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My 600-lb Life
2012·13 Seasons·153 Episodes·★ 6.3
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 - each weighing more than 600 pounds confront lifelong emotional and physical struggles as they make the courageous decision to undergo high-risk gastric bypass surgery. In addition to drastically changing their appearances, they hope to reclaim their independence, mend relationships with friends and family, and renew their feelings of self-worth.
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A focused series choice with a clear genre identity and enough story commitment to reward a viewer who wants more than a one-off watch.
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Who it is for
A good fit when you want a series you can spend some time with and already know the broad kind of story you want.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 13 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
5 episodes
2012
Season 2
8 episodes
2014
Season 3
10 episodes
2015
Season 4
12 episodes
2016
Season 5
14 episodes
2017
Season 6
18 episodes
2018
Season 7
20 episodes
2019
Season 8
16 episodes
2020
Season 9
13 episodes
2020
Season 10
15 episodes
2022
Season 11
8 episodes
2023
Season 12
7 episodes
2024
Season 13
7 episodes
2025
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