My Big Fat Fabulous Life
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13 Seasons · 172 Episodes · Premiered January 13, 2015
My Big Fat Fabulous Life focuses on Whitney's life, her one-of-a-kind family and her friends. Deep down, she is just an average girl from small town North Carolina trying to find her way in a world that judges people by their size. Now 380 pounds, Whitney has a fresh outlook on life. She has learned to embrace her body and love herself again and urges others to do the same.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
11 episodes
E01
A Fat Girl Dancing
Wed, Jan 14 2015 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
After a disorder caused her to gain more than 230 pounds, Whitney was forced to give up her one, true love: dancing. Can she show the world she can still move?
E02
Hate Mail
Wed, Jan 21 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
At 380 lbs. Whitney is working hard to make her "Big Girl" dance classes a success. But as things seem to be looking up, hateful jeers bring her down.
E03
The Say-Yes Philosophy
Wed, Jan 21 2015 2:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
After saying 'no' to life for the past ten years, Whitney's new 'Say-Yes Philosophy' lands her in a plus-sized fashion show, an institution she resents.
E04
More Than a Buddy
Wed, Jan 28 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Since teaching dance has not led to weight loss, Whitney gets a personal trainer. Her mom's suggestion that Buddy is "the one" raises questions.
E05
Doing the Beach
Wed, Jan 28 2015 2:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A poor body image has prevented Whitney from going to the beach for almost 20 years. Will she overcome her fears with an epic return in a bold bathing suit?
E06
A Fling Thing
Wed, Feb 4 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
While her parents prepare for their big wedding anniversary, Whitney entertains the idea of a fling with an old friend. But trouble brews when Buddy appears.
E07
The Wedding Job
Wed, Feb 4 2015 2:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
A bride hires Whitney to choreograph her destination wedding but when everything goes wrong, Whitney panics and calls in Ashley as a reinforcement
E08
The Double Blind Date
Wed, Feb 11 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
In effort to help Ashley find love, Whitney creates an online dating profile but soon becomes entangled in a web of lies. Friend Buddy comes to her rescue.
E09
Leaving the Nest
Wed, Feb 11 2015 2:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney's career hits an all-time high when she's invited to be a special guest at a giant Zumba-thon. But just when things are looking up, bad news are coming in.
E10
The Skinny
Wed, Feb 11 2015 3:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney looks back at all the fabulous moments this season, shares insights into her most intimate relationships, and answers viewers' provocative questions.
E11
Babs Knows Best
Mon, May 11 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney tries to cheer up her mum after a recent event has left her feeling blue. Both mother and daughter speak candidly about their relationship.
Season 2
23 episodes
E01
Whitney Weighs In
Thu, Sep 10 2015 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After moving in with Buddy, the struggle to balance her growing dance class, love life, diet, and intense exercise regimen may just push Whitney to her limit.
E02
Whitney's Back!
Thu, Sep 10 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney's back and in addition to signing up her big girl dance class for a live stadium performance, she has a bike built especially for her 380 pound frame.
E03
Pasta La Vista, Baby
Thu, Sep 10 2015 1:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Since learning she's only a point away from being diabetic, Whitney heads to a nutritionist, but putting a new eating plan into effect proves difficult.
E04
7th Inning Splits
Thu, Sep 17 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney's big girl dance class prepares for their debut performance at the Greensboro Grasshoppers' 7th inning stretch, but unforeseen rain creates hazards.
E05
A Home of Her Own
Thu, Sep 17 2015 1:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
It's time for Whitney to move out of her parents' house and start a new life with her pal Buddy, but the adventure begins before the moving boxes are even packed.
E06
Design a Date
Thu, Sep 24 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Moving out on her own has Whitney feeling like a brand new woman, and she's got a date with a brand new man to boot. Plus, Glenn shares some shocking health news.
E07
5K Run
Thu, Sep 24 2015 1:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
With her dad's recent pre-diabetic diagnosis, Whitney encourages Glenn to join her for a 5K marathon. But will the determined duo cross the finish line?
E08
Aloha 30
Thu, Oct 1 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney's birthday is set to be a grand affair. But when she realises that Lennie will be meeting her family what is essentially their second date, she has a meltdown.
E09
Little Big Girl Dance Class
Thu, Oct 1 2015 1:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney opens up her dance class to kids. But she is not quite prepared for what comes out of their mouths and is brought right back to adolescence.
E10
First Day on the Job
Thu, Oct 8 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney gets a job with the Greensboro Grasshoppers, but even the most rigorous new workout routine can't prepare her for the physical challenges she will face.
