TLC KICKS OFF 2020 WITH THE RETURN OF SIX FAN-FAVORITE SERIES IN JANUARY

TLC KICKS OFF 2020 WITH THE RETURN OF SIX FAN-FAVORITE SERIES IN JANUARY

-- From Dr. Pimple Popper to My Big Fat Fabulous Life,

Fans Can Start the New Year with All Their Favorite Shows --

(New York, NY) — New year, new episodes of beloved TLC shows! The holidays may be over in January, but viewers can keep the celebration going with new episodes of popular series including My 600-lb Life, Dr. Pimple Popper, Say Yes to the Dress America, Sister Wives, My Big Fat Fabulous Life and I Am Jazz.

Premiere dates and series descriptions below:

MY 600-LB LIFE – Premieres Wednesday, January 1 at 8pm ET/PT

The emotional fan-favorite series MY 600-LB LIFE follows people who are struggling to escape the prison that their own bodies have become. Viewers will see first-hand their hardships with addiction, dependence and the inevitable impact their condition has on their closest relationships. Each episode will give viewers an inside look at the most extreme emotional and physical journeys to life-saving surgery with Dr. Nowzaradan, and their continued incredible progress thereafter, living the lives they had hoped for. Join the conversation on social media by using #My600lbLife, and catch up on past episodes here. MY 600-LB LIFE is produced for TLC by Megalomedia.

DR. PIMPLE POPPER – Premieres Thursday, January 2 at 9pm ET/PT

DR. PIMPLE POPPER features Dr. Sandra Lee, one of America’s top dermatologists, as well as an Instagram and YouTube sensation, as she treats patients with unusual skin conditions and helps them lead a life free of embarrassment—one needle, pop and scalpel at a time. In these new episodes, Dr. Lee deals with several patients with potentially life-threatening conditions, a woman whose self-confidence has been destroyed after years of bullying from bumps on her face for 20 years and a patient that has a large bump on his head that he has named his “on/off” button. Join the conversation on social media by using #DrPimplePopper and catch up on past episodes here. DR. PIMPLE POPPER is produced for TLC by Ping Pong Productions.

SAY YES TO THE DRESS AMERICA – Premieres Saturday, January 4 at 8pm ET/PT

The most epic wedding series and event in TLC history gets underway when one bride from every state, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico is flown to New York for a private shopping event for her dream dress at the world-famous Kleinfeld Bridal salon. Then they’ll join charismatic host and bridal designer Randy Fenoli for an unprecedented group wedding spectacular full of glitz, gowns and glamour. Pulling double duty, Randy will officiate as each couple says “I do” in unison at New York City’s iconic Central Park in a two-hour event capping off the engaging 10-part series. Joining him to help create the wedding event of a lifetime will be bridal designer Hayley Paige, who is stepping in as “America’s bridesmaid”, CAKE BOSS’s Buddy Valastro, Emmy Award-winning host and style expert Lilliana Vazquez and fashion industry veteran Joe Zee. Randy will also be hitting the road to surprise 10 brides, revealing the news they’ve been chosen and getting a taste of life in their hometowns. The featured brides are: Katie K. (Evans, GA), Erin Looney (Lesage, WV), Sammi Jo Woodard (Basalt, CO), Helecia Williams (Houston, TX), Lindsay Stegemoller (Phoenix, AZ), Jackie Chiao (Washington, D.C.), Cassandra Foley (Philadelphia, PA), Lacy Galas (Rockford, MI), Sky Pelham (Orange, CA) and LoAles Cruz (Bronx, NY). Join the conversation on social media by using #SYTTD. SAY YES TO THE DRESS AMERICA is produced for TLC by Half Yard Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company.

SISTER WIVES – Premieres Sunday, January 5 at 10pm ET/PT

The Sister Wives have just moved to Flagstaff, Arizona, where they find that the ups and downs of their family’s polygamist lifestyle are as dramatic as they’ve ever been. Angry neighbors drive one wife out of her rental house and the cost of the many properties the family needs for Kody’s four wives and many kids are threatening a financial disaster. In hopes of reducing this burden, Kody makes plans for the whole family to build one giant house, but the wives are not so sure.  And an argument erupts when the Browns try to divide up their new property. Tensions with first wife, Meri, are still unresolved and she goes back into therapy with Kody to try to fix their relationship. Of course, there’s much to celebrate as well. Meri’s daughter Mariah and her girlfriend Audrey get engaged and Janelle’s daughter Madison has a second baby! Join the conversation on social media by using #SisterWives and catch up on past episodes here. SISTER WIVES is produced for TLC by Puddle Monkey Productions in association with Figure 8 Films.

MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE – Premieres Tuesday, January 7 at 8pm ET/PT

The series follows Whitney Thore as she juggles her dance career, continues to fight through body shaming while dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and navigates the hilarious and emotional circle of her family and friends. This season Whitney has made some big changes with a new business and a new life in Charlotte, North Carolina. But with Whitney’s new opportunities and a new love interest, her friends back in Greensboro feel left behind. Meanwhile, Whitney’s fitness journey continues as she pushes herself to complete new challenges and hit new records. Join the conversation on social media by using #MyBigFatFabLife and catch up on past episodes here. MY BIG FAT FABULOUS LIFE is produced for TLC by Pilgrim Media Group, a Lionsgate Company.

I AM JAZZ – Premieres Tuesday, January 28 at 9pm ET/PT

Jazz Jennings began her transition to becoming the girl that she has always been at the age of five, and she dreamed that one day her inner and outer self would be in alignment. Now, the transgender teen advocate continues in her most intimate journey yet, undergoing another procedure related to the gender affirmation surgery that viewers followed last season. Meanwhile, her day-to-day life isn’t slowing down either as she maneuvers through her senior year of high school. After nervously awaiting her college admissions letters, Jazz must make a difficult decision between attending the elite Harvard University or faraway Pomona College; plus, as the valedictorian of her class and with graduation fast approaching, she is confronted with the pressure of writing a highly anticipated speech. Viewers will also follow along this season as Jazz navigates her post-breakup relationship and takes on planning a massive fundraising event to help her friend Noelle raise money for her own gender affirmation surgery, throwing a drag show that will feature her friends and family. With all these life-changing events, Jazz struggles to maintain balance and becomes increasingly overwhelmed by the mounting pressures of life. Join the conversation on social media by using #IAmJazz and catch up on past episodes here. I AM JAZZ is produced for TLC by This Is Just a Test.

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations and life’s milestone moments. TLC is a top 10 network across key female demos. 

TLC is a global brand available in more than 85 million homes in the US and 279 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO – the network’s TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.

TLC ANNOUNCES RETURN OF SISTER WIVES AND SEEKING SISTER WIFE ON JANUARY 20

TLC ANNOUNCES RETURN OF SISTER WIVES AND

SEEKING SISTER WIFE ON JANUARY 20

 

–Sister Wives season eight premieres Sunday, January 20 at 8/7c with the second season premiere of Seeking Sister Wife airing immediately after at 10/9c – 

(Silver Spring, MD) – Love, chaos and uncertainty abound in TLC’s fan-favorite returning series SISTER WIVES and SEEKING SISTER WIFE beginning January 20 at 8/7c. The new season of SISTER WIVES, which includes eleven new episodes, will follow Kody, Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn Brown as their family confronts new challenges, old wounds and the end of an era as they embark on a new chapter of their lives. Then, the unfamiliar world of polygamous courtship unfolds with thirteen new episodes of SEEKING SISTER WIFE, featuring two familiar families from last season and two brand-new ones.

 

SISTER WIVES

The beloved Brown family returns with the sound of wedding bells for Aspyn and Mitch, but not all is bliss for the four wives. Last season, Meri and Kody struggled to keep the heat in their marriage, and things are about to cool down even more. All mayhem breaks loose when Kody reveals the family doesn’t have the money to support Meri’s bed and breakfast venture. Plus, old wounds are reopened when Meri revisits her catfish experience by inviting new friend Kristie, who was a victim of the same catfish, to meet the family and better understand what they’ve all been through. 

Meanwhile, wedding fever is in full swing when Mitch pops the question and Aspyn says yes. Maddie and Caleb, who recently welcomed baby boy Axel into the world, decide it’s time to move into a place of their own and Janelle has a hard time letting go. Christine is confronted with the daunting reality that her daughter Ysabel may need surgery for her scoliosis. Further adding to the chaos, Kody drops a bomb when he announces he wants to move the family out of Nevada and to a new state.

SEEKING SISTER WIFE

 

Following an explosive first season, viewers once again get an intimate look at the ups and downs of starting or expanding a plural marriage. The families featured in season two include:

 

Ashley and Dimitri Snowden

Since their failed attempts at courtship last season, Dimitri and Ashley have started dating Vanessa, a vivacious woman from Seattle. By all accounts, Vanessa seems like the sister wife of their dreams – someone whose rapport with Ashley is equal to her chemistry with Dimitri. In the midst of their budding romance, the Snowdens decide to move across the country from Atlanta to California and invite Vanessa to leave her life in Seattle and start this new journey with them. Their courtship veers into unpredictable territory as Vanessa has to jump a multitude of hurdles in order to earn a commitment and Ashley’s blessing to become intimate with Dimitri. And ultimately, the trio must confront formidable naysayers who could jeopardize their tender romance.

