TLC PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHTS: Weeks of January 5th and January 12th (as of 1.6.15)
Below please find program highlights for TLC’s primetime schedule for the week of January 5th and January 12th. There are preview episodes and episodic photography available for select programs/episodes on press.discovery.com. Please check with us for further information.
th WEEK OF JANUARY 5 (as of 1.6.15)
OF NOTE THIS WEEK:
Season Finales THE LITTLE COUPLE – Tuesday, January 6
Season Premieres MY 600-LB LIFE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? – Wednesday, January 7 MY STRANGE ADDICTION – Wednesday, January 7
Series Premieres ALL ABOUT SEX – Saturday, January 10 All ABOUT SEX is TLC's first-ever late-night talk show, featuring the wild, insightful, and relatable opinions and ideas of four incredibly different and accomplished women – Margaret Cho, Heather McDonald, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry.
Specials 7 LITTLE JOHNSTONS – Tuesday, January 6 SAY YES TO THE DRESS: SINCE THE BIG DAY – Friday, January 9 MY HUSBAND’S NOT GAY – Sunday, January 11
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6
8:00PM ET/PT THE LITTLE COUPLE: BIG UPDATES – “BILL’S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE” Featuring added facts and tweets – Bill is determined to have some Halloween fun with the kids before he has to leave for his back surgery so the entire family heads to a local pumpkin patch to introduce Will and Zoey to the concept of Halloween. Later, Jen and the kids surprise Bill with an amazing gift for his 40th birthday.
9:00PM ET/PT THE LITTLE COUPLE – “BILL’S SURGERY” It’s been two years since Bill started experiencing back pain and today is the day he finally has surgery to fix it, but there are no guarantees with spine surgery. Later, Jen runs an Ebola simulation at her hospital. And then, it’s Halloween and Will and Zoey go trick or treating for the first time.
10:00PM ET/PT 7 LITTLE JOHNSTONS The Johnstons are an average American family of seven except everyone is a little person. Distinguished from others as they only depend on each other to prove size doesn’t matter. They juggle family and health issues in the middle of a home renovation.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
9:00PM ET/PT MY 600-LB LIFE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? – “ZSALYNN AND CHRISTINA” During her second year of weight-loss, Zsalynn is torn between fighting her weight and fighting for her marriage. Christina lets go of the negative influences in her life and is finally able to live the life of a twenty-something.
10:00PM ET/PT MY STRANGE ADDICTION – “MEN IN DOLL SUITS” Men who get dolled up in secret are stepping out in public for the first time at rubber doll rendezvous. This is an insider’s look into the world of female maskers: men who dress in rubber suits and masks to look like life-sized, shapely female dolls.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
9:00PM ET/PT SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA – “FIFTY SHADES OF WHITE” Bride Morgan is marrying country music star Jerrod Neiman and needs a dress that will impress. The problem is that her vision is in her head, and not in the store. Bride Elesia's mom is determined to see her daughter walk down the aisle in white and only white.
9:30PM ET/PT SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA – “BRIDAL HIGHS AND WOES” At over 6 feet tall, shopping has always been a challenge for bride Stacy. In for her wedding dress, Stacy’s biggest problem is now her unfiltered Mom. After trying on over 80 wedding gowns to date, bride Taylor is in the salon to find the one – hopefully.
10:00PM ET/PT SAY YES TO THE DRESS: SINCE THE BIG DAY – “KELLY AND ROGER” Three years later, outspoken Kelly and reserved Roger look back at their unforgettable wedding planning process following a whirlwind romance and engagement. The couple also reveals married life has not always been easy for them.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
9:00PM ET/PT SEX SENT ME TO THE ER – “MILE HIGH MISHAP” An emergency landing is required when two rockers join the mile high club; a woman’s new look gets a reaction from her boyfriend and her ex; and a recent college grad gets some neighborly love when he helps his elderly neighbor move her picnic table.
10:00PM ET/PT SEX SENT ME TO THE ER – “CUT IT OFF!” A night at a cheap hotel leaves a woman stuck in bed and an EMT stumped on how to free her; things heat up on July 4th when a woman takes photos with a popsicle and then puts it in a secret place to cool things down; and something gets cut off after an adventurous couple christens their treehouse.
11:00PM ET/PT ALL ABOUT SEX – “EPISODE 1” All ABOUT SEX is TLC's first-ever late-night talk show, featuring the wild, insightful, and relatable opinions and ideas of four incredibly different and accomplished women – Margaret Cho, Heather McDonald, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
9:00PM ET/PT SISTER WIVES – “A FAMILY MELTDOWN” The Browns begin a road trip to meet another polygamist family. They check in on Christine’s mother who has plans of moving to Vegas. Next, they visit their old home in Utah and are overwhelmed by past emotions. And Kody does something to upset one wife.