E11
Fighting the Scale
Thu, Oct 8 2015 1:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
The scale becomes Whitney's greatest nemesis when it reveals she's gained weight. An uncharacteristic dip in her spirit leads to a blowout with her best friend.
E12
A Muse in the Nude
Thu, Oct 15 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Lennie asks Whitney to model for him in the nude. Meanwhile, after designing a logo for her campaign, Whitney decides to pitch a bold idea to the Grasshoppers.
E13
Not Your Mama's Cat Show
Thu, Oct 15 2015 1:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney joins Babs on a road trip to Georgia for a cat show she's entered Henchi in, but Whitney's sleeplessness nearly destroys Henchi's chances at a win.
E14
No Body Shame
Thu, Oct 22 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney decides to take her No Body Shame campaign to the next level by shooting a groundbreaking video, with the aim of going viral.
E15
Big Girls Summer Showcase
Thu, Oct 22 2015 1:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney and her big girl dance class have waited for their chance to share a stage with other accepted dancers, but the high stakes has everyone on edge.
E16
Burning Love
Thu, Oct 29 2015 1:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney's ready to take her relationship with Lennie to the next level, and after seeking advice from loved ones, she opts for cooking a romantic dinner for two.
E17
Working at the Car Wash
Wed, Nov 4 2015 11:30 PM GMT+0000
30 min
On top of struggling with new choreography, a sudden financial burden threatens Whitney's plans to perform at the National Dance Museum.
E18
Truth or Dare
Thu, Nov 5 2015 12:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney realizes the weight she's gained has limited her from becoming the dancer she once was; a game of truth or dare becomes twisted and scandalous.
E19
A Dance to Remember
Thu, Nov 5 2015 12:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
With her performance at the National Museum of Dance finally upon her, Whitney is still unsure of her routine. But will she wow the audience?
E20
Whitney's Ticking Clock
Thu, Nov 12 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney babysits Tal's nephew, which raises questions about her own fertility. Plus, Whitney has to choose which friend to take to the "Dancing Man" party.
E21
Big Whit's Debut
Thu, Nov 12 2015 2:30 AM GMT+0000
30 min
Whitney's boss asks her to fill in as the on-field entertainment at the Grasshoppers baseball game. Plus, Glenn learns the results from his diabetes blood work.
E22
Whitney Takes on L.A.
Thu, Nov 19 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney is off to LA for the "Dancing Man" party to celebrate Sean O'Brien who was shamed on the internet and became an overnight sensation.
E23
The Skinny
Thu, Nov 26 2015 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney welcomes TLC executive Mike Kane into her home to discuss the ups, downs and hilarious moments she and her family and friends have experienced.
Season 3
11 episodes
E01
I Wanna Be Fat
Thu, Jun 9 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
63 min
Whitney's excitement over her first dance-a-thon takes a dark turn when she realizes that her 370 lb. body is not as healthy as she thinks it is.
E02
A Brush with Death
Thu, Jun 16 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
After collapsing at the dance-a-thon, Whitney's rushed to the hospital. But even the doctors can't scare her into making a change – until a trip turns disastrous.
E03
Speechless
Thu, Jun 23 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney must take a break from dancing. But she is blindsided when she learns that one of her fellow big girls is trying to hijack her class in her absence.
E04
Losing at Love
Thu, Jun 30 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney Thore is back for a third series of adventures. Believing whole-heartedly that she can be ‘fat and fit', Whitney plans her very own dance-a-thon to raise money for charity.
E05
Spread Thin
Thu, Jul 7 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When Whitney's only option is to ride a mobility scooter in the St. Patty's Day parade, she experiences fat-shaming like never before.
E06
Cereal Stalker
Thu, Jul 14 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney hits the pool with transgender pal Mattie, only to find she's withheld something significant. Later, Lennie goes MIA and Whitney turns to stalking him.
E07
Fat Jokes
Thu, Jul 21 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney is upset by a comedian at her radio job that rails against fat people. Unable to stay calm, Whitney barges into the studio and rebuts the attack live on the air.
E08
Flirting with Disaster
Thu, Jul 28 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney gets a chance to make a dance DVD but her reputation is at stake when her backup dancers fail her. Will is fed up with Whitney's lack of commitment.
E09
Big Fat Breakup
Thu, Aug 4 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney must get her life together in time for the big ballroom competition in Charlotte. Plus, a surprising twist in her love life has everyone caught off guard.
E10
The Skinny Part 1
Thu, Aug 11 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
Whitney and the entire cast dish on the highs and lows of the past season. Plus, Lennie and Whitney meet again for the first time since breaking up.
