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The Biggest Loser

2004 – 2020Show18 seasons263 episodesTV-PG

Reality
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic355.0
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic355.0

Summary

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

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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The Biggest Loser episodes

18 seasons · 263 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.2
  1. S2 E11 Episode #2.11, 7.5
  2. S2 E13 Episode #2.13, 7.0
  1. S4 E1 Back to Basics, 7.7
  2. S4 E2 The Secret Black Team is Revealed!, 6.9
  3. S4 E3 Episode #4.3, 6.9
  4. S4 E4 Bidding Wars, 6.6
  5. S4 E5 Episode #4.5, 6.6
  6. S4 E6 Episode #4.6, 6.6
  7. S4 E7 Episode #4.7, 5.9
  8. S4 E8 Episode #4.8, 6.6
  9. S4 E9 Episode #4.9, 6.6
  10. S4 E10 Episode #4.10, 6.6
  11. S4 E11 Episode #4.11, 6.6
  12. S4 E12 Episode #4.12, 6.6
  13. S4 E13 Episode #4.13, 6.6
  14. S4 E14 Episode #4.14, 6.6
  15. S4 E15 The Biggest Loser 4 Live Finale, 5.6
  1. S5 E1 Episode #5.1, 5.8
  2. S5 E2 Episode #5.2, 6.2
  3. S5 E3 Episode #5.3, 6.2
  4. S5 E4 Episode #5.4, 6.6
  5. S5 E5 Episode #5.5, 6.2
  6. S5 E6 Episode #5.6, 6.2
  7. S5 E7 Episode #5.7, 6.2
  8. S5 E8 Episode #5.8, 6.2
  9. S5 E9 Episode #5.9, 6.2
  10. S5 E10 Episode #5.10, 6.2
  11. S5 E11 Episode #5.11, 6.2
  12. S5 E12 Episode #5.12, 6.2
  13. S5 E13 Episode #5.13, 6.1
  14. S5 E14 Episode #5.14, 6.4
  15. S5 E15 Episode #5.15, 6.8
  16. S5 E16 The Biggest Loser 5 Live Finale, 6.8
  1. S6 E1 Episode #6.1, 6.5
  2. S6 E2 Episode #6.2, 7.3
  3. S6 E3 Episode #6.3, 6.8
  4. S6 E4 Episode #6.4, 6.9
  5. S6 E5 Episode #6.5, 6.8
  6. S6 E6 Episode #6.6, 7.0
  7. S6 E7 Episode #6.7, 6.7
  8. S6 E8 Episode #6.8, 6.5
  9. S6 E9 Episode #6.9, 7.2
  10. S6 E10 Episode #6.10, 6.5
  11. S6 E11 Episode #6.11, 6.7
  12. S6 E12 Episode #6.12, 7.1
  13. S6 E13 Episode #6.13, 7.0
  14. S6 E14 Episode #6.14, 7.4
  15. S6 E15 Episode #6.15, 7.2
  1. S7 E1 Episode #7.1, 7.2
  2. S7 E2 Episode #7.2, 6.7
  3. S7 E3 Episode #7.3, 6.4
  4. S7 E4 Episode #7.4, 6.9
  5. S7 E5 Episode #7.5, 6.9
  6. S7 E6 Episode #7.6, 6.6
  7. S7 E7 Episode #7.7, 6.6
  8. S7 E8 Episode #7.8, 6.9
  9. S7 E9 Episode #7.9, 6.5
  10. S7 E10 Episode #7.10, 6.9
  11. S7 E11 Episode #7.11, 6.9
  12. S7 E12 Episode #7.12, 7.2
  13. S7 E13 Episode #7.13, 7.4
  14. S7 E14 Episode #7.14, 6.9
  15. S7 E15 Episode #7.15, 7.4
  16. S7 E16 Episode #7.16, 7.2
  17. S7 E17 Episode #7.17, 7.2
  18. S7 E18 Episode #7.18, 7.1
  19. S7 E19 The Biggest Loser Couples Finale, 7.1
  1. S8 E1 Episode #8.1, 8.0
  2. S8 E2 Episode #8.2, 6.8
  3. S8 E3 Episode #8.3, 6.9
  4. S8 E4 Episode #8.4, 6.8
  5. S8 E5 Episode #8.5, 7.1
  6. S8 E6 Episode #8.6, 7.4
  7. S8 E7 Episode #8.7, 7.4
  8. S8 E8 Episode #8.8, 6.8
  9. S8 E9 Episode #8.9, 6.0
  10. S8 E10 Episode #8.10, 7.4
  11. S8 E11 Episode #8.11, 6.8
  12. S8 E12 Episode #8.12, 7.2
  13. S8 E13 Episode #8.13, 7.3
  1. S9 E1 Episode #9.1, 5.2
  2. S9 E2 Episode #9.2, 6.5
  3. S9 E3 Episode #9.3, 6.8
  4. S9 E4 Episode #9.4, 6.5
