1000-lb Sisters

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1000-lb Sisters
Also known asFamily by the Ton [1]
Genre Reality television
Starring
  • Amy Slaton-Halterman
  • Tammy Slaton
  • Chris Combs
  • Amanda Halterman
  • Misty Slaton
  • Brittany Combs
  • Gage Halterman
  • Glenn Halterman
  • Michael Halterman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes47
Production
Executive producers
  • Tom Cappello
  • Alana Goldstein
  • John Hein
  • Keely Walker Muse
  • Lissette Decos
  • Vasoula Plakas
CinematographyCharlene Fisk
Production companyCrazy Legs Productions
Original release
Network TLC
ReleaseJanuary 1, 2020 (2020-01-01) –
present

1000-lb Sisters is an American reality television series on TLC that focuses on the personal lives of Amy Slaton-Halterman and her sister Tammy Slaton in Dixon, Kentucky. [2] The show chronicles their daily lives along with their attempts at weight loss and weight loss-surgery.

Contents

Cast

Amy's (ex-)husband, Michael Halterman, is included in the cast. Over time the show has grown to include other members of the Slaton family, such as Chris, Misty, and Amanda. [3] Chris Combs, [4] Amy and Tammy's brother, has also decided to lose weight on the series and continues to do so alongside both his sisters. He accompanies Tammy to her doctor visits. [5] The show has also featured Amy and Michael Halterman's sons Gage Deon Halterman & Glenn Halterman. [6]

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
1 6January 1, 2020 (2020-01-01)February 5, 2020 (2020-02-05)
2 10January 4, 2021 (2021-01-04)March 8, 2021 (2021-03-08)
3 12November 15, 2021 (2021-11-15)January 31, 2022 (2022-01-31)
4 10January 17, 2023 (2023-01-17)March 21, 2023 (2023-03-21)
5 9December 12, 2023 (2023-12-12)February 6, 2024 (2024-02-06)

Season 1 (2020)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Meet the Slaton Sisters"January 1, 2020 (2020-01-01)1010.96 [7]
In the small town of Dixon, Kentucky, sisters Amy and Tammy Slaton live together with Amy's husband Michael Halterman. Amy makes dinner for her and Tammy which includes many unhealthy foods. Amy reveals she has many conditions due to her weight including diabetes. Tammy also reveals that she has many medical conditions, she has been to the hospital numerous times and has been on life support twice. The sisters have lunch with their mother Darlene to tell her their decision to get surgery for weight loss much to her discouragement.
22"1,000 Pounds to Freedom"January 8, 2020 (2020-01-08)102N/A
33"Breaking Point"January 15, 2020 (2020-01-15)103N/A
44"A House Divided"January 22, 2020 (2020-01-22)104N/A
55"Weddings and Weigh-ins"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)105N/A
66"Under the Knife"February 5, 2020 (2020-02-05)106N/A

Season 2 (2021)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
71"Life-Altering News"January 4, 2021 (2021-01-04)201N/A
82"Tippin' the Scales"January 11, 2021 (2021-01-11)202N/A
93"Wake-Up Call"January 18, 2021 (2021-01-18)203N/A
104"A Fork in the Road"January 25, 2021 (2021-01-25)204N/A
115"Dropping Bombs"February 1, 2021 (2021-02-01)205N/A
126"There's Something About Jerry"February 8, 2021 (2021-02-08)206N/A
137"Jerry Bites Back"February 15, 2021 (2021-02-15)207N/A
148"Everybody Hurts"February 22, 2021 (2021-02-22)208N/A
159"Labor of Love"March 1, 2021 (2021-03-01)209N/A
1610"Do or Die"March 8, 2021 (2021-03-08)210N/A

