Update 3/17/2018: 100+ TLC Shows now on Amazon Prime
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I’m not going to lie: since I became I mom, I’ve been watching an embarrassing amount of television. At first, I was defensive about it. But then I realize television was saving my sanity. The amount of writing I’ve been able to do since Clark became super active has significantly dwindled. And while my fingers long for the keyboard, my hands are holding a 23 pound infant. Television leaves my hands free. And, dammit, I love Netflix.
Imagine my adulation when I discovered that the TLC Network has generously allowed Netflix to showcase a ton of their content. Now, if only Bravo would get on board…
Here’s a list of TLC programming currently available for instant streaming on Netflix:
1. The Little Couple
Adorable, tiny love. A marriage between a doctor and a business man. So normal, yet so different. I love the Little Couple. Binge your heart out, ladies.
2. Todders & Tiaras
Okay, this one is so not my favorite. I’m really against pageantry and anything that makes little girls feel the need to sexify their image. Three year olds should not aspire to look like Oompah Loompah Sports Illustrated swimsuit models. #SORRYNOTSORRY.
3. Say Yes To The Dress
So much money, so many ungrateful bitches. Watch this when you’re feeling particularly smug with your life. Do not watch if you wish you had some extra dough; watching women waste $12K on a wedding dress will really blow your mind. Always have dessert on hand. You will have a meltdown.
4. Sister Wives
Care to share your husband with three other women? No? Care to learn about the crazies who do? Absolutely. Sister Wives will definitely feed your drama llama.
5. Hoarding: Buried Alive
I cannot watch this. Hoarding makes me anxious. However, some people love other people’s filth. If that’s you, Hoarding: Buried Alive will be your new favorite show.
6. Miami Ink
Watch people permanently alter their bodies with tattoos.
7. Wedded To Perfection
A husband and wife event planning team put together the perfect day. Blah, blah, blah.
8. 19 Kids & Counting
Religious fanatics. A million children. It will make your life seem normal. Promise.
9. My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding
A whole different level of weird.
10. Strange Sex
Interesting people who do interesting things behind closed doors. My personal guilty pleasure. It’s just too strange not to love.
11. My Strange Addiction
If the idea of people eating soap intrigues you, that’s only the beginning. This docudrama features individuals who have some remarkable habits.
12. My 600-lb Life
Feeling down about your body? There’s no way you won’t feel positively perfect after watching these fatties.
13. Extreme Couponing
Of all the weirdness on TLC, I find extreme couponers to be the worst kind of weird. Stockpiles? Ugh. Two steps away from hoarding, IMO.
14. The Tiniest Girl In The World
To make you grateful for that cranky, evil, yet perfect baby you’re currently soothing.
15. What Not To Wear
This show will save you from becoming frump-girl. In case you were wondering, pajama pants are not real pants.
16. Four Weddings
They should rename TLC: “The Wedding Channel”. Omergawd.
17. Addicted
More unhealthy people doing bad things with their bodies.
18. Extreme Cheapskates
Dumpster diving frugalistas. Reusable toilet paper, anyone?
19. Long Island Medium
If you’re feeling superstitious and gullible.
20. Cake Boss
Satisfy your craving for all things sweet and Italian with Buddy and friends.
21. Mall Cops
Watch sad people with a power-complex patrol the Mall of America for thugs and drugs. They fight crime by calling in the real police. Sad.
22. The World’s Fattest Man
Put down the cheeseburger. Pick up a salad. One word: motivation.
23. Jon & Kate Plus Eight
Watch a marriage fall apart in a few seasons. Classic reality entertainment.
24. Say Yes To The Dress: Bridesmaids
Whatever. It’s not their day!
25. DC Cupcakes
Smart women doing nothing with their brains but making cupcakes. Slightly forgiven for the nonsense by donating a lot of projects to charity. And, okay, I’ll admit it: this show really makes me want to order some Georgetown Cupcakes!
Edith says
How I love TLC too! I think majority of TLC watchers are moms! I’m really dying to learn Extreme Couponing. 🙂
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
Right?! I thought this guide would be helpful. Once I found my favorite TLC programs on Netflix I was like WHOA! Must share!
Anonymous says
You say these things in a mean way. #JesusIsTheAnswer
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
No, thanks. #YouSoundInsane
Brianna says
I’m generally not inclined to leave comments on a blog but in the case I thought I would give my two cents. Yes reality tv is ridiculous but as someone who is overweight myself (not 600 lbs my any mean, I could stand to lose fifty pounds) I don’t appreciate how you call them fatties. That’s so rude and it is so sad. I have PCOS a condition where I have terrible cysts on my ovaries. I don’t have regular periods and it makes losing weight next to impossible. I eat all whole foods, I don’t overeat, I never eat processed sugar or flour. I exercise regularly… I just don’t lose weight. I tell my husband a lot that I wish I could wear a sign that says I EAT RIGHT AND EXERCISE I’M NOT A SLOB. The reason I want to wear a sign like that are because of what people say or the giggles behind my back. Just my two cents, for what it’s worth.
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
I can see how you’d interpret that as mean, but that wasn’t my intention.
When I watch shows like that, I feel like “wow, I have no reason to complain about my body.” It doesn’t make me look at those people and say “ew, gross” or think less of people who are overweight/obese. I don’t assume people who are overweight/obese are lazy, sloppy, or any less important than people who are fit. I’m sorry if my word choice made you think I feel otherwise.
Michaela says
If it’s the truth, then it isn’t rude. If you’re offended, then lose weight. Just eat less. That’s all folks.
Krug says
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy!!!
Mary B says
All these shows are off Netflix now!! Boo!
Hope you don’t mind if I make a few points…
1) I think you are funny (even though my waist size is in the double digits) and I love Jesus… I know, mind blown, right??
2) Leggings (along with PJ pants) also aren’t real pants
3) People are super sensitive about their looks and being judged, but I don’t recall you calling a 200 lb person a fattie… 600 lbs is fat though… And that does motivate me
4) Clark is an adorable baby name.
5) Thanks for keeping it real.
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
Thanks! I’ll have to write an updated post on TLC Netflix shows.
Katelyn says
Are you serious? I looked for about 10 of these shows on this list, and they’re not on Netflix. You should really get your facts straight.
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
Katelyn, this blog post was written 18 months ago. It was accurate when it was originally posted, but thanks for reminding me that it needs an update.
Marie says
“The Tiniest Girl In The World – To make you grateful for that cranky, evil, yet perfect baby you’re currently soothing.”
So, look, I really think you could have used the word “healthy” instead of “perfect” and it would been better. The way it’s worded seems to imply that parents are less grateful for “imperfect” disabled children. I think anyone who’s watched Charlotte Garside would agree that she is perfect.
Mrs. Bottlesoup says
That’s a good point.