Who's Your Buddy?

Cousins Naomi, Drew, and Chitoka are morbidly obese. They are eating themselves to death & without weight loss surgery their lives could be cut short. Family matriarch Beverly has surgery in part to inspire the others to do the same. Can they do it?

The Quinn-Davises are a blended family divided against itself. The kids are acting out and the parents are on the cusp of divorce. Jo whips them into shape but when a child ends up in the hospital and another gets devastating news, will Jo be enough?

The Mead family is in complete chaos, with constant screaming and yelling. The children are really feeling the effects and what is worse, Mom and Dad have a secret that is tearing them apart. Can Jo help them let go of the past and restore trust?

With an impatient dad, a mom who feels like a single parent and a son in trouble with the law, the Campos family is in distress. Mom will leave dad if he can’t step up and Jo must force him to see the consequences of his actions on the entire family.

Kay and Mitch's kids are out of control, lashing out in physical fights. The real issue is their relationship; Kay is the disciplinarian and Mitch acts more like one of the kids than a dad. Can Jo convince this family that change truly is possible?

Debbie and Larry have three adopted girls who are unruly and disrespectful. Mom doesn't believe in consequences. Dad feels the girls need boundaries but there are sensitivities regarding the adoption. Can Jo tackle the issue and instill discipline?

Crystale has a list of issues with her family. She can’t forgive her long-time boyfriend for cheating, accept her daughter's sexuality or be affectionate to her sons. Everyone’s on edge. Can Jo get through to Crystale and bring this family together?

650-lb Melissa begins her seven-year weight loss journey.

650-lb Melissa struggles to get to her ideal weight.

Love motivates 660-lb Donald to begin his weight loss journey.

750-lb Henry begins his weight loss journey in the hopes of transforming himself in time to attend his high school reunion.

Ashley's career was derailed after she was let go due to her excessive weight. Will she be able to turn her life around and achieve her goal of owning a childcare facility?

During her second year of weight-loss, Zsalynn is torn between fighting her weight and fighting for her marriage. Christina lets go of the negative influences in her life and is finally able to live the life of a twenty-something.

Olivia strives to weigh-in under 200-lbs as she lives by herself for the first time & suffers an unexpected loss. Battling a series of let downs, James fights to reach his goal of skin surgery and to live a fulfilling relationship for the first time.

Away from Dr. Nowzaradan’s care, Penny has returned to Maryland believing she can make the choices to lose weight, but has she truly changed? Dating for the first time in her life, Tara continues to lose weight and is learning to balance new roles.

Chuck starts from scratch during his second year of weight-loss, discovering a promising new relationship. Paula juggles many responsibilities head at once, but is it too much to stay on track for her weight-loss goal?