''Extreme Weight Loss'' (originally titled ''Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition'' for its first two seasons) is a
television program
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on
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that premiered on May 30, 2011. The show was formally a spin-off of the ''
Extreme Makeover
''Extreme Makeover'' is an American reality television series that premiered on ABC
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'' franchise, where individuals receive life-changing makeovers.
History
ABC announced it had ordered six episodes of the series on October 22, 2009, under the title ''Obese''.
On September 20, 2010,
Chris Powell
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was announced as the trainer for the show, renamed ''Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition''. ABC also announced that a second season had been ordered, due to the length of time of filming (one year).
The series officially premiered on May 30, 2011 and was the top summer launch for an ABC series debut since August 2009.
The second season premiered on June 3, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. (Eastern)/8:00 p.m. (Central).
The third season, now renamed ''Extreme Weight Loss'',
premiered on May 28, 2013.
Episodes
Season 1 (2011)
Season 2 (2012)
Season 3 (2013)
Season 4 (2014)
Season 5 (2015)
Ratings
Season 1 (2011)
Season 2 (2012)
Season 3 (2013)
See also
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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition''
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Extreme Makeover
''Extreme Makeover'' is an American reality television series that premiered on ABC
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References
External links
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American Broadcasting Company original programming
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2015 American television series endings
2010s American reality television series
American television spin-offs
Reality television spin-offs
Extreme Makeover
Makeover reality television series
Fitness reality television series
Television shows set in California