Childhood obesity is a fast-growing epidemic in the U.S. Obese children faces a shorter lifespan due to weight-related illnesses such as increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Shaquille O'Neal, a four-time NBA champion and a role model to millions, is on a quest to battle this scourge and help transform six obese middle school youngsters across America into healthy, fit kids.
The Shaq is upset when he confronts the kids about slacking off on their fitness regime. He shows them hidden-camera videos that expose the lies they've been telling about working out, when they've actually been goofing off or not even showing up for exercise time.
As the kids near midway weigh-ins and fitness tests on the series, Shaq and his team face some of their biggest obstacles yet, and a devastating setback threatens the future of the program.
Chef Tyler Florence tries to overhaul the cafeteria lunch, but is plagued by disasters, and the kids turn on James, who is not getting with the program.
Its crunch time for Shaq, the kids and the dream team, but they're all far from ready to meet with the Governor with their results. The kids are making good progress, but the wheels of change are slow for Shaq and his Wellness Wheel pilot program to get more physical education into every school day, and for Tyler Florence, who has a last chance to prove that the school cafeteria can afford a healt