Sixteen contestants eager to get a second chance at a new lease on life will return to the format of individuals competing rather than teams of two. Last season's heaviest contestant and fan favorite, Daniel, will also return for a second chance to finish the weight loss journey he started and inspires a female social worker who has taken his place as the heaviest contestant in the history of "The
The contestants are surprised when Alison Sweeney tells them they will all get to stay on the ranch another week if they lose a certain amount of weight.
The contestants get an inviting offer from Alison Sweeney to gain an advantage at weigh-in, but the offer comes with a steep price tag--the contestants will lose trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels for the week.
One contestant is sidelined due to a medical condition. All the contestants are in for a big surprise when they learn from Alison Sweeney that the kitchen is off limits this week and why.
The contestants get the news that they will be split into two teams. Alison Sweeney also announces that whoever wins this week's temptation gets to make the critical decision of which contestant goes on which team.
The black and blue teams head to the beach to square off in a wild challenge that sends them digging for a buried treasure. The winning team will get a huge prize--tickets home to see their loved ones -- but there is also a surprise twist! One team of contestants goes home and has emotional reunions with loved ones, but is quickly faced with the challenges of continuing to eat healthy and work out
The contestants learn from Alison Sweeney that they will each face off against a player from the opposing team at weigh-in. The winner of the pop challenge gains considerable control by getting to choose who faces off against whom.
The contestants travel to Washington, D.C.
Tensions rise when contestants learn from Alison Sweeney that two players will be eliminated this week so only six of the eight remaining players will still be in the game after the weigh-in.
Fashion guru Tim Gunn and chic hair stylist Tabatha return to help the remaining six contestants look fabulous before they give speeches about their weight loss journeys to motivate others at a TV Guide Magazine event.
The five remaining contestants get a surprise visit from financial guru Suze Orman, who talks to them about the connection between health and wealth and gives them tips on how to be financially fit.
The final four contestants go home to reunite with family and friends, and learn that when they return to the ranch, they will face their toughest challenge yet - running a full (26.2 mile) marathon. It is a daunting challenge, but cheering them along the way will be some familiar faces from the previous season -- season seven winner Helen Phillips and finalists Tara Costa and Mike Morelli, plus a surprise visitor to cheer Rudy.
In this live finale, all of the contestants from this season return for a special reunion and a chance to weigh in one last time – and show America how much weight they have lost since beginning of their weight-loss journey.