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1000-lb Sisters

1000-lb Sisters is an American reality television series on TLC that follows the Slaton family in Dixon, Kentucky, especially sisters Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

1000-lb Sisters is an American reality television series on TLC that follows the Slaton family in Dixon, Kentucky, especially sisters Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton. The series documents their daily lives, family relationships, and efforts to lose weight and pursue bariatric surgery.

Premise

The series documents the Slaton sisters’ day-to-day lives, family interactions, and health-related weight-loss efforts. A central storyline is their pursuit of bariatric surgery and related lifestyle changes.

Cast and setting

The programme is set in Dixon, Kentucky, and focuses primarily on Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton. Other family members, including Chris Combs and Brittany Combs, appear in the series.

Broadcast and availability

1000-lb Sisters premiered on TLC in 2020 and has run for multiple seasons. Streaming listings have associated the series with platforms including Hulu and Max, alongside TV distribution through TLC-related services.

Reception and format

The show is formatted as a reality series with documentary elements. It is marketed around the sisters’ combined weight-loss journey and the family’s personal challenges.

Key facts

  • The series centres on the Slaton family, with the main focus on sisters Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton.
  • It follows their attempts to lose weight and qualify for bariatric surgery.
  • The show is set in Dixon, Kentucky.
  • It premiered in 2020 on TLC.
  • The series has continued for multiple seasons and was still airing in 2026.
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Canadian context

The series has been available to Canadian audiences through streaming and television distribution services tied to international TLC and Warner Bros. Discovery platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1000-lb Sisters about?
It follows the Slaton sisters and their family as they navigate daily life, health challenges, weight loss, and bariatric surgery efforts.
Who are the main people featured?
The main subjects are Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton, with family members such as Chris Combs and Brittany Combs also appearing.
When did 1000-lb Sisters first air?
It premiered on TLC on January 1, 2020.
What country is the series from?
It is an American television series.
What type of show is it?
It is a reality television series with documentary-style elements.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1000-lb_Sisters
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  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11617414/
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  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/show/1000-lb-sisters/umc.cmc.6w85is83emwfagoqxkceu4ve3
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  4. TVmaze — https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/45593/1000-lb-sisters
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  5. Hulu — https://www.hulu.com/series/1000-lb-sisters-266f0a34-803c-4163-941d-6f260cddd117
    Supports: Episode count and availability on streaming.