My 600-Lb. Life (2012–present)
Plot
TLC follows medical journeys of morbidly obese people as they attempt to save their own lives. The featured individuals -- each weighing more than 600 pounds -- confront lifelong emotional and physical struggles as they make the courageous decision to undergo high-risk gastric bypass surgery. In addition to drastically changing their appearances, they hope to reclaim their independence, mend relationships with friends and family, and renew their feelings of self-worth.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
Melissa's Story, Part 1650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey. - 02
Donald's StoryDonald has difficulty walking and relies on his parents to take care of him, so he gets motivated to begin his weight loss journey. - 03
Henry's Story750-lb Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01
Season's bestMelissa's Story, Part 1February 1, 2012650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey. - S01E02
Melissa's Story, Part 2February 1, 2012650-lb Melissa struggles to get to her ideal weight. - S01E03
Donald's StoryFebruary 8, 2012Donald has difficulty walking and relies on his parents to take care of him, so he gets motivated to begin his weight loss journey. - S01E04
Henry's StoryFebruary 15, 2012750-lb Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion. - S01E05
Ashley's StoryFebruary 22, 2012Ashley's career was derailed after she was let go due to her excessive weight. Will she be able to turn her life around and achieve her goal
Season02
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Zsalynn's StoryJanuary 7, 2014—Zsalynn weighs close to 300 kilograms and has to rely on other people to take care of her nine-year-old daughter. Is this enough motivation - S02E02
Olivia's StoryJanuary 14, 2014—Olivia's weight controls her life and prevents her from being able to do many things. She desperately wants her life back - but is she ready - S02E03
Penny's StoryJanuary 21, 2014—Penny's weight forced her to spend the last four years living in her bed. This is her last chance to have a family and life worth living. - S02E04
Chuck's StoryJanuary 28, 2014—Chuck's weight limits everything he does, preventing him from doing even basic things for himself. Can weight loss surgery help him to turn - S02E05
Christina's StoryFebruary 4, 2014—Christina hasn't left her house in two years due to her size. She's eaten herself into a state that will soon kill her, but can she make a d - S02E06
Paula's StoryFebruary 11, 2014—Paula has had a tough life, and at over 272kgs, has built a physical wall around herself to push people away. But can she shed the pounds an - S02E07
James' StoryFebruary 18, 2014—38-year-old James has lost both his father and sister to obesity-related issues. Now, at a staggering 650lbs, he is facing the exact same fa - S02E08
Tara's StoryFebruary 25, 2014—Tara is a single mother of two who feels like a prisoner in her own body. Riddled with joint pain, she is determined to lose the weight and
Season03
- S03E01
Amber's StoryFebruary 4, 2015—At age 23, and over 600 lbs, Amber relies on her family for even simple needs. Her fear of dying young sends her 2,000 miles for weight loss - S03E02
Susan's StoryFebruary 11, 2015—At over 600lbs, Susan is committed to drastic weight loss. But when a medical disorder affects her mobility, her plight becomes a matter of - S03E03
Pauline's StoryFebruary 18, 2015—Pauline is 51-years-old and nearing 700 pounds; her addiction to food has taken over the life of her son and primary caretaker. - S03E04
Bettie Jo's StoryFebruary 25, 2015—At just 24, Bettie Jo is eating her way towards 700lbs. Housebound, she is reliant on her husband for even basic needs. Can she shed the pou - S03E05
Angel's StoryMarch 4, 2015—At 42 years old, Angel is staring death in the face. She is struggling to make a positive change and be an active part of her partner and so - S03E06
