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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.

First Aired

2010-06-15
Last Aired

2010-10-29
Creator
Genre

Reality
Seasons

1
Episodes

60
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

FOX

Keywords:

poker

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Season 1

1. Week 1, Episode 1: Ernest Wiggins

Poker legends Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Phil Laak, Phil Hellmuth and Tony G play with a Loose Ca...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-06-15

2. Week 1, Episode 2: Ernest Wiggins

Daniel Negreanu gets challenged by Loose Cannon Ernest Wiggins, will he be able to take him on? With o...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-06-16

3. Week 1, Episode 3: Ernest Wiggins

Phil Hellmuth goes up against a Loose Cannon who is trying to push his luck. Daniel Negreanu, Phil Laa...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-06-17

4. Week 1, Episode 4: Ernest Wiggins

The rivalry between Phil Hellmuth and Tony G causes frustration and tension at a table full of poker s...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-06-18

5. Week 1, Episode 5: Ernest Wiggins

The drama is heating up at a table with poker superstars like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Laak and Tony G! T...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-06-19

6. Week 2, Episode 1: William Davis

This week's poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Abe Mosseri, David Williams and Jason Calacanis...More

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!Less

45mins 2010-06-22

7. Week 2, Episode 2: William Davis

Hall of Fame legend Doyle Brunson takes on the less experienced poker pro Calacanis.. Who will come ou...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-06-23

8. Week 2, Episode 3: William Davis

Loose Cannon Will Davis is hanging in there with the pros at the Big Game table like Daniel Negreanu a...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-06-24

9. Week 2, Episode 4: William Davis

The pressure is on: the Loose Cannon needs to make a serious comeback in order to earn money. With nam...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-06-25

10. Week 2, Episode 5: William Davis

The pressure is on: the Loose Cannon needs to make a serious comeback in order to earn money and with ...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-06-26

11. Week 3, Episode 1: Nadya Magnus

The Loose Cannon is Nadya Magnus who wants to earn some money to create a better future for her kid. W...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-06-29

12. Week 3, Episode 2: Nadya Magnus

Loose Cannon Nadya "KGB" Magnus is trying to fulfill her dream of becoming a poker pro. She is not afr...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-06-30

13. Week 3, Episode 3: Nadya Magnus

Loose Cannon Nadya Magnus is impressing the poker pros such as Jason Mercier and is gunning to become ...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-07-01

14. Week 3, Episode 4: Nadya Magnus

The Loose Cannon Nadya Magnus has played strong so far, but will she be able to keep it up? Meanwhile,...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-07-02

15. Week 3, Episode 5: Nadya Magnus

In this last episode Loose Cannon Nadya Magnus has a lot to lose: she has a huge stack to protect. Wil...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-07-03

16. Week 4, Episode 1: Troy Howard

The new Loose Cannon is confident that he can take on a table of pros like David "Viffer" Peat, Barry ...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-07-06

17. Week 4, Episode 2: Troy Howard

Poker pros David "Viffer" Peat, Barry Greenstein, Antonia Esfandiari, Chau Giang and Rick Rahim play w...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-07-07

18. Week 4, Episode 3: Troy Howard

Poker pros David "Viffer" Peat and Antonia Esfandiari go head to head in a huge cooler. Meanwhile, our...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-07-08

19. Week 4, Episode 4: Troy Howard

A very eventful episode with poker pros Barry Greenstein, Antonio Esfandiari, Chau Giang, Viffer and R...More

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...Less

45mins 2010-07-09

20. Week 4, Episode 5: Troy Howard

The Loose Cannon wants to play more aggressively in this final episode of the week and thereby takes o...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-07-10

21. Week 5, Episode 1: Aaron Jensen

The Loose Cannon starts off aggressive against poker superstars Daniel Negreanu, Tony G, Vanessa Rouss...More

The Loose Cannon starts off aggressive against poker superstars Daniel Negreanu, Tony G, Vanessa Rousso, Scott Seiver and Todd Brunson. A very interesting table.Less

45mins 2010-08-10

22. Week 5, Episode 2: Aaron Jensen

Tony G is having a very hard time at a table with Daniel Negreanu, Vanessa Rousso, Lex Veldhuis, Scott...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-08-11

23. Week 5, Episode 3: Aaron Jensen

Last episode Lex Veldhuis took the spot of Tony G and Veldhuis is definitely not backing down! The Loo...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-08-12

24. Week 5, Episode 4: Aaron Jensen

The Loose Cannon, as well as poker pros Negreanu and Veldhuis need to make a comeback this episode, bu...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-08-13

25. Week 5, Episode 5: Aaron Jensen

Pro Scott Seiver is riding the money train and our Loose Cannon had to leave early in the last episode...More

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...Less

45mins 2010-08-14

26. Week 6, Episode 1: Andre Capella

Poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Eugene Katchalov, Prahlad Friendman and Dani Stern play wit...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-08-17

27. Week 6, Episode 2: Andre Capella

The Loose Cannon takes on the old guard: Negreanu and Hellmuth. Interesting to see where ths goes, spe...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-08-18

28. Week 6, Episode 3: Andre Capella

The Loose Cannon needs to make a comeback, quick! The young guns at the table (Stern, Katchalov and Fr...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-08-19

29. Week 6, Episode 4: Andre Capella

The Loose Cannon finds himself in dangerous waters at a table with sharks like Phil Hellmuth and Dani...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-08-20

