The PokerStars.net Big Game
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Reality
The ultimate high-stakes TV cash game show that sees Loose Cannon amateurs play against the legends of poker for cold hard cash. PokerStars buys each Loose Cannon into the game for $100,000, and they get to keep any profit. It’s a true test of poker skill, and the best thing to happen to TV poker in years.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 15, 2010
Last Aired
October 29, 2010
Networks
FOX
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Week 1, Episode 1: Ernest Wiggins
Air date: 2010-06-15
Poker legends Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Phil Laak, Phil Hellmuth and Tony G play with a Loose Cannon who claims that the only way to be the best, is to beat the best. Will he succeed?
E2
Week 1, Episode 2: Ernest Wiggins
Air date: 2010-06-16
Daniel Negreanu gets challenged by Loose Cannon Ernest Wiggins, will he be able to take him on? With other legends like Doyle Brunson also at the Big Game table, things could get very interesting.
E3
Week 1, Episode 3: Ernest Wiggins
Air date: 2010-06-17
Phil Hellmuth goes up against a Loose Cannon who is trying to push his luck. Daniel Negreanu, Phil Laak, Doyle Brunson and Tony G are dying to see who ends up on top: pro or amateur?
E4
Week 1, Episode 4: Ernest Wiggins
Air date: 2010-06-18
The rivalry between Phil Hellmuth and Tony G causes frustration and tension at a table full of poker superstars, but who will end up "begging for mercy"? Or will they both end up losing money?
E5
Week 1, Episode 5: Ernest Wiggins
Air date: 2010-06-19
The drama is heating up at a table with poker superstars like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Laak and Tony G! The Loose Cannon has to choose whether to take the money or continue to play another week.
E6
Week 2, Episode 1: William Davis
Air date: 2010-06-22
This week's poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Abe Mosseri, David Williams and Jason Calacanis take on a Loose Cannon who is an aspiring poker pro.. Things could get very interesting!
E7
Week 2, Episode 2: William Davis
Air date: 2010-06-23
Hall of Fame legend Doyle Brunson takes on the less experienced poker pro Calacanis.. Who will come out on top? And how will Brunson hold up against the other pros such as Daniel Negreanu?
E8
Week 2, Episode 3: William Davis
Air date: 2010-06-24
Loose Cannon Will Davis is hanging in there with the pros at the Big Game table like Daniel Negreanu and Doyle Brunson! He is not backing down and that creates an interesting game.
E9
Week 2, Episode 4: William Davis
Air date: 2010-06-25
The pressure is on: the Loose Cannon needs to make a serious comeback in order to earn money. With names like Daniel Negreanu and Doyle Brunson at the table, this will not be easy.
E10
Week 2, Episode 5: William Davis
Air date: 2010-06-26
The pressure is on: the Loose Cannon needs to make a serious comeback in order to earn money and with names like Daniel Negreanu and Doyle Brunson at the table, this will not be easy.
E11
Week 3, Episode 1: Nadya Magnus
Air date: 2010-06-29
The Loose Cannon is Nadya Magnus who wants to earn some money to create a better future for her kid. Will she be able to take on pros Jason Mercier, Joe Cada, Daniel Alaei and Justin Bonomo?
E12
Week 3, Episode 2: Nadya Magnus
Air date: 2010-06-30
Loose Cannon Nadya "KGB" Magnus is trying to fulfill her dream of becoming a poker pro. She is not afraid to take on Jason Mercier and Justin Bonomo; will she be able to outplay them?
E13
Week 3, Episode 3: Nadya Magnus
Air date: 2010-07-01
Loose Cannon Nadya Magnus is impressing the poker pros such as Jason Mercier and is gunning to become the top Loose Cannon! She has got the skills, but will luck also be on her side?
E14
Week 3, Episode 4: Nadya Magnus
Air date: 2010-07-02
The Loose Cannon Nadya Magnus has played strong so far, but will she be able to keep it up? Meanwhile, Jason Mercier and Justin Bonomo are also not backing down and the stakes are high.