Joe's StoryMarch 11, 2015—Joe is only 30, and trapped in an 800-lb body. He lost his job and is mostly housebound. Can Joe find the strength to face his past and save - S03E07
Laura's StoryMarch 18, 2015—Laura has used food to cope with her emotions for too long. Confined to a wheelchair, she depends upon her husband and mother to survive. Ca - S03E08
Charity's StoryMarch 25, 2015—An overweight woman struggles with flesh-eating bacteria and butterfly shaped fat deposits; unexpected news threatens her weight loss journe - S03E09
Chay's StoryApril 1, 2015—To cope with the emotional turmoil of his childhood, 23-year-old Chay has eaten his way to 600-lbs - and it's threatening to kill him before - S03E10
Marla's StoryApril 8, 2015—Marla is so heavy she cannot stand up. Bedridden, she must face the facts about her health and the toll it takes on her supportive family, i
Season04
- S04E01
Nikki's StoryJanuary 6, 2016—Nikki finds her career as a costume designer threatened by immobility, so she undergoes gastric bypass and confronts the emotional causes fo - S04E02
Brittani's StoryJanuary 13, 2016—Brittani married a man who loves large women, but at 600-lbs, she can barely contribute to their marriage, and gets surgery to try to have a - S04E03
Chad's StoryJanuary 20, 2016—At 700 pounds, Chad's weight is dangerously out of control. After gastric bypass surgery, he quickly sheds pounds but faces a medical crisis - S04E04
June's StoryJanuary 27, 2016—600-pound June copes with the tragic death of her son by eating. After gastric bypass surgery, she must confront the emotional issues drivin - S04E05
Dottie's StoryFebruary 3, 2016—Dottie loves being a mom but, at over 600lbs, she's on the verge of leaving her 2 young children motherless. Can she take drastic action and - S04E06
Gideon's StoryFebruary 10, 2016—At 650 pounds and Desperate for change, Gideon uproots his family to restart his life with weight-loss surgery and hopes for a future of hap - S04E07
Ashley D.'s StoryFebruary 17, 2016—Weighing over 700 pounds at 26-years-old, the clock is ticking on Ashley's life. Ashamed of her body, surgery offers hope, but not without s - S04E08
Teretha's StoryFebruary 24, 2016—At over 700lbs, Teretha's life is confined to a bed. Her family fears losing her and hopes a gastric bypass will provide the solution she ne - S04E09
Randy's StoryMarch 2, 2016—Randy's food addiction dissolved his marriage and keeps him from seeing his daughter, so he endures a rigorous pre-surgery diet surrounded b - S04E10
Milla's StoryMarch 9, 2016—Milla is bedridden and dependent on her husband and five kids, who can't resist her unending requests for junk food. - S04E11
Sean's StoryMarch 16, 2016—Sean has a massive growth protruding from his side and skin so stretched it's tearing apart, forcing his mother to change both of their life - S04E12
Lupe's StoryMarch 23, 2016—At 272kg, Lupe has spent the last ten years in bed. A doctor in Texas is her only hope for change, but has she waited too long to begin her
Season05
- S05E01
Brandi & Kandi's StoryJanuary 4, 2017—29-year-old twins Brandi and Kandi are close after a traumatic childhood, seeing food as a comfort. But after weight-loss surgery, more chal - S05E02
Ashley R's StoryJanuary 11, 2017—At 670 pounds, Ashley, who lives in her parents' home with her husband, decides she must make a drastic change to save her life and her marr - S05E03
Cynthia's StoryJanuary 18, 2017—Cynthia, a single mother focused on raising five kids, comes to realize what her death would mean for their future. - S05E04
Kirsten's StoryJanuary 25, 2017—A woman has mobility issues while her weight tops 600 pounds, but she fights to get control of her obesity and save her relationship with he - S05E05
Doug's StoryFebruary 1, 2017—A 660-lb. man resorts to sneaking food as he recovers from a dependence on drugs and alcohol, but his addictive personality could destroy hi - S05E06
Erica's StoryFebruary 8, 2017—Erica regrets not keeping a promise to her mom; each meal threatens to fulfill Erica's worst fear- dying alone surrounded by food. - S05E07