E11
The Skinny Part 2
Thu, Aug 18 2016 1:00 AM GMT+0000
61 min
The entire cast dishes up a second helping of The Skinny. Whitney finally confesses her true feelings about Roy and sparks fly when Whitney confronts her nemesis.
Season 4
14 episodes
E01
Knocked Up?
Wed, Jan 25 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
63 min
Newly single, blonde, and a homeowner, Whitney has a fresh outlook. But an unfortunate fight with her new "tenant" along with shocking news leads to catastrophe.
E02
Immaculate Misconception
Wed, Feb 1 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney adjusts to the reality of being pregnant, she must find the courage to tell the child's father – but she's shocked when Lennie asks for proof.
E03
Baby Fat
Wed, Feb 8 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney's pregnancy takes a dramatic turn, and when she covers Charlotte's gay pride festival for a radio station, nothing could prepare her for fat-shaming at its worst.
E04
Judging Whitney
Wed, Feb 15 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney's big festival performance leads to a cat fight with a rival dancer, and she encounters Lennie's new woman. Plus, will Roy return her affections?
E05
How Low Can Whit Go?
Wed, Feb 22 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney attends rival Jiya's dance class but when her skills get tested and she refuses to get low, it turns nasty – but Whitney has a surprise in store.
E06
I Kissed a Girl
Wed, Mar 1 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
62 min
Whitney runs into a female friend from high school who invites her horseback riding – but when she realises she's on a romantic date, there's no turning back!
E07
Whitney Calls in Backup
Wed, Mar 8 2017 2:00 AM GMT+0000
62 min
With the dance battle looming Whitney enrols cut-throat choreographer Jenzi to help with the routine – but then she gives Whitney a dark ultimatum.
E08
Big Girl Dance Battle
Wed, Mar 15 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney's Big Girls prepare for the most intense performance of their lives – but when an injury hits her star dancer, Whitney loses her mind!
E09
Whitney Gets a Date
Wed, Mar 22 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney dives back into online dating, but a new type of suitor raises concern. Whitney and Buddy prepare for a fitness contest, but then Will drops a bomb.
E10
Belly Up
Wed, Mar 29 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney attends a belly dancing class with a judge from the dance battle. But a harmless lesson turns into a public performance with a sword, panic sets in.
E11
Big Girl in the Big Apple
Wed, Apr 5 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney joins Todd on his New York trip to a dance workshop with The Fitness Marshall. But when she agrees to be in a music video the next day, sparks fly.
E12
Toe to Toe
Wed, Apr 12 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
122 min
Whitney's friends try to repair her relationship with Todd, but an untimely injury leads to a bigger problem. Plus, she learns Babs has been rushed to the emergency room.
E13
Whitney Steps Up
Wed, Apr 19 2017 1:00 AM GMT+0000
122 min
After Babs' stroke, the family struggles to cope. When Whitney receives an unexpected offer, she must choose between her family and her dance career.
E14
The Skinny
Wed, Apr 26 2017 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and the cast reflect on the most outrageous moments of the season. Whitney admits her feelings to Roy. When host Shaun Robinson clashes with Buddy, sparks fly!
Season 5
13 episodes
E01
Rescue Me
Wed, Jan 3 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney is all set for a whirlwind tour as a backup dancer but a secret love is holding her back. Plus, are Buddy and Heather's relationship problems irreparable?
E02
Ghosted
Wed, Jan 10 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney uncovers a dark truth about the man she's fallen for, but will he fess up when confronted? Plus, Heather confronts Buddy about his change of heart.
E03
Big Fat Ambush
Wed, Jan 17 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
In an effort to move on from her ex-boyfriend Avi, Whitney joins forces with Nada, Avi's other ex. Later, a chance encounter with Avi leaves them shell-shocked.
E04
Buddy's Missing
Wed, Jan 24 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
While helping Ashley prepare for her baby, Whitney panics about her own fertility. Later, Todd and Whitney attempt to end their feud over Big Girl Dance Class.
E05
Buddy's Big Secret
Wed, Jan 31 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Buddy's been missing for over a week and Whitney learns the harsh truth at his parents' house. A tense Ashley is due give birth. Can a blessing ceremony calm her?
E06
We're Having a Baby
Wed, Feb 7 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney has big plans to help Ashley's labour, but it's time, there's panic! Glenn announces a Hawaiian surprise and Heather gets a shocking letter from Buddy.
E07
A Sobering Reality
Wed, Feb 14 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With the Hawaii trip approaching, Whitney prepares for the 5K. When she visits Buddy in rehab, she invites him to join her out there. Can he make it out in time?