  5. S9 E5 Episode #9.5, 6.5
  6. S9 E6 Episode #9.6, 6.6
  7. S9 E7 Episode #9.7, 6.5
  8. S9 E8 Episode #9.8, 6.5
  9. S9 E9 Episode #9.9, 6.5
  10. S9 E10 Episode #9.10, 6.0
  11. S9 E11 Episode #9.11, 6.5
  12. S9 E12 Episode #9.12, 6.5
  13. S9 E13 Episode #9.13, 6.5
  14. S9 E14 Episode #9.14, 7.2
  15. S9 E15 Episode #9.15, 7.2
  16. S9 E16 Episode #9.16, 7.0
  17. S9 E17 Episode #9.17, 7.2
  18. S9 E18 Episode #9.18, 7.2
  19. S9 E19 Episode #9.19, 6.7
  1. S10 E1 Episode #10.1, 4.8
  2. S10 E2 Episode #10.2, 6.5
  3. S10 E3 Episode #10.3, 6.6
  4. S10 E4 Episode #10.4, 6.3
  5. S10 E5 Episode #10.5, 6.2
  6. S10 E6 Episode #10.6, 6.6
  7. S10 E7 Episode #10.7, 6.7
  8. S10 E8 Episode #10.8, 6.0
  9. S10 E9 Episode #10.9, 5.8
  10. S10 E10 Episode #10.10, 5.1
  11. S10 E11 Episode #10.11, 5.7
  12. S10 E12 Episode #10.12, 6.1
  13. S10 E13 Episode #10.13, 7.2
  1. S11 E1 Episode #11.1, 6.6
  2. S11 E2 Episode #11.2, 6.0
  3. S11 E3 Episode #11.3, 5.8
  4. S11 E4 Episode #11.4, 5.8
  5. S11 E5 Episode #11.5, 5.7
  6. S11 E6 Episode #11.6, 6.8
  7. S11 E7 Episode #11.7, 6.6
  8. S11 E8 Episode #11.8, 5.8
  9. S11 E9 Episode #11.9, 6.3
  10. S11 E10 Episode #11.10, 5.8
  11. S11 E11 Episode #11.11, 5.8
  12. S11 E12 Episode #11.12, 6.4
  13. S11 E13 Episode #11.13, 5.1
  14. S11 E14 Episode #11.14, 6.3
  15. S11 E15 Episode #11.15, 6.4
  16. S11 E16 Episode #11.16, 6.4
  17. S11 E20 Episode #11.20, 6.2
  18. S11 E21 Winner Revealed, 6.7
  1. S12 E1 Episode #12.1, 6.2
  2. S12 E2 Episode #12.2, 5.7
  3. S12 E3 Episode #12.3, 6.4
  4. S12 E4 Episode #12.4, 6.7
  5. S12 E5 Episode #12.5, 6.7
  6. S12 E6 Episode #12.6, 6.4
  7. S12 E7 Episode #12.7, 6.4
  8. S12 E8 Episode #12.8, 6.0
  9. S12 E9 Episode #12.9, 6.1
  10. S12 E10 Episode #12.10, 6.4
  11. S12 E11 Episode #12.11, 6.6
  12. S12 E12 Episode #12.12, 6.5
  13. S12 E13 Episode #12.13, 6.0
  1. S13 E1 Episode #13.1, 6.3
  2. S13 E2 Episode #13.2, 6.3
  3. S13 E3 Episode #13.3, 5.5
  4. S13 E4 Episode #13.4, 7.1
  5. S13 E5 Episode #13.5, 6.7
  6. S13 E6 Episode #13.6, 5.4
  7. S13 E7 Valentine's Shoot, 6.1
  8. S13 E8 Episode #13.8, 6.0
  9. S13 E9 Episode #13.9, 6.2
  10. S13 E10 Episode #13.10, 6.7
  11. S13 E11 Episode #13.11, 6.2
  12. S13 E12 Episode #13.12, 6.8
  13. S13 E13 Episode #13.13, 6.0
  14. S13 E14 Episode #13.14, 7.0
  15. S13 E15 Episode #13.15, 6.0
  16. S13 E16 Episode #13.16, 5.3
  17. S13 E18 Finale, 5.0
  1. S14 E1 Week One: We're Back... and So Is Jillian, 7.4
  2. S14 E2 Week Two: Get Moving, 6.0
  3. S14 E3 Week Three: Cut the Junk, 6.2
  4. S14 E4 Week Four: Pay It Forward, 5.5
  5. S14 E5 Week Five: Waist & Money, 6.5
  6. S14 E6 Week Six: Lead by Example, 5.5
  7. S14 E7 Week Seven: Tough Love, 5.9
  8. S14 E8 Week Eight: Work Together, 5.6
  9. S14 E9 Week Nine: Face Your Fears, 5.7
  10. S14 E10 Week Ten: Make a Difference, 5.2
  11. S14 E11 Week Eleven: Down to the Wire, 6.1
  12. S14 E12 Live Finale, 6.3
  1. S15 E1 Episode #15.1, 7.1
  2. S15 E2 Episode #15.2, 6.1
  3. S15 E3 Episode #15.3, 7.0
  4. S15 E4 Episode #15.4, 6.4
  5. S15 E5 Episode #15.5, 5.5
  6. S15 E6 Episode #15.6, 6.1
  7. S15 E7 Episode #15.7, 5.6
