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My 600-lb Life

2012 – nowShow13 seasons153 episodesTV-14

Reality
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A deeply moving, cathartic reality series about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for binge-friendly · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

13 seasons · 153 episodes · best: S7E24 "Sean" 7.7

Episodes

6.9
6.7
6.5
6.6
6.2
6.5
6.6
6.0
6.2
6.4
6.7
6.0
5.1

Story

Telling powerful stories in hourlong episodes, TLC follows 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.

Feels like

  • Medical Documentary
  • Extreme Obesity Realities
  • Emotional Trauma & Recovery
  • Gastric Bypass Journey
  • Family Conflict Resolution
  • Body Horror & Vulnerability
  • Inspirational Yet Distressing
  • Psychological Struggle
  • TLC Reality Format
  • Life-or-Death Stakes

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

February 1, 2012 · February 12, 2025 · Still running

First aired
February 1, 2012
Latest episode
February 12, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
13 seasons · 153 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
89 countries

Tropes

Compulsive Liar, My Car Hates Me, Horrible Judge of Character +9

  • Compulsive Liar
  • My Car Hates Me
  • Horrible Judge of Character
  • I Reject Your Reality
  • Parental Blamelessness
  • Worst News Judgment Ever
  • Brutal Honesty
  • Epic Fail
  • Blatant Lies
  • Huge Schoolgirl
  • Manipulative Bastard
  • The Shrink

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream My 600-lb Life?"

Questions about My 600-lb Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My 600-lb Life?

Disney+HuluHBO MaxPhiloDiscovery+YouTube TVTLCSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, My 600-lb Life streams on Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Philo, and Discovery+, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 88 other countries.

Is My 600-lb Life worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7). Season 13 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.1 against 6.9 for the best season.

Which season of My 600-lb Life is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 6.9. Season 13 is the weakest at 5.1. The highest-rated episode is Sean (season 7, episode 24) at 7.7, and the lowest is Deshaun's Journey (season 13, episode 6) at 3.2.

Is My 600-lb Life okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imageryStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Can I half-watch My 600-lb Life?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is My 600-lb Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does My 600-lb Life use?

Compulsive LiarMy Car Hates MeHorrible Judge of CharacterI Reject Your RealityParental BlamelessnessWorst News Judgment EverBrutal HonestyEpic FailBlatant LiesHuge SchoolgirlManipulative BastardThe Shrinkand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Compulsive Liar, My Car Hates Me, and Horrible Judge of Character.