The WORST episodes of My 600-lb Life
Every episode of My 600-lb Life ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of My 600-lb Life!
TLC's My 600-lb Life documents the journeys individuals undertake to escape obesity and regain control of their lives.
#1 - Randy's Story
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2016
At 650lbs, Randy's food addiction led to the loss of his marriage and visits with his daughter. To regain control of his life, he endures a rigorous pre-surgery diet, surrounded by fast-food temptations. Will he be approved for a weight-loss operation?
#2 - Brandon's Story
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2019
Brandon is a talented musician with a beautiful voice and a run-away weight problem; he wants to lose weight and embark on a career; he also wants to take the next step with his girlfriend, Taylor, whom he risks losing if he can't make a change.
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#3 - Lacey's Story
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2019
Lacey ballooned up over 600 lbs on pizza and ice cream and knows Dr. Now is her best hope for success; she must now rally her divorced parents around her for support and find a way to modulate her moods that won't include binge-eating.
#7 - Michael's Story
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/2017
Michael's massive body has left him dependent upon his family, and he must learn to control his anger issues around food, lose weight and address the root of his issues or risk losing everything.
#10 - Abi's Journey
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/27/2024
Abi was struggling with his weight before a fluke accident left him mostly paralyzed. Bedbound for seven years since then and topping 700 pounds, Abi's only hope for a future with his wife is to get Dr. Now's help to lose weight and find a way to stand up.
#11 - Sean's Story
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/6/2016
26-year-old Sean weighs over 700-lbs with a massive growth protruding from his side and skin so stretched it is tearing apart. His mother is forced to change both of their lifestyles before he can be approved for gastric bypass surgery.
#12 - Teretha's Story
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2016
At over 700lbs, Teretha's life is confined to a bed which is far from her former job representing Detroit's healthy eating program. Her adoring family fears losing her and hopes a gastric bypass will provide the solution she needs to save her life.
#19 - LaShanta's Story
Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/17/2019
A mother of 4, bed-bound for 2 years, Lashanta relies on her kids to keep her cleaned and fed. Her last chance to break the cycle of food addiction that's killing her is to join Dr. Now's program, but it will take a village just to get her out the door.
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#20 - William's Journey
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/13/2024
William was always mobile and fairly athletic -- that is, until he wasn't; it's been years now since a knee injury derailed his sports career, and he's ballooned up over 600 pounds; now, to lose weight he'll have to face up to how bad it's gotten.
#21 - Syreeta's Journey
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/2023
Syreeta thinks that anyone trying to help has an ulterior motive, but now she's gotten so big she desperately needs help. She's learning to let down her guard for her husband, but weight loss surgery will be tough if she can't learn to trust the surgeon.
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#22 - Wess' Journey
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/15/2023
Wess gets off to a great start in Dr. Now's program, but when the cravings continue after surgery, Dr. Now sends him to therapy to confront his demons. Now, Wess must ask himself whether he is ready to live his truth as a gay man in small town Texas.
#23 - Larry's Journey
Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2022
For Larry, a second weight loss surgery would mean a second chance at a career as a gospel recording artist. But a beautiful singing voice doesn't pair well with a 600-pound eating habit. If Larry can't make the choice to change, then no one can help him.
#24 - Isaac's Journey
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/17/2021
Isaac helped raise his siblings after his mom suffered a debilitating stroke when he was 10. While learning to cook for his family, he began comfort-eating. Now to avoid eating himself to death, Isaac must learn to take care of himself for a change.
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#25 - Melissa M's Story
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/2021
Melissa has isolated herself at home and lost many friends to avoid feeling the shame of what her food addiction has done to her body. Now, the only way to get her life back is to leave it behind to start a new one with Dr. Now's help in Houston.
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