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TLC is introducing a powerful new docuseries,“Dangerously Obese,” spotlighting individuals on a life-changing mission to reclaim their health with the help of acclaimed bariatric surgeon Dr. Charles Proctor - a familiar face from "1000-LB Sisters" and "1000-LB Best Friends." Premiering on TLC Wednesday, October 22 at 9 p.m., each episode follows people who are confronting the realities of severe obesity and taking courageous steps toward transformation through bariatric surgery. For those who have cut the traditional cable cord, you can still stream the new series LIVE on TLC through Philo, which offers a 7-day free trial to new subscribers. The stories portrayed this season are raw, emotional and deeply human, revealing not just the physical journey, but the mental and emotional battles that comes with such a drastic life shift. Among those featured are a devoted mother and daughter who have struggled with obesity for most of their lives, a newly out gay man determined to embrace life fully, and a former softball star whose athletic dreams were cut short by her weight. What to expect on tonight’s premiere episode George is a kind-hearted kindergarten teacher who is determined to lose weight to help him win back his ex-girlfriend; as George works hard to lose weight, he discovers that the love he has been missing most is self-love. How to watch ‘Dangerously Obese’ without cable You don’t need cable to watch TLC. You can stream 'Dangerously Obese‘ live and on-demand with Philo, one of the most affordable live TV streaming services. Watch on Philo Philo is a budget-friendly live TV streaming service that includes TLC, so you won’t miss a moment of this series. Free trial: 7 days Monthly price: $33 What you get: 70+ live channels, including AMC, BET, MTV, Discovery, TLC, Hallmark, Lifetime, History, Food Network, VH1, TV One and more. Extras: Unlimited DVR (save shows for up to 1 year), stream on up to 3 devices at once and create up to 10 profiles per account. Add-ons available: STARZ, EPIX, movies and more. Why stream ‘Dangerously Obese’ on Philo? Philo makes it easy to catch 'Dangerously Obese' live or on-demand. Whether you want to watch in real time with the premiere or save the movie for later, Philo’s unlimited DVR ensures you never miss a recipe. Pro tip: Sign up for the 7-day free trial to watch the premiere episode without paying anything upfront.
