The Biggest Loser Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 101 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The Biggest Loser

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 101 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Contestants are introduced to the ranch, trainers, and rules. The 12 contestants were separated into two teams, red and blue, and assigned their team trainer. They competed for a 5 lb advantage at weigh in.

Director

Brian Smith

Writers

David Broome (creator) (as Dave Broome) | Mark Koops (creator) | Ben Silverman (creator) (as Benjamin Silverman) | Trace Slobotkin

Producers

Adam Paul | Fred Pichel (as Frederik Pichel)

Composers

Jeff Lippencott (original music by) | Mark T. Williams (original music by)

Cinematographer

Bry Thomas Sanders

Editors

Phontaine Judd (as Phontaine) | Victoria Rodman | Mike Schwab

Casting Directors

Dana L. Tomsic Golder (as Dana Lynne Tomsic) | Allison Kaz

Production Designer

John Janavs

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 20, 2005

Release date

Dec 20, 2005 (Brazil)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 8 wins & 4 nominations

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Ryan C. Benson Self Self See fewer	Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
Bob Harper Self Self See fewer	Bob Harper: Beginner's Weight Loss Transformation (2011)
Rob Huizenga Self Self See fewer	Gone Girl (2014)
Jillian Michaels Self Self See fewer	Kickin' It (2011)
Caroline Rhea Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	The Perfect Man (2005)
J.D. Roth Self - Narrator Self - Narrator See fewer	Endurance (2002)
Aaron Semmel Self - Contestant Self - Contestant See fewer	Hatfields & McCoys (2012)