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The Weight of the Nation

2.020121 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesDocumentary

A documentary series examining the obesity crisis in the U.S. looks at the health risks of being overweight, weight-loss ideas, childhood obesity and efforts to improve the public health.

ProducersSheila Nevins·Sarah Teale

Where to watch

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HBO Max

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Part 1: Consequences

May 14, 2012

Part 2: Choices

May 14, 2012

Part 3: Children in Crisis

May 15, 2012

Part 4: Challenges

May 15, 2012

Cast

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The Weight of the Nation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Weight of the Nation?

The Weight of the Nation is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Weight of the Nation on Netflix?

No, The Weight of the Nation is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is The Weight of the Nation on Amazon Prime Video?

The Weight of the Nation isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Weight of the Nation for free?

The Weight of the Nation is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Weight of the Nation?

The Weight of the Nation has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of The Weight of the Nation out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Weight of the Nation are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Weight of the Nation?

No — The Weight of the Nation ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.