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Season 1 – Shaq's Big Challenge

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Basketball superstar Shaquille O'Neal and a team of experts put six Florida middle-school students through a challenging program to get them into better shape and teach them healthier living skills.
Shaq's Big Challenge — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Shaq's Big Challenge may be cheesy, but Shaquille O'Neal's commitment to helping kids lose weight is positively endearing.

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Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune 10/09/2019
Shaq's Big Challenge, which puts the spotlight on childhood obesity, is downright noble, a word rarely associated with celebrity reality series, unless you consider a B-lister's image issues to be a charitable cause. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times 10/09/2019
It's a moving and sometimes funny series whose real drama manages to cut through the reality-TV show swaddling in which the producers have wrapped it. Go to Full Review Andrew Ryan Globe and Mail 10/09/2019
It sounds corny, but there's plenty of heart behind Shaq's Big Challenge. Go to Full Review Mike Kelly Toledo Blade 10/09/2019
Sure, his concern could be an act. But if you've seen any of [Shaquille O'Neal's] so-called acting efforts in the past, you know he's not that good at it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Shaquille O'Neal

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 26, 2007 Shaquille O'Neal and his team of experts begin their quest to help six obese Florida youngsters become healthy and fit. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 3, 2007 Shaq confronts the kids about slacking off on their fitness routine; a new personal trainer makes his presence felt right away. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 10, 2007 Kit drops out of the program, and Shaq tries to convince her father to let her return; Doc and Dale unveil a new program that would require teachers to offer 20 minutes of exercise during homeroom every day. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 17, 2007 Chef Tyler Florence revamps the school lunch at the cafeteria; the children try to reach the 20-pound weight-loss milestone to win a prize; James loses his enthusiasm for the project. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 24, 2007 The children are far from ready to meet with the governor about their results; chef Tyler Florence has a final chance to prove that the school cafeteria can afford a healthier, child-friendly menu. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 31, 2007 Thousands gather to see the final fitness test; Shaq and Dr. Muinos meet with the families to deliver the final medical diagnoses; the entire team meets with the governor of Florida. Details

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Season Info

Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Health & Wellness
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 26, 2007