Diana's StoryFebruary 15, 2017—Diana is desperate to break free of her food addiction, so she trades the comfort of her apartment for a weight loss journey under the stric - S05E08
Michael's StoryFebruary 22, 2017—Michael must learn to control his anger issues around food, lose weight and address the root of his issues before he loses everything. - S05E09
Nicole's StoryMarch 1, 2017—Weighing over 700-lbs, Nicole is on the verge of leaving her children motherless. She commits to the diet program, but crisis threatens to d - S05E10
Tanisha's StoryMarch 8, 2017—Tanisha desperately tries to survive for her kids and avoid her mother's tragic fate of dying at 50 from obesity. - S05E11
James K's StoryMarch 15, 2017—Weighing 791-lbs, James is bedridden, unable to stand, and can barely move his legs. He may only have a few months to live. Can bypass surge - S05E12
Tracey's StoryMarch 22, 2017—A women's extreme weight resides in her misshapen legs, which are so massive with severe lymphedema that gastric surgery is her only chance - S05E13
Steven and Justin's Story, Part 1March 29, 2017—Steven weighs 800-lbs and his brother, Justin, 600-lbs. Desperate to save both his sons' lives, their father travels across the US to seek h - S05E14
Steven and Justin's Story, Part 2April 5, 2017—After a year on a weight loss program, Steven remains completely non-compliant and Justin focuses on a new career instead of his diet, but t
Season06
- S06E01
Rena & Lee's StoryJanuary 10, 2018—After meeting and falling in love at a bariatric rehab center, Lee and Rena are battling health and anger issues while making a desperate, s - S06E02
Janine's StoryJanuary 17, 2018—Because of her morbid obesity, Janine relies on a motorized scooter to get around, and must push through emotional and physical pain to live - S06E03
Alicia's StoryJanuary 24, 2018—Alicia, all smiles and laughter on the outside, secretly fears that her food addiction will kill her before she can marry her long-time love - S06E04
Liz's StoryJanuary 31, 2018—Liz, completely bed-bound, has severe lymphedema that makes it impossible to walk; utterly isolated, Liz has no friends, battles depression - S06E05
Karina's StoryFebruary 7, 2018—Unable to stand for more than a short period of time, Karina's weight places a burden on her parents and drives a wedge between her and her - S06E06
James B's StoryFebruary 14, 2018—James LB Bonner spent his early life trying to prove himself to his adoptive family, but after losing a leg and battling obesity, LB must ta - S06E07
Lisa's StoryFebruary 21, 2018—Lisa's struggle with weight worsened after witnessing her brother's murder. Now bedridden, she must lose the weight or never see her grandch - S06E08
Robert's StoryFebruary 28, 2018—At nearly 900lbs Robert is bed-ridden and living in a nursing home, with lymphedema masses on each hip. Can he make the radical life changes - S06E09
Tamy Lyn's StoryMarch 7, 2018—A tumultuous relationship with her husband caused Tamy Lyn's weight to reach more than 500lbs. Isolated from the outside world, she needs to - S06E10
Benji & David's StoryMarch 14, 2018—Brothers Benji and David were raised on fast food. At 700-lbs, David is unable to work and Benji, now 475-lbs, fears that he is heading down - S06E11
Renee's StoryMarch 21, 2018—A former plus-size model and ‘big is beautiful' advocate, Renee now realises her mortal mistakes as her weight swells to 600-lbs and her hea - S06E12
Sarah's StoryMarch 28, 2018—After a difficult childhood with an abusive stepfather and drug-addicted mother, Sarah weighs over 600-lbs and is fighting for her life at o - S06E13
Schenee's StoryApril 4, 2018—Devastated by two miscarriages due to her weight, Schenee is desperate to start a family and stop relying on her husband, Freddie, to take c - S06E14
Jennifer and Marissa's StoryApril 11, 2018—Jennifer and her daughter Marissa are stuck in a codependent relationship that has put both of their lives in jeopardy, with a combined weig - S06E15
