When will '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 8 air? Tammy and Amy Slaton confront consequences of being overweight

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 star Chris Combs is 'desperate to get rid of excess skin'
Tammy and Amy Slaton become concerned about their weight in '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 (Instagram/@queentammy86)
Tammy and Amy Slaton become concerned about their weight in '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 (Instagram/@queentammy86)

DIXON, KENTUCKY: '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 8 will air on Tuesday, January 30 at 9 pm ET on TLC.

In this episode, the Slaton family will be seen grappling with their weight issues. Tammy and Amy Slaton realize that their weight is causing significant challenges in their lives. Amy, in particular, faces the harsh reality of being an overweight single mother, acknowledging that it won't be an easy journey. 

Meanwhile, Chris Combs, a supportive brother, also expresses eagerness to shed pounds and is actively making efforts to change his lifestyle.

Slaton family, Chris Combs, Tammy, and Amy Slaton, go on a holiday together in '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 7 (TLC)
Slaton family, Chris Combs, Tammy, and Amy Slaton are concerned about their weight in '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 8 (TLC)

How to watch '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 8?

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 8 is available for streaming on TLC's official platform. Viewers can watch the episode on TLC's website or TV network to catch up with the latest developments in the Slaton family's journey.

In addition to TLC, the episode can be streamed on MAX, Sling TV, and Philo. For those who want to delve into the earlier seasons, '1000-lb Sisters' is also accessible on Amazon Prime Video.

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'1000-lb Sisters' star Tammy Slaton is concerned about her health (@tlc/YouTube Screengrab)

What to expect from '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 8?

In '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 8, titled 'Boiling Point', Tammy Slaton faces a near-death experience, prompting a reality check. Amy realizes the challenges of being an overweight mother, leading both sisters to plan their continued fitness journey.

Meanwhile, Chris aims for skin removal surgery after a significant weight loss. Previously approved for bariatric surgery, Amanda Halterman sheds some weight in this episode.

The official synopsis states, "Tammy struggles to cope after surviving a near-death experience, and Amy realizes being an overweight mum 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."

'1000-lb Sisters' star Chris Combs cuts down around250 pounds (TLC)
'1000-lb Sisters' star Chris Combs wants to get skin removal surgery (TLC)

What happened in '1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 7

'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 Episode 7, 'Dill With It', saw the Slaton sisters embark on their first beach holiday, exuding a newfound confidence as they embraced their slimmer selves.

Amid the vacation enjoyment, Amy opted for a 9-hour car ride with her children, leading to some irritation among them.


 
 
 
 
 
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'1000-lb Sisters' Season 5 releases new episodes every Tuesday at 9 pm ET on TLC.

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