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The Biggest Loser Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2006 - 2006
Episode 1
Season Premiere
Wed, Sep 20, 2006 121 mins
Fifty contestants, who represent every state in the U.S., learn who will stay at the ranch and who will leave to compete from home. Also: a wall-scaling contest.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Wed, Sep 27, 2006 120 mins
Family care packages are at stake as the two teams head for the beach to take part in grueling workouts in the sand. Also: one contestant gets some disturbing news from home.
Episode 3
Cruise Week
Wed, Oct 4, 2006 61 mins
The teams go on a luxury cruise, during which they learn how to make the right food choices and make time for exercise while on vacation. The challenge includes delivering room-service orders all over the ship.
Episode 4
Free Pass
Wed, Oct 11, 2006 61 mins
After a frustrating week, the red team starts feeling the pressure. The teammates also try to win a free pass to prevent themselves from being eliminated. But then, they discover they're playing for $10,000 during an escalator challenge.
Episode 5
Gym Gone
Wed, Oct 18, 2006 60 mins
The gym is locked up for the week, so the contestants must work out elsewhere. The teams compete in a challenge involving "the wave" at the L.A. Coliseum, and also receive messages from home.
Episode 6
Tough Choices
Wed, Oct 25, 2006 61 mins
The teams have to guess the number of calories in different restaurant foods. The losing team then must forfeit its trainer---and will have to order takeout for 72 hours.
Episode 7
Duos
Wed, Nov 1, 2006 61 mins
One player gets to select contestants to compete as duos, then these newly formed pairs participate in a fire challenge.
Episode 8
They're Back
Wed, Nov 8, 2006 121 mins
The duos get a surprise when some of the 36 other contestants return to the ranch for a chance to rejoin the competition. The challenge involves hauling thousands of pounds inside a warehouse.
Episode 9
Individuals
Wed, Nov 15, 2006 60 mins
The contestants learn that they will be competing as individuals. Also, they receive a makeover and participate in a photo shoot. The challenge involves riding a stationary bike 30 feet in the air.
Episode 10
All About the Holidays
Wed, Nov 29, 2006 61 mins
The contestants learn how to cook a tasty but healthy Thanksgiving dinner. For the challenge, the players must wear weights and run around a racetrack for the chance to win a visit with a family member.
Episode 11
Back to School Episode
Wed, Dec 6, 2006 60 mins
Season 2 winner Matt Hoover joins Bob and Kim to educate children about obesity and healthful eating choices at their respective high schools.
Episode 12
The Final Four
Wed, Dec 6, 2006 61 mins
During their last week at the ranch, the contestants compete in a triathlon, and the final four are determined.
Episode 13
Season Finale
Wed, Dec 13, 2006 120 mins
In this third-season finale, the winner of the $250,000 grand prize is chosen from the final four. Also, the original 50 contestants return for a reveal of their new bodies.
