Series synopsis
1000-lb Sisters is an American reality television series that premiered on TLC on January 1, 2020. It stars Amy Slaton, Tammy Slaton, Chris Combs and Amanda Halterman.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amy Slaton as Self
- Tammy Slaton as Self
- Chris Combs as Self
- Amanda Halterman as Self
- Michael Halterman as Self
- Brittany Combs as Self
- Misty Slaton
- Dr. Eric Smith as Self
Guest cast
- Chris Combs as Self
- Amanda Halterman as Self
- Michael Halterman as Self
- Brittany Combs as Self
- Misty Slaton
- Dr. Eric Smith as Self
Episodes
This series spans 10 seasons with 79 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 20, 2020 | December 20, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 6 | January 1, 2020 | February 5, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 4, 2021 | March 8, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 12 | November 15, 2021 | January 31, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 10 | January 17, 2023 | March 21, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 9 | December 12, 2023 | February 6, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 11 | October 8, 2024 | December 24, 2024 |
| Season 7 | 9 | April 15, 2025 | June 17, 2025 |
| Season 8 | 10 | January 6, 2026 | March 10, 2026 |
| Season 9 | 1 | September 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Taste Of Season 1 | December 20, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meet The Slaton Sisters The Slaton's are larger-than-life sisters who have always relied on each other and food for support. Amy, age 31, is desperate to have children, but hasn't been able to due to her weight. While Tammy, age 32, is one step away from being bedridden. |
January 1, 2020 |
| 2 |
1000 lbs To Freedom Amy and Tammy go to Atlanta to meet Dr. Procter to discuss weight loss surgery. When they arrive, Dr. Procter gives Tammy a hefty weight loss goal before he will approve her for surgery, meanwhile the dietician has more bad news for Amy. |
January 8, 2020 |
| 3 |
Breaking Point Amy and Tammy eagerly begin their weight loss journey. Sticking to their diets is a matter of life and death but proves to be a real struggle. The pressure to reach their goals culminates in a huge fight that threatens their diets and relationship. |
January 15, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Life-Altering News While Amy reaps the benefits of weight-loss surgery, her sister Tammy worries that she gained weight during quarantine; a visit to urgent care gives Amy life-changing news; Tammy's family confronts her over her health |
January 4, 2021 |
| 2 |
Tippin' the Scales Tammy struggles to get back on the weight-loss wagon in order get approved for surgery, but this time, her brother, Chris, joins her on the journey. Amy must deal with one very big life-altering repercussion of having had her surgery |
January 11, 2021 |
| 3 |
Wake-Up Call Tammy and Amy blame each other for their issues in therapy; when Tammy gets devastating news from Dr. Procter, her brother, Chris, makes a life-altering decision; a very pregnant Amy can't stop overeating, and the results are disastrous. |
January 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Rehab With her weight spiraling, Tammy makes a life-altering decision. |
November 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Goodbye Freedom Tammy is back from rehab, and Amy makes a decision regarding her sister. |
November 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
Tammy's New Squeeze Amy is upset that Tammy's new nurse isn't pushing her enough; Tammy has started slacking, and the family worries about what could be the cause; Chris and Tammy clash when he confronts her about the new man in her life. |
November 29, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Sweet and Sour Life Having survived yet another brush with death, Tammy recovers at rehab, but a new scare threatens her life; the family adjusts to life without Tammy; Amy's big surprise stuns everyone. |
January 17, 2023 |
| 2 |
Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It Too Tammy's seemingly good progress inspires Amy to visit, reuniting the siblings for the first time in months; Amanda begins a new chapter in her life; Amy learns she's at risk of serious complications if she doesn't get her eating under control. |
January 24, 2023 |
| 3 |
I Don't Want to Taco Bout It Tammy hits a tipping point at rehab, and more bad news from back home sends her into a downward spiral; Chris gets a reality check during a check in with Dr. Smith; the family says goodbye to a beloved family member. |
January 31, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bringing Home the Bacon As Tammy heads home after 14 months in rehab, she's forced to make the most difficult decision of her life. Fed up with not having help, Amy feels her marriage is starting to unravel. Amanda and Misty reveal they're getting bariatric surgery. |
December 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
Fork You! I'm Done! Tammy hosts a housewarming party and has a few choice words for her mom; Amy's world is turned upside down when she finally confronts Michael over his lack of help with raising their two boys; meanwhile, Caleb hasn't been honest with Tammy. |
December 19, 2023 |
| 3 |
Well-Done and Over With After the blowout with Michael, Amy makes the hardest decision of her life; Chris and Tammy have a long-overdue appointment with Dr. Smith; worried about surgery, Amanda and Misty do a last-minute cleanse to sweat out nicotine. |
December 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Life is Going to Be Gouda Tammy takes small steps towards independence, Amy moves home but struggles with ghosts of the past, the sisters get new looks to go with their new attitude, and an upcoming Dr. Smith appointment has everyone on edge. |
October 8, 2024 |
| 2 |
Recipe for Disaster For the first time ever, Dr. Smith holds an all-sibling weigh-in appointment,and the moment of truth is a tough pill to swallow for some. |
October 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
War and Peas Tammy needs a new place to live but finds more problems than solutions and Amy makes a peace offering with some highly questionable ingredients. |
October 22, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thinking with Her Vajayjay Tammy's skin removal surgery is still up in the air as she struggles to kick bad habits. Amy's got a new roommate and a new man. Chris' plays referee between Brittany and their new neighbor. Tammy is keeping a secret from her family. |
April 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
Smitten Like a New York Kitten Tammy gets a push to reveal her personal life to her family. Amy's life gets even more chaotic, pushing her to make a rash decision. Chris and his wife make a big decision about her health. |
April 22, 2025 |
| 3 |
Chewy Ca(ra)mel Tammy reveals to her sisters that she's dating a woman and their reaction surprises her. Chris and Tammy check-in on their skin removal progress, and a harrowing moment at the petting zoo sees Amy's life turned upside down. |
April 29, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Abysmal to the Wedding Amy and Tammy have drifted further than ever, but unbeknownst to them, are living parallel lives as each of their romantic partnerships takes big steps. |
January 6, 2026 |
| 2 |
Not Tonight, Satan After her life-altering skin removal surgery, Tammy is ready to find her calling and starts her first day as an animal shelter volunteer. |
January 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Tinture Tantrums Amy and Brian go ghost hunting and Chris hosts a BBQ to celebrate Brittany's weight loss, but it's quickly overshadowed by Amy's maid of honor reveal. |
January 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | September 1, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TLC |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2020 |
| Last aired | March 10, 2026 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |