1000-lb Sisters Recap: Tammy Refuses to Celebrate Birthday, Amy Hosts Successful Art Show

In Season 8 Episode 6, tensions rise as Tammy rejects family celebrations while Amy pursues her artistic dreams.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

In the latest episode of 1000-lb Sisters, Amy hosts an art show to showcase her mixed media creations, despite ongoing tensions with her sister Tammy. Tammy refuses to attend Amy's event or celebrate her own birthday, further straining their relationship. Meanwhile, Chris uses the art show as a dry run for his catering business, which he runs with his wife Misty.

Why it matters

The episode highlights the complex family dynamics and personal journeys of the 1000-lb Sisters cast. Amy's pursuit of her artistic passions provides an outlet for her emotions, while Tammy's continued resistance to family events underscores the challenges the sisters face in reconciling their differences.

The details

Amy invited her family, including Tammy, to attend her art show, where she displayed mixed media pieces made from household items. Despite the invitation, Tammy refused to attend, returning one of Amy's Paris-themed paintings that she had previously commissioned. This hurt Amy, who felt Tammy was rejecting her art. Tammy claimed she was tired of "bending over backwards" to make amends with Amy. Meanwhile, Chris used the art show as an opportunity to test his catering business, which he runs with his wife Misty. Misty dressed up more formally than the casual Amy for the event.

  • Amy hosted her art show on an unspecified date.
  • Tammy returned Amy's painting at an unspecified prior time.

The players

Amy Slaton

One of the 1000-lb Sisters, Amy is pursuing her passion for art and hosted an art show to showcase her mixed media creations.

Tammy Slaton

Amy's sister and fellow 1000-lb Sister, Tammy refused to attend Amy's art show and returned one of Amy's paintings, further straining their relationship.

Chris Combs

Amy and Tammy's brother, Chris used the art show as a dry run for his catering business that he runs with his wife Misty.

Misty Combs

Chris's wife, Misty dressed up more formally than the casual Amy for the art show as part of Chris's catering business test.

Andrea

Tammy's friend, Andrea informed Tammy about Amy's art show, which upset Tammy.

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What they’re saying

“I'm sick of bending over backwards to kiss her butt.”

— Tammy Slaton (celebdirtylaundry.com)

The takeaway

The episode highlights the ongoing tensions and challenges within the Slaton family, as Amy pursues her artistic passions while Tammy continues to resist family events and reconciliation efforts. The dynamic showcases the complex personal journeys of the 1000-lb Sisters cast.