The Biggest Loser starts a new season on September 16th, 2008 on NBC. In this season, Biggest Loser: Families, the contestants are paired in Husband and Wife and Parent and Child teams.

Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper, and Alison Sweeney are back for the new season. The set has gotten a makeover including a new gym for both Jillian and Bob. The gym is split in half with Jillian's gym on one side and Bob's gym on the other.

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Biggest Loser Families - Orange Team

• Team: Bob's Team
• Combined Weight: ~ 630 lbs.

Ed - The Husband

• Occupation: Chef
• Hometown: Raleigh, NC
• Start Weight: ~ 335 lbs.

Heba - The Wife

• Occupation: Sales Representative
• Hometown: Raleigh, NC
• Starting Weight: ~ 295 lbs.

Biggest Loser Families - Brown Team

• Team: Bob's Team
• Combined Weight: ~ 585 lbs.

Brady - The Husband

• Age: 36
• Occupation: Pharmacist
• Hometown: Houma, LA
• Starting Weight: ~ 340 lbs.

Vicky - The Wife

• Age: 37
• Occupation: Anesthetist
• Hometown: Houma, LA
• Starting Weight: ~ 245 lbs.

Biggest Loser Families - Red Team

• Team: Bob's Team
• Combined Weight: ~ 550 lbs.

Phillip - The Husband

• Age: 41
• Occupation: Real Estate Agent
• Hometown: Greer, SC
• Starting Weight: ~ 330 lbs.

Amy - The Wife

• Age: 40
• Occupation: Cleveland, Ohio
• Hometown: Greer, SC
• Starting Weight: ~ 220 lbs.

Biggest Loser Families - Yellow Team

• Team: Jillian's Team
• Combined Weight: ~ 580 lbs.

Jerry - The Parent

• Age: 51
• Occupation: Police Sergeant
• Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
• Starting Weight: ~ 370 lbs.

Coleen - The Child

• Age: 23
• Occupation: Receptionist
• Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
• Starting Weight: ~ 210 lbs.

Biggest Loser Families - Pink Team

• Team: Jillian's Team
• Combined Weight: ~ 505 lbs.

Michelle - The Child

• Age: 26
• Hometown: Dallas, Tx
• Starting Weight: ~ 240 lbs.

Renee - The Parent

• Age: 46
• Occupation: Event Manager
• Hometown: Dallas, Tx
• Starting Weight: ~ 265 lbs.

Biggest Loser Families - Purple Team

• Team: Jillian's Team
• Combined Weight: ~ 450 lbs.

Amy - The Child

• Age: 26
• Occupation: Purchasing Dept
• Hometown: Auburn Hills, MI
• Starting Weight: ~ 230 lbs.

Shellay - The Parent

• Age: 51
• Occupation: Stay-at-home mom
• Hometown: Royal Oak, MI
• Starting Weight: ~ 220 lbs.

Biggest Loser Families - Gray Team

• Team: Jillian's Team
• Combined Weight: ~ 505 lbs.

Michelle - The Child

• Age: 26
• Hometown: Dallas, Tx
• Starting Weight: ~ 240 lbs.

Renee - The Parent

• Age: 46
• Occupation: Event Manager
• Hometown: Dallas, Tx
• Starting Weight: ~ 265 lbs.

ELIMINATED

Biggest Loser Families - Green Team

• Team: Bob's Team
• Combined Weight: ~ 560 lbs.

Adam - The Husband

• Age: 39
• Occupation: Contracts Manager
• Hometown: Cleveland, OH
• Starting Weight: ~ 340 lbs.

Stacey - The Wife

• Age: 33
• Occupation: Contract Pricing Analyst
• Hometown: Laurelton, NY
• Starting Weight: ~ 220 lbs.