My 600-lb Life

Season 5 (22 Episodes)

12 Seasons 2017 TV-14 1h 25m 6.7

For some, looking in the mirror forces them to face their whole life of struggle through the lens of their physical appearance and just making it through another day is a triumph. This season of My 600-lb Life tells powerful stories of morbidly obese individuals, many who are home bound, relying on care just to live day-to-day as they make the decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery.

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Season 5 Episodes:

Episode 2 Ashley R's Story

2. Ashley R's Story

Aired: Jan 11, 2017

At 670 pounds Ashley must live in her parents' home with her husband. Despera...

Episode 3 Cynthia's Story

3. Cynthia's Story

Aired: Jan 18, 2017

Cynthia is a 610-lb single mother raising five kids. She's been focused on he...

Episode 4 Kirsten's Story

4. Kirsten's Story

Aired: Jan 25, 2017

Weighing over 600 pounds, Kirsten is close to losing all her mobility. While ...

Episode 5 Doug's Story

5. Doug's Story

Aired: Feb 1, 2017

After overcoming a dependence on drugs & alcohol, sneaking food is 660-lb Dou...

Episode 6 Erica's Story

6. Erica's Story

Aired: Feb 8, 2017

At 661 lbs, Erica regrets not keeping a promise to her mom. She hopes her sib...

Episode 7 Diana's Story

7. Diana's Story

Aired: Feb 15, 2017

Diana, a once thin and active woman, is now a prisoner to her 620lb body. Des...

Episode 8 Michael's Story

8. Michael's Story

Aired: Feb 22, 2017

Michael's massive 632lb body has left this husband and father dependent upon ...

Episode 9 Nicole's Story

9. Nicole's Story

Aired: Mar 1, 2017

Weighing over 700-lbs, Nicole is on the verge of leaving her two young childr...

Episode 10 Tanisha's Story

10. Tanisha's Story

Aired: Mar 8, 2017

Tanisha weighs around 600-lbs and she's desperate to survive for her kids and...

Episode 11 James K's Story

11. James K's Story

Aired: Mar 15, 2017

Weighing 791-lbs, James is bedridden, unable to stand, and can barely move hi...

Episode 12 Tracey's Story

12. Tracey's Story

Aired: Mar 22, 2017

Most of the extreme weight on Tracey's body resides in her shockingly misshap...

Episode 15 Lupe & Ashley D.

15. Lupe & Ashley D.

Aired: Apr 12, 2017

Dr. Nowzaradan is worried Lupe's emotional issues are blocking her weight los...

Episode 16 Brittani & Sean

16. Brittani & Sean

Aired: Apr 19, 2017

Gastric surgery freed Brittani from her housebound life, but to achieve her i...

Episode 17 Teretha & Chad

17. Teretha & Chad

Aired: Apr 26, 2017

Surgery enables Teretha to return to family in Detroit, but it soon threatens...

Episode 18 Nikki

18. Nikki

Aired: May 3, 2017

After losing 250lbs, Nikki is on her way to skin surgery that will transform ...

Episode 19 Dottie & June

19. Dottie & June

Aired: May 10, 2017

Devastated by the sudden loss of her son, Dottie's weight loss journey is in ...

Episode 20 Mila & Charity

20. Mila & Charity

Aired: May 17, 2017

Charity's daughter becomes dangerously obese; devastated by the death of her ...

Episode 21 Joe W. & Pauline

21. Joe W. & Pauline

Aired: May 24, 2017

Joe was once 800lbs, housebound and alone. Now engaged, can he continue his w...

Episode 22 Laura & Chay

22. Laura & Chay

Aired: May 31, 2017

Surgery enabled Laura's independence but the complications nearly killed her ...

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Info about My 600-lb Life

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: TLC

Production Country: United States

Genres: Reality-TV

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