TLC's My 600-lb Life documents the journeys individuals undertake to escape obesity and regain control of their lives.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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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 take a new path to save his health and his family relationships.
The episode was rated 7.42 from 24 votes.
Jennifer and her daughter, Marissa, are stuck in a co-dependent relationship that puts both of their lives in jeopardy, with a combined weight of more than 900 pounds; Jennifer strives to regain control before it's too late.
The episode was rated 7.42 from 26 votes.
Tamy's eating addiction has caused her weight to balloon over 500 pounds. She has become a hermit after years of shame, and hopes to restart her life so he can take better care of her son, Zachary.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 29 votes.
After meeting and falling in love at a bariatric rehab center, Lee and Rena are battling health and anger issues while taking a desperate, second attempt to save their relationship and their lives.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 57 votes.
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 sister.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 33 votes.
A former plus-size model and "big is beautiful" advocate, Renee now realizes the mortal mistakes she has made as her weight swells to 600 pounds and her health deteriorates.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 23 votes.
Liz is completely bed bound with severe lymphedema that makes it impossible to walk. Utterly isolated, with no friends, she battles depression, and lives with her mom who is too ill to take care of her. Liz desperately wants to become mobile.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 38 votes.
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 7.65 from 17 votes.
A devoted girlfriend and loving aunt, Alicia is all smiles and laughter on the outside, but on the inside she is terrified that her addiction to food will kill her before she can marry her long-time love or watch her nieces grow up.
The episode was rated 7.67 from 36 votes.
A 24-year-old woman weighs more than 600 pounds and is fighting for her life after a difficult childhood with an abusive stepfather and drug-addicted mother.
The episode was rated 7.68 from 25 votes.
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 7.85 from 33 votes.
Lisa's struggle with her weight begins as a child and significantly worsens after witnessing her brother's murder; now bedridden and unable to care for herself, she must lose the weight or she will never see her grandchildren grow up.
The episode was rated 7.86 from 28 votes.
Janine's extreme obesity has left her nearly immobile, and even the first steps on her weight loss journey may prove to be too much for her. She must overcome both her physical and emotional pain if she's ever going to live a normal life again.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 40 votes.
With the support of his fiancee, Kathryn, Robert turns to Dr. Nowzaradan in a desperate attempt to save his life. He tries to reverse a lifelong food addiction that has left him bed-bound, saddled with grotesque lymphedema and nearly 900 pounds.
The episode was rated 7.89 from 28 votes.
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 8.06 from 17 votes.
