Station:
TLC (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2018-01-10
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Family by the Ton will follow the weight loss journeys of three cousins, Naomi, Drew, and Chitoka, who weigh a combined amount of almost 2,000-lbs! Along with the guidance of Dr. Charles Procter Jr., these cousins lean on one another to overcome lifelong anxieties and inspire a true lifestyle change.
The six one-hour episodes begin with Beverly, Naomi's mother, who undergoes weight loss surgery in a last attempt to turn things around and hopefully inspire her daughter, niece and nephew to follow in her footsteps. In helping her mother recover from her weight loss surgery, Naomi sees firsthand the frightening complications involved in recovery, but is motivated by her dream to start a family. Meanwhile, cousin Drew must overcome his denial of how addictive his eating habits have become before he even begins to consider moving forward with surgery. Finally, cousin Chitoka as been bed-bound for over three years due to her morbid obesity and must literally take her first steps in the right direction in order to qualify for surgery.
While these cousins can rely on the support of family, it is up to each of them to take control of their own lives to change their deadly habits once and for all.
There is no Next Episode of Family by the Ton planned.
S2E8 - The Andersons: Bedbound or Rebound
Shavonne calls out the family for not losing weight; Naomi gets devastating news that might derail her goals for good; Drew attempts to re-enter the dating world for the first time in a decade; Chitoka tries to get back on track.
Air Date: 27 Feb 2019 21:00 (CDT)
S2E9 - The Andersons: Truth & Temptation
The members of the Anderson family work through their issues in group therapy; Chitoka and Shavonne face the painful memories that have kept them from losing more weight.
Air Date: 06 Mar 2019 21:00 (CDT)
S2E10 - The Andersons: Risks and Reveals
Shavonne undergoes high-risk bariatric surgery. Chitoka struggles to lose enough weight 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.
Air Date: 13 Mar 2019 21:00 (CDT)