Season 3 (2021–2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
171"Welcome to Rehab"November 15, 2021 (2021-11-15)3011.27 [8]
182"Goodbye Freedom"November 22, 2021 (2021-11-22)3021.20 [9]
193"Tammy's New Squeeze"November 29, 2021 (2021-11-29)3031.17 [10]
204"Heavy Hoarders"December 6, 2021 (2021-12-06)3041.21 [11]
215"Pushed Too Far"December 13, 2021 (2021-12-13)3051.30 [12]
226"Man vs. Scale"December 20, 2021 (2021-12-20)3061.25 [13]
237"The Moment of Truth"December 27, 2021 (2021-12-27)307N/A
248"A Very Slaton Vacation"January 3, 2022 (2022-01-03)3081.31 [14]
259"Smoky Mountain Meltdown"January 10, 2022 (2022-01-10)3091.48 [15]
2610"Moving on Up and Partying on Down"January 17, 2022 (2022-01-17)3101.55 [16]
2711"End of an Era"January 24, 2022 (2022-01-24)3111.49 [17]
2812"Never Say Never"January 31, 2022 (2022-01-31)3121.97 [18]

Season 4 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title  [19] Original air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
291"The Sweet and Sour Life"January 17, 2023 (2023-01-17)4011.19 [20]
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, and Amy's big surprise stuns everyone.
302"Can't Have Your Cake and Eat it Too"January 24, 2023 (2023-01-24)4021.07 [21]
Tammy's seemingly good progress inspires Amy to visit, reuniting the siblings for the first time in months. Amy learns she's at risk of serious complications if she doesn't get her eating under control.
313"I Don't Want To Taco Bout It"January 31, 2023 (2023-01-31)4031.27 [22]
Tammy hits a tipping point at rehab, and then more bad news from back home sends her into a downward spiral. Chris gets a reality check during a check in with Dr. Smith, and the family says goodbye to a beloved family member.
324"Icing on the Cake"February 7, 2023 (2023-02-07)4041.00 [23]
After finding out Tammy's been robbed, Misty and Amanda visit to break the news in person. While Chris pushes ahead toward his surgery goal, Amy has a setback and is rushed to the ER.
335"Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread"February 14, 2023 (2023-02-14)4051.11 [24]
Tammy gives Dr. Smith and her family big news. The family worries when Amy's C-section takes much longer than expected.
346"A Lot of Cooks in the Kitchen"February 21, 2023 (2023-02-21)4061.23 [25]
Tammy struggles to cope after surviving a near-death experience, and Amy realises being an overweight mom may prove to be too much. Meanwhile, Chris is desperate to get rid of excess skin, while Amanda offloads some dead weight of her own.
357"Proof Is in the Pudding"February 28, 2023 (2023-02-28)4071.24 [26]
After years of struggling with weight loss, Tammy finally has her surgery, but things are not as straightforward as expected. Amy meets with Dr. Procter and gets an ambitious weight loss goal.
368"Forbidden Fruit"March 7, 2023 (2023-03-07)4081.31 [27]
Tammy wants to come home, but a setback causes a major blowup between her and the family. A new man has entered Tammy's life, but now all bets are off.
379"Walkin' on Eggshells"March 14, 2023 (2023-03-14)4091.24 [28]
Tammy announces her engagement to the family and reveals that her big day is only two weeks away. Amy takes up Maid of Honor duties, and the family wonders if there's another reason Tammy is rushing down the aisle.
3810"Apple of My Eye"March 21, 2023 (2023-03-21)4101.47 [29]
Tammy's wedding day is just around the corner, and Amy struggles to get the venue decorated and keep her emotions in check. A wardrobe malfunction and a case of cold feet threaten to derail the nuptials.

Season 5 (2023–2024)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title  [19] Original air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
391"Bringing Home the Bacon"December 12, 2023 (2023-12-12)501N/A
402"Fork You! I'm Done!"December 19, 2023 (2023-12-19)502N/A
413"Well-Done and Over With"December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)503N/A
424"The Grapes of Wrath"January 2, 2024 (2024-01-02)504N/A
435"The Custard-y Battle"January 9, 2024 (2024-01-09)505N/A
446"Fried, Cried and Tried"January 16, 2024 (2024-01-16)506N/A
457"Dill With It"January 23, 2024 (2024-01-23)507TBD
468"Boiling Point"January 30, 2024 (2024-01-30)508TBD
479"Sunflower"February 6, 2024 (2024-02-06)509TBD

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