 

Jeff, Vanessa and Sharis Alldredge

The Alldredges also embark on a new beginning as transplants to Hot Springs, South Dakota. Regrouping from last season’s devastating outcome of their courtship with Melina and Vanessa’s molar pregnancy, they are in the process of building a vast new compound in which they ultimately intend to house more sister wives and more children. With renewed hope, the Alldredges find a sensual woman named Jennifer and begin courting! But after an epic rendezvous at Niagara Falls, Jennifer’s sudden change in behavior blindsides the family.

 

Paige and Bernie McGee

After a fire destroyed their Brandon, Mississippi house, Paige and Bernie moved with their two young sons and two dogs into a tiny mobile camper. Rather than letting it get them down, the McGees seize this as an opportunity to embrace a fresh start. Bernie and Paige were previously seeking a sister wife for several years, but their previous attempts sparked jealousy in Paige. After taking a break from the search, they are now ready to dust the cobwebs off their dating profile and put themselves back on the market! Their foray into online dating yields a promising candidate named Brandy, and they seem to be on a fast track to plural harmony, until Paige’s jealousy returns and threatens their hope of ever expanding the McGee tribe.

Colton, Tami and Sophie Winder

First wife, Tami, and second wife, Sophie, have developed a harmonious way of splitting Colton’s time despite living in two separate but nearby communities in Southern Utah. They all find common ground in their fundamentalist Mormon beliefs, but were excommunicated from the church for practicing polygamy. Although Colton and Tami have been married to Sophie for about a year, the trio has yet to expose themselves as polygamists to the public. They encounter obstacles and supporters in unexpected places as they begin to test the waters of being openly plural. After struggling to find someone that meets the criteria they are looking for in a sister wife, the Winders finally find a prospect who is interested in the family, but she is not interested in revealing herself to the world as being plural. This presents a stark reminder about the perils of being openly polygamous and they are forced to make a decision: should they push forward in their attempts to go public and hopefully normalize their lifestyle, while risking losing someone that could be the next member of their family?

 

Join the conversation on social media using #SisterWives and #SeekingSisterWife and make sure to ‘Like’ TLC on Facebook for more updates!

 

SISTER WIVES is produced by Puddle Monkey in association with Figure 8 Films for TLC. SEEKING SISTER WIFE is produced for TLC by Discovery Studios.

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life’s milestone moments. TLC is a top 10 network across key female demos. 

TLC is a global brand available in more than 86 million homes in the US and 279 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO – the network’s TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.

Sister Wives 1/28 on TLC

Big decisions and big emotions in this week’s episode of SISTER WIVES on Sunday at 8/7c. Meri gathers the family together to discuss some news about the bed & breakfast she wants to buy. The family has an honest conversation about the practicality of the property. Then, the family heads to St. George, Utah to help Mykelti and Tony with some final wedding preparations. Emotions are running high as the big day gets closer and closer!

Check out this first look clip of SISTER WIVES:

https://www.tlc.com/tv-shows/sister-wives/videos/kody-and-christine-present-their-wedding-gifts

Meri is very excited and wants to tell the family some news about the bed and breakfast she wants to buy. Nobody can make any sense of the plan but Meri is determined and nobody dares stand in her way, except Christine, who tells it like it is. Then, we learn of Ysabel's scoliosis and the curvature of her spine is progressing to the point that she has to wear a brace and is likely to have surgery. Then, the family heads to St. George, Utah for the final preparations of Mykelti's wedding, but the rehearsal does not go as planned... And Christine has a final rehearsal for the song she's going to sing at the wedding. She's meeting her guitarist for the first time and the guitar accompaniment throws Christine off.

THE SISTER WIVES ARE TAKING OVER SUNDAYS!

THE SISTER WIVES ARE TAKING OVER SUNDAYS!

TLC’s NEW SERIES SEEKING SISTER WIFE FOLLOWS THREE FAMILIES IN THEIR QUEST TO WELCOME A NEW WIFE INTO THEIR HOMES

-- TLC’s Hit Series SISTER WIVES Returns on Sunday, January 7 at 8/7c and

SEEKING SISTER WIFE Premieres on Sunday, January 14 at 10/9c --

(Silver Spring, MD) – TLC is growing its family tree with more wives, more love and more drama. The highly anticipated, new season of SISTER WIVES returns on Sunday, January 7 at 8/7c with a two-hour episode, then TLC will offer a glimpse into the lives of three unique families in its new, riveting series, SEEKING SISTER WIFE, premiering on Sunday, January 14 at 10/9c.