One Ton Family, Part 1May 2, 2018After a lifelong struggle with obesity, the three Perrio siblings travel to Houston in a last-chance journey to lose weight. Will they be ab - S06E16
One Ton Family, Part 2May 9, 2018With the Perrios struggling with different stages of their weight loss journey, the revelation of a past tragedy explains their resistance t
Season07
- S07E01
Octavia's StoryJanuary 2, 2019—Octavia has been bedbound for nearly a year when she decides to make the trip to Houston to get help from Dr. Now, but when it turns out tha - S07E02
Brianne's StoryJanuary 9, 2019—At over 700 pounds, Brianne undertakes a weight-loss journey to save her own life; she faces an unexpected challenge to her fragile progress - S07E03
Robin's StoryJanuary 16, 2019—Robin and her brother Chris are both obese and already lost a sibling to obesity; they plan to visit Dr. Now together when Chris suffers a s - S07E04
Justin's StoryJanuary 23, 2019—A college graduate with a once-promising career, Justin has eaten his life away to the point of never leaving the house for anything but foo - S07E05
Holly's StoryJanuary 30, 2019—Holly already has one failed weight loss surgery, so to succeed this time, she must do more than change her eating habits, she must address - S07E06
Lacey's StoryFebruary 6, 2019—Lacey ballooned up over 600 lbs on pizza and ice cream and knows Dr. Now is her best hope for success; she must now rally her divorced paren - S07E07
Brandon's StoryFebruary 13, 2019—Brandon is a talented musician with a beautiful voice and a run-away weight problem; he wants to lose weight and embark on a career; he also - S07E08
Maja's StoryFebruary 20, 2019—Maja moves to Houston to undertake a difficult weight-loss journey with the support of her boyfriend, Christian; when Christian decides he's - S07E09
Tiffany's StoryFebruary 27, 2019—Despite moving to Houston with the solid support of her boyfriend, Aaron, and her cousin, Jasmine, Tiffany finds it difficult to break the c - S07E10
Destinee's StoryMarch 6, 2019—Born as "Matthew," Destinee never felt like she fit in; now, having come out as a 600-pound transgender woman, she likes her curves, but she - S07E11
Jeanne's StoryMarch 13, 2019—Jeanne lives in an unhygienic household with her mother and schizophrenic father; at well over 600 pounds, Jeanne might never get weight-los - S07E12
Aaron's StoryMarch 20, 2019Since the death of his mother, Aaron lives at home to care for his aging father, but due to his food addiction, Aaron has to heavily rely on - S07E13
Kelly's StoryMarch 27, 2019—Kelly is on the verge of immobility when she decides to make the trip to Houston to visit Dr. Now; her journey gets off to a painful start w - S07E14
Annjeannette's StoryApril 3, 2019—When Annjeanette was nine, a campaign was established to send her to fat camp; she hated that her weight had become a source of public shame - S07E15
Angela's StoryApril 10, 2019—When Angela's family is unable to accompany her on her weight-loss journey to Texas, she is unsure what to do; at the last minute, she reach - S07E16
LaShanta's StoryApril 17, 2019—Mother of four LaShanta has been bed-bound for two years, and she relies on her kids to keep her cleaned and fed; her last chance to break t - S07E17
Cillas' StoryApril 24, 2019—Having spent the last two years in his bed due to his weight, Cillas' food addiction prevents him from being there for his fiancée and her t - S07E18
Mercedes' StoryMay 1, 2019—With severe lymphedema Mercedes can barely stand, and her family helps her care for her young kids. To successfully lose weight she must con - S07E19
Angela J's StoryMay 8, 2019—At over 600-lbs, Angie is trying to get to Houston to see Dr. Now and get life-saving weight-loss surgery. But a family conflict proves to b - S07E20
Vianey & Allen's StoryMay 15, 2019—At over 600-lbs each, Vianey and Allen are in a co-dependent relationship based on a shared love of food. Can they conquer their food addict
Season08
- S08E01
