: second chances
(2009)
Overview
The Biggest Loser: Second Chances is the eighth season of the NBC reality television series The Biggest Loser. The contestants competed to win a $250,000 prize, which was awarded to Danny Cahill, the contestant with the highest percentage of weight lost. This season premiered on NBC on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. The season's theme meant that each of the candidates had met with heartbreak and tragedy during their lifetime. Among notable stories, Shay Sorrells grew up in foster care while her …
Cast
Episodes
Week 1 0.0
September 15, 2009
The 16 players have been chosen and head to The Biggest Loser Ranch. The theme this season is second chances. The conte…
The Biggest Loser: Couples Season 8 Episode 2 0.0
September 22, 2009
Week 3 0.0
September 29, 2009
Tracey tries to protect herself and Coach Mo by making controversial decisions that end up antagonizing the other playe…
Week 4 0.0
October 6, 2009
A contestant gets frustrated because medical conditions prevent them from working out at full capacity. The contestants…
Season 8, Episode 5 0.0
October 13, 2009
This is the week the contestants are split into Bob's Blue team and Jillian's Black team. Alison tells the contestants …
Week 6 0.0
October 20, 2009
The two teams dig for a buried treasure on the beach. As a final result of the challenge, one team is sent home with lo…
Week Seven 0.0
October 27, 2009
Derek Jeter gives and inspirational talk to the contestants about the importance of team work before they participate i…
Week Eight 0.0
November 3, 2009
The players travel to Washington DC and get a tour of the White House. They meet the White House chef for the tour, and…
Week 9 0.0
November 10, 2009
Ali reveals to the contestants that two people will be going home, but there's a second twist. In addition to the yello…
Week 10 0.0
November 17, 2009
This week is makeover week, and each contestant is made over with the assistance of Tim Gunn and Tabatha Coffey. They t…
Week 11 0.0
November 24, 2009
Investment guru Suze Orman, makes a guest appearance on the show to advise the contestants and to administer a quiz. Sh…
Week 12 0.0
December 1, 2009
The contestants all go home for 60 days, in which they have to find time to balance time with their families, their job…
Season 8 Finale 0.0
December 8, 2009
The wait is finally over! The live finale has arrived. Who will win that $100,000 prize?