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The Real Jillian Michaels

Episode number: 1

Overview: In the series premiere, America's toughest trainer, Jillian Michaels, show a side of her you never knew, devoted mother, supportive partner, and comedy chops; Jillian travels to the U.K. for work, causing strain on her home life.

Comedy of Errors

Episode number: 2

Overview: A family emergency distracts Jillian from her work obligations, although she does travel to New York City to rectify a busted business deal. Meanwhile, Jillian's assistant appears to be way in over her head.

Expand the Brand

Episode number: 3

Overview: Jillian invests time and money into a potential protégé, while her business partner looks to expand her brand outside of fitness; and when Jillian's son has to have a tonsillectomy, she struggles to find balance between the role of mother and provider.

When G's Away...

Episode number: 4

Overview: Jillian has to learn to manage several work events without her trusted business partner and has to confront issues with her half-sister; Jillian and her fitness team go to Chicago for a workout convention.

Meet the Parents

Episode number: 5

Overview: Jillian works with the Clinton foundation to fight childhood obesity before heading down to Florida for her mother-in-law's 70th birthday; Jillian plans a party full of surprises, in order to make it a birthday bash nobody will ever forget.

Miami Madness

Episode number: 6

Overview: Jillian attempts to win over her in-laws with strippers and alcohol; Jillian and her partner go to Miami for much needed alone time, but Jillian is confronted about the future of their romantic relationship.

She's Always Right

Episode number: 7

Overview: Jillian officiates a wedding for the first time in her life, an experience Heidi hopes will change Jillian's mind about marriage. Also: The two moms take a different approach when dealing with a preschool bully; and things get heated between Jillian and anyone who disagrees with her during consumer testing of her new line of food products.

I Do...or Don't?

Episode number: 8

Overview: Jillian gets a deal with Cosmopolitan Magazine, expanding her empire and proving that she's more than just a fitness guru; Jillian's protégé is put to the test during a live workout; Jillian's long-term partner gives her a marriage ultimatum.