E08
Aloha Buddy
Wed, Feb 21 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Buddy needs a sober coach to meet the gang in Hawaii. Whitney feels betrayed by Glenn about the race. Babs gets jealous over Glenn's former girlfriend, Keiko.
E09
One K at a Time
Wed, Feb 28 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
It's race day and Whitney is determined to make her dad proud – but will she make it to the finish line? Plus, Whitney takes her mum to swim with dolphins.
E10
Who's Your Buddy?
Wed, Mar 7 2018 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The family are back home and tensions flare between Whitney and Buddy when they discuss the race in Hawaii. Plus, Heather decides to cut ties with Buddy.
E11
Buddy's Next Move
Wed, Mar 14 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With treatment nearing an end, Buddy must decide between Whitney's house and a sober living facility in Charleston. And, the Thore family gets devastating news.
E12
My Big Fat Baby
Wed, Mar 21 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Before Buddy leaves town, he has a final talk with Heather - but nothing prepares her for his bombshell news. Whitney announces an alarming plan to start a family.
E13
The Skinny
Wed, Mar 28 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Host Shaun Robinson chats with Whitney, her family and friends about the events of the past season. They discuss their highs and lows and most emotional moments.
Season 6
13 episodes
E01
Single, Fat and Crazy
Wed, Jan 2 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney visits a newly-sober Buddy in Washington DC. An adoption agent gives her painful news, and a bizarre late-night call from Buddy causes concern.
E02
If Heather Finds Out...
Wed, Jan 9 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney discovers a shocking family secret, whilst a fertility doctor gives her life-changing information. And, she must hide Buddy's visit from Heather.
E03
Old Habits Die Hard
Wed, Jan 16 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney fears Buddy's disturbing thoughts may have deadly consequences, and she confronts him after finding drugs. Whitney's secret devastates Heather.
E04
Big Girl, Little Bus
Wed, Jan 23 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The BGDC Pittsburgh class is overbooked, jeopardising the tour. Buddy's back pain flares up, threatening his sobriety, and he goes missing after a night out!
E05
Buddy's New Girl
Wed, Jan 30 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With Buddy missing Whitney threatens to cancel class, she suspects sabotage when Todd messes up the choreography. Plus, she meets Buddy's new girlfriend.
E06
Fat Hating Is Real
Wed, Feb 6 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Todd makes a dramatic announcement. And, there's shock when Whitney is fat-shamed when her RV is vandalized. Plus, Whitney's parents set her up on a blind date.
E07
Big Girls Don't Cry
Wed, Feb 13 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A difficult rock-wall climb makes Whitney question her Alaskan trip. Todd and Whitney clash over rumours he quit BGDC, and Buddy worries Chelsea will leave him.
E08
Obsessive Habits
Wed, Feb 20 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney trains for Alaska and after receiving an offer to teach in New York, she tries to reconcile with Todd. Is there trouble in paradise for Buddy and Chelsea?
E09
Hiking and Biking and Bears, Oh My!
Wed, Feb 27 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and her friends arrive in Alaska for the Whit-a-thon! Tal injures himself performing for an exotic dancer, and Buddy has shocking news.
E10
Where's Buddy Sleeping?
Wed, Mar 6 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney has a near death experience on the edge of a cliff during the Whit-a-thon. Plus, Buddy arrives in Alaska causing a scandal with his estranged girlfriend, Heather.
E11
A Stormy Affair
Wed, Mar 13 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and Buddy return from their Alaska trip with matching tattoos, causing friends and family question their relationship. Plus, Babs has eye surgery.
E12
Whitney and Buddy Get Serious
Wed, Mar 20 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney teaches dance at the biggest event of her career in NYC as Buddy moves back to DC for his stand-up comedy. But, is romance on the horizon?
E13
Game Night
Wed, Mar 27 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Actress and comedian, Kym Whitley, hosts Whitney, her friends and family for a post-season game night! Who knows the most? Nothing is off limits!
Season 7
13 episodes
E01
A Tale of Two Whitneys
Sat, Dec 21 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
Whitney creates a new business and a new life in Charlotte - and accepts a date with a new man! Meanwhile, tension between Buddy and Tal creates a dilemma.
E02
Whit's New Man
Wed, Jan 15 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney seeks a permanent home in Charlotte, but will Buddy have to move? Babs' health scare leads to drastic action and sparks fly on Whitney and Chase's first date.
E03
Big Fat Moves
Wed, Jan 22 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney finally moves to Charlotte, forcing Buddy to find a new place to live. Plus, after Chase asks her to be his girlfriend, will he warn Buddy off?
E04
Friends with Benefits
Wed, Jan 29 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney's friends come to Charlotte for a fun weekend. But tensions rise when Heather finds out Buddy's been staying with Whitney.