10:00PM ET/PT MY HUSBAND’S NOT GAY In Salt Lake City, UT, there are some Mormons who live their lives… a little differently. There are some men who are happily married and attracted to their wives, but they are also attracted to other men. They refer to it as Same Sex Attraction... not gay, SSA. In this new TLC special, these couples share the challenges they face every day and explain why they have decided to live the way they do, and explore how these wives endure this unusual facet in their relationships as they strive to make their marriages work.
th WEEK OF JANUARY 12 (as of 1.6.15)
OF NOTE THIS WEEK:
Season Premieres KATE PLUS 8 – Tuesday, January 13
Series Premieres MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE – Tuesday, January 13 Whitney Thore was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, quickly gaining more than 200 lbs. Eager to continue sharing her passion for dance with the world, Whitney courageously posted a dance video on YouTube in January 2014, which became an overnight sensation.
Specials FAT AND BACK: PART I – Sunday, January 18
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
9:00 PM ET/PT MY 600-LB LIFE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? (RELOAD) – “ZSALYNN AND CHRISTINA” Featuring added facts – During her second year of weight-loss, Zsalynn is torn between fighting her weight and fighting for her marriage. Christina lets go of the negative influences in her life and is finally able to live the life of a twenty-something.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
9:00PM ET/PT KATE PLUS 8 – “NEW ENGLAND ADVENTURES” Kate and the kids head north for one last summer adventure. There are fun things planned along the way like a stop at Plimoth Plantation, lobster-filled lunches, arts and crafts, and outdoor excursions.
10:00PM ET/PT MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE – “A FAT GIRL DANCING” After a health disorder caused her to gain more than 230 pounds, Whitney was forced to give up her one, true love: dancing. But after encouraging news from a doctor, she’s determined to show the world she can still move, even at 380 pounds. At 30 years old and living with her parents, life isn't always easy especially when Dad disagrees she can't be fat and happy. While determined to prove him wrong, Whitney makes a commitment to dance her weight off as she braves a first date in years.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
9:00PM ET/PT MY 600-LB LIFE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? – “OLIVIA AND JAMES” Olivia strives to weigh-in under 200-lbs as she lives by herself for the first time and suffers an unexpected loss. Battling a series of let downs, James fights to reach his goal of skin surgery and to live a fulfilling relationship for the first time.
10:00PM ET/PT MY STRANGE ADDICTION – “EATS BRICKS/MARRIED TO A CARNIVAL RIDE” For the past three years, 56-year-old Linda has been happily married to Bruce, a 70-foot carnival ride. Patrice is also happily married and showcases her addiction for eating brick. In 12 years, she has consumed about half a ton of bricks.
10:30PM ET/PT MY STRANGE ADDICTION – “ADDICTED TO BEING PAMELA ANDERSON” In this episode, Carolyn Anderson, a 29-year-old woman from the UK, is addicted to transforming herself into Baywatch beauty Pamela Anderson.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
9:00PM ET/PT SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA – “WEDDING GOWN BRO DOWN” Bride Taylor is all about glitz and glam, so naturally she wants her wedding dress to be a show-stopper. But with her NFL star brother Maurice Jones Drew paying for the dress, will her over the top dress dreams come true?
9:30PM ET/PT SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA – “I DO…DOES DAD?” Episode description not available at this time.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00PM ET/PT UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ER: EXTRA DOSE – “DR. EPI” (Previously aired on TLC Dec. / Discovery Life Original Premiere) Featuring added facts and bonus scenes – A party attendee lands in the ER after suddenly becoming paralyzed; a doctor without the right equipment must improvise to save a boy that was crushed by an ATV; and Dr. Jasper accidentally injects herself with epinephrine and has to work through the rush
9:00PM ET/PT UNTOLD STORIES OF THE ER – “DON’T PUSH IT!” (TLC Network Premiere / Discovery Life Original Premiere) Two gunshot victims have a surprising connection; an unidentified jogger goes into a coma and the ER staff must become detectives to find the woman’s family.
10:00PM ET/PT SEX SENT ME TO THE ER – “MARDI GRAS MISCHIEF” A couple looking for privacy in the Hawaiian jungle finds a sweet spot to make love until something comes between them; a wedding night consummation ends fast when eating cake goes horribly wrong; and mischief on a Mardi Gras party bus causes jaws to drop.
11:00PM ET/PT ALL ABOUT SEX – “EPISODE 2” All ABOUT SEX is TLC's first-ever late-night talk show, featuring the wild, insightful, and relatable opinions and ideas of four incredibly different and accomplished women – Margaret Cho, Heather McDonald, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
9:00PM ET/PT SISTER WIVES – “EPISODE TITLE TBD” Episode description not available at this time.
10:00PM ET/PT FAT AND BACK: PART I Outspoken TV personality, Katie Hopkins has hit the headlines for her controversial views on obesity; insisting that fat people are lazy and claiming that losing weight is easy. Earlier this year Katie hit the headlines again revealing her new 50 lb. heavier figure. Looking to prove her argument, Katie piled on the pounds to experience being weight, before attempting to lose it again by simply eating less and moving more. This two-part special follows Katie through every step of her project, as she struggles to put the weight on and deal with her increasing size, and then as she loses the weight. Will she prove her point or will she have to eat her own words?