Supersize vs Superskinny

Series 5 Episode 1
First Broadcast: 8PM Tue 28 February 2012

Dr Christian flies out to Evansville, Indiana, officially America's 'Fattest City', where 38% of the population is obese.

Experts predict that by 2020 a third of adults in the UK will be obese. But in America this milestone has already been reached. He meets a woman who lost her foot to obesity-related diabetes, and visits a funeral home where the coffins are the size of hot tubs!

In the Feeding Clinic, Supersize and Superskinny go on a shocking diet swap. But before they swap diets, Christian gives his Supersizer a terrifying glimpse into the future by sending them to the US, to spend time with somebody whose obesity has ruined their life.

The new series also examines a variety of eating disorders as six men and women reveal their very personal stories. In this episode, 18-year-old it's Ellie Lambert, whose anorexia was triggered by a jaw operation that prevented her from eating.

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    1. Julie, Christian, Jade Series 3 Episode 1 Julie and Jade

      It's fireworks in the feeding clinic as 24 stone call centre agent Julie meets superskinny caffeine addict Jade.

      • With some nudity
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    2. Leighton and Lucy Series 3 Episode 2 Lucy and Leighton

      Emotions run high in the feeding clinic as Dr Christian Jessen pushes calorie-counter Lucy Lee and buffet-binger…

      • Nudity and some scenes of graphic surgery
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    3. Wayne and Lucia Series 3 Episode 4 Wayne and Lucia

      Binge eater Wayne swaps diets with fussy eater Lucia. And Anna Richardson tries tower running, ultrasound and infra…

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    4. Andy, Christian, and Hannah Series 3 Episode 5 Andy and Hannah

      Junk food addict Andy moves into the feeding clinic with `too-busy-to-eat' Hannah, who battles with Andy's junk food…

      • With some nudity
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    5. Alyson and Nick Series 3 Episode 6 Alyson and Nick

      Supersized Alyson Mawunga swaps her colossal portions and sugary snacks with superskinny Nick Wood, who lives off…

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    6. Carly and Louise Series 3 Episode 7 Louise and Carly

      In the feeding clinic Louise Knox, queen of convenience food, meets Carly Pitman, who's so busy she never finds the…

      • With some nudity
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    7. Series 3 Episode 8 Louise and Eddie

      Food hater Louise swaps diets with 39-year-old biker Eddie, who needs to change his diet before it's too late. And Anna…

      • With some nudity
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    8. Series 3 Episode 9 Heather and Gillian

      Dr Christian invites diet swappers back to the feeding clinic to discover how they are getting on with their healthy…

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    1. Dr Christian Jessen Series 4 Episode 1 Louise and Josh

      The new series starts with tears and tantrums as 21-stone Louise Hayes swaps with Josh Evan, whose diet barely features…

      • Some scenes of nudity
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    2. Series 4 Episode 2 Amy vs Ami

      In the feeding clinic, supersize Amy Green, who tips the scales at a staggering twenty-stone plus, swaps with…

      • Frank discussions of medical conditions
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    3. Series 4 Episode 3 Dawn vs Charlene

      It's war in the feeding clinic as Dawn goes into meltdown when calorie-counting Charlene doesn't eat her mountainous…

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    4. Janet and Tara Series 4 Episode 4 Janet and Tara vs Joanne and Keith

      It's a first for the show with a double swap as mother and daughter Janet and Tara Wells swap diets with…

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    5. Series 4 Episode 5 Stu vs Alice

      It's an emotional rollercoaster in the feeding clinic as Supersize cheese addict Stu Preston takes on Superskinny…

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    6. Series 4 Episode 6 Mark vs Dale

      Forty-two-year-old Mark's daily diet of mountains of greasy food has left him 11 stone overweight. He goes head-to-head…

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    7. Series 4 Episode 7 Danni vs Vicki

      Sugar junkie Danni Brooke swaps with 21-year-old Vicki Smith from Glasgow.

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    8. Series 4 Episode 8 James vs Modasser

      Second-hand car dealer James Collier goes head to head with uninterested undereater Modasser Zafar in a tense diet swap.

      • Some scenes of nudity
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    1. Series 5 Episode 2 Rob vs Hayley

      Foodaholic Rob Gillett goes head to head with foodphobic Hayley Payne in the Feeding Clinic. And Dr Christian goes for…

      • Some nudity
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    2. Series 5 Episode 3 Hugh vs Lynsey

      In the Feeding Clinic comfort eater Hugh meets Lynsey, who has a fear of choking. And fashion student Laura reveals how…

      • Some nudity
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    3. Series 5 Episode 4 Geoff vs Josh

      Snackaholic Geoff Milton meets sweet-toothed meal skipper Josh Bryson in the Feeding Clinic. And Dr Christian visits an…

      • Some nudity
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    4. Series 5 Episode 5 Jo vs Emma

      Head to head in the Feeding Clinic are Jo from Staffordshire and Emma from Lincolnshire.

      • Full frontal nudity and scenes of surgery
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    5. Series 5 Episode 6 Chris vs Nathan

      Takeaway addict Chris Longley swaps diets with meal-dodging hairdresser Nathan Smith.

      • Nudity and scenes of surgery
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    6. Series 5 Episode 7 Saskia vs Nick

      Caribbean food queen Saskia Roberts swaps diets with food analyst Nick Harvey, while Dr Christian tucks into a rack of…

      • Nudity and scenes of surgery
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    7. Series 5 Episode 8 Brooke vs Marie

      Supersize medical student Brooke meets superskinny Marie Sheratt in The Feeding Clinic. And in America's fattest city…

      • Nudity and scenes of surgery
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    8. Series 5 Episode 9 Josh vs Louise vs Vicki

      This edition revisits three former Supersize vs Superskinny feeding clinic inmates: chronic food dodger Josh Evans…

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    9. Series 5 Episode 10 James, Modasser and Ami - revisit

      One year after checking into the Feeding Clinic, have over-eater James and under-eaters Modasser and Ami stuck to their…

      • Some nudity
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