  8. S15 E8 Episode #15.8, 6.1
  9. S15 E9 Episode #15.9, 5.8
  10. S15 E10 Episode #15.10, 5.7
  11. S15 E11 Episode #15.11, 5.4
  12. S15 E12 Episode #15.12, 6.5
  13. S15 E13 Episode #15.13, 6.8
  14. S15 E14 Episode #15.14, 5.8
  15. S15 E15 Episode #15.15, 5.1
  1. S16 E1 Opening Day, 7.4
  2. S16 E2 The Knockout, 7.4
  3. S16 E3 Double Header, 7.3
  4. S16 E4 The Lottery, 7.4
  5. S16 E5 Sidelined, 7.1
  6. S16 E6 The Tailgate, 7.4
  7. S16 E7 The Drop, 6.4
  8. S16 E8 Penalty Box, 6.9
  9. S16 E9 Yes, Coach!, 6.5
  10. S16 E10 Free Agents, 6.8
  11. S16 E11 No 'I' in Team, 5.4
  12. S16 E12 The Playoffs, 5.5
  13. S16 E13 Kauai Part 1, 6.0
  14. S16 E14 Kauai Part 2, 6.3
  15. S16 E15 Makeover Week, 6.7
  16. S16 E16 The Comeback, 7.1
  17. S16 E17 End Zone, 6.3
  18. S16 E18 Live Finale, 6.1
  1. S17 E1 Money Hungry, 7.0
  2. S17 E2 Taste Test; Keep on Truckin', 5.3
  3. S17 E3 Hooked on 'Tronics; the Big Switch, 6.8
  4. S17 E4 Ready? Set. Auction!; Ship Shape, 7.4
  5. S17 E5 Homeward Bound; Real World Problems, 6.8
  6. S17 E6 Makeover Week, 6.6
  7. S17 E7 I Got the Power; the Final Cut, 6.8
  8. S17 E8 Live Finale, 5.4
  1. S18 E1 Time for Change, 6.7
  2. S18 E2 A Big Loss, 6.5
  3. S18 E3 Supporting the Team, 6.6
  4. S18 E4 Messages From Home, 7.0
  5. S18 E5 Diving In, 7.3
  6. S18 E6 Overcoming Obstacles, 7.2
  7. S18 E7 Going Solo, 8.4
  8. S18 E8 Boosting Morale, 8.2
  9. S18 E9 Final Four, 8.4
  10. S18 E10 Finale, 8.7

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brian Smith
Written by
Trace Slobotkin

Everyone

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Facts

October 19, 2004 · March 31, 2020 · Ended

First aired
October 19, 2004
Last aired
March 31, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
18 seasons · 263 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Large Ham, Kick the Dog, Curb-Stomp Battle +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Biggest Loser?"

Questions about The Biggest Loser

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Biggest Loser?

PrimeThe CWAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Biggest Loser streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The CW, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Biggest Loser worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.4 and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (35). Season 10 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.1 against 8.2 for the best season.

Which season of The Biggest Loser is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Seasons 10, 14, and 15 are the weakest at 6.1. The highest-rated episode is Finale (season 18, episode 10) at 8.7, and the lowest is Episode #10.1 (season 10, episode 1) at 4.8.

Is The Biggest Loser okay for kids?

TV-PGDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Biggest Loser?

395 h

About 395 hours: 263 episodes in 18 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2020.

Can I half-watch The Biggest Loser?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Biggest Loser plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.