Season's bestJohn & Lonnie's StoryJanuary 1, 2020John and Lonnie are two brothers from opposite ends of the spectrum; estranged for years, the brothers are now brought together by a common - S08E02
Lindsey's StoryJanuary 8, 2020Lindsey has a white picket fence, a loving husband and a great job, but her food addiction threatens to ruin everything; as she embarks on a - S08E03
Bethany's StoryJanuary 15, 2020Bethany has two daughters who live in fear of losing their mom to her food addiction; once an addiction counselor, Bethany has gotten so big - S08E04
J.T.'s StoryJanuary 22, 2020JT is almost 900lbs with a 100-lb lymphedema mass on his leg and a food addiction that is bound to kill him if he doesn't change; his girlfr - S08E05
Gina's StoryJanuary 29, 2020Gina and wife Beth live with Gina's mother, but she and Gina's sister blame Beth for Gina's spiraling weight problem; it will take all Gina' - S08E06
Travis's StoryFebruary 5, 2020When Travis gets too big to walk down the aisle, he promises to give his wife a proper wedding; he gains more weight, leaving Dr Now as Trav - S08E07
Joyce's StoryFebruary 12, 2020Joyce needs home health care and hasn't left the house in three years; getting to Dr. Now in Houston is just the first step and when he pres - S08E08
Carlton & Shantel's StoryFebruary 19, 2020Shantel's brother Carlton lives downstairs but she hardly ever sees him because at 600 lbs each, neither can do the stairs safely; to break - S08E09
Seana's StoryFebruary 26, 2020Seana is 23 and nearly 700 lbs, living at her mom's house, depressed and anxious, her weight-gain threatening to take her last breath; Dr. N - S08E10
Ashley B's StoryMarch 4, 2020At 600 pounds, Ashley has to move home so her mom can help her care for herself and her newborn daughter; Ashley must overcome a lifetime's - S08E11
Tommy's StoryMarch 11, 2020Tommy wants to lose weight so he can marry his fiancée and have the life he always dreamed of with her, but to break the cycle of pathologic - S08E12
Coliesa's StoryMarch 18, 2020The 4 best reasons for Coliesa to live are her daughters. But after a heart attack and losing the love of her life in a car crash, Coliesa e - S08E13
Dominic's StoryMarch 25, 2020Dominic's life is falling apart due to his food addiction; over 600 pounds and living in a van with his brother, Dominic decides to leave Ca - S08E14
Megan's StoryApril 1, 2020At 24 years old and over 600 lbs, Megan lives at home with her mom, who cooks for her since Megan can't do much on her own; Megan must trave - S08E15
Ashley T's StoryApril 8, 2020Ashley is 24 and lives alone; her only sources of comfort are food and the relationships she has online; but not a single one of her profile - S08E16
Leneatha's StoryApril 15, 2020For 23 years, Leneatha has worked as a pharmacy tech at a local hospital; now, she has a young daughter to support, but she's so big that it
Season09
- S09E01
Season's bestSamantha's StoryDecember 30, 2020At nearly 1,000 pounds, Samantha is dangerously close to dying. To make matters worse, she's paid to eat by making videos online. If Samanth - S09E02
Thederick's StoryJanuary 6, 2021Thederick has become housebound from eating, and for 10 years, he's only gone outside to greet the ice cream man. After a recent hospital sc - S09E03
Carrie's StoryJanuary 13, 202120 years after her dad died as a result of a botched weight loss surgery, Carrie is on the brink of eating herself to death. To live, she mu - S09E04
Cindy's StoryJanuary 20, 2021Cindy is resistant to change and has spent years creating a world that makes her feel safe. When her friend notices Cindy's health declining - S09E05
Melissa M's StoryJanuary 27, 2021Melissa has isolated herself at home and lost many friends to avoid feeling the shame of what her food addiction has done to her body; now, - S09E06
Kenae's StoryFebruary 3, 2021Kenae' was already big before her weight gain took off after the death of her beloved mother. Refusing to deal with the pain, Kenae' turned - S09E07
