Episode guide
The Biggest Loser: Season 12
13 episodes · premiered Sep 20, 2011
The Biggest Loser: Battle of the Ages is the twelfth season of the NBC reality television series entitled The Biggest Loser. The contestants competed to win a $250,000 prize, which was awarded to John Rhode, the contestant with the highest percentage of weight lost. It premiered on September 20, 2011. Along with existing trainer Bob Harper, two new trainers joined this season. The 15 contestants this season were divided into three groups of five by their ages: those who are 30 and under were initially trained by Quince, those who are between 31–49 were initially trained by Harper, and those who are 50 and over were initially trained by Kournikova. This season marked the first time since season 5 that America did not have to vote on who would become a finalist. For the first time ever in Biggest Loser history, all 3 finalists were men.
- Episode 1: Week 1 Sep 20, 2011 · 1h 30m Season 12 kicks off with two new trainers – internationally renowned tennis star and certified trainer Anna Kournikova and top fitness expert Dolvett Quince – joining “Biggest Loser”…
- Episode 2: Week 2 Sep 27, 2011 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 3: Week 3 Oct 4, 2011 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 4: Week 4 Oct 11, 2011 · 1h 30m Contestants from past seasons return to inspire the current players; after a challenge where the teams battle the elements, the winners receive a special bonus prize; contestants face…
- Episode 5: Week 5 Oct 18, 2011 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 6: Week 6 Oct 25, 2011 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 7: Week 7 Nov 1, 2011 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 8: Week 8 Nov 8, 2011 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 9: Week 9 Nov 15, 2011 · 1h 30m The seven remaining players learn they will be competing as individuals and will be taking part in a pentathlon; Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno motivates the contestants; a trainer shares…
- Episode 10: Week 10 Nov 22, 2011 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 11: Week 11 - Makeover Week Nov 29, 2011 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 12: Week 12 Dec 6, 2011 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 13: Week 13 - Finale Dec 13, 2011 · 1h 30m The winner of the $250,000 prize is crowned in the Season 12 finale. The eliminated players also return to weigh in for the $100,000 at-home prize.