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1000-lb Best Friends

1000-lb Best Friends

TV-142022•5.0/10
Reality

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5.0/10(4)

Four larger-than-life best friends battle morbid obesity using hard work, heart and a wicked sense of humor. This girl gang has had each other's backs since high school, and they share the secrets of their crazy yo-yo diet sisterhood.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

February 7, 2022

Last Aired

December 17, 2024

Networks

TLC

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Supersized Besties
E1
Supersized Besties
Air date: 2022-02-07
Four obese best friends struggle to lose weight together. Meghan had bariatric surgery, but she has stopped shedding pounds. Vannessa hopes to get surgery but gorges on fast food with her family. They visit Dr. Procter to get back on track.
Large and in Charge
E2
Large and in Charge
Air date: 2022-02-14
After disappointing weigh-ins, Meghan and Vannessa are determined to do better. All four besties attempt to conquer a massive waterslide. Then, meeting with a nutritionist and therapist motivates Vannessa to confront her enabling sister.
We're Not a Joke
E3
We're Not a Joke
Air date: 2022-02-21
Meghan organises a glamping trip for the group, but tempers flare when Vannessa and Tina have trouble sorting out their differences. A challenging bungee workout has Ashely considering a second bariatric surgery.
Getting Her Sexy Back
E4
Getting Her Sexy Back
Air date: 2022-02-28
Meghan attempts to gain body confidence by shopping for toys at an adult store; Vannessa prepares to move away from her toxic sister, Jakie; the best friends struggle with a barbarian fitness boot camp.
Beauty and the Beach
E5
Beauty and the Beach
Air date: 2022-03-07
The ladies head to the beach to fulfill Meghan's dream, but things go awry.
Teeny Weeny String Bikini
E6
Teeny Weeny String Bikini
Air date: 2022-03-14
The BFFs face the biggest challenge of their trip -- walking on the beach.
Weighting to Exhale
E7
Weighting to Exhale
Air date: 2022-03-21
During therapy, Vanessa finally confronts the demons from her past.
Ride or Die From Jr. High
E8
Ride or Die From Jr. High
Air date: 2022-03-28
Vannessa works to repair the fractured relationship with her sister.

Cast

Vanessa Cross

Vanessa Cross

Self

Meghan Crumpler

Meghan Crumpler

Self

Tina Arnold

Self

Ashely Sutton

Ashely Sutton

Self

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