Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, 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.
Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
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Season 1 | Episode 1 | Melissa's Story, Part 1 | 2012-02-01 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 2 | Melissa's Story, Part 2 | 2012-02-01 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 3 | Donald's Story | 2012-02-08 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 4 | Henry's Story | 2012-02-15 | 60 min |
Season 1 | Episode 5 | Ashley's Story | 2012-02-22 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 1 | Zsalynn's Story | 2014-01-07 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 2 | Olivia's Story | 2014-01-14 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 3 | Penny's Story | 2014-01-21 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 4 | Chuck's Story | 2014-01-28 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 5 | Christina's Story | 2014-02-04 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 6 | Paula's Story | 2014-02-11 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 7 | James' Story | 2014-02-18 | 60 min |
Season 2 | Episode 8 | Tara's Story | 2014-02-25 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 1 | Amber's Story | 2015-02-04 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 2 | Susan's Story | 2015-02-11 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 3 | Pauline's Story | 2015-02-18 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 4 | Bettie Jo's Story | 2015-02-25 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 5 | Angel's Story | 2015-03-04 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 6 | Joe's Story | 2015-03-11 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 7 | Laura's Story | 2015-03-18 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 8 | Charity's Story | 2015-03-25 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 9 | Chay's Story | 2015-04-01 | 60 min |
Season 3 | Episode 10 | Marla's Story | 2015-04-08 | 60 min |
Season 4 | Episode 1 | Nikki's Story | 2016-01-06 | 122 min |
Season 4 | Episode 2 | Brittani's Story | 2016-01-13 | 120 min |
Season 4 | Episode 3 | Chad's Story | 2016-01-20 | 120 min |
Season 4 | Episode 4 | June's Story | 2016-01-27 | 60 min |
Season 4 | Episode 5 | Dottie's Story | 2016-02-03 | 60 min |
Season 4 | Episode 6 | Gideon's Story | 2016-02-10 | 60 min |
Season 4 | Episode 7 | Ashley D.'s Story | 2016-02-17 | 60 min |
Season 4 | Episode 8 | Teretha's Story | 2016-02-24 | 60 min |
Season 4 | Episode 9 | Randy's Story | 2016-03-02 | 60 min |
Season 4 | Episode 10 | Milla's Story | 2016-03-09 | 60 min |
Season 4 | Episode 11 | Sean's Story | 2016-03-16 | 60 min |
Season 4 | Episode 12 | Lupe's Story | 2016-03-23 | 60 min |
Season 5 | Episode 1 | Brandi & Kandi's Story | 2017-01-04 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 2 | Ashley R's Story | 2017-01-11 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 3 | Cynthia's Story | 2017-01-18 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 4 | Kirsten's Story | 2017-01-25 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 5 | Doug's Story | 2017-02-01 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 6 | Erica's Story | 2017-02-08 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 7 | Diana's Story | 2017-02-15 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 8 | Michael's Story | 2017-02-22 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 9 | Nicole's Story | 2017-03-01 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 10 | Tanisha's Story | 2017-03-08 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 11 | James K's Story | 2017-03-15 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 12 | Tracey's Story | 2017-03-22 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 13 | Steven and Justin's Story, Part 1 | 2017-03-29 | 120 min |
Season 5 | Episode 14 | Steven and Justin's Story, Part 2 | 2017-04-05 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 1 | Rena & Lee's Story | 2018-01-10 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 2 | Janine's Story | 2018-01-17 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 3 | Alicia's Story | 2018-01-24 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 4 | Liz's Story | 2018-01-31 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 5 | Karina's Story | 2018-02-07 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 6 | James B's Story | 2018-02-14 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 7 | Lisa's Story | 2018-02-21 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 8 | Robert's Story | 2018-02-28 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 9 | Tamy Lyn's Story | 2018-03-07 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 10 | Benji & David's Story | 2018-03-14 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 11 | Renee's Story | 2018-03-21 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 12 | Sarah's Story | 2018-03-28 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 13 | Schenee's Story | 2018-04-04 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 14 | Jennifer and Marissa's Story | 2018-04-11 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 15 | One Ton Family, Part 1 | 2018-05-02 | 120 min |
