1000-lb Sisters

2020 – nowShow9 seasons86 episodesTV-14

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, hopeful reality series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 86 episodes · best: S6E11 "Clapback" 8.2

Episodes

6.5
7.0
7.5
7.4
7.9
7.7
7.9
8.0
7.8

Story

The Slaton sisters averaging over a thousand pounds, have always depended on each other for support. Now in their 30s, Amy wants to have children, but cannot due to her weight, while her elder sister Tammy is near bedridden.

Feels like

  • Reality TV
  • Weight Loss Journey
  • Family Support System
  • Health Challenges
  • Emotional Struggle
  • Personal Transformation
  • Sisters' Bond
  • Social Observation
  • Vulnerability & Resilience

Facts

January 1, 2020 · October 6, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 1, 2020
Latest episode
October 6, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
9 seasons · 86 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
93 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream 1000-lb Sisters?"

Questions about 1000-lb Sisters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 1000-lb Sisters?

In the United States, 1000-lb Sisters 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 92 other countries.

Is 1000-lb Sisters worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.2). Season 1 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.5 against 8.0 for the best season.

Does 1000-lb Sisters get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.5, and season 8 peaks at 8.0. The highest-rated episode is Clapback (season 6, episode 11) at 8.2, and the lowest is 1,000 Pounds to Freedom (season 1, episode 2) at 6.3.

Is 1000-lb Sisters okay for kids?

TV-14Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch 1000-lb Sisters?

60 h

About 60 hours: 86 episodes in 9 seasons of about 42 minutes each since 2020, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch 1000-lb Sisters?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is 1000-lb Sisters 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.