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The Biggest Loser Season 12 Episodes
Season 12 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2011 - 2011
Episode 1
Episode 1
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 120 mins
The contestants are grouped by age and must choose their trainer in the Season 12 premiere. Tennis star Anna Kournikova and fitness expert Dolvett Quince join Bob Harper to make up the trio of trainers for the season.
Episode 2
Week 2
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 120 mins
Gym-time restrictions are put into place, allowing each team only two hours a day to work out. Elsewhere, the contestants receive health evaluations from Dr. Huizenga, who delivers particularly shocking news to one player; and the teams move a ball through a maze during a challenge.
Episode 3
Week 3
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 120 mins
The players compete for Super Bowl tickets during NFL week at the ranch. Pros Clay Matthews, Drew Brees and Tony Gonzalez head up a football-throwing challenge, while Tim Tebow, Shawne Merriman and Eric Dickerson conduct last-chance workouts.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Tue, Oct 11, 2011 120 mins
Former contestants Hannah Curlee, Adam Hurtado and Marci Crozier return to offer inspiration to the teams. Also: The players battle the elements during a challenge in order to win letters from home; a player tries to conquer his fear of the water during a pool workout.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Tue, Oct 18, 2011 120 mins
A player goes home and takes a trainer along for the trip. But the prize comes at a cost: the player's weight is the only one that counts for the team at the weigh-in. Elsewhere, the contestants at the ranch navigate a maze to fill a cylinder with soda; and a trainer lashes out at a player who hides behind humor.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Tue, Oct 25, 2011 120 mins
The teams merge into one and learn that they have a chance to avoid an elimination if they're able to collectively lose 100 lbs. during the week. A candy-temptation setup complicates their efforts, however. Also: The players navigate a haunted maze and collect apples during a Halloween-themed challenge.
Episode 7
Episode 7
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 120 mins
The contestants swap teams and trainers after a calorie-counting challenge, and the realignment causes some tension. Later, the new teams face their first challenge together; and the trainers hold last-chance workouts away from the ranch.
Episode 8
Week 8
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 120 mins
The trainers pick one player to represent their teams at the weigh-in. Elsewhere, the contestants work under a time limit to prepare low-calorie dishes for Season 11 champ Olivia Ward and cookbook author Devin Alexander; and Dr. Huizenga delivers good news to a player.
Episode 9
Episode 9
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 120 mins
The players compete in a pentathlon to win immunity at the weigh-in after the teams are dissolved. Speed skater Apolo Ohno surprises the contestants by coaching them through the final event. Elsewhere, a trainer helps a player deal with trust issues.
Episode 10
Episode 10
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 120 mins
The trainers prepare Thanksgiving dinner for the players, who also face a temptation challenge with a three-pound advantage prize for the winner. Elsewhere, a tough challenge requires the players to climb one mile on Jacob's Ladder treadmills.
Episode 11
Week 11 - Makeover Week
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 120 mins
The five remaining players receive makeovers with help from stylist Jeannie Mai and hairdresser Ken Paves. Later, they show off their new looks to family and friends before attending Cirque du Soleil's "Iris."
Episode 12
Episode 12
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 120 mins
The eliminated players return to run a marathon, and the winner earns a spot as a finalist. The first five players to finish also receive a share of a $50,000 prize. Later, the contestants weigh in to determine which two move on to compete in the finals.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 120 mins
The winner of the $250,000 prize is crowned in the Season 12 finale, and the eliminated players return to weigh in for the $100,000 at-home prize. Also: Train perform the "Biggest Loser" theme song, "Brand New Book."
