eliminated players return for a chance to win a spot at the ranch, and personality clashe...
The teams compete for exclusive use of the gym during a battering-ram challenge. Bob and Dolvett, meanwhile, try to get through to contestants they feel aren't putting in enough effort to shed pounds.
A Chinese-buffet temptation offers the winner a two-pound advantage at the weigh-in and an opportunity to match up players for a gym challenge. Later, the teams compete in a water-transfer challenge for the chance to vid...
The teams bet on the percentage of weight they think they'll lose in order to gain an advantage at the weigh-in. Elsewhere, the contestants learn to shop for healthful foods; the teams compete in a puzzle-based challenge...
A new batch of couples arrive at the ranch and are shocked to learn they'll be split up to compete against each other in the Season 13 premiere. The new round has a "No Excuses" theme, and the trainers address the reason...
The winner of the $250,000 prize is crowned in the Season 12 finale. The eliminated players also return to weigh in for the $100,000 at-home prize
The eliminated players return to run a marathon, and the winner earns a spot as a finalist. The first five players to finish also receive a share of a $50,000 prize. Later, the contestants weigh in to determine which two...
The trainers prepare Thanksgiving dinner for the players, who also face a temptation challenge with a three-pound advantage prize for the winner. Elsewhere, a tough challenge requires the players to climb one mile on Jac...
The contestants swap teams and trainers after a calorie-counting challenge, and the realignment causes some tension. Later, the new teams face their first challenge together; and the trainers hold last-chance workouts aw...
The teams merge into one and learn that they have a chance to avoid an elimination if they're able to collectively lose 100 lbs. during the week. A candy-temptation setup complicates their efforts, however. Also: The pla...
A player goes home and takes a trainer along for the trip. But the prize comes at a cost: the player's weight is the only one that counts for the team at the weigh-in. Elsewhere, the contestants at the ranch navigate a m...
Former contestants Hannah Curlee, Adam Hurtado and Marci Crozier return to offer inspiration to the teams. Also: The players battle the elements during a challenge in order to win letters from home; a player tries to con...
The players compete for Super Bowl tickets during NFL week at the ranch. Pros Clay Matthews, Drew Brees and Tony Gonzalez head up a football-throwing challenge, while Tim Tebow, Shawne Merriman and Eric Dickerson conduct...
Gym-time restrictions are put into place, allowing each team only two hours a day to work out. Elsewhere, the contestants receive health evaluations from Dr. Huizenga, who delivers particularly shocking news to one playe...
The contestants are grouped by age and must choose their trainer in the Season 12 premiere. Tennis star Anna Kournikova and fitness expert Dolvett Quince join Bob Harper to make up the trio of trainers for the season.
In this must-see, exciting live finale, the contestants from this season return for a special reunion and a chance to weigh in one last time – and show America how much weight they’ve all lost since beginning their w...
The players carry the weight they've lost so far during a golf-themed challenge and receive support from Season 10 champ Patrick House. Elsewhere, two finalists are named; the gang prepare turkey burgers for kids in a co...
The trainers test the players to see what they've learned during their time at the ranch. The contestants have a chance to add to their scores by playing a "Biggest Loser" video game. Later, the players compete for an ad...
The contestants receive Cinderella-themed makeovers with fashion guidance from Tim Gunn and new hairstyles from Ken Paves. The players then show off their new looks to friends and family at a castle, where the band OneRe...
The players pull a car for a half mile with NASCAR's Clint Bowyer on hand for support. Former contestant Tara Costa also participates in the challenge. Later, Sam Poueu and Ali Vincent lead a gym workout and offer inspir...
Alison reveals the game is going to singles; a surprise visitor makes a grand entrance; the contestants face each other in a river surfing challenge.
The remaining contestants travel to New Zealand; after climbing 51 flights of stairs, the contestants and trainers go sky-jumping; the contestants learn to eat healthy while traveling abroad.
While the challenge winners get a night out on the town, the losers clean the ranch; after an emotional elimination, the contestants receive exciting news.
The remaining teams compete in a challenge that involves balancing eggs; the contestants talk to students about fitness and lead them in a fun workout; the contestants go on an Easter-egg hunt.
An eliminated contestant returns and the players are split into four teams; the teams compete in a challenge involving ropes and weights; the weigh-in doesn't go the way one contestant expects.
The remaining contestants learn they will all be on the same team this week; the players compete to see who can prepare the best low-calorie meal in under 30 minutes; trivia challenge.
