Dave Broome
Director
The Biggest Loser (2004)
Season 16
The Biggest Loser features obese people competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight.
Released Oct. 19, 2004
Episode 90 min
10+
Genres: Game Show, Reality, Reality TV
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Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: 25/7 Productions
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S16E1 - Opening Day
A new set of hopefuls are introduced for the first time.
Sept. 11, 2014, midnight
S16E2 - The Knockout
The players compete on a assault course, challenging them to break through excuses that are getting in their way.
Sept. 18, 2014, midnight
S16E3 - Double Header
The contestants test their nutritional understanding before competing in an endurance challenge. Meanwhile, an inspirational "Wall of Glory" reminds them of their athletic days and provides motivation to work harder at the gym.
Sept. 25, 2014, midnight
S16E4 - The Lottery
A lottery challenge takes place, in which one contestant is selected to go home with a trainer for the week—and the chosen person's weight will the only one that counts for the team's weigh-in. Meanwhile, the remaining contestants try to keep up with their plans at the ranch without their trainer; and two eliminated players compete at Comeback Canyon.
Oct. 2, 2014, midnight
S16E5 - Sidelined
The teams are challenged to race through the air across a canyon and then solve a puzzle; and the winners get the chance to sideline one player from the losing team at weigh-in.
Oct. 9, 2014, midnight
S16E6 - The Tailgate
The contestants face a tailgating challenge, where they are tempted with high-calorie comfort foods. Later, a player discusses emotional issues with his trainer; and Bob receives a gift from a "Comeback Canyon" contestant.
Oct. 16, 2014, midnight
S16E7 - The Drop
In a pool challenge, the teams are tasked to hold a percentage of their body weight in order to keep their trainers from falling into a pool, and the last-place team loses its trainer for the week. Elsewhere, two eliminated contestants team up at Comeback Canyon; and one contestant gives her trainer a look at her past.
Oct. 23, 2014, midnight
S16E8 - Penalty Box
The players compete in a challenge involving water and giant treadmills, and the winning team gets a chance to penalize the two losing teams. Elsewhere, Bob Harper advises two Comeback Canyon contestants about setting priorities.
Oct. 30, 2014, midnight
S16E9 - Yes, Coach!
NFL stars Michael Irvin, Donald Driver and Willie McGinest visit the ranch, where they participate in a football challenge and offer the contestants training advice.
Nov. 6, 2014, midnight
S16E10 - Free Agents
The ranch is rocked when the teams are dismantled and new teams are formed. Chef Rocco DiSpirito has to judge which team has managed to create the healthiest and tastiest dish.
Nov. 13, 2014, midnight
S16E11 - No "I" in Team
A sandpile challenge is attempted as the players try to lose 50 pound collectively. Also: Players reflect on their accomplishments and communicate their goals while hiking with their trainers.
Nov. 20, 2014, midnight
S16E12 - The Playoffs
The teams disband and the players compete on their own for the first time in an obstacle course, with the grand prize being immunity. Later, the trainers surprise the players with videos featuring words of encouragement from loved ones
Dec. 11, 2014, midnight
S16E13 - Kauai Part 1
Part 1 of 2. The players head to Hawaii, where they participate in a kayak challenge. Later, a trainer and a player who both fear the open water try snorkeling.
Dec. 18, 2014, midnight
S16E14 - Kauai Part 2
Conclusion. Contestants face their fears in Hawaii. Included: One player tries rappelling down a waterfall, and another goes rope-swinging through the jungle. Later, the contestants use coconuts to tackle a lacrosse-inspired obstacle course.
Jan. 1, 2015, midnight
S16E15 - Makeover Week
None
Jan. 8, 2015, midnight
S16E16 - The Comeback
None
Jan. 15, 2015, midnight
S16E17 - End Zone
It's down to the final four - Rob, Sonya, Woody and Toma - and after 17 weeks, someone's dream of becoming a finalist comes to an end.
The contestants walk into the gym to see Jenna Wolfe, the lifestyle and fitness correspondent for the Today Show. Despite being seven months pregnant, Jenna shows the players how to work out without a gym. At the same time, Bob Harper gives the other trainers a workout of a lifetime.
Jan. 22, 2015, midnight
S16E18 - Live Finale
Contestants from this season reunite and reveal how much weight they've lost; the at-home winner is revealed; the grand-prize winner is announced.
Jan. 29, 2015, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 90 min.
Season Runtime: 23670 min.
Released: Oct. 19, 2004
Last Air Date: March 31, 2020, midnight
Status: Canceled
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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