Plot Synopsis

Set at Dr. Now's medical facility in Houston, THE 6000 LB DIARIES WITH DR. NOW is a reality series that follows 10 morbidly obese individuals as they fight for a chance to live the life they have always wanted, both for themselves and for their loved ones. Reaching a combined weight of more than 6,000 pounds, and at an extreme breaking point, these individuals are turning to weight loss authority Dr. Younan Nowzaradan (aka Dr. Now), and his team of specialists, to get life-changing bariatric surgery and acquire the tools they need to deal with emotional eating. Through intimate diary cams and confessionals, each episode highlights one person's comprehensive experience as they share intimate inner thoughts, emotional and physical struggles, and their ultimate journey to take back their lives. Each two-hour episode focuses on a different patient, including:

"Chelsey" (Monday, January 6, 2025 from 9-11pm ET/PT): Chelsey has battled weight her whole life, avoiding Dr. Now's program since age 9. Now 25, she's ready to leave her unhealthy home and see the world. But first, she must prove she's ready to commit to the steps that will transform her future.

"Lauren" (Monday, January 13, 2025 from 9-11pm ET/PT): Confined to her apartment for three years, Lauren's near-death experience inspires her to lose weight. Dr. Now is her last hope, but she must overcome his program's challenges to reclaim her life and reconnect with the dreams she thought were lost.

"Trista" (Monday, January 20, 2025 from 9-11pm ET/PT):