The BEST episodes of Extreme Weight Loss
Every episode of Extreme Weight Loss ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Extreme Weight Loss!
In a unique, non-competitive show about weight loss - unlike anything seen before on television - "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" will document the amazing makeover of eight courageous, "super obese" people. Shot over an unprecedented 365 days, the participants set out to safely lose half of their body weight, ultimately revealing an amazing metamorphosis. The term "super obese" defines those who exceed their estimated ideal weight by approximately 225 percent and who are roughly 200 pounds or more overweight. Trainer and transformation specialist Chris Powell ("The 640-Pound Virgin") will guide each of eight participants through their transformation process by moving into their homes with their families or loved ones. By assuring that they have the proper nourishment and exercise movement, Chris will provide a fresh perspective to individuals whose lives have become unmanageable because of their weight. In each of the eight one-hour episodes, the participants undergo a transformation not only of their bodies, but of who they are as individuals. Each stand-alone episode of the series will chronicle one participant's journey to reclaim his or her life.
#1 - Melissa
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2014
A mother who turned to food after her Army veteran husband committed suicide tries to lose weight.
#3 - Tiffany (aka 'Pearls')
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/21/2015
Tiffany, an autism activist and single mother of an autistic teenager, battles her past history of eating disorders and negative food choices so she can live a longer life and continue to parent her son.
#4 - Love Can’t Weight: Shane and Marissa
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/30/2015
A couple postpones their wedding so that they can lose weight. Their goal: to be able to wrap their arms around each other for their first dance.
#5 - Rod
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/2/2014
Ron determines to lose his excess weight and audition for the Broadway musical "Chicago.''
#6 - Sara
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2014
Sara jokes about being vertically challenged at 4 foot 5 and turns to Chris for help losing weight.
#7 - Georgeanna
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2014
A 44-year-old pastor's wife commits to losing half her body weight.
#8 - David
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/8/2014
A chef whose guilt led to excessive eating tries to lose weight and accomplish his goals.
#9 - Kenny & Christy
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/19/2014
Kenny, a former Marine weighing 410 pounds, and Christy, a 380-pound woman, turn to Chris for help.
#10 - Brandi
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2014
A 29-year-old makeup artist wants to slim down to compete in a beauty pageant.
#11 - Mehrbod
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2013
Chris helps music producer and DJ Mehrbod break the cycle so he can propose to his girlfriend.
#12 - Cassandra
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/27/2013
Chris helps Cassandra, a former athlete who turned to food for comfort.
#13 - Ashley
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/20/2013
Chris helps a woman who blames obesity for her daughter's death get healthy
#14 - Chantell
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2013
Chris helps Chantell, a stylish 25-year-old from Chicago, lose weight.
#15 - Trina
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2013
Trina, a 46-year-old nurse, initially embraces a new healthy lifestyle.
#16 - Ryan
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2013
A 410-pound man named Ryan who lost an arm in a car accident tries to lose more than half his bodyweight and conquer his fear of riding a bike; professional football player Clay Matthews and famed wide receiver Donald Driver visit Ryan.
#17 - Jacqui
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2012
A 355-pound woman works to lose weight so she can start a family.
#18 - Jason and Rachel
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/2/2013
Chris helps a married couple named Jason and Rachel.
#19 - Jami
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2013
Chris helps Jami lose weight by measuring her own fitness accomplishments.
#20 - Mike
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/13/2013
Chris helps family man Mike turn his health around; Mike gets the chance to box Evander Holyfield.
#21 - Rachel
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/28/2015
Born with a winning spirit, Rachel began dancing at three years old. As Rachel grew older, her spirit was hampered by mixed feelings towards love, sex and religion, so she turned to food for emotional support and became obese. Rachel is now looking to "get her groove back".
#22 - Jeff and Juliana
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/9/2014
A father and daughter team with a strained relationship try to lose weight.
#23 - Kathie and Josh
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/3/2014
Hosts of "The View" help Chris Powell transform a mother and son who have turned to food to cope.
#24 - Bob
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/3/2013
A police officer weighing nearly 450 pounds is in danger of losing his job.
#25 - Meredith
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/4/2013
An adopted woman named Meredith tries to reach her goal weight of 155 pounds and gain the confidence to contact her birth mother; Meredith receives a visit from actress Nicole Eggert.