E15
Week 3, Episode 5: Nadya Magnus
Air date: 2010-07-03
In this last episode Loose Cannon Nadya Magnus has a lot to lose: she has a huge stack to protect. Will she walk away with money to create a nice future for her son or will she lose everything?
E16
Week 4, Episode 1: Troy Howard
Air date: 2010-07-06
The new Loose Cannon is confident that he can take on a table of pros like David "Viffer" Peat, Barry Greenstein, Antonia Esfandiari, Chau Giang and Rick Rahim. But is this really the case?
E17
Week 4, Episode 2: Troy Howard
Air date: 2010-07-07
Poker pros David "Viffer" Peat, Barry Greenstein, Antonia Esfandiari, Chau Giang and Rick Rahim play with an amateur 'Loose Cannon'; who will end up on top?
E18
Week 4, Episode 3: Troy Howard
Air date: 2010-07-08
Poker pros David "Viffer" Peat and Antonia Esfandiari go head to head in a huge cooler. Meanwhile, our Loose Cannon is trying to up his game at the table; will he succeed?
E19
Week 4, Episode 4: Troy Howard
Air date: 2010-07-09
A very eventful episode with poker pros Barry Greenstein, Antonio Esfandiari, Chau Giang, Viffer and Rick Rahim. With the Loose Cannon also at the table, anything can happen...
E20
Week 4, Episode 5: Troy Howard
Air date: 2010-07-10
The Loose Cannon wants to play more aggressively in this final episode of the week and thereby takes on poker pro David "Viffer" Peat... Will he end up taking home some money?
E21
Week 5, Episode 1: Aaron Jensen
Air date: 2010-08-10
The Loose Cannon starts off aggressive against poker superstars Daniel Negreanu, Tony G, Vanessa Rousso, Scott Seiver and Todd Brunson. A very interesting table.
E22
Week 5, Episode 2: Aaron Jensen
Air date: 2010-08-11
Tony G is having a very hard time at a table with Daniel Negreanu, Vanessa Rousso, Lex Veldhuis, Scott Seiver and Todd Brunson. Will he be outplayed or be able to earn back some money?
E23
Week 5, Episode 3: Aaron Jensen
Air date: 2010-08-12
Last episode Lex Veldhuis took the spot of Tony G and Veldhuis is definitely not backing down! The Loose Cannon wants to earn money for his wedding, will he be able to take on Veldhuis?
E24
Week 5, Episode 4: Aaron Jensen
Air date: 2010-08-13
The Loose Cannon, as well as poker pros Negreanu and Veldhuis need to make a comeback this episode, but Vanessa Rousso, Todd Brunson and Scott Seiver are not giving in that easily.
E25
Week 5, Episode 5: Aaron Jensen
Air date: 2010-08-14
Pro Scott Seiver is riding the money train and our Loose Cannon had to leave early in the last episode. A table full of pros like Negreanu, Veldhuis, Laak, Brunson and Rousso remains...
E26
Week 6, Episode 1: Andre Capella
Air date: 2010-08-17
Poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Eugene Katchalov, Prahlad Friendman and Dani Stern play with a Loose Cannon who used to be a racecar driver. Can he step on the gass?
E27
Week 6, Episode 2: Andre Capella
Air date: 2010-08-18
The Loose Cannon takes on the old guard: Negreanu and Hellmuth. Interesting to see where ths goes, specifically with the young guard (Katchalov, Friedman and Stern) also at the table.
E28
Week 6, Episode 3: Andre Capella
Air date: 2010-08-19
The Loose Cannon needs to make a comeback, quick! The young guns at the table (Stern, Katchalov and Friedman) are becoming more aggressive towards old school players Negreanu and Hellmuth.
E29
Week 6, Episode 4: Andre Capella
Air date: 2010-08-20
The Loose Cannon finds himself in dangerous waters at a table with sharks like Phil Hellmuth and Dani Stern. These sharks are however more concerned with attacking eachother; will things kick off?
E30
Week 6, Episode 5: Andre Capella
Air date: 2010-08-21
The feud between Phil Hellmuth and Dani Stern continues and this episode the stakes are higher than ever. Just like Negreanu, Mercier, Friedman and Katchalov, we can't take our eyes away!
