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8 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Sun, Mar 2, 2008
In the first challenge, Oprah hands ten contestants sealed envelopes with a photograph, a name of a complete stranger, a clue and $2500. Then they have five days to change this person's life.
Episode 2
Sun, Mar 9, 2008
The remaining nine contestants fly to Denver, where Oprah gives them a 48-hour challenge to give away $4800 in the most creative and dramatic ways. Then comes a twist: They have 24 hours to give away the car they're driving to a deserving person.
Episode 3
Sun, Mar 16, 2008
In Houston, the remaining eight contestants divide into two teams. Each is given $1000 and the aid of a major celebrity to help out disadvantaged school children.
Episode 4
Sun, Mar 23, 2008
In Miami, the Maloof brothers give the remaining seven contestants 24 hours to give away $100,000 each. But they can't give away cash, they can't spend more than $500 on an individual, and they can't give more than $10,000 at any single location. Two contestants go home.
Episode 5
Sun, Mar 30, 2008
In Atlanta, contestants are charged with performing random acts of kindness toward strangers using $5,000 and a map that leads them to mystery locations throughout Georgia.
Episode 6
Sun, Apr 6, 2008
In New York City, contestants split into two teams tasked with fulfilling the dreams of a pair of families headed by terminally ill parents.
Episode 7
Sun, Apr 13, 2008
The final three are challenged to return to their hometowns and give away $10,000 in four days.
Episode 8
Sun, Apr 20, 2008
With no money and 48 hours, the final three must create Big Gives out of thin air. In the end, Stephen Paletta walked away with $1 million - $500,000 for himself, and $500,000 to give away.