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Season 1 – The Biggest Loser

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Contestants work to shed weight and win the grand prize.

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Gillian Flynn Entertainment Weekly 01/30/2020
The gimmick is more cruel than clever, and it undermines the rest of the show. Go to Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post 01/30/2020
2.5/4
The debut, which ran 90 minutes, went by rather quickly, but the constant food commercials and the subliminal Subway signs on the show, made me run to the fridge so often, I think I put on five pounds by the time it was over. Go to Full Review Dana Stevens Slate 01/29/2020
Just another form of the same merciless ridicule? The Biggest Loser, which at its new hour-and-a-half length is more desperately in need of slimming than its subjects, takes that hypocrisy to a new level. Go to Full Review Lucy Maher Common Sense Media 01/29/2020
3/5
Though The Biggest Loser is technically a dogged competition, it's also feel-good fare with a message that everyone can benefit from. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Caroline Rhea

Host

Ben Silverman

Executive Producer

David Broome

Executive Producer

J.D. Roth

Executive Producer

John Foy

Executive Producer

Todd Nelson

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 19, 2004 In a life-altering competition, contestants use medically approved weight-loss techniques to shed pounds and try to win a $250,000 prize. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 26, 2004 The teams face the ultimate bake-off challenge as they sell baked goods to try to win a luxurious spa visit. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 9, 2004 The remaining 10 contestants compete in a "popstar challenge" and perform a song about their weight struggles before a live audience. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 2004 The teams must climb all 74 stories of the tallest building west of the Mississippi. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 23, 2004 The two teams face their greatest temptations and another contestant is eliminated after the team members realize they are being manipulated. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 30, 2004 The teams put their newfound stamina to the test; one contestant refuses to work out, bringing the Blue Team trainer to his boiling point; an elimination surprise divides one team. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 7, 2004 Contestants race to log the most miles on a stationary bike before midnight, with a prize of better-fitting clothes as an incentive; participants learn of a new twist in the game. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 14, 2004 Playing It Close to the Vest Contestants temporarily re-gain the weight they've lost when they must run a quarter mile carrying the equivalent of their lost weight. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 21, 2004 Clip Show An often-comic look at the first eight episodes; previously unseen footage of contestants' exit interviews; bloopers; the contestants who cheated when they thought the cameras were out of range. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 4, 2005 The contestants turn the tables and get to train the trainers; the players reflect on their experiences before the final weigh-in at the ranch. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 11, 2005 The winner is revealed and takes home the $250,000 prize. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 18, 2005 Contestants who were voted off the show reunite. Details

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The Biggest Loser — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Ben Silverman, David Broome, J.D. Roth, John Foy, Todd Nelson
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Health & Wellness, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 19, 2004