Season 6 | Episode 16 | One Ton Family, Part 2 | 2018-05-09 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 1 | Octavia's Story | 2019-01-02 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 2 | Brianne's Story | 2019-01-09 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 3 | Robin's Story | 2019-01-16 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 4 | Justin's Story | 2019-01-23 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 5 | Holly's Story | 2019-01-30 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 6 | Lacey's Story | 2019-02-06 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 7 | Brandon's Story | 2019-02-13 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 8 | Maja's Story | 2019-02-20 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 9 | Tiffany's Story | 2019-02-27 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 10 | Destinee's Story | 2019-03-06 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 11 | Jeanne's Story | 2019-03-13 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 12 | Aaron's Story | 2019-03-20 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 13 | Kelly's Story | 2019-03-27 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 14 | Annjeannette's Story | 2019-04-03 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 15 | Angela's Story | 2019-04-10 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 16 | LaShanta's Story | 2019-04-17 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 17 | Cillas' Story | 2019-04-24 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 18 | Mercedes' Story | 2019-05-01 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 19 | Angela J's Story | 2019-05-08 | 120 min |
Season 7 | Episode 20 | Vianey & Allen's Story | 2019-05-15 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 1 | John & Lonnie's Story | 2020-01-01 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 2 | Lindsey's Story | 2020-01-08 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 3 | Bethany's Story | 2020-01-15 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 4 | J.T.'s Story | 2020-01-22 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 5 | Gina's Story | 2020-01-29 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 6 | Travis's Story | 2020-02-05 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 7 | Joyce's Story | 2020-02-12 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 8 | Carlton & Shantel's Story | 2020-02-19 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 9 | Seana's Story | 2020-02-26 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 10 | Ashley B's Story | 2020-03-04 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 11 | Tommy's Story | 2020-03-11 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 12 | Coliesa's Story | 2020-03-18 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 13 | Dominic's Story | 2020-03-25 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 14 | Megan's Story | 2020-04-01 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 15 | Ashley T's Story | 2020-04-08 | 120 min |
Season 8 | Episode 16 | Leneatha's Story | 2020-04-15 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 1 | Samantha's Story | 2020-12-30 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 2 | Thederick's Story | 2021-01-06 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 3 | Carrie's Story | 2021-01-13 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 4 | Cindy's Story | 2021-01-20 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 5 | Melissa M's Story | 2021-01-27 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 6 | Kenae's Story | 2021-02-03 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 7 | Krystal's Story | 2021-02-10 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 8 | Isaac's Story | 2021-02-17 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 9 | Michael's Story | 2021-02-24 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 10 | Shannon's Story | 2021-03-03 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 11 | Irene's Story | 2021-03-10 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 12 | Tammy's Story | 2021-03-17 | 120 min |
Season 9 | Episode 13 | Chrystal's Story | 2021-03-24 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 1 | Nathan's Journey | 2021-11-03 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 2 | Julian's Story | 2021-11-10 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 3 | Bianca's Journey | 2021-11-17 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 4 | Mike's Journey | 2021-11-24 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 5 | Lacey's Journey | 2021-12-01 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 6 | Paul's Journey | 2021-12-08 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 7 | Ryan's Journey | 2021-12-15 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 8 | James B's Journey | 2021-12-22 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 9 | Lucas' Journey | 2021-12-29 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 10 | Margaret's Journey | 2022-01-05 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 11 | Ontreon's Journey | 2022-01-12 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 12 | Dolly's Journey | 2022-01-19 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 13 | Larry's Journey | 2022-01-26 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 14 | Lisa's Journey | 2022-02-02 | 120 min |
Season 10 | Episode 15 | David's Journey | 2022-02-09 | 120 min |
Season 11 | Episode 1 | Geno and Nico's Journey | 2023-02-01 | 120 min |
Season 11 | Episode 2 | Latonya's Journey | 2023-02-08 | 120 min |
Season 11 | Episode 3 | Wess' Journey | 2023-02-15 | 120 min |
Season 11 | Episode 4 | Syreeta's Journey | 2023-02-22 | 120 min |
Season 11 | Episode 5 | Mark's Journey | 2023-03-01 | 120 min |
Season 11 | Episode 6 | Stephanie's Journey | 2023-03-08 | 120 min |
Season 11 | Episode 7 | Chris P's Journey | 2023-03-15 | 120 min |
Season 11 | Episode 8 | Patrick's Journey | 2023-03-22 | 120 min |
Season 12 | Episode 1 | Krystal S' Journey | 2024-03-06 | 120 min |
Season 12 | Episode 2 | William's Journey | 2024-03-13 | 120 min |
Season 12 | Episode 3 | Delana's Journey | 2024-03-20 | 120 min |
Season 12 | Episode 4 | Abi's Journey | 2024-03-27 | 120 min |
Season 12 | Episode 5 | Rose's Journey | 2024-04-03 | 120 min |
Season 12 | Episode 6 | Shakyia's Journey | 2024-04-10 | 120 min |
Season 12 | Episode 7 | Charles' Journey | 2024-04-17 | 120 min |
Season 13 | Episode 1 | Jonathan's Journey | 2025-01-01 | 120 min |
Season 13 | Episode 2 | Krystal A's Journey | 2025-01-08 | 120 min |