7.4/1015 votes#1 - Opening Day
Season 16 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2014
A new set of hopefuls are introduced for the first time.
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7.4/1013 votes#2 - The Knockout
Season 16 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2014
The players compete on a assault course, challenging them to break through excuses that are getting in their way.
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7.3/1013 votes#3 - Double Header
Season 16 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2014
The contestants test their nutritional understanding before competing in an endurance challenge. Meanwhile, an inspirational "Wall of Glory" reminds them of their athletic days and provides motivation to work harder at the gym.
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7.4/1012 votes#4 - The Lottery
Season 16 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2014
A lottery challenge takes place, in which one contestant is selected to go home with a trainer for the week—and the chosen person's weight will the only one that counts for the team's weigh-in. Meanwhile, the remaining contestants try to keep up with their plans at the ranch without their trainer; and two eliminated players compete at Comeback Canyon.
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7.1/1012 votes#5 - Sidelined
Season 16 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2014
The teams are challenged to race through the air across a canyon and then solve a puzzle; and the winners get the chance to sideline one player from the losing team at weigh-in.
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7.4/1012 votes#6 - The Tailgate
Season 16 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2014
The contestants face a tailgating challenge, where they are tempted with high-calorie comfort foods. Later, a player discusses emotional issues with his trainer; and Bob receives a gift from a "Comeback Canyon" contestant.
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6.4/1010 votes#7 - The Drop
Season 16 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2014
In a pool challenge, the teams are tasked to hold a percentage of their body weight in order to keep their trainers from falling into a pool, and the last-place team loses its trainer for the week. Elsewhere, two eliminated contestants team up at Comeback Canyon; and one contestant gives her trainer a look at her past.
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6.9/1011 votes#8 - Penalty Box
Season 16 Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2014
The players compete in a challenge involving water and giant treadmills, and the winning team gets a chance to penalize the two losing teams. Elsewhere, Bob Harper advises two Comeback Canyon contestants about setting priorities.
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6.5/1010 votes#9 - Yes, Coach!
Season 16 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2014
NFL stars Michael Irvin, Donald Driver and Willie McGinest visit the ranch, where they participate in a football challenge and offer the contestants training advice.
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6.8/1011 votes#10 - Free Agents
Season 16 Episode 10 - Aired 11/13/2014
The ranch is rocked when the teams are dismantled and new teams are formed. Chef Rocco DiSpirito has to judge which team has managed to create the healthiest and tastiest dish.
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5.4/1010 votes#11 - No "I" in Team
Season 16 Episode 11 - Aired 11/20/2014
A sandpile challenge is attempted as the players try to lose 50 pound collectively. Also: Players reflect on their accomplishments and communicate their goals while hiking with their trainers.
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5.5/106 votes#12 - The Playoffs
Season 16 Episode 12 - Aired 12/11/2014
The teams disband and the players compete on their own for the first time in an obstacle course, with the grand prize being immunity. Later, the trainers surprise the players with videos featuring words of encouragement from loved ones
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6.0/1010 votes#13 - Kauai Part 1
Season 16 Episode 13 - Aired 12/18/2014
Part 1 of 2. The players head to Hawaii, where they participate in a kayak challenge. Later, a trainer and a player who both fear the open water try snorkeling.
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- 6.3/106 votes
#14 - Kauai Part 2
Season 16 Episode 14 - Aired 1/1/2015
Conclusion. Contestants face their fears in Hawaii. Included: One player tries rappelling down a waterfall, and another goes rope-swinging through the jungle. Later, the contestants use coconuts to tackle a lacrosse-inspired obstacle course.
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- 6.7/109 votes
#15 - Makeover Week
Season 16 Episode 15 - Aired 1/8/2015
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- 7.1/109 votes
#16 - The Comeback
Season 16 Episode 16 - Aired 1/15/2015
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6.3/107 votes#17 - End Zone
Season 16 Episode 17 - Aired 1/22/2015
It's down to the final four - Rob, Sonya, Woody and Toma - and after 17 weeks, someone's dream of becoming a finalist comes to an end. The contestants walk into the gym to see Jenna Wolfe, the lifestyle and fitness correspondent for the Today Show. Despite being seven months pregnant, Jenna shows the players how to work out without a gym. At the same time, Bob Harper gives the other trainers a workout of a lifetime.
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- 6.1/109 votes
#18 - Live Finale
Season 16 Episode 18 - Aired 1/29/2015
Contestants from this season reunite and reveal how much weight they've lost; the at-home winner is revealed; the grand-prize winner is announced.
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The Best Episodes of The Biggest Loser Season 16
Every episode of The Biggest Loser Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Biggest Loser Season 16!
The Biggest Loser features obese people competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight.
Genre:Reality
Network:NBC
Season 16 Ratings Summary
"Opening Day" is the best rated episode of "The Biggest Loser" season 16. It scored 7.4/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/11/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Knockout".