Krystal's StoryFebruary 10, 2021—Krystal begins overeating to shield herself with a protective layer of obesity after suffering years of abuse; once a means of protection, h - S09E08
Isaac's StoryFebruary 17, 2021Isaac helped raise his siblings after his mum suffered a debilitating stroke when he was 10. While learning to cook for his family, he began - S09E09
Michael's StoryFebruary 24, 2021A lifetime of abuse and ridicule has left Michael anxious and afraid to leave the house. Now with the help of his devoted wife he must follo - S09E10
Shannon's StoryMarch 3, 2021Shannon is 700-lbs and bedridden and without Dr. Now's help, her life is at risk. But, when the global pandemic strikes, Shannon's weight-lo - S09E11
Irene's StoryMarch 10, 2021Irene had to move back in with her son because her weight made it unbearable to live on her own. When Dr. Now can't get through to her, the - S09E12
Tammy's StoryMarch 17, 2021Through tough times, food has always been Tammy's friend. But now she has gotten so big that her daughters and mother have moved home to car - S09E13
Chrystal's StoryMarch 24, 2021—Chrystal is unable to shower without assistance from her teenage daughter. Can Dr. Now help her confront childhood trauma and turn her aroun
Season10
- S10E01
Nathan's JourneyNovember 3, 2021—When Nathan's weight gets in the way of the only healthy thing in his life - his job as a drama teacher - it's a wake-up call for him. But c - S10E02
Julian's StoryNovember 10, 2021—For Julian and his wife, Irma, it was love at first sight. But in order to grow old together, Julian will have to overcome the food addictio - S10E03
Bianca's JourneyNovember 17, 2021—Bianca is all in for a move to Houston with her boyfriend and two young kids to get Dr. Now's help with a second weight-loss surgery. But ju - S10E04
Mike's JourneyNovember 24, 2021—Mike was born with a talent for sports--and an omnivorous appetite to match. After his football dreams were dashed by multiple concussions, - S10E05
Lacey's JourneyDecember 1, 2021—Lacey is so big from overeating that she can barely leave the house, but that hasn't stopped her from finding love with Ricky. Her weight is - S10E06
Paul's JourneyDecember 8, 2021—Paul weighs in at 700 pounds, and his girlfriend struggles with how this limits their ability to live a normal life. He thinks their relatio - S10E07
Ryan's JourneyDecember 15, 2021—Ryan moved to Montana to keep himself from going down a dark path of drug addiction. However, his new path may be no less lethal than the la - S10E08
James B's JourneyDecember 22, 2021—For James B, food means family. He grew up eating rich Haitian food and loves it with a passion. Now, James needs Dr. Now's help to diminish - S10E09
Lucas' JourneyDecember 29, 2021—Living on a homestead with his family, Lucas wants to spread his wings and fly, but at 600 pounds, he can't take off. All he does is eat and - S10E10
Margaret's JourneyJanuary 5, 2022—Margaret's life at 700 pounds is in need of a jump-start; at age 35, she is a mama's girl; it's time for Margaret to get out of bed, overcom - S10E11
Ontreon's JourneyJanuary 12, 2022—At 700 pounds, Ontreon has managed to keep going thanks to his faith in God, and he's training to become a minister; Ontreon is hopeful but - S10E12
Dolly's JourneyJanuary 19, 2022—Dolly has gotten too comfortable at 600 pounds. There's physical pain all over, and the skin apron pulling on her abdomen is miserable, but - S10E13
Larry's JourneyJanuary 26, 2022—For Larry, a second weight loss surgery would mean a second chance at a career as a gospel recording artist. But a beautiful singing voice d - S10E14
Lisa's JourneyFebruary 2, 2022—Lisa wouldn't have made it this far without the help of her chief enabler, her boyfriend Randy. But Randy falls ill, and Lisa is about to fi - S10E15
David's JourneyFebruary 9, 2022—Growing up in foster care, David suffered from a lack of attention and didn't develop a sense of self-worth. Now he weighs 800 pounds, and h
Season11
- S11E01
