Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser

Synopsis

Takes an inside look at the making of the hit reality TV competition, exploring the good, the bad, and the complicated. Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers, producers, and health professionals, the documentary examines the show's approach to transformation, the support systems in place, and the unique challenges of filming reality television.

First Air Date: 2025-08-15

Last Air Date: 2025-08-15

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Created By: Skye Borgman

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Bob Harper as Self
Alison Sweeney as Self
Rob Huizenga as Self
J.D. Roth as Self
Caroline Rhea as Self (archive footage)
Jillian Michaels as Self (archive footage)
Aubrey Gordon as Self

Seasons

Miniseries (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Winning the Lottery (2025-08-15)

Eager to transform their lives and bodies, hopefuls audition for "The Biggest Loser." The show is a ratings behemoth — but is it all that it promises?
Ep. 2: Hunger Games (2025-08-15)

Doctors weigh in as contestants participate in extreme challenges. While demand for the show continues to soar, misconduct allegations hit the press.
Ep. 3: Tipping the Scales (2025-08-15)

Plagued by explosive scandals, "The Biggest Loser" shutters production. Having gained back the weight, contestants are left to pick up the pieces.