The Biggest Loser

tv show

263 total episodes

18 seasons

First Aired October 19, 2004

Genres:

Reality

Overview

The Biggest Loser features obese people competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight.

Season 5

16 episodes

Air Date

January 01, 2008

Overview

The Biggest Loser: Couples is the fifth season of the NBC reality television series The Biggest Loser. The fifth season premiered on January 1, 2008 with ten overweight couples competing for a cash prize of $250,000. This season featured Alison Sweeney as the host, with trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels; all three returning from season four. Although the contestants came in as teams of two, the grand prize was eventually awarded to an individual. In the end Ali Vincent won, making her the first female winner in the history of the United States Biggest Loser series.

Episodes

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They Got Fat Together, Can They Get Thin Together?
Episode 1 - 1h 30m
January 01, 2008
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Contestants Face Barbecue Temptation and Giant Seesaw Challenge!
Episode 2 - 1h 30m
January 08, 2008
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Tensions Run High As This Week's Challenge Causes Rifts Among Players
Episode 3 - 1h 30m
January 15, 2008
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One Outcast Duo Squares Off Against All the Rest
Episode 4 - 1h 30m
January 22, 2008
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Surprise Escalator Challenge Changes the Game Forever
Episode 5 - 1h 30m
January 29, 2008
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Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito Guest Stars
Episode 6 - 1h 30m
February 05, 2008
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Special Guest Appearance by Jillian's Mom
Episode 7 - 1h 30m
February 12, 2008
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Contestants Reunited With Loved Ones
Episode 8 - 1h 30m
February 19, 2008
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One Team Surprised With Trip to Vegas
Episode 9 - 1h 30m
February 26, 2008
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Contestants Tackle One of the Biggest Challenges in Show's History
Episode 10 - 1h 30m
March 04, 2008
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All Contestants Return to Ranch in Surprise Twist
Episode 11 - 1h 30m
March 11, 2008
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Contestants Made Over by Fashion Guru Tim Gunn
Episode 12 - 1h 30m
March 18, 2008
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Competition Heats Up With Only Six Contestants Left
Episode 13 - 1h 30m
March 25, 2008
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Last Five Contestants Get Surprise Trip to Australia
Episode 14 - 1h 30m
April 01, 2008
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Surprise Game-Changing Twist in Last Episode Before Live Finale
Episode 15 - 1h 30m
April 08, 2008
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"Biggest Loser" Revealed in Season Finale
Episode 16 - 1h 30m
April 15, 2008

Cast

Bob Harper
as
Self
Alison Sweeney
as
Self - Host
Jillian Michaels
as
Self