Stephanie, Darcy, & BJ

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?

After meeting and falling in love at a bariatric rehab center, Lee and Rena are battling health and anger issues while taking a desperate, second attempt to save their relationship and their lives.

Janine's extreme obesity has left her nearly immobile, and even the first steps on her weight loss journey may prove to be too much for her. She must overcome both her physical and emotional pain if she's ever going to live a normal life again.

A devoted girlfriend and loving aunt, Alicia is all smiles and laughter on the outside, but on the inside she is terrified that her addiction to food will kill her before she can marry her long-time love or watch her nieces grow up.

Liz is completely bed bound with severe lymphedema that makes it impossible to walk. Utterly isolated, with no friends, she battles depression, and lives with her mom who is too ill to take care of her. Liz desperately wants to become mobile.