Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser
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.
Overview
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.
Michael Gasparro
Creator / EP
Alexa Burger
Producer
Episodes
1. Winning the Lottery
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?
2. Hunger Games
Doctors weigh in as contestants participate in extreme challenges. While demand for the show continues to soar, misconduct allegations hit the press.
3. Tipping the Scales
Plagued by explosive scandals, "The Biggest Loser" shutters production. Having gained back the weight, contestants are left to pick up the pieces.
Cast & Crew
Bob Harper
Self
Alison Sweeney
Self
Rob Huizenga
Self
J.D. Roth
Self
Caroline Rhea
Self (archive footage)
Jillian Michaels
Self (archive footage)
