Series synopsis
1000-lb Best Friends is an American reality television series that premiered on TLC on February 7, 2022. It stars Vanessa Cross, Meghan Crumpler, Tina Arnold and Ashely Sutton.
Four larger-than-life best friends battle morbid obesity using hard work, heart and a wicked sense of humor. This girl gang has had each other's backs since high school, and they share the secrets of their crazy yo-yo diet sisterhood.
Premise
Four larger-than-life best friends battle morbid obesity using hard work, heart and a wicked sense of humor. This girl gang has had each other's backs since high school, and they share the secrets of their crazy yo-yo diet sisterhood.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Vanessa Cross as Self
- Meghan Crumpler as Self
- Tina Arnold as Self
- Ashely Sutton as Self
Guest cast
- Dr. Charles Procter as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 7, 2022 | March 28, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 4, 2023 | March 8, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 22, 2024 | December 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Supersized Besties Four obese best friends struggle to lose weight together. Meghan had bariatric surgery, but she has stopped shedding pounds. Vannessa hopes to get surgery but gorges on fast food with her family. They visit Dr. Procter to get back on track. |
February 7, 2022 |
| 2 |
Large and in Charge After disappointing weigh-ins, Meghan and Vannessa are determined to do better. All four besties attempt to conquer a massive waterslide. Then, meeting with a nutritionist and therapist motivates Vannessa to confront her enabling sister. |
February 14, 2022 |
| 3 |
We're Not a Joke Meghan organises a glamping trip for the group, but tempers flare when Vannessa and Tina have trouble sorting out their differences. A challenging bungee workout has Ashely considering a second bariatric surgery. |
February 21, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We're Back (The Weight is Over) Vannessa reveals her post-surgery body, while Meghan struggles with stalled weight loss; Ashely hopes to get surgery and makes journals to help stay on track, but it gets thrown in her face; Tina's house floods. |
January 4, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Weigh-In is the Hardest Part Though anxious, Meghan thinks she's ready to confront Dr. Procter, but a meltdown in his office says otherwise; Ashely, now the biggest of the girls, uncovers some insight at a therapy session that may help her start losing weight. |
January 11, 2023 |
| 3 |
Carry on Weighward Son Meghan opens her heart to Dr. Procter and gets back on track with her weight loss; living in a hotel pushes Tina to her breaking point; after Vannessa catches her sister enabling Jacob, she takes him to the doctor only to receive some upsetting news. |
January 18, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Fat and the Furious Vannessa fears her best friends, Meghan and Ashley, are hating on her for losing weight and it's put their friendship peril. |
October 22, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Lord of the Wings Vannessa's friendship with Meghan and Ashely is on the verge of collapse. |
October 29, 2024 |
| 3 |
Matchmaker, Make Me a Plate Ashely is faced with the hard truth that having a baby may be out of reach |
November 12, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TLC |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 7, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |