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Family by the Ton (2018–2019) on TLC

The answer: Concluded March 13, 2019.
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Network / streamer
TLC
Premiered
January 10, 2018
Ended
March 13, 2019
Runtime
~60 min per episode
2seasons
16episodes

About Family by the Ton

Family by the Ton ended on March 13, 2019, on TLC.

The show was a reality series that aired from 2018 to 2019, following the weight loss journeys of three cousins—Naomi, Drew, and Chitoka—who together weighed nearly 2,000 pounds. Under the guidance of Dr. Charles Procter Jr., each of them faced unique challenges related to their obesity, with the goal of making lifestyle changes to improve their health. The series began with Beverly, Naomi's mother, who underwent weight loss surgery in an effort to inspire her family. Throughout the six episodes of the first season and the subsequent second season, viewers saw Naomi's motivation to start a family, Drew's struggle with denial about his eating habits, and Chitoka's first steps after being bed-bound for over three years. The show highlighted their support system and individual efforts to overcome lifelong anxieties and unhealthy habits.

Family by the Ton was a documentary-style series that focused on the personal struggles and transformations of its cast members. It aired from January 10, 2018, to March 13, 2019, on TLC. The series depicted their journeys through weight loss surgeries, recovery, and lifestyle changes, emphasizing the importance of family support and individual determination.

Family by the Ton episode schedule

16 aired

Aired · 16

DateEp.Title
March 13, 2019 S2·E10 The Andersons: Risks and Reveals
March 6, 2019 S2·E9 The Andersons: Truth & Temptation
February 27, 2019 S2·E8 The Andersons: Bedbound or Rebound
February 20, 2019 S2·E7 The Andersons: The Honeymoon's Over
February 6, 2019 S2·E6 The Kings: The Moment of Truth
January 30, 2019 S2·E5 The Kings: Do or Die
January 23, 2019 S2·E4 The Kings: Cold Feet
January 16, 2019 S2·E3 The Kings: Parent Trapped
January 9, 2019 S2·E2 The Kings: It's Life or Death
January 2, 2019 S2·E1 The Kings: A New Journey Begins
February 14, 2018 S1·E6 The Big Reveal
February 7, 2018 S1·E5 Time Is of the Essence
January 31, 2018 S1·E4 You Have to Fight for It
January 24, 2018 S1·E3 One Step at a Time
January 10, 2018 S1·E2 Stepping on the Scale
January 10, 2018 S1·E1 The Family Journey Begins