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Family By the Ton

Cousins Naomi, Drew and Chitoka weigh a combined amount of almost 2,000 pounds. Under the guidance of Dr. Charles Procter Jr., this fun-loving yet desperate family must overcome anxieties and inspire each other to change.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Family Journey Begins

    January 9, 2018
    43min
    TV-14
    Cousins Naomi, Drew and Chitoka are morbidly obese. Without weight-loss surgery their lives could be cut short. Family matriarch Beverly has surgery in part to inspire the others to do the same.
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  2. S1 E2 - Stepping on the Scale

    January 16, 2018
    43min
    TV-14
    Stressed out Naomi struggles with her liquid diet. Drew wants to have the weight loss surgery, but when he steps on a scale he's thrown off entirely. Bedbound Chitoka takes a big step and asks Dr. Procter for a house call.
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  3. S1 E3 - One Step at a Time

    January 23, 2018
    43min
    TV-14
    After struggling with her liquid diet, Naomi learns if she is approved for surgery. Drew's new weigh-in leads him down a slippery path. Tragedy motivates Chitoka to become more mobile, starting by trying to leave her bedroom.
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  4. S1 E4 - You Have to Fight for It

    January 30, 2018
    43min
    TV-14
    Chitoka attempts to walk outside for the first time in years. Naomi finds some things remain the same post-surgery. Drew's surgery is on the brink of being canceled entirely if he doesn't fight for it and lose weight.
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  5. S1 E5 - Time Is of the Essence

    February 6, 2018
    43min
    TV-14
    The family anxiously wait while Drew undergoes surgery. Chitoka surprises even the doctor when she pushes herself further than before. Things take a turn when Naomi and her boyfriend go on their first dinner date post-surgery.
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  6. S1 E6 - The Big Reveal

    February 13, 2018
    43min
    TV-14
    Chitoka's surgery day is finally here. But her size makes the procedure extremely dangerous. Naomi shares a surprising secret with her friends. At Beverly's birthday party, the cousins reveal their startling transformations.
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Extras

Bonus

Chitoka’s Update

Chitoka’s Update

5minALL
After bed-bound Chitoka's weight kept her from attending her mother's funeral, she knew she had to make a change. Find out how she's faring after her life-changing surgery.
After bed-bound Chitoka's weight kept her from attending her mother's funeral, she knew she had to make a change. Find out how she's faring after her life-changing surgery.
After bed-bound Chitoka's weight kept her from attending her mother's funeral, she knew she had to make a change. Find out how she's faring after her life-changing surgery.
Naomi’s Update

Naomi’s Update

5minALL
After a successful surgery and a fresh breakup, Naomi is finding herself in a healthier lifestyle. Will this be the new beginning she needed?
After a successful surgery and a fresh breakup, Naomi is finding herself in a healthier lifestyle. Will this be the new beginning she needed?
After a successful surgery and a fresh breakup, Naomi is finding herself in a healthier lifestyle. Will this be the new beginning she needed?
Drew’s Update

Drew’s Update

6minALL
When Drew was too heavy to be weighed at the doctor's office, he took it as a symbol. Now, surgery has allowed him to embark on a new life.
When Drew was too heavy to be weighed at the doctor's office, he took it as a symbol. Now, surgery has allowed him to embark on a new life.
When Drew was too heavy to be weighed at the doctor's office, he took it as a symbol. Now, surgery has allowed him to embark on a new life.

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