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'
PUBLISHED JAN 24, 2024
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.

 (@tlc/YouTube Screengrab)
'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.


 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by TLC (@tlc)


 

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

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Two former contestants return to ‘American Idol’, lighting up the stage again as they showcase how far they’ve come
1 hour ago
The Battle Rounds kicked off with Team Kelly’s youngest contestants, and their performance added a twist to the show
4 hours ago
The Top 20 performances are being stretched across two nights, with the first batch of 10 taking the stage during the March 16 episode
4 hours ago
The clues for High Voltage's true identity left the panelists guessing till the last moment, with some betting he was either Travis Kelce or Jason Sudeikis.
19 hours ago
‘Love Island USA’ scores massive streaming numbers, and now Season 8 is on the way, along with a new docuseries about life after the villa.
2 days ago
As 'America’s Got Talent' celebrates its 20-year run, NBC has revealed the Season 21 premiere date, returning judges, and more
4 days ago
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' stars Jessi and Jordan have been through numerous lows in their relationship, to the point of seeking couples therapy.
4 days ago
The sisterhood faces the trials of their expanding fame, but the fraternity hold together in 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 4?
4 days ago
A surprise romance steals the spotlight at the ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 10 reunion as Jessica reveals she’s dating someone from the pods
4 days ago
A ‘Love Is Blind’ marriage that once looked promising crashed fast, and the reunion revealed the messy truth behind the split
5 days ago