TLC’s My 600-lb Life documents the journeys individuals undertake to escape obesity and regain control of their lives.
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#1 – Justin’s Story
Season 7 – Episode 4
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 food; only the help of Dr. Now’s weight-loss program can restore his hopes of living a happy, productive life.
The episode was rated from 25 votes.
#2 – Cillas’ Story
Season 7 – Episode 17
Cillas’ food addiction is getting in the way of his ability to be there for his fiancée, Jessica, and her three daughters. If he doesn’t lose weight soon, he knows he’ll lose either his girls, or his life.
The episode was rated from 23 votes.
#3 – One Ton Family: Part 1
Season 6 – Episode 15
The Perrios struggle with different stages of their weight loss journey, but the revelation of a past tragedy explains their resistance to recovery, and the siblings must now come together to overcome their fears and forge a path towards a healthy future.
The episode was rated from 17 votes.
#4 – Carlton & Shantel’s Story
Season 8 – Episode 8
Shantel’s brother Carlton lives downstairs but she hardly ever sees him because at 600 lbs each, neither can do the stairs safely. To break free from a death spiral of codependent eating they need Dr. Now’s help to reforge their sibling relationship.
The episode was rated from 24 votes.
#5 – Jeanne’s Story
Season 7 – Episode 11
Jeanne lives in an unhygienic household with her mother and schizophrenic father; at well over 600 pounds, Jeanne might never get weight-loss surgery as she runs into several obstacles, especially after an unexpected death in her family.
The episode was rated from 21 votes.
#6 – Kelly’s Story
Season 7 – Episode 13
Kelly is on the verge of immobility when she decided to make the trip to Houston to visit Dr. Now; Her journey gets off to a painful start when a long travel day grows longer as Kelly gets stuck in a cab on her way from the clinic to the hospital
The episode was rated from 25 votes.
#7 – Benji & David’s Story
Season 6 – Episode 10
Fearing that he’ll suffer the same fate as older brother David, who is now 700 pounds and unable to work, Benji hopes to be able to support both himself and his brother on their life-or-death weight loss journey.
The episode was rated from 34 votes.
#8 – Brianne’s Story
Season 7 – Episode 2
At over 700 pounds, Brianne undertakes a weight-loss journey to save her own life; she faces an unexpected challenge to her fragile progress when her husband suffers a heart attack on a birthday she will never forget.
The episode was rated from 35 votes.
#9 – Brittani’s Story
Season 4 – Episode 2
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 normal relationship.
The episode was rated from 72 votes.
#10 – J.T.’s Story
Season 8 – Episode 4
J.T. 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 girlfriend takes him to Houston, but when his behavior drives her away, J.T. is left with only Dr. Now to help.
The episode was rated from 25 votes.