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Family By the Ton

After undergoing bariatric surgery, the cast shares the decisive moments of their weight loss journey and opens up about life after surgery.
202218 episodes16+
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Episodes

  1. S2 E1 - The Kings: A New Journey Begins
    January 1, 2019
    43min
    TV-14
    Cousins Casey, Amanda, Amy and Ed are morbidly obese. When Amanda decides to have bariatric surgery, it forces the rest of the family to confront their harmful lifestyles and consider doing the same.
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  2. S2 E2 - The Kings: It's Life or Death
    January 8, 2019
    43min
    TV-14
    Amanda undergoes bariatric surgery in the hopes of losing enough weight to treat her cancer. Casey meets with Dr. Procter and is told he'll die if he doesn't lose weight. Later, the family has a pool party, and Casey confronts Ed.
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  3. S2 E3 - The Kings: Parent Trapped
    January 15, 2019
    43min
    TV-14
    Casey reaches a boiling point with his parents when they blame his obesity on video games. Amanda starts having pains post-surgery that send her to the ER. Amy makes major changes in the hopes of being approved for surgery.
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  4. S2 E4 - The Kings: Cold Feet
    January 22, 2019
    43min
    TV-14
    The family supports Amy on her tough road to recovery. As Ed's surgery rapidly approaches, his daughters start expressing their concerns. Casey starts questioning surgery more than ever after watching Amy go through post-op.
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  5. S2 E5 - The Kings: Do or Die
    January 29, 2019
    43min
    TV-14
    The fight during Ed's surgery leaves Casey questioning whether he should go through with the surgery. Amy panics when she learns how difficult the Spartan Race will be. Amanda undergoes testing to see if her cancer has spread.
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  6. S2 E6 - The Kings: The Moment of Truth
    February 5, 2019
    43min
    TV-14
    Casey learns if he has been approved for life-saving surgery. Amanda has huge news regarding her cancer. Amy attempts a hellacious Spartan Race. The King family throws a party to reveal their shocking new looks.
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  7. S2 E7 - The Andersons: The Honeymoon's Over
    February 19, 2019
    43min
    TV-14
    A year after the Anderson family started their weight-loss journey, they find that the honeymoon period is over as they begin to struggle. Their 600-lb cousin Shavonne wants to follow in their footsteps, but can they motivate her?
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  8. S2 E8 - The Andersons: Bedbound or Rebound
    February 26, 2019
    42min
    TV-14
    Shavonne calls out the family. Naomi gets devastating news that might derail her goals. Drew attempts to reenter the dating world for the first time in a decade. Chitoka tries to get back on track, but it could be too late.
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  9. S2 E9 - The Andersons: Truth & Temptation
    March 5, 2019
    41min
    TV-14
    The Anderson family works through their issues in group therapy. Chitoka and Shavonne face the painful memories that have kept them from losing more weight. With Shavonne's surgery in sight, will she give into temptation?
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  10. S2 E10 - The Andersons: Risks and Reveals
    March 12, 2019
    43min
    TV-14
    Shavonne undergoes high-risk surgery. Chitoka struggles to lose enough to be approved for skin-tightening surgery. Drew works up the courage to go on another date. The family throws a party for Shavonne to reveal her weight loss.
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  11. S2 E101 - Post-Op: Casey's Update
    October 20, 2022
    6min
    TV-14
    Casey's life of video games and junk food led him to weigh over 700 pounds, but after drastically changing his lifestyle, he has finally seen the light.
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  12. S2 E102 - Post-Op: Amy's Update
    October 20, 2022
    5min
    TV-14
    Amy's job as a teacher requires her to be up and active, but that was hard at her size. See how surgery has helped her find the best version of herself.
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  13. S2 E103 - Post-Op: Amanda's Update
    October 20, 2022
    5min
    TV-14
    After a cancer diagnosis, Amanda found out she was too heavy for treatment. Now that she is losing weight, see how her entire outlook on life has changed.
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  14. S2 E104 - Post-Op: Ed's Update
    October 20, 2022
    5min
    TV-14
    Ed's disregard for exercise and nutrition affected both his weight and his children. Following his surgery, Ed is now on the path to becoming the best father he can be.
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  15. S2 E106 - Post-Op: Drew's Update
    October 20, 2022
    5min
    TV-14
    After losing over 300 pounds, Drew has reverted back to his bad habits and old ways. With the honeymoon over, will he be able to bounce back?
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Extras

Bonus

Post-Op: Chitoka's Update
Post-Op: Chitoka's Update
5min16+
She's no longer bedbound, but Chitoka still finds it hard to get up and get out. See how life is a year after her surgery.
She's no longer bedbound, but Chitoka still finds it hard to get up and get out. See how life is a year after her surgery.
She's no longer bedbound, but Chitoka still finds it hard to get up and get out. See how life is a year after her surgery.
Post-Op: Naomi's Update
Post-Op: Naomi's Update
5min16+
After facing a devastating loss, Naomi began to regain the weight. Find out how she's coping and moving forward a year after surgery.
After facing a devastating loss, Naomi began to regain the weight. Find out how she's coping and moving forward a year after surgery.
After facing a devastating loss, Naomi began to regain the weight. Find out how she's coping and moving forward a year after surgery.
Post-Op: Shavonne's Update
Post-Op: Shavonne's Update
5min16+
Following her family's success, Shavonne decided to start a weight loss journey of her own. See how, step-by-step, she is sticking to her goals and continuing to lose weight after surgery.
Following her family's success, Shavonne decided to start a weight loss journey of her own. See how, step-by-step, she is sticking to her goals and continuing to lose weight after surgery.
Following her family's success, Shavonne decided to start a weight loss journey of her own. See how, step-by-step, she is sticking to her goals and continuing to lose weight after surgery.

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Casey King
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