Season 5

For some, looking in the mirror forces them to face their whole life of struggle through the lens of their physical appearance and just making it through another day is a triumph. This season of My 600-lb Life tells powerful stories of morbidly obese individuals, many who are home bound, relying on care just to live day-to-day as they make the decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery.

Season episodes list 5

S05E01

S05E01 : Brandi and Kandi's Story (aired on 01/04/2017)

Twins Kandi & Brandi have a combined weight totaling over 1100lbs. These inseparable twins fear…
S05E02

S05E02 : Ashley R's Story (aired on 01/12/2017)

At 670 pounds, Ashley, who lives in her parents’ home with her husband, decides she must make a…
S05E03

S05E03 : Cynthia's Story (aired on 01/18/2017)

A 610-lb. single mom with five kids fears for their livelihood if she can’t take care of them or…
S05E04

S05E04 : Kirsten's Story (aired on 01/25/2017)

A woman has mobility issues while her weight tops 600 pounds, but she fights to get control of her…
S05E05

S05E05 : Doug's Story (aired on 02/01/2017)

A 660-lb. man resorts to sneaking food as he recovers from a dependence on drugs and alcohol, but…
S05E06

S05E06 : Erica's Story (aired on 02/08/2017)

A 661-lb. woman has siblings who are skeptical that she’s willing to change her habits, and worries…
S05E07

S05E07 : Diana's Story (aired on 02/15/2017)

Diana, a once thin and active woman, is now a prisoner to her body and trades the comfort of her…
S05E08

S05E08 : Michael's Story (aired on 02/22/2017)

Michael's massive body has left him dependent upon his family, and he must learn to control his…
S05E09

S05E09 : Nicole's Story (aired on 03/01/2017)

Nicole is on the verge of leaving her two young children motherless, but commits to Dr.…
S05E10

S05E10 : Tanisha's Story (aired on 03/08/2017)

Tanisha desperately wants to survive for her kids and avoid the same fate as her mother, who died…
S05E11

S05E11 : James K's Story (aired on 03/15/2017)

James is bedridden, unable to stand and can barely move his legs, so his family takes a risky…
S05E12

S05E12 : Tracey's Story (aired on 03/22/2017)

Most of the extreme weight on Tracey's body resides in her shockingly misshapen legs, which are…
S05E13

S05E13 : The Story of the Assanti Brothers (1) (aired on 03/29/2017)

Steven Assanti weighs nearly 800 pounds and his brother Justin almost 600 pounds. Although they…
S05E14

S05E14 : The Story of the Assanti Brothers (2) (aired on 04/05/2017)

After a year on a weight loss program, Steven remains completely non-compliant and Justin focuses…
S05E15

S05E15 : Where Are They Now? Lupe and Ashley D (aired on 04/12/2017)

Dr. Nowzaradan is worried Lupe's emotional issues are blocking her weight loss journey since she's…
S05E16

S05E16 : Where Are They Now? Brittani and Sean (aired on 04/19/2017)

Brittani will have to endure two more painful surgeries to achieve her ideal body. Will Sean…
S05E17

S05E17 : Where Are They Now? Teretha and Chad (aired on 04/26/2017)

Surgery enables Teretha to finally return to family in Detroit, but it soon threatens to undo all…
S05E18

S05E18 : Where Are They Now? Nikki (aired on 05/03/2017)

After losing 250 lbs, Nikki is on her way to skin surgery that will transform her body. But when a…
S05E19

S05E19 : Where Are They Now? Dottie and June (aired on 05/10/2017)

The sudden loss of her son devastates Dottie and threatens to send her weight loss journey…
S05E20

S05E20 : Where Are They Now? Milla and Charity (aired on 05/17/2017)

Charity manages to lose over 400 pounds, but her daughter Charly becomes dangerously obese.…
S05E21

S05E21 : Where Are They Now? Joe W and Pauline (aired on 05/24/2017)

Joe was once housebound and alone, but is now engaged and planning a wedding. After losing over 300…
S05E22

S05E22 : Where Are They Now? Laura and Chay (aired on 05/31/2017)

Surgery enabled Laura's independence but the complications nearly killed her and she's terrified…