E05
Work on the Jerk
Wed, Feb 5 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney warns Ryan and Heather not to date. And, as Whitney quits BGDC to focus on her new business, a whitewater rafting challenge causes embarrassment.
E06
Whitney Meets the Parents
Wed, Feb 12 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Chase takes Whitney home to meet his family, but she fears they won't accept her. But the couple fights when she wants to leave early for Buddy's show.
E07
Drinking Buddy
Wed, Feb 19 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney worries for her parents' safety after her dad falls down the stairs. Meanwhile, Buddy discovers he must make amends to Whitney for his recovery.
E08
Super Heavyweight Ladies
Wed, Feb 26 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney wants to tell Chase she loves him, but she is worried that he won't say it back. Plus, Babs and Glenn host a formal dinner to meet Chase.
E09
Amends Between Friends
Wed, Mar 4 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Ryan surprises Whitney with a hefty business proposition. Buddy prepares to make amends with Whitney, but is he prepared for what she has to say?
E10
Worth the Weight
Wed, Mar 11 2020 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and Todd hatch a business plan. But Ryan's reaction threatens to derail their trip to Paris and Whitney's performance at the Weightlifting Championships.
E11
A Fat Girl in Paris
Wed, Mar 18 2020 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The gang arrive in Paris, but Whitney worries that her and Ryan will clash. Then, Whitney wants to discuss her future with Chase, but his reaction is crushing.
E12
A Big Fat Proposal
Wed, Mar 25 2020 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney's love affair with Paris continues, but her relationship with Chase is on the rocks. Then, a big surprise awaits Whitney at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
E13
Engagement Party
Wed, Mar 25 2020 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and Chase are getting married and they throw a party to celebrate. Friends and family are ready to pour some bubbly, play some games, and dish some dirt!
Season 8
15 episodes
E01
Wedding Bells Are Ringing
Wed, Nov 11 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and Chase are still living apart but must make wedding plans. During a mountain weekend getaway, will her new boundaries with Buddy be tested?
E02
Whitney's Long-Distance Relationship
Wed, Nov 18 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Buddy sets out to apologise to Whitney after his blow up. And, Whitney gets an unexpected surprise when she visits Chase in Wilmington.
E03
Slipping Through My Fingers
Wed, Nov 25 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Chase shocks Whitney. Plus, when Covid-19 hits too close to home after some scary news from Buddy, Whitney fears for the safety of her parents.
E04
Safer at Home
Wed, Dec 2 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
While isolated at home due to Covid-19, Whitney struggles with her growing resentment toward Chase. Will they come to an agreement over their living situation?
E05
My Big Fat Broken Heart
Wed, Dec 9 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After months of quarantine and struggling with panic attacks, Whitney is still reeling after hearing that Chase is having a baby with another woman.
E06
Whitney Confronts Chase
Wed, Dec 16 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney finally has a face-to-face confrontation with Chase, but will it be the closure she so desperately needs? Plus, Buddy steps up to console her.
E07
Sex, Lies and Sandwiches
Wed, Dec 23 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a close encounter with an ex-boyfriend, Whitney wonders if she's ready to move on from Chase. She escapes quarantine for a fun weekend friends' trip.
E08
Sink or Swim
Wed, Dec 30 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
During a weekend trip to the lake, Whitney and Ryan clash as her friends beg her to ditch him and move back to Greensboro. Plus, Buddy's new girlfriend shows up.
E09
The Buddy System
Wed, Jan 6 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Wary of being alone in Charlotte, Whitney convinces Buddy to move in with her. But with his new girlfriend taking up his time she finds herself lonelier than ever.
E10
A Big Fat Ultimatum
Wed, Jan 13 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With Chase gone and Buddy undecided about staying with her, Whitney considers quitting and heading home. But when Ryan finds out, he gives her a hefty ultimatum.
E11
Weight-loss Surgery
Wed, Jan 20 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Greensboro crew hatches a plan to lure Whitney back home and away from Ryan. With her business at risk and her love life in ruins, she faces tough decisions.
E12
Whitney Gets Her Groove Back
Wed, Jan 27 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney consults a doctor about moving forward with weight loss surgery, but will the benefits outweigh the risks?
E13
Big Fat Brawl
Wed, Feb 3 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and Buddy lash out at each other during a weekend trip. Then, she tests her stamina on a waterfall hike - but will she push herself too hard?
E14
Big Fat Baby News
Wed, Feb 10 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Things are looking up for Whitney until she discovers Ryan has been keeping devastating news from her. Then, Whitney is shocked by a surprise call from Chase.
