Susan is 37 years old and has never lived on her own because of her weight.

The episode was rated 6.97 from 31 votes.

Laura has used food to cope with her emotions; relying on her husband and mother to survive.

The episode was rated 7.00 from 21 votes.

A woman struggles to make a positive change to be part of her partner and son's lives.

The episode was rated 7.03 from 33 votes.

A 24-year-old woman who's approaching 700 pounds is housebound and completely dependent on her husband, who worries that she'll leave him if she loses weight.

The episode was rated 7.04 from 23 votes.

A 30-year-old man who weighs 800 pounds is faced with losing his job and his inability to leave home.

The episode was rated 7.20 from 25 votes.

A 23-year-old woman who weighs more than 600 pounds is dependent on her family and her boyfriend for the simplest tasks, so she decides to have weight-loss surgery that will force her to move 2000 miles away from her loved ones.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 34 votes.

Pauline's addiction to food has taken over the life of her son and primary caretaker.

The episode was rated 7.21 from 28 votes.

An overweight woman struggles with flesh-eating bacteria and butterfly shaped fat deposits.

The episode was rated 7.22 from 27 votes.

A woman who cannot stand up and whose weight is estimated at 800 pounds must face the facts about her health and the toll it takes on her family.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 23 votes.

A 23-year-old man who developed an eating disorder due to a troubled childhood weighs nearly 600 pounds, but must find the strength to take control of his life after losing his emotional support.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 23 votes.