—Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, TLC follows the 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.

13 seasonsReality, DocumentaryTV-PG

Essential planBundle+ plan

Watch with free trial

Compare plans

7-day free trial (new users only), then $25 + tax per month.
Cancel anytime. See terms.

Season 137 of 7 Episodes

Jonathan had his dream job, and he ate himself out of it; once an EMT first responder, he rarely leaves the room; his wife works full-time to pay their bills; Jonathan must break the cycle of eating if he wants to keep his wife and his life.
Krystal has never let her weight get in the way, but reality has proven to be different; her husband supports her unconditionally, but she needs a surgery in order to have a happy future.
Karen has gotten so out of control with her eating that she's developed a fear of leaving the house and interacting with the world at her size; she needs Dr. Now's help.
Gary doesn't leave the bed; he has his mom and a bevy of caretakers to get him what he needs, but his life is slipping away from him; he is so overweight that just getting to Houston may be out of the question if he can't stop eating.
At 6'3 and over 700 pounds, Jacky has barely had a chance to live.
Deshaun takes being protective of his mom to the next level; he's over 700 pounds and won't leave his mother's apartment; Dr. Now and Dr. Paradise must get him to leave the bedroom.
Pastor Juan's love of food made him overweight, but it has never been a problem until recently, since he's gotten too big to preach and sing to his congregation. If Juan is to help others, he must first help himself by curbing his earthly appetite.

Paul weighs in at 700 pounds, and his girlfriend struggles with how this limits their ability to live a normal life; he thinks their relationship won't survive if he moves to work with Dr. Now, but prioritizing his own health is the only option.
Upcoming
Nikki finds her career as a costume designer threatened by immobility, so she undergoes gastric bypass and confronts the emotional causes for her eating.
Upcoming
Ashley confronts medical setbacks and struggles to get past the trauma that ignited her eating disorder.
Upcoming
Growing up in foster care, David suffered from a lack of attention and didn't develop a sense of self-worth; now he's relying on his favorite foster mom to support him as he finds the motivation to change and save his own life.
Upcoming
Michael's massive body has left him dependent upon his family, and he must learn to control his anger issues around food, lose weight and address the root of his issues or risk losing everything.
Upcoming
Tanisha weighs around 600-lbs, and she's desperate to survive for her kids and avoid her mother's tragic fate of dying at age 50 from super obesity; now at 32, her future looks grim if she doesn't make a drastic change to save her life.
Upcoming

Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, TLC follows the 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.

Younan Nowzaradan

View all channels

One Subscription.
Endless Entertainment.

Unlock live TV, binge-worthy shows, hit movies, and more. Starting at $25/month.

View plans

Philo is a live TV streaming service that offers two plans to fit your entertainment needs:

Essential ($25/month): 70+ live channels and over 75,000 movies and shows on-demand. New users get a 7-day free trial!

Bundle+ ($33/month): Includes all the channels and entire streaming library available in the Essential plan, the entire AMC+ library, and access to HBO Max Basic with Ads plan and discovery+ included.

Both plans: offer 1-year unlimited cloud DVR, let you stream on up to 3 devices at once, create up to 10 profiles, and cancel anytime with no contract.

Free Channels: Not ready to subscribe? You can also enjoy Free Channels with no credit card required—simply create your account and start watching.

Yes! New users that sign up for the Essential plan can try it free for 7 days. You can explore our channels, features, and content before your subscription begins. No contract required—cancel anytime before your trial ends with no charges.

An email address
A future payment method
A broadband internet connection
A supported device

Web, iPhone & iPad, Android phones & tablets, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, VIZIO TV, LG TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and Chromecast via Android

Yes! You can record an unlimited amount of live or upcoming content to your cloud DVR and save them for up to a year. No equipment needed!

Nope! No hardware is required, ever. Philo's DVR is already built into the app, so there's nothing to plug in, set up, or pay extra for.

With an Essential or Bundle+ subscription, you get unlimited DVR storage included, and your recordings are saved for a full year. If you're watching with the Free Channels, recordings are saved for 30 days.

Yes! You can enjoy tons of premium television and movies by upgrading your Philo subscription plan with add-ons.

Here is a list of our available add-ons:

HBO Max Standard (ad-free): Watch HBO Originals and hit movies ad-free for $13 more per month. Live sports included (in HBO Max app).
discovery+ (ad-free): Stream hit reality shows, documentaries, and more without the ads - all for $8 more per month.
Movies & More: Watch award-winning films, cult classics, celebrity stories, documentaries, and more - for $3 more per month.
AMC+ (ad-free): Enjoy ad-free access to the entire AMC+ library for $4 more per month.
MGM+ (ad-free): Stream thousands of the latest hits, fan favorites, original series, documentaries, and comedy specials for an additional $8/month.
ALLBLK (ad-free): Stream original series, independent films, nostalgic Black cinema, reality, and lively stage plays for $7 more per month.
Hallmark+ (ad-free): Watch exclusive originals, reality shows, rom-coms, cozy mysteries, heartfelt dramas, and beloved holiday movies for an additional $8/month.
STARZ (ad-free): Enjoy today’s hits, classic movies, and bold original series for an additional $12/month.

HBO Max:

Sign up for the Bundle+ ($33/month) plan.
Go to your Philo account page and follow the steps to activate your HBO Max Basic with Ads plan account.

discovery+: Sign up for the Bundle+ ($33/month) plan.

My 600-Lb. Life

Watch Now

Record to Watch Later

51 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

More about My 600-Lb. Life

Starring

Subscribe to Enjoy 70+ Channels

Watch and record live TV with a Philo subscription

More like My 600-Lb. Life

Popular on Philo

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Philo offer?

Does Philo offer a free trial?

What do I need to get started?

Can I record my favorite shows?

Do I need to buy or rent a DVR box to record shows on Philo?

Does Philo offer add-on packages?

How do I get HBO Max Basic with Ads plan and discovery+ with my Philo subscription?