The WORST episodes of Extreme Weight Loss
Every episode of Extreme Weight Loss ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Hannah
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/8/2015
Hannah (Austin, TX) is a successful career woman who seemingly has it all together. But after being told by doctors that she's gotten too heavy (310 pounds) to have children, she reached out to Chris Powell to help her get healthier and lose the weight in order to complete her family.
#2 - Michael
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/1/2012
Michael, a 28-year-old small-business consultant who weighs 493 pounds, tries to live a healthier life Michael's family lends support by pledging to lose 500 pounds.
#3 - Nyla
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2012
A 435-pound woman struggles with the hard work and commitment needed to get healthy. Chris helps the woman find closure with her biological father.
#4 - Sally
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/12/2012
Following serious injuries that led to weight gain, a 45-year-old mother tries to slim down and get healthy.
#5 - Ty and Charita
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/27/2014
A 32-year-old mother who turned to food to deal with a bad decision she once made works to get fit.
#6 - Bruce
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2014
A man who turned to food for comfort after allegedly suffering abuse as a child.
#7 - Cassie
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/29/2014
A woman who gained nearly 200 pounds after giving up her son for adoption wants to get fit.
#8 - Robert & Raymond
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2015
Season 5 opens with twin brothers, former high-school basketball players who each weigh almost 400 pounds. They're also L.A. Lakers fans, and get to meet Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash; and play two-on-two against Byron Scott and James Worthy at their six-month milestone.
#9 - Josh & Kelli
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2015
A 399-pound gay firefighter wants to change his life; and a 331-pound former college hoops player hopes to lose weight and find the man of her dreams.
#10 - Love Can’t Weight: Bryce and Amber
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/7/2015
A couple who connected through online dating and a shared love of food work to get in shape for their nuptials
#11 - Jenn
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/14/2015
A woman with a terminally ill husband learns healthy habits so she can live longer for her children; chef Rocco DiSpirito offers quick and healthy breakfast options.
#12 - John and Panda
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2015
#13 - Mitzi
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2015
#14 - Jackie
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/25/2015
Jackie (Denver, CO) was a fit athlete in high school, but she put on more than 100 pounds (reaching a total of 266 pounds) after her newborn baby suffered Shaken Baby Syndrome at the hands of the nanny. The incident resulted in brain damage that the child still lives with 16 years later. Jackie is hoping to lose the excess weight that continues to hold her back and gather the strength to forgive the nanny who changed their lives forever.
#15 - Kim
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/1/2015
#16 - Love Can't Weight: Tiffany and Cain
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/23/2015
A New Orleans couple that has gained a combined 150 pounds during their four-year courtship is helped. He hopes to gain the confidence to ask for her hand in marriage; and she hopes to find the confidence to say yes. They spend three months together at weight-loss boot camp, but then are (unexpectedly) separated for three months while they reach their individual goal weights, unable to see one another until their wedding day.
#17 - Krista
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2011
Krista, 34, a devoted mother whose care for her developmentally-disabled daughter has taken a tremendous toll on her 445-pound body.
#18 - Ashley
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/8/2012
Ashley, a cosmetology student from California, tries to lose half of her 323 pounds by her 21st birthday.
#19 - Dana
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2011
45-year-old bachelor Dana tries to lose weight and reclaim his life.
#20 - Alyssa
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/6/2013
Chris travels to Kalamazoo, Michigan, to train Alyssa.
#21 - Jonathan
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2012
A 543-pound man works to get healthy so he can be a better father and husband; the Harlem Globetrotters host a day of physical challenges.
#22 - 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".
#23 - Jeff and Juliana
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/9/2014
A father and daughter team with a strained relationship try to lose weight.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Bob
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/3/2013
A police officer weighing nearly 450 pounds is in danger of losing his job.