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The Best Episodes of My 600-lb Life

Every episode of My 600-lb Life ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of My 600-lb Life!

The Best Episodes of My 600-lb Life

Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, TLC follows medical journeys of morbidly obese people as they attempt to save their own lives. The featured individuals...
  1. Background image for Doug's Story
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Doug's Story

    S5:E5

    After overcoming a dependence on drugs & alcohol, sneaking food is 660-lb Doug's last remaining vice. Can this husband, and father of 3 overcome his addictive personality and take control of his eating habits in order to save his life & his marriage?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Melissa's Story Part 1
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Melissa's Story Part 1

    S1:E1

    650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Paula's Story
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Paula's Story

    S2:E6

    Paula has had a tough life, and at over 600lbs, has built a physical wall around herself to push people away. When she suddenly loses someone she loves, Paula can no longer ignore the threat of losing her own life - especially for her children's sake.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Nikki's Story

    S4:E1

    Nikki's life and career are threatened by her 650-pound weight. Determined to make a change, she undergoes weight-loss surgery.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Travis's Story
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Travis's Story

    S8:E6

    When Travis got too big to walk down the aisle, he promised to give his wife a proper wedding one day. Since then he's only gained weight. Now, Dr. Now is Travis's only hope to lose weight and get the life he and his wife dreamed of having together.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Chris P's Journey
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Chris P's Journey

    S11:E7

    Nothing means more to Chris than his relationship with his daughter, Zoey, but now he feels he is failing her as his weight gain begins to limit his mobility. Chris turns to his mother, whom he hasn't seen in seven years, to help get his life on track.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Sean
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Sean

    S7:E24

    In the fourth year of his weight-loss journey, Sean struggles to get past the loss of his mother and live on his own; Dr. Now intervenes to control Sean's eating for a time.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Justin's Story
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #8 - Justin's Story

    S7:E4

    A college graduate with a once-promising career, Justin has eaten his life away to the point of never leaving the house for anything but food; only the help of Dr. Now's weight-loss program can restore his hopes of living a happy, productive life.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Lacey's Journey
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Lacey's Journey

    S10:E5

    Lacey is so big from overeating that she can barely leave the house, but that hasn't stopped her from finding love with Ricky. Her weight isn't the only thing between her and a happy husband, however, with Ricky's sister Sharon in the picture.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Benji & David's Story
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Benji & David's Story

    S6:E10

    Fearing that he'll suffer the same fate as older brother David, now 700 pounds and unable to work, Benji hopes to be able to support both himself and his brother on their life-or-death weight loss journey.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for David's Journey
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #11 - David's Journey

    S10:E15

    Growing up in foster care, David suffered from a lack of attention and didn't develop a sense of self-worth. Now he weighs 800 pounds, and he's relying on his favorite foster mom to support him as he finds the motivation to change and save his own life.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Roberts Story
    7.3/10(38 votes)

    #12 - Roberts Story

    S6:E8

    Now bedridden and unable to care for herself, Lisa must find a way to lose the weight or she will never see her grandchildren grow up.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Stephanie's Journey
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Stephanie's Journey

    S11:E6

    With her weight spiraling, Stephanie needs her mom's help to care for her three kids. Now, she's at the point where she'll have to lose weight or risk not having the chance to see her kids grow up.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Vianey & Allen’s Story
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Vianey & Allen’s Story

    S7:E20

    Weighing over 600 lbs. each, Vianey and Allen are locked in a codependent relationship based on a shared love of food. As they head to Houston, they will soon find out if their relationship can handle the strain of growing healthy together.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for The Assanti Brothers
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #15 - The Assanti Brothers

    S7:E21

    As Steven heals from his weight loss surgery, his brother Justin finally decides to come to Texas to get the same procedure, but his feelings toward Steven immediately begin to sabotage his hopes of surgery.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Lee & Rena & Sarah
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Lee & Rena & Sarah

    S7:E23

    Lee's anger issues continue to jeopardize his relationship with Rena and threatens to derail both of their weight loss journeys; a major life event sends Sarah into a depression that she must pull herself out of if she wants to keep losing weight.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Geno and Nico's Journey
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Geno and Nico's Journey

    S11:E1

    As an Italian American, Geno was raised with lots of love, family and food. Now, he's still living with his mom and eating himself to death, and it's time to make a change. Geno's cousin, Nico, joins the cause, and they pledge to lose weight together.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Latonya's Journey
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Latonya's Journey

    S11:E2

    Latonya found the man she wants to marry. The only problem is that, at almost 700 pounds, she can't walk down the aisle. Latonya doesn't want to give up the food that she's used to, but will she do it for love?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Angel's Story
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    #19 - Angel's Story

    S3:E5

    At 42 years old, Angel is staring death in the face. She is struggling to make a positive change and be an active part of her partner and son's lives. With so much at stake, can she turn her life around?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Melissa Morris
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #20 - Melissa Morris

    S6:E16

    Melissa has lost 500 pounds and saw her weight drop to 137 pounds, but now faces marital problems and life as a single mom, all while struggling with a gain of 150 pounds.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Kelly's Story
    7.1/10(24 votes)

    #21 - Kelly's Story

    S7:E13

    Kelly is on the verge of immobility when she decided to make the trip to Houston to visit Dr. Now; Her journey gets off to a painful start when a long travel day grows longer as Kelly gets stuck in a cab on her way from the clinic to the hospital.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Cillas' Story
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #22 - Cillas' Story

    S7:E17

    Cillas' food addiction is getting in the way of his ability to be there for his fiancée, Jessica, and her three daughters; if he doesn't lose weight soon, he knows he'll lose either his girls or his life.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Lucas' Journey
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #23 - Lucas' Journey

    S10:E9

    Living on a homestead with his family, Lucas wants to spread his wings and fly, but at 600 pounds, he can't take off. All he does is eat and game, and if he wants to leave the nest and live a normal life, he needs Dr. Now's help to lose over 400 pounds.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Ashley R's Story
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Ashley R's Story

    S5:E2

    At 670 pounds Ashley must live in her parents' home with her husband. Desperate to save her life and her marriage, she decides it's time for a drastic change. Can weight loss surgery save her life?

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Erica's Story
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Erica's Story

    S5:E6

    At 661 lbs, Erica regrets not keeping a promise to her mom. She hopes her siblings will help but they are reluctant based on past failures. Each meal threatens Erica's worst fear coming true; dying the same way she lives, alone & surrounded by food.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Best Episodes Summary

"Doug's Story" is the best rated episode of "My 600-lb Life". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/1/2017. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Melissa's Story Part 1".