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1000-lb Best Friends

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.
202315 episodes16+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Supersized Besties
    February 8, 2022
    43min
    TV-14
    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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Large and In Charge
    February 15, 2022
    43min
    TV-14
    After disappointing weigh-ins with Dr. Procter, 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.
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  3. S1 E3 - We're Not a Joke
    February 22, 2022
    43min
    TV-14
    Meghan organizes 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.
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  4. S1 E4 - Getting Her Sexy Back
    March 1, 2022
    43min
    TV-14
    Meghan attempts to gain body confidence by shopping for toys at an adult store. Vannessa prepares to move away from her toxic sister, Jakie. Also, the best friends struggle with a barbarian fitness boot camp.
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  5. S1 E5 - Beauty and the Beach
    March 7, 2022
    43min
    TV-14
    After Tina struggles to play with her kids at the park, Meghan confronts her. The ladies go to Florida so Meghan can fulfill her dream of walking on the beach again, but things go awry when one friend gets too drunk and the others have to babysit.
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  6. S1 E6 - Teeny Weeny String Bikini
    March 15, 2022
    43min
    TV-14
    It's time for the best friends to face the biggest challenge on their trip -- walking on the beach. Tina has an eye-opening appointment with Dr. Procter. Also, a shameful secret from Vannessa's past threatens to jeopardize her diet.
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  7. S1 E7 - Weighting to Exhale
    March 21, 2022
    43min
    TV-14
    During therapy, Vannessa finally confronts the demons from her past. Meghan and Vannessa struggle to drop as many pounds as possible before they finally weigh in with Dr. Procter. Also, Vannessa makes an emotional plea to her estranged sister.
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  8. S1 E8 - Ride or Die From Jr. High
    March 28, 2022
    43min
    TV-14
    Vannessa works to repair the fractured relationship with her sister before going under the knife. Tina weighs in with Dr. Procter to see if she still needs surgery. Also, Meghan has an eventful encounter with an ex at her high school reunion.
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  9. S1 E101 - Inside: Supersized Besties
    February 6, 2022
    9min
    TV-14
    Vannessa and Meghan give an inside look at the funny and embarrassing moments that didn't make the series premiere!
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  10. S1 E102 - Inside: Large and In Charge
    February 13, 2022
    6min
    TV-14
    Vannessa shares what we didn't see at the water park, and Meghan tells us all about her love of potato salad.
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  11. S1 E103 - Inside: We're Not a Joke
    May 23, 2023
    8min
    TV-14
    Meghan and Vannessa chat about the highs, the lows and everything you didn't see from their camping trip.
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  12. S1 E104 - Inside: Getting Her Sexy Back
    May 23, 2023
    8min
    TV-14
    Meghan and Vannessa spill the tea on what you didn't see during their trip to a sex shop.
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  13. S1 E105 - Inside: Beauty and the Beach
    March 6, 2022
    8min
    TV-14
    Vannessa and Meghan dive into all the fun moments they had on vacation with Ashely and Tina.
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  14. S1 E106 - Inside: Teeny Weeny String Bikini
    May 23, 2023
    6min
    TV-14
    Meghan breaks down the Ferris wheel drama, and Vannessa chats about her love of vacationing with her BFFs.
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  15. S1 E107 - Inside: Ride or Die from Jr. High
    May 23, 2023
    7min
    TV-14
    Meghan and Vannessa reflect on their weight loss journey and the life-changing experiences they had during the season.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Cast
MeghanVannessa
Studio
TLC
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