Extreme Weight Loss: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

"Extreme Weight Loss" is a unique undertaking that's unlike anything you've ever seen TV. The show documents the amazing makeover of seventeen courageous, obese individuals who set out to safely lose half of their body weight over the course of a year. The metamorphosis is truly amazing. Trainer/transformation specialist Chris Powell (The 650-Pound Virgin) guides each of the seventeen participants through the process after moving into their homes. He's there to make sure the participants get the proper nourishment and exercise movement. Chris provides a fresh perspective to individuals whose lives have become unmanageable because of their weight.

Series details

• Title: Extreme Weight Loss
• Format: Reality
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2011-05-30
• Final broadcast date listed: 2015-09-08
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: ABC
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 118 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 877

Cast and credited roles

• Chris Powell — Chris Powell
• Heidi Powell — Heidi Powell

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2011-05-30; final listed air date 2011-07-25.
• Season 2: premiered 2012-06-03; final listed air date 2012-08-19.
• Season 3: premiered 2013-05-28; final listed air date 2013-09-03.
• Season 4: premiered 2014-05-27; final listed air date 2014-09-09.
• Season 5: premiered 2015-05-26; final listed air date 2015-09-08.

Source and licence

Adapted from Extreme Weight Loss on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.