The Biggest Loser: Special Edition is a special edition of the NBC reality television series The Biggest Loser. The special edition debuted on January 4, 2006. Synopsis In contrast to the regular series, the special edition typically consists of teams who already know each other, rather than strangers. The show is hosted by comedian Caroline Rhea with Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels as the two personal trainers. Instead of spending months at the ranch and then continuing to lose more weight at home, the special edition contestants are only spending 11 days at the ranch and then returning home for "several" months. At the end, all the contestants come back to be weighed for the final time and one team will ultimately be declared the "Biggest Loser(s)." Episodes Episode 1 The Muha Family vs. The Samuels Family Red team working with Jillian: Otto Muha, Erica Muha, and Shaun Muha Blue team working with Bob: Don Samuels, Melony Samuels, and Ravee Samuels The Muha family wins the ice cream challenge and wins a computer, digital camera, and printer. The Muha family wins the pop quiz and wins a $2,500 shopping spree. By winning the weigh-in at the ranch, the Samuels family wins a 5-day trip to a spa. The Muha family wins the final weigh-in and $50,000 cash. Episode 2 Engaged Couple vs. Engaged Couple Red team working with Jillian: Steve Rothermel and Sarah Eberwein Blue team working with Bob: Edwin Chapman and Rasha Spindel Steve & Sarah Win Limo Challenge winning $5000 and a chef for a week. Steve & Sarah Win first weight-in losing 55 lb lost total to the Blue Teams 41 lb. Winning a Honeymoon trip to Jamaica. Steve & Sarah Wins Final Weigh-in losing 170 lb total to the Blue Teams 133 lb. Winning $50,000 for a Dream Wedding. Episode 3 The Senti Family (50s Diner) vs. The Sapienzas Family (Little Italy) Red team working with Jillian: Alexa Sapienza, Toni Sapienza, Robert Sapienza, and Daniela Sapienza Blue team working with Bob: Scott Senti, Tammy Senti, Kelly Wilcox, and Emily Senti The Senti family wins the Treadmill Challenge and is able to work out with Bob for an additional week. By winning the weigh-in at the ranch, the Senti family wins a vacation to a resort. The Senti family wins the final weigh in and $50,000. Episode 4 Engaged Couple vs. Engaged Couple Red team working with