E31
Week 7, Episode 1: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-08-24
A new Loose Cannon sits at the table with Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Hellmuth, Tony G, Jason Mercier and Ike Haxton! This Loose Cannon is ready to be best Loose Cannon so far.
E32
Week 7, Episode 2: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-08-25
This week's table features Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Hellmuth, Tony G, Jason Mercier, Ike Haxton and a Loose Cannon! We all know that with Tony G at the table, things are never boring.
E33
Week 7, Episode 3: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-08-26
Phil Hellmuth is having a hard time this episode, and this time not only because of Tony G, but also the amateur Loose Cannon.. Will there be a blow up in classic Hellmuth style?
E34
Week 7, Episode 4: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-08-27
Phil Hellmuth needs to make a comeback after a very hard last episode: will he be able to proof his worth? Tony G, Esfandiari, Mercier, Haxton and the Loose Cannon are eager to find out.
E35
Week 7, Episode 5: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-08-28
There is always frustration between Phil Hellmuth and Tony G, but it now seems to be coming to a boiling point. Meanwhile, the Loose Cannon is desperate to start making money before it is too late.
E36
Week 8, Episode 1: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-08-31
Last week's Loose Cannon chose to return to the table. With Daniel Negreanu, Lex Veldhuis, Doyle Brunson, Barry Greenstein and Justin Bonomo at the table, the odds are not in his favor.
E37
Week 8, Episode 2: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-09-01
Loose Cannon is not afraid to gamble, even with poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Lex Veldhuis, Doyle Brunson, Barry Greenstein and Justin Bonomo at the table. Such names make for a great game.
E38
Week 8, Episode 3: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-09-02
The Loose Cannon is well on his way to become the best Loose Cannon so far. With big money and big names like Doyle Brunson, Lex Veldhuis and Daniel Negreanu at the table, anything can happen.
E39
Week 8, Episode 4: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-09-03
The stakes have been very high this week and this episode is not very different. With legends Daniel Negreanu, Lex Veldhuis, Doyle Brunson and Justin Bonomo things are always fun to watch.
E40
Week 8, Episode 5: Russell Harlow
Air date: 2010-09-04
In this last episode of the week the stakes are higher than ever: the Loose Cannon needs to make a comeback in order to win any money.. Will he be able to turn things around?
E41
Week 9, Episode 1: Elizabeth Houston
Air date: 2010-10-05
This week's Loose Cannon has a noble goal and takes on Daniel Negreanu, Tony G, David "Viffer" Peat, Joe Hachem and William Reynolds.. Negreanu seems to really enjoy playing with these guys!
E42
Week 9, Episode 2: Elizabeth Houston
Air date: 2010-10-06
The Loose Cannon Elizabeth Houston seems to have made an impression on pros Tony G, Daniel Negreanu, David "Viffer" Peat, Joe Hachem and William Reynolds; but does this work in her favor?
E43
Week 9, Episode 3: Elizabeth Houston
Air date: 2010-10-07
Poker pro Daniel Negreanu took some hits last episode and needs to make a comeback. Meanwhile Tony G is at the top of the table and not afraid to take on Negreanu and Reynolds...
E44
Week 9, Episode 4: Elizabeth Houston
Air date: 2010-10-08
The Loose Cannon needs to seriously turn things around to end up with profit at the end of the week: will she be able to keep her head above water filled with sharks like Tony G and Daniel Negreanu?
E45
Week 9, Episode 5: Elizabeth Houston
Air date: 2010-10-09
The Loose Cannon got busted in the last episode and was replaced with poker pro Lex Veldhuis. He immediatly finds himself in showdown with two greats: Tony G and William Reynolds...
E46
Week 10, Episode 1: David Fishman
Air date: 2010-10-12
A new Loose Cannon sits at the table with poker pros Phil Hellmuth, Joe Cada, Phil Laak, David Williams and Bill Perkins. This Loose Cannon is not afraid to challenge one of these legends!
E47
Week 10, Episode 2: David Fishman
Air date: 2010-10-13
The tension between Bill Perkins (aka "Businessman") and Phil Hellmuth is increasing and Perkins continues to needle Hellmuth. Hellmuth is known for his blow ups, will he be able to keep his calm?