E15
The Skinny
Wed, Feb 17 2021 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Host Sukanya Krishnan takes Whitney, her friends and her family back through some of the most memorable and traumatic moments of the past year. Also, Chase comes face to face with everyone for the first time since the breakup.
Season 9
12 episodes
E01
Big Fat French Crush
Wed, Aug 18 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Back home in Greensboro, Whitney looks forward to life after quarantine, but Buddy may have abandoned her for his new girlfriend. When Whitney develops a crush on a Parisian man, her friends worry about her getting into another long distance relationship.
E02
From Tutor to Suitor
Wed, Aug 25 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A newly vaccinated Whitney sets up a first date with her mystery French man. Then, when Buddy finally agrees to meet up with Whitney after months of dodging her, she must decide if she will beg him to stay or kick him out.
E03
Will You Be My Surrogate?
Wed, Sep 1 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Worried about her slim chances for a having a child, Whitney makes some big decisions during a trip to the fertility doctor. Then, Whitney goes on her first official date with the French man, hoping it will put them on the path to amour.
E04
Vaxed and Waxed
Wed, Sep 8 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Freshly vaxed and waxed, Whitney and Ashley are headed to Georgia for a big girls' retreat. With international travel restrictions relaxing, Whitney wonders if her virtual relationship will finally become a reality or if her French man will say au revoir.
E05
Retreat Yourself
Wed, Sep 15 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and her friends begin to doubt the French man's intentions after a shocking revelation at the big girls' retreat forces her to acknowledge the similarities between him and a man in her past. She must decide if she will give him a chance or not.
E06
Crappy Birthday to You
Wed, Sep 22 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and Todd's birthday celebration turns into a total disaster. Whitney finally confronts the French man about where their relationship is heading, but she may not be prepared for what he has to say.
E07
Chase'n the Frenchman
Wed, Sep 29 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Ashley claps back at Whitney after she's fired from No BS Active. While Whitney struggles with the side effects of her fertility drugs, the French man continues to ghost her. A meet up with Chase might be comforting, or it might leave her reeling.
E08
A Big Fat Disappointment
Wed, Oct 6 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
While on a painful break with the French man, Whitney grapples with her own jealousy after hearing Chase's happy news. The French man finally reaches out, but he may decide his privacy is more important than a romance with her.
E09
Fat Lips
Wed, Oct 13 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney finally gets the results from her painful egg retrieval procedure. When Hunter accuses her of moving too fast with the French man, Whitney must defend herself, but a disturbing voice message leaves Whitney questioning everything.
E10
Maine Reason for Tension
Wed, Oct 20 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After the French man stands Whitney up on the trip to Maine, she is forced to defend her online relationship to her family and friends. Whitney wonders, however, if he truly is everything he says he is, or if her love life has taken another hit.
E11
Late, Toothless and High
Wed, Oct 27 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
While her friends and family enjoy their trip to Maine, Whitney agonizes over whether the French man will be allowed into the US. After a painful medical emergency, Whitney makes a decision that has the others worried she's headed for heartache.
E12
Bon Voyage, Whitney
Wed, Nov 3 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney has a one-way ticket to Paris and is ready to meet her French man in the flesh. When she prioritizes love over her business, it may cause friction between her and Jessica. Whitney wonders whether her loved ones support her or expect the worst.
Season 10
12 episodes
E01
For the Love of Babs
Wed, Aug 10 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After Babs suffers a stroke, the family discovers that Babs, Glenn and Hunter have COVID-19; without her family to lean on, Whitney's friends rally together as she attempts to stay strong through a trying time.
E02
Thore Family Values
Wed, Aug 17 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After suffering a stroke, COVID-19 and an infection, the Thores are amazed to see Babs make a miraculous recovery; everyone anxiously hopes it will be enough to get her approved for rehabilitation; Whitney is not prepared to give up without a fight.
E03
Business Decisions in the Bedroom
Wed, Aug 24 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A pregnant Ashley decides she doesn't want to know her baby's gender, so Whitney must carry the secret alone; Heather breaks out of her shell on a group date; Babs makes progress in rehab; Hunter, Whitney and Henchi are added to the visitor list.
E04
A New Home for Babs
Wed, Aug 31 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When Babs is released from the hospital, Whitney, Glenn and Hunter must scramble to find a place for her to live; with the wedding quickly approaching, tensions between Jessica and her fiancé heat up.
E05
Big Fat Sex Reveal
Wed, Sep 7 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
As Babs settles into her new senior living community, Whitney partners with a drag queen to throw Ashley a gender reveal party AND agrees to teach Jessica a dance for her upcoming wedding.
