Episode 1 (Airing Saturday, January 21, on ABC at 3 p.m. ET)
ABOUT THE EPISODE:
Three singer-songwriters are pushed to their limits in challenges testing their songwriting skills and performance chops as they prove to Grammy Award-winning producer Narada Michael Walden and Clear Channel Radio Program Director Julie Pilat that they can wow the crowds on the big stage. The Big Time winner will open the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Arena with headliners including the will.i.am, Sublime with Rome, and Jane’s Addiction.
Episode 2 (Airing Saturday, January 28, on ABC at 3 p.m. ET)
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US Women’s Soccer star Alex Morgan joins forces with Brazilian goalie coach Gaucho Pinho to train three aspiring goalkeepers getting a second chance to make it big. Their skills are tested through a series of challenges, including a game of “goalie wars” in the dark. The goalie who comes out on top gets to take the field during half-time of the USA/Costa Rica soccer game and defend against penalty kicks from some of the top names in US Soccer, in the hope of winning a chance to train at the Zico Soccer Academy in Brazil.
Episode 3 (Airing Saturday, February 4, on ABC at 4 p.m. ET)
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LA Lakers legend AC Green puts three aspiring basketball players through their paces, testing their athleticism, shooting skills, and ability to think on their feet. One lucky winner gets to play an exhibition game with the NBA Development League team, the Bakersfield Jam, shooting for a spot at Jam Training Camp and a chance to make the team.
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Episode 4 (Airing Saturday, February 11, on ABC at 3 p.m. ET)
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Three aspiring actresses compete in Hollywood for a chance to star in their very own Budweiser commercial. With guidance and encouragement from mentors including actress Kathy Najimy, the competitors brave the elements and go head-to-head in a mock commercial challenge. The lucky winner gets to travel to New York to film a national commercial.
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CELEBRITY MENTORS:
Marki Costello, Talent manager specializing in hosts
Kathy Najimy, Actress: Veronica's Closet, Sister Act, King of the Hill, Hocus Pocus
Episode 5 (Airing Saturday, February 18, on ABC at 3 p.m. ET)
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Hoping to impress Master Chefs Susan Feniger and Hubert Keller, three aspiring chefs prove that they have the knowledge, creativity and organization to run their own restaurant through a series of vibrant and exciting challenges. The Big Time winner will be guest chef for the night at Hubert Keller’s Las Vegas restaurant, Fleur. Their menu will be presented to the public and prominent Las Vegas chefs and food critics.
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CELEBRITY MENTORS:
Susan Feniger, Owner/Executive Chef of Border Grill and STREET
Hubert Keller, Owner/Executive Chef of Fleur de Lys and Burger Bar
Episode 6 (Airing Saturday, February 25, on ABC at 3 p.m. ET)
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Three aspiring racecar drivers, including a young woman out to show she can keep up with the guys, arrive in the racing capital of the world, Charlotte, North Carolina, to meet racing instructor Andy Hillenburg, who challenges their knowledge of cars and their skills behind the wheel. One lucky winner gets the chance to meet NASCAR legend Richard Childress and race against top NASCAR drivers including Kevin Harvick.
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CELEBRITY MENTORS:
Richard Childress, Owner of Richard Childress Racing (RCR)
Kevin Harvick, NASCAR Driver
Austin Dillon, NASCAR Driver
Ron Hornaday, NASCAR Driver
Andy Hillenburg, Former NASCAR Driver and owner of Fast Track Racing Enterprises
Episode 7 (Airing Saturday, March 3, on ABC at 3 p.m. ET)
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Three aspiring pitchers, careers cut short by illness and tragedy, get a second shot at the big time when pitching coach Tom House takes them to CitiField, home of the New York Mets, and tests their throwing skills from the pitcher’s mound. The three competitors are put through a series of challenges, with the winner getting a shot at the minors.
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CELEBRITY MENTORS:
Tom House, Former MLB pitcher and pitching coach
Daniel Warthen, NY Mets Pitching Coach
David Racaniello, NY Mets Bullpen Catcher
Frank Viola, Former NY Mets Pitcher and Brooklyn Cyclones Pitching Coach
Mike Mulhall