30. Week 6, Episode 5: Andre Capella

The feud between Phil Hellmuth and Dani Stern continues and this episode the stakes are higher than ev...More

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!Less

45mins 2010-08-21

31. Week 7, Episode 1: Russell Harlow

A new Loose Cannon sits at the table with Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Hellmuth, Tony G, Jason Mercier and...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-08-24

32. Week 7, Episode 2: Russell Harlow

This week's table features Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Hellmuth, Tony G, Jason Mercier, Ike Haxton and a ...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-08-25

33. Week 7, Episode 3: Russell Harlow

Phil Hellmuth is having a hard time this episode, and this time not only because of Tony G, but also t...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-08-26

34. Week 7, Episode 4: Russell Harlow

Phil Hellmuth needs to make a comeback after a very hard last episode: will he be able to proof his wo...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-08-27

35. Week 7, Episode 5: Russell Harlow

There is always frustration between Phil Hellmuth and Tony G, but it now seems to be coming to a boili...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-08-28

36. Week 8, Episode 1: Russell Harlow

Last week's Loose Cannon chose to return to the table. With Daniel Negreanu, Lex Veldhuis, Doyle Bruns...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-08-31

37. Week 8, Episode 2: Russell Harlow

Loose Cannon is not afraid to gamble, even with poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Lex Veldhuis, Doyle Brunso...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-09-01

38. Week 8, Episode 3: Russell Harlow

The Loose Cannon is well on his way to become the best Loose Cannon so far. With big money and big nam...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-09-02

39. Week 8, Episode 4: Russell Harlow

The stakes have been very high this week and this episode is not very different. With legends Daniel N...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-09-03

40. Week 8, Episode 5: Russell Harlow

In this last episode of the week the stakes are higher than ever: the Loose Cannon needs to make a com...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-09-04

41. Week 9, Episode 1: Elizabeth Houston

This week's Loose Cannon has a noble goal and takes on Daniel Negreanu, Tony G, David "Viffer" Peat, J...More

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!Less

45mins 2010-10-05

42. Week 9, Episode 2: Elizabeth Houston

The Loose Cannon Elizabeth Houston seems to have made an impression on pros Tony G, Daniel Negreanu, D...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-06

43. Week 9, Episode 3: Elizabeth Houston

Poker pro Daniel Negreanu took some hits last episode and needs to make a comeback. Meanwhile Tony G i...More

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...Less

45mins 2010-10-07

44. Week 9, Episode 4: Elizabeth Houston

The Loose Cannon needs to seriously turn things around to end up with profit at the end of the week: w...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-08

45. Week 9, Episode 5: Elizabeth Houston

The Loose Cannon got busted in the last episode and was replaced with poker pro Lex Veldhuis. He immed...More

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...Less

45mins 2010-10-09

46. Week 10, Episode 1: David Fishman

A new Loose Cannon sits at the table with poker pros Phil Hellmuth, Joe Cada, Phil Laak, David William...More

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!Less

45mins 2010-10-12

47. Week 10, Episode 2: David Fishman

The tension between Bill Perkins (aka "Businessman") and Phil Hellmuth is increasing and Perkins conti...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-13

48. Week 10, Episode 3: David Fishman

The Loose Cannon needs to get his game back on track after being the top Loose Cannon and then losing ...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-14

49. Week 10, Episode 4: David Fishman

Will the Loose Cannon sink or swim? Either way, this Loose Cannon is not backing down from poker pros ...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-15

50. Week 10, Episode 5: David Fishman

Fishman starts off the night as the leading Loose Cannon and plays tight to keep his profit.. Will pok...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-16

51. Week 11, Episode 1: William Given

This week's Loose Cannon takes on poker legends Daniel Negreanu, Phil Galfond, Doyle Brunson, Scott Se...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-19

52. Week 11, Episode 2: William Given

At this week's poker table sit some amazing poker legends like Daniel Negreanu, Phil Galfond, Doyle Br...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-20

53. Week 11, Episode 3: William Given

Just like last episode, Daniel negreanu and Phil Galfond are having a showdown under the watchful eyes...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-21

54. Week 11, Episode 4: William Given

After our Loose Cannon had to leave the table last episode, this table is now stacked with pros Phil G...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-10-22

55. Week 11, Episode 5: William Given

The last episode of the week with poker pros Daniel Negreanu, Phil Galfond, Doyle Brunson, Scott Seive...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-23

56. Week 12, Episode 1: Bob Ferdinand

This week the new Loose Cannon sits at a table with "Elky" Grospellier, Abe Mosseri, Phil Hellmuth, Va...More

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? Subscribe here to our channel: http://psta.rs/SubscribetoPSLess

45mins 2010-10-25

57. Week 12, Episode 2: Bob Ferdinand

The last Loose Cannon of the season is not scared to take on "Elky" and Amit Makhija to increase his p...More

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.Less

45mins 2010-10-26

58. Week 12, Episode 3: Bob Ferdinand

The Loose Cannon is doing well and wants to be the best Loose Cannon of the season. Will Phil Hellmuth...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-27

59. Week 12, Episode 4: Bob Ferdinand

Things are getting interestng for the Loose Cannon with Phil Hellmuth, Peter Jetten, Abe Mosseri and A...More

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?Less

45mins 2010-10-28

60. Week 12, Episode 5: Bob Ferdinand

In this last episode of first season of The Big Game, everything is coming to a head! Which Loose Cann...More

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?Less