E06
Pole Dancing Bride
Wed, Sep 14 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney finally gets Glenn to semi-retire and tries to prep Heather for a new love. Meanwhile, Jessica pushes Whitney outside of her comfort zone in a pole dancing class. Then, an emergency with Babs' health brings Whitney's world to a sudden halt.
E07
Hand-Fed Bananas
Wed, Sep 21 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney's plate is already full as she works to resurrect her dance class while also helping Jessica with her wedding. When Babs has a health setback that lands her back in the hospital, Whitney must shift her efforts and focus back on her mum.
E08
A Big Fat Wedding -- But Not Mine
Wed, Sep 28 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Despite her recent health setbacks, Babs is determined to attend Jessica's wedding. Lennie agrees to undergo a wedding day makeover, and Whitney is taken with how attractive she finds him in his suit.
E09
Let's Get Physical
Wed, Oct 5 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney invests money to produce an '80s-style fitness video to gain more subscribers to her fitness app; Glenn and Babs surprise Whitney on set just as she hears Buddy, her leading man, dropped out; Glenn may be the only person who can save the day.
E10
Fat Girl in a Little Car
Wed, Oct 12 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With the music video complete and Babs thriving at Abbotswood, Whitney, her brother and her friends can finally take a vacation to St. Lucia; Whitney reveals her newly open relationship status, and everyone wonders if Lennie will make a move.
E11
Relationship Status: Open
Wed, Oct 19 2022 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney's friends join her for some Caribbean holiday fun, but things take an unexpected turn when she's caught in bed with her ex, Lennie. Whitney must decide if she'll rekindle the old flame, or else Lennie may find love elsewhere on the island.
E12
What Is Love? Lennie Don't Hurt Me
Wed, Oct 26 2022 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney and her friends take advantage of their final days in St. Lucia with a packed itinerary, but Lennie is nowhere to be found; Whitney worries he's ditching her for his island crush, leaving her questioning her feelings.
Season 11
13 episodes
E01
Babs
Wed, Sep 6 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Thores are left heartbroken by the passing of their matriarch, Babs. With Glenn forced to navigate life without his wife, Whitney takes on the role of caring for her ageing father and moves him into her home.
E02
My Big Fat Family Secret
Wed, Sep 13 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
While the family reels from the death of Babs, their beloved matriarch, a secret, long-lost daughter from Glenn's past emerges. Determined to help her dad move forward, Whitney plans a Babs-themed party with friends and family to celebrate her life.
E03
My Big Fat Alabama Fama
Wed, Sep 20 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Determined to lift her grieving father's mood, Whitney cheers him on as he pursues an item on his geriatric bucket list: milking a cow. Glenn is far more nervous about talking to his long-lost daughter for the first time.
E04
My Big Fat Weigh-In
Wed, Sep 27 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Thore family grieves a devastating loss with the passing of Babs. Desperate to help her father find joy in life again, Whitney creates a bucket list for him, but a secret from Glenn's past could be the key to binding the family back together.
E05
My Big Fat Home Alabama
Wed, Oct 4 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Thores prepare to embark on the biggest adventure of their lives: meeting their new family. With the trip looming, Glenn worries he may not finish a surprise gift for his new great-granddaughter.
E06
My Big Fat Alabama Baptism
Wed, Oct 11 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Anxiety reaches an all-time high as the Thores arrive in Alabama to meet Angie, Glenn's long-lost daughter. When Whitney starts a friendly competition with her niece and nephews, Glenn worries Whitney's competitive nature will be too much for them.
E07
My Dad's Big Fat Fabulous Past
Wed, Oct 18 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Thore family grieves a devastating loss with the passing of Babs. Desperate to help her father find joy in life again, Whitney creates a bucket list for him, but a secret from Glenn's past could be the key to binding the family back together.
E08
My Big Fat Disastrous Party
Wed, Oct 25 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney throws caution to the wind and plans a party for her 39th birthday, but there are hurricanes on the horizon. Before she becomes a spinster, Whitney agrees to a blind date. Meeting with Jessica and Lennie, Whitney makes a shocking discovery.
E09
My Big Fat Vacation Proposal
Wed, Nov 1 2023 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney's search for Mr. Right seems bleaker than ever, and she fears being alone forever. After finding her father grief-stricken at the cemetery, Whitney and Hunter present travel destinations to Glenn for his big bucket list trip.
E10
My Dad's Big Fat Family Tattoo
Wed, Nov 8 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Thore family grieves a devastating loss with the passing of Babs. Desperate to help her father find joy in life again, Whitney creates a bucket list for him, but a secret from Glenn's past could be the key to binding the family back together.
