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The Biggest Loser Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Episode 1
Tue, Jan 1, 2008 120 mins
Season 5 starts with host Alison Sweeney introducing the players, who for the first time will compete in pairs rather than as individuals. Brothers, best friends and ex-partners are among the twosomes who will be coached by trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Tue, Jan 8, 2008 120 mins
A barbecue buffet tempts the nine remaining pairs, who learn Bob and Jillian will be training them together. Also: a seesaw challenge.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Tue, Jan 15, 2008 150 mins
The eight teams vie for immunity from being eliminated, causing rifts between the players.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Tue, Jan 22, 2008 120 mins
A plot to throw the weigh-in has three teams second-guessing themselves. Also: One pair are set apart from the rest, and a challenge offers the reward of letters from home.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Tue, Jan 29, 2008 120 mins
The players face an escalator challenge with game-changing results. Also: The temptation on tap is soda; one team responds to accusations of laziness.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Tue, Feb 5, 2008 120 mins
Chef Rocco DiSpirito judges a cook-off challenge and prepares a special meal for the winning group; one team's strongest member suffers an injury; and a special visitor surprises one of the players.
Episode 7
Episode 7
Tue, Feb 12, 2008 120 mins
The players meet with doctors for updates on their health improvements. Also: Jillian's psychotherapist mother stops by to help the contestants determine what issues caused them to become heavy.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Tue, Feb 19, 2008 120 mins
A trip home challenges the teams to continue training in normal situations without help from Bob and Jillian.
Episode 9
Episode 9
Tue, Feb 26, 2008 120 mins
One team is treated to a trip to Las Vegas. Later, a player makes an unexpected sacrifice during elimination.
Episode 10
Episode 10
Tue, Mar 4, 2008 90 mins
A zip-line challenge has the contestants flying over a ravine. Later, the outcome of one player's game is determined by an immunity decision.
Episode 11
Episode 11
Tue, Mar 11, 2008 120 mins
The six remaining players are joined by the eliminated contestants for a special weigh-in. The ousted man and woman who lost the most weight at home are invited back to the game.
Episode 12
Episode 12
Tue, Mar 18, 2008 120 mins
Style guru Tim Gunn helps the players revamp their looks. Also: A treadmill challenge brings out an intense competitive spirit in two contestants.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Tue, Mar 25, 2008 120 mins
The remaining six contenders vie for a prize in a pop quiz. And the challenge finds the players giving extra calories to their opponents.
Episode 14
Episode 14
Tue, Apr 1, 2008 120 mins
The five remaining players are treated to a trip to Australia. During their stay Down Under, the contestants vie in a race around Sydney and climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Episode 15
Episode 15
Tue, Apr 8, 2008 120 mins
The final four are left to train themselves during the last week on campus, and chef Rocco DiSpirito returns with more cooking tips. Then it's up to the viewers to whittle the pool from four to three via an online vote. The results will be revealed in the season finale.
Episode 16
Episode 16
Tue, Apr 15, 2008 120 mins
The Season 5 finale. After the field is trimmed to three via viewer votes, all the ousted players return for their final weigh-in to determine the $100,000 at-home champion. Then it's on to the biggest announcement when the $250,000 winner is revealed.