(S09E10) This week, the contestants got a chance to see what life will be like after their time on the show when they were all sent home for a week. No trainers, no access to the gym, no ranch kitchen. It certainly wasn't going to be a walk in the park. But at least it means we got to see some of our favorite past contestants, as they were there to welcome their loved ones home.

And we got to see Melissa again. Lance's wife has to be one of the most controversial figures of this entire season. Not to let her original stint stand, she was back in über-competitive mode again this week when Alison revealed that there was a marathon of a challenge for the contestants while they were at home.

There've been competitive game players before on 'The Biggest Loser,' and there are some there right now. Michael has proven himself more than willing to strategize to better his position. So why does it come across so poorly when Melissa is doing it?

Most of the episode was spent showcasing how sick this season's cast of contestants was. They took two opportunities to talk to the White team, which includes Michael, the heaviest-ever contestant.

We didn't get to spotlight all of the remaining 11 teams, but we did get to look at a variety of ways in which obesity affects our lives.

At the challenge, teams had to carry 10 beach balls across a balance beam over a pool.