E11
My Big Fat Dental Adventure
Wed, Nov 15 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Thore family grieves a devastating loss with the passing of Babs. Desperate to help her father find joy in life again, Whitney creates a bucket list for him, but a secret from Glenn's past could be the key to binding the family back together.
E12
My Big Swiss Family Thore
Wed, Nov 22 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Still reeling from the fight with her dad, Whitney balances on an emotional tightrope during their family vacation, but a surprise invitation from Jaime might turn things around; Glenn makes a decision that could cause an irreparable family rift.
E13
My Big Fat Family Heartbreak
Wed, Nov 29 2023 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Swiss family adventure continues until a terrifying turn of events leaves them stranded in the Alps, where a helicopter rescue mission may be their only hope. Then, the shocking reveal of a new family secret sends Whitney into a spiral.
Season 12
12 episodes
E01
Since U Been Gone
Wed, Jul 10 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
On the cusp of turning 40, a newly-single Whitney finds herself stuck on the sidelines, watching as her friends celebrate life's most joyous milestones. With no time to waste, Whitney must decide what she wants her next chapter to look like.
E02
Country Grammar
Wed, Jul 17 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney seeks comfort from heartache by spending Thanksgiving with her Alabama family, but when they invite a potential love interest for her she worries if she'll crumble under the pressure.
E03
Everybody Have Fun Tonight
Wed, Jul 24 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Back from Kentucky, Whitney faces Kenny's shocking revelation, resetting her dating journey; meanwhile, Hunter's movie premiere with his family and a new date may suggest a more serious romance tham others suspected.
E04
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Wed, Jul 31 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
On the one-year anniversary of her mother's passing and with Christmas quickly approaching, Whitney works to recreate the holiday magic Babs used to make by throwing a legendary holiday party.
E05
Get the Party Started
Wed, Aug 7 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney sets new goals to get over grief and find love again, but when the planning for her niece Jamie's bachelorette party takes over, her resolutions are pushed aside, and an unexpected party crasher threatens to throw everything into chaos.
E06
Private Dancer
Wed, Aug 14 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney, Angie and the bachelorettes get a wild lesson in intimacy, making Jaime uncomfortable; Whitney reflects on her life, questioning her past choices and her dating future and faces challenges regarding her fertility.
E07
Heaven Is a Place on Earth
Wed, Aug 21 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
With her 40th birthday approaching, Whitney watches as her friends get married and have babies; determined not to be left behind; Whitney attempts to quell this mid-life crisis with the help of non-traditional alternatives.
E08
Who Let the Dogs Out
Wed, Aug 28 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney's matchmaker pushes her to meet men in person; though she finds someone interesting, her confidence wavers; Glenn remains stubborn about home renovations, delaying necessary changes.
E09
Higher Love
Wed, Sep 4 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney seeks Flamenco inspiration for her Spain trip ahead of her 40th birthday; with Jaime and Heath's wedding approaching, Whitney fears a confrontation with Kenny.
E10
In Your Room
Wed, Sep 11 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
As Whitney prepares for her 40th birthday trip to Spain, tensions rise as Glenn pushes a wedding engagement on Hunter; Tal reveals he may not be able to join Whitney as he checked himself into mental health treatment.
E11
Despacito
Wed, Sep 18 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Whitney kicks off her 40th birthday trip to Spain, but bad weather and Todd's gloomy attitude immediately derail the plans. Whitney takes a bold step to land a date with a Spanish hunk.Â
E12
Dark Horse
Wed, Sep 25 2024 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After Juan's rejection, a witch offers to fix Whitney's cursed love life; as the joint 40th birthday nears, Whitney fears Todd will be a no-show for their Flamenco performance, and Glenn amps up the pressure on Hunter to propose.
Season 13
10 episodes
E01
Bake Me a Baby as Fast as You Can
Wed, Jul 2 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Twinkle, Twinkle, Fertile Star
Wed, Jul 9 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Pussycat, Pussycat, Where Have You Gone
Wed, Jul 16 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Rockabye Maybe
Wed, Jul 23 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Round and Round the Cauldron Go
Wed, Jul 30 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
On a magical girls' trip to Boston and Salem, Whitney and her friends trade Whitney's baby blues for ballet, ghosts and a séance while meeting up with new witchy friends. And Whitney looks for a sign of what to do with her life.  Â
E06
If You're Witchy and You Know It
Wed, Aug 6 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
The Town Mouse and Country Mouse
Wed, Aug 13 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
When She Got There, the Cupboard was Bare
Wed, Aug 20 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
The Lady on the Bus Goes Bye Bye Bye
Wed, Aug 27 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
London Bridge Is Calling Now
Wed, Sep 3 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
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