Geno and Nico's JourneyFebruary 1, 2023—As an Italian American, Geno was raised with lots of love, family and food; now, he's still living with his mom and eating himself to death, - S11E02
Latonya's JourneyFebruary 8, 2023—Latonya found the man she wants to marry; the only problem is that, at almost 700 pounds, she can't walk down the aisle; Latonya doesn't wan - S11E03
Wess' JourneyFebruary 15, 2023—Wess gets off to a great start in Dr. Now's program, but when the cravings continue after surgery, Dr. Now sends him to therapy to confront - S11E04
Syreeta's JourneyFebruary 22, 2023—Syreeta thinks that anyone trying to help has an ulterior motive, but she's gotten so big she desperately needs help; she's learning to let - S11E05
Mark's JourneyMarch 1, 2023—Mark sets out with a goal for weight-loss surgery, but as weight loss gets easier, he turns down medical advice and decides to do it on his - S11E06
Stephanie's JourneyMarch 8, 2023—With her weight spiraling, Stephanie needs her mom's help to care for her three kids; she's at the point where she'll have to lose weight or - S11E07
Chris P's JourneyMarch 15, 2023—Nothing means more to Chris than his relationship with his daughter, Zoey, but now he feels he is failing her as his weight gain begins to l - S11E08
Patrick's JourneyMarch 22, 2023—Patrick's weight has never been a bother, but now he's so big that it's getting in the way of his relationship with his daughter; if he want
Season12
- S12E01
Krystal S' JourneyMarch 6, 2024—Krystal S. has finally met the man of her dreams, but she won't let herself marry him until she can be sure that she won't become bedridden - S12E02
William's JourneyMarch 13, 2024—William was always mobile and fairly athletic -- that is, until he wasn't; it's been years now since a knee injury derailed his sports caree - S12E03
Delana's JourneyMarch 20, 2024—When a regular trip to the grocery store turns into an emergency for the EMTs, Delana must admit how badly she needs Dr. Now's help to lose - S12E04
Abi's JourneyMarch 27, 2024—Abi was struggling with his weight before a fluke accident left him mostly paralyzed; bedbound for seven years since then and topping 700 po - S12E05
Rose's JourneyApril 3, 2024—At age 58, Rose had almost given up and eaten herself to death, but it turned out her family needed her too much for her to go; now she has - S12E06
Shakyia's JourneyApril 10, 2024—Shakyia was always chubby, but now she has stopped leaving the house and makes no effort. Her older sister rallies her to Houston to meet Dr - S12E07
Charles' JourneyApril 17, 2024—Charles replaced one addiction with another when he quit doing hard drugs. Now his BMI is over 100 and he can't stop eating. He needs Dr. No
Season13
- S13E01Jonathan's JourneyJanuary 1, 2025—Jonathan had his dream job, and he ate himself out of it. Once an EMT first responder, now he rarely leaves the room. His wife works full ti
- S13E02Krystal A's JourneyJanuary 8, 2025—Krystal has never let her weight get in the way, but the truth is her weight has really started getting in the way. She has the husband of h
- S13E03Karen's JourneyJanuary 15, 2025—Karen has gotten so out of control with her eating that she's developed a fear of leaving the house and interacting with the world at her si
- S13E04Gary's JourneyJanuary 22, 2025—Gary doesn't leave the bed anymore. He has his mom and a bevy of caretakers to get him what he needs, but his life is slipping away from him
- S13E05Jacky's JourneyJanuary 29, 2025—At 6'3" and over 700 pounds, Jacky has barely had a chance to live. She's never fit in anywhere and has always felt out of place. Now that h
- S13E06Deshaun's JourneyFebruary 5, 2025—Deshaun takes being protective of his mom to the next level. He's over 700 pounds and won't leave his mother's apartment. Dr. Now and Dr. Pa
- S13E07Juan's JourneyFebruary 12, 2025—Pastor Juan's love of food made him overweight, but it has never been a problem until recently, since he's gotten too big to preach and sing
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