The Biggest Loser (season 1)

The Biggest Loser (season 1) is the first season of the NBC reality television series entitled The Biggest Loser, which premiered on October 19, 2004. The show features overweight contestants competing to lose the largest percentage of their body weight and receive the title of 'Biggest Loser,' along with a $250,000 grand prize. The first season featured twelve contestants divided into two teams of six players. The teams were each led by a personal trainer, Bob Harper with the blue team and Jillian Michaels with the Red team. The first season was hosted by Caroline Rhea.

Weigh Ins

Teams

Member of Jillian's team

Member of Bob's team

Game

Last person eliminated before the finale

Winners

$250,000 Winner (among the finalists)

$100,000 Winner (among the eliminated players)

BMI

Normal (18.5 - 24.9 BMI)

Overweight (25 - 29.9 BMI)

Obese Class I (30 - 34.9 BMI)

Obese Class II (35 - 39.9 BMI)

Obese Class III (greater than 40 BMI)

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Weight Loss History

Episodes

Week 1

• The 12 contestants are split into two teams: the red team and the blue team. The red team consists of Lizzeth, Matt, Dave, Kelly Min., Lisa and Ryan is trained by Jillian. The blue team consists of Dana, Aaron, Kelly Mac., Andrea, Maurice, Gary and is trained by Bob.
• The Blue Team wins the first challenge and receives five......
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