Each team is allowed to have only two players work with a trainer; the teams face off in a challenge where they must cross a mud pit without touching the mud; several contestants open up to their trainers.
The contestants return home for two weeks to spend time with their loved ones and navigate the diet challenges of the real world; the players compete in a 5K challenge; another player is sent home.
A ball challenge gives the winning team a big advantage at weigh-in; contestants work out at a gym owned by former UFC champion Bas Rutten; two contestants are eliminated.
The contestants are tied up in a rope challenge that requires teamwork; a trainer tries to get a contestant to open up; the contestants push a train 800 feet during a challenge.
The contestants are ushered into a room full of chocolate candies for a Valentine's Day temptation; a choice made by the challenge winner causes conflict; a relay race tests the contestants' endurance, agility, speed, st...
The ``unknowns'' are reunited with the other contestants at the ranch; the teams face a challenge involving weights.
The contestants are tempted by their favorite food; the winners of a calorie-counting challenge receive letters from home; Jillian Michaels puts Bob Harper through an intense yoga session.
The unknown trainers are revealed and share their personal stories; two contestants compete for a two-pound advantage at the weigh-in; a water-carrying challenge.
The ranch-based contestants attempt to lose a higher percentage of weight than the unknowns in order to get immunity; Dr. Huizenga talks to the contestants about their health.
Twenty-two contestants, composed of 11 pairs of family and friends, get the choice of working out with Bob and Gillian or at a separate location with two unknown trainers.
The six remaining contestants learn that the players who stay above both a red line and a yellow line at the weigh-in will make the final four; Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin tests the players' stamina in five exercises....
The Biggest Loser catches up with former contestants and ban them together to participate in a triathlon!
Celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves crafts a new look for each of the seven remaining contestants; after their makeovers, the contestants share emotional reunions with their loved ones; a challenge leads to a heart-warming m...
A contestant continues to be upset over a recent elimination; a pool challenge tests everyone's balance; a contestant reaches a milestone.
The contestants learn that they will be competing in pairs this week, and that one contestant will get to determine each team; Bob and Jillian confront contestants about issues they can't overcome.
The contestants live and train like Marines for a week at Camp Pendleton; the teams compete for a coveted prize in an intense obstacle course challenge.
The contestants learn that only one person's weight will count for each team; chefs Curtis Stone and Lorena Garcia coach each team through a cooking competition.
Summary: All of this season's contestants reunite and compete for the at-home prize; America's vote determines the third finalist; one contestant wins the grand prize.
Summary: The contestants choose food from a buffet table offering low- and high-calorie choices; Gabrielle Reece, pro volley ball player, leads a beach-circuit workout; a contestant gets devastating news.
Summary: Financial adviser Suze Orman talks to the contestants about financial health; two contestants win a new car in a challenge.
Summary: The competition heats up when the players learn how to get immunity for the week; a swimming challenge reveals who the players want to remain in the competition.
Summary: Eliminated contestants vie for a spot back in the competition; a friendship begins to unravel.
Summary: The contestants must continue to eat right and exercise when they return home for a visit; each contestant faces an at-home bike challenge.
Summary: One team earns a day of luxury and pampering by winning a food trivia challenge; chef Curtis Stone helps judge the teams in a cook-off.
Summary: The blue and black teams compete in a challenge that tests their strength; the contestants must work eight-hour shifts at a food bank and make time for workouts.
Summary: The temptation winner divides the contestants into two teams and grants immunity to one player; the contestants participate in a challenge on the roof of a very tall building.
Summary: Olympians Julia Mancuso, Jeret "Speedy" Peterson, J.R. Celski, Rockne Brubaker and Allison Jones Guest Star in a special Olympic-themed episode.
Summary: The eliminated blue and yellow teams return to the ranch to try to reenter the competition after 30 days at home. Later, the winner of a football challenge receives immunity; and Ali makes an exciting announcem...
Summary: The players compete for immunity during a surprise challenge. The winning team also has the chance to influence the weigh-in for three other groups. Later, the trainers are dismayed by one team's game-playing t...
Summary: The contestants assume the role of either teacher or student; a challenge grants immunity to the winning team; a contestant threatens to quit the competition.
Summary: Dr. Huizenga delivers sobering news to the contestants; the contestants compete in a balance challenge over a pool; Jillian Michaels encourages a contestant to face one of her biggest fears.
Summary: Twenty-two contestants, comprised of 11 pairs of family members, equate to the heaviest cast in show history; before heading to the ranch, the contestants must weigh-in in front of family, friends and neighbors...