SEEKING SISTER WIFE follows three families – the Alldredges, the Brineys and the Snowdens – all of whom are in various phases of seeking, dating or transitioning a new sister wife into their lives. Viewers will get an unprecedented look at this intimate process as the husbands and wives date online, and in person, and explore the ins and outs of seeking and incorporating a new wife into their family structure.

Throughout the series, viewers will experience the triumphs, frustrations and heartaches of each family as they navigate through this life-changing, and oftentimes emotional journey. With three husbands, six wives, and twenty-four children residing between three households, drama is bound to unfold at every turn. Although peace and harmony can be fleeting, and disagreements will inevitably arise, these families are determined to open their hearts and homes to a new wife, even if they have to withstand a few growing pains along the way.

Meet the Families

Ashley and Dimitri Snowden are an African-American family who live in Atlanta, Georgia with their two adorable children, ages two and four. To the naked eye, they are a typical family – the only difference is that they are on the hunt for a sister wife. Ashley is on her third and last pregnancy, but she and Dimitri want to continue expanding their family. Although the couple recently experienced the heartache of a plural relationship that went sour, they are ready to start looking again for a compatible and committed woman who wants to have children. The Snowdens do not subscribe to the Mormon faith, but they have a spiritual union and adhere to a moral code. They have purposefully abstained from a legal marriage under the eyes of the law in order to ensure equality with their future wife.

Jeff, Vanessa and Sharis Alldredge are a fundamentalist Mormon family. Jeff met Vanessa and Sharis within a year of each other and spiritually married them. They have seven children combined, all under the age of seven, and they live together in one house where the women share the household duties as well as a husband. As polygamists, the Alldredges believe their family is never complete and they plan to expand their family as large as God sees fit. They are actively dating and in search of their third wife.

Drew, April, Auralee and Angela Briney: Adding a new family member can cause a lot of turmoil in the plural lifestyle and the Briney family is no exception to the rule. After a two-week courtship, Drew Briney recently added a third wife to the family, and for the first time, he and his wives, April, Auralee and Angela, along with their 15 children, are all moving into the same house together. April is Drew’s first and legal wife, and she has no qualms exercising control over the other wives. Although April and Auralee have known each other for years, they bump heads and don’t always see eye to eye. Angela – the newest wife who had trouble conceiving for 20 years – found out that she was pregnant months after she joined the family. While April and Auralee are excited to love Angela, they hardly know her. All three women are trying to establish their new normal, but it has been a bumpy ride thus far.

Before fans are introduced to the new families on the block, they can catch up with the Browns, the beloved polygamist family featured in TLC’s hit show, SISTER WIVES, returning on Sunday, January 7 at 8/7c with a supersized season including ten, two-hour episodes.

With all-new episodes this season, the Browns are on a roller coaster ride of family drama and joyous milestones. Just months after the first marriage among their children, a second wedding is approaching quickly. Mykelti is marrying Tony Padron and everything about this wedding is completely different from her sister Madison’s. Meri is still struggling in her marriage to Kody and a visit to their therapist reveals just how much they’ve grown apart. Meri is also trying to patch things up with her daughter, Mariah, who recently announced that she is gay. While Meri was initially caught off guard by the news, she has a chance to redeem herself when Mariah invites her and Janelle to participate in the March for Women in Washington, D.C. along with Mariah’s new girlfriend.

Meanwhile, Maddie and Caleb have some major news to share: not only is Maddie expecting her first child, but the couple is also planning to move to Las Vegas and have their baby at home. Through all of the Browns’ emotional ups and downs this season, viewers will be there every step of the way as the sister wives prepare for the arrival of the family’s first grandchild.

On December 18, viewers can get a first look at the new season of SISTER WIVES. To watch the early premiere before it’s on TV, download the TLC GO app or visit: TLC.com/SisterWives.

Join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #SisterWives and #SeekingSisterWife. ‘Like’ TLC on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Get ready for the new season of Sister Wives by binging the full series on TLC GO.

SISTER WIVES is produced by Figure 8 Films in association with Advanced Medical Productions for TLC.

SEEKING SISTER WIFE is produced by Discovery Studios for TLC.

ABOUT TLC

Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life’s milestone moments. In 2017 to-date, TLC ranks as the #6 ad-supported cable network in Prime among W25-54.

TLC is a global brand available in more than 89 million homes in the US and 271 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere through TLC GO – the network’s TVE offering featuring live and on demand access to complete seasons. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.