TV Guide: Bob Sweeney

Listing: The Big House

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 05:00 PM TVLAND Barney gets so carried away with instructing two prisoners jailed at the courthouse about life at “the rock” that he winds up letting them escape. George Kennedy appears as a state detective. Tiny: Billy Halop. Doc: Jack Lambert. Harry: Arthur Kendall. Pete: Lewis Charles. Opie: Ronny Howard.

Video: Episode #803 - Part 1 & 2

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:21:34 -0500

This week, the contestants get an inviting offer from host Alison Sweeney to gain an advantage at weigh-in, but the offer comes with a steep price tag - losing trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels for the week. Later, the players are faced with their first temptation, which will give the winner considerable control of the weigh-in. While Jillian gets very frustrated with a contestant who she thinks is far too focused on gameplay, another player finds she has an injury that will dramatically affect her workouts. Then an incline challenge tests the players' stamina before a very tense weigh-in, in which one contestant alienates the others with questionable choices, leading to a heartbreaking elimination.

Video: Ali's Biggest Loser Tips

Hulu — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:36:31 -0500

Season 8, Episode 1: Ali Sweeney offers up some very helpful Biggest Loser tips you can try at home.

Video: The Pitchman

Hulu — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:12:40 -0500

Season 3, Episode 4: A fast talking con-man and his teenage son try to deal Lucas out of the mineral rights to his ranch.

Video: Alison Sweeney Talks Season 8 at the Press Tour

Hulu — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:07:05 -0500

Season 8: Alison talks about the new and emotional season of The Biggest Loser.

Video: Episode #716

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:14:47 -0500

The contestants' food and fitness knowledge is put to the test this week when Good Housekeeping Magazine's editor in chief stops by for a trivia challenge that will give the lucky winner an all-expense paid trip to New York. Then contestants face a different kind of test when trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels send them grocery shopping on a budget - and then critique their purchases. Later, a unique challenge tests each player's balancing skill, and one contestant hits a big milestone at the weigh-in before a shocking elimination sends another player home. Alison Sweeney hosts the series.

Video: Episode #711

Amazon Video on Demand — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:53:44 -0500

All of the contestants head home for a week, where they are faced with the challenge of continuing to make healthy food choices and getting their workouts done in their home environments. After they arrive home, each player gets a DVD with host Allison Sweeney revealing their "at home challenge" - to run a half marathon - 13.1 miles! A cookie temptation adds an interesting twist to the competition, and the players find out the results of their hard work once they return to the ranch. Later, another contestant is sent packing. Trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #710

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:55:09 -0500

This week brings a pop challenge that will add an interesting twist to the weigh-in, and later, the contestants head to 24 Hour Fitness for a relay race competition. The winning team gets 24 hours of luxury, including spa treatments, but some contestants have trouble resisting temptation during their 24-hour getaway. Also, one contestant has a big blow-up with their trainer, and all of the contestants get some welcome and surprising news from host Alison Sweeney after elimination. Trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #708B

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:48:36 -0500

In part two of this week's two-part episode, the contestants continue to adjust to their newly formed blue and black teams. They also meet Prevention Magazine editor Liz Vaccariello and take a pop quiz about health and aging. Then it's a grueling last chance workout leading up to weigh-in, after which another player is sent packing. Alison Sweeney hosts the series, and Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #708A

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:49:35 -0500

This week brings a shake-up no one sees coming when all of the contestants are divided into just two teams - blue and black - leaving many players without their original trainer. Drama ensues, especially with one team who struggles to get used to their new trainer. And contestants are put to the test with one of the longest challenges ever, in which each team tries to put as many miles as they can on their bike in a 24-hour period. Alison Sweeney hosts the series, and Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #707

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:43:03 -0500

This week, the contestants hike up a hill to find over 100 keys, but only two teams will find the keys that unlock the Biggest Loser gym. The rest of the teams have to learn to creatively work out all week without the use of the gym. Later, a rowing machine challenge pits team against team, and then a surprising turn of events leads to one contestant heading home. Alison Sweeney hosts the series, and Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #706

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:44:28 -0500

One contestant wins a 24-hour visit from a loved one It's the 100th episode of "The Biggest Loser," and this week, a balancing competition will bring the winner a coveted prize - a 24-hour visit from a loved one back home. Then the teams all take part in a tough challenge that tests their endurance, and later, one player will be sent home from the team that falls below the dreaded yellow line. Alison Sweeney hosts the series, and Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #705

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:45:52 -0500

Now that the contestants' partners are back at the ranch, those who've been working out at home will weigh in and see how they have fared away from the ranch. Then all the players compete in this week's "rope challenge," and later, an elimination leads to tension on one team when one player thinks her partner hasn't been pulling her weight. Alison Sweeney hosts, and Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #610

Amazon Video on Demand — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:16:45 -0500

It's Thanksgiving week at the "Biggest Loser" ranch, and contestants will be celebrating with turkey, football and very special guests! First, NFL Super Bowl MVPs Jerry Rice and Steve Young stop by to put the contestants through NFL-style drills. Then celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito helps the contestants make a healthy version of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Later, the contestants are really thankful when they receive special videos from home. Alison Sweeney is the host, and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #607

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:01:54 -0500

One contestant breaks a record at weigh-in -- This week, contestants put their food knowledge to the test during a calorie quiz that will give the winning team a dramatic advantage in the challenge. Later, emotions run high when one contestant confronts another on the opposing team before the challenge, which leaves the players soaring to new heights. Then one contestant stuns everyone with a record-breaking weigh-in before an elimination round sends another contestant home. Alison Sweeney is the host, and Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels guest star.

Video: Episode #606

Amazon Video on Demand — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:37:19 -0500

This week, trainers Bob and Jillian take their teams through very unusual workouts unlike anything they???ve done before. Later, Dr. Huizenga gives the contestants a very encouraging six-week progress report of how far they???ve come and how much healthier they are since coming to the ranch. Then the teams square off in a difficult balance beam challenge, with the winning team getting something very special from home. Alison Sweeney hosts.

Video: Episode #605

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:41:27 -0500

This week, the contestants are left in the dark - literally - during a wild baked goods temptation, with the winner gaining considerable power that could completely change the competition. Later, host Alison Sweeney wakes the contestants up to gather them for the challenge, which will last from sun up to sundown - the longest challenge in Biggest Loser history. One contestant struggles with a decision about whether to stay at the ranch or go home, and then an elimination round sends another contestant packing. Trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #604B

Amazon Video on Demand — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:48:39 -0500

In part two of this two-part episode, one group of contestants tries to convince their trainer that they are committed to stepping up their workouts. Later, one of the contestants has a heart-to-heart talk with her trainer about relationship issues with their family member. And a surprising weigh-in forces one team to send a family member home when they fall below the yellow line. Alison Sweeney is the host, and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: Episode #602

Amazon Video on Demand — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:01:42 -0500

The contestants get to bid on the percentage of body weight they think they'll lose this week, and the highest bidding team can win $10,000 -- but only if they reach their weight loss goal. Then it's off to a wild "sprint and slide" challenge, with the winning team earning a phone call home. Later, Chef Rocco DiSpirito drops by to teach the contestants how to shop for and make healthy, tasty and affordable meals before an elimination round sends another team packing. Alison Sweeney is the host, and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

Video: But the Memory Lingers On

Hulu — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:27:45 -0500

Season 1, Episode 8: After a skunk leaves his scent on their bus, the Partridges fear that their B.O. will K.O. their audience.

Video: Action, Camera, Panic

Hulu — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:05:51 -0500

Season 1, Episode 30: A photographer is assigned to McHale's boat to take battle-action pictures.