E48
Week 10, Episode 3: David Fishman
Air date: 2010-10-14
The Loose Cannon needs to get his game back on track after being the top Loose Cannon and then losing it all last episode.. Will he be smart enough to take on Williams and Hellmuth?
E49
Week 10, Episode 4: David Fishman
Air date: 2010-10-15
Will the Loose Cannon sink or swim? Either way, this Loose Cannon is not backing down from poker pros Phil Hellmuth, Bill Perkins and David Williams.. Will he be able to make Hellmuth blow up?
E50
Week 10, Episode 5: David Fishman
Air date: 2010-10-16
Fishman starts off the night as the leading Loose Cannon and plays tight to keep his profit.. Will poker pros David Williams, Phil Laak and Bill Perkins allow him to go home with six figures?
E51
Week 11, Episode 1: William Given
Air date: 2010-10-19
This week's Loose Cannon takes on poker legends Daniel Negreanu, Phil Galfond, Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver and Joe Hachem. Will he be able to make some profit?
E52
Week 11, Episode 2: William Given
Air date: 2010-10-20
At this week's poker table sit some amazing poker legends like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Galfond, Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver and Joe Hachem. Will Negreanu be able to win against Galfond?
E53
Week 11, Episode 3: William Given
Air date: 2010-10-21
Just like last episode, Daniel negreanu and Phil Galfond are having a showdown under the watchful eyes of Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver and Joe Hachem. Will Negreany make the right hero call?
E54
Week 11, Episode 4: William Given
Air date: 2010-10-22
After our Loose Cannon had to leave the table last episode, this table is now stacked with pros Phil Galfond, Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver, Aaron Jones and Joe Hachem.
E55
Week 11, Episode 5: William Given
Air date: 2010-10-23
The last episode of the week with poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Phil Galfond, Doyle Brunson, Scott Seiver, Aaron Jones and Joe Hachem.. Who will end up on top?
E56
Week 12, Episode 1: Bob Ferdinand
Air date: 2010-10-25
This week the new Loose Cannon sits at a table with "Elky" Grospellier, Abe Mosseri, Phil Hellmuth, Vanessa Rousso, and Amit Makhija. Who will end up on top?
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E57
Week 12, Episode 2: Bob Ferdinand
Air date: 2010-10-26
The last Loose Cannon of the season is not scared to take on "Elky" and Amit Makhija to increase his profits. Phil Hellmuth, Abe Mosseri and Peter Jetten are eager to see what happens.
E58
Week 12, Episode 3: Bob Ferdinand
Air date: 2010-10-27
The Loose Cannon is doing well and wants to be the best Loose Cannon of the season. Will Phil Hellmuth, Abe Mosseri, Peter Jetten and Amit Makhija let him achieve this?
E59
Week 12, Episode 4: Bob Ferdinand
Air date: 2010-10-28
Things are getting interestng for the Loose Cannon with Phil Hellmuth, Peter Jetten, Abe Mosseri and Amit Makhija at the table.. Will he become the best Loose Cannon of the season?
E60
Week 12, Episode 5: Bob Ferdinand
Air date: 2010-10-29
In this last episode of first season of The Big Game, everything is coming to a head! Which Loose Cannon will end making the most profit, thereby achieving the title of Loose Cannon Champion?
Cast
Chris Rose
Self - Commentator
Daniel Negreanu
Self
Phil Hellmuth
Self
Amanda Negreanu
Self - Host
Joe Stapleton
Self - Commentator
Scott Huff
Self - Host
Jason Mercier
Self
Tony G
Self
Doyle Brunson
Self
Amy Alyssa
Guest
Cory Norton
Guest
Kevin Deon
Guest
Jennifer Tilly
Self
Barry Greenstein
Self
David Fishman
Self - Loose Cannon
Massimiliano Martinez
Self - Loose Cannon
Jason Calacanis
Self
Phil Laak
Self
Daniel Alaei
Self
Nadya Magnus
Self - Loose Cannon
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