My Big Fat Fabulous Life
Dancing her way through the haters, Whitney Way Thore is embracing her body in a world that judges people by their size. She navigates both career challenges and relationship snafus with her vivacious personality, a sense of humor and an abundance of courage. This series follows Whitney who was diagnosed with an endocrine system disorder called polyscystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) which caused her, a slender dancer at the time, to gain more than 200 pounds in one year at college. Feeling trapped in a big body, she struggled with self-doubt and negative stereotypes. Now 380 pounds and eager to continue sharing her passion for dance, Whitney has learned to embrace her body and love herself again.
Seasons
1. A Fat Girl Dancing
Air Date: 2015-01-13
After a health disorder caused her to gain more than 230 pounds, Whitney was forced to give up her one true love: dancing. But after encouraging news from a doctor, she's determined to show the world she can still move.
2. Hate Mail
Air Date: 2015-01-20
At 380 lbs. Whitney is working hard to make her Big Girl dance classes a success. But as things seem to be looking up, the hateful jeers of a complete stranger deliver her a crushing blow.
3. The Say-Yes Philosophy
Air Date: 2015-01-27
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 as an overweight woman.
4. More Than a Buddy
Air Date: 2015-02-03
Since teaching dance has not led to weight loss, it's time to take things up a notch with a personal trainer. And her mom's suggestion that Buddy is "the one" has Whitney questioning everything.
5. Doing the Beach
Air Date: 2015-02-10
A poor body image has prevented Whitney from going to the beach for almost 20 years. And while her insecurities have never been higher, she wants to overcome her fears with an epic return in a bold bathing suit.
6. A Fling Thing
Air Date: 2015-02-17
While her parents prepare for their big wedding anniversary, Whitney entertains the idea of a fling with an old friend. But trouble brews when he shows up to the party and meets Buddy.
7. The Wedding Job
Air Date: 2015-02-24
A bride hires Whitney to choreograph her destination wedding but when everything goes wrong, Whitney panics. After calling in Ashley as a reinforcement, their day turns into something completely unexpected.
8. The Double Blind Date
Air Date: 2015-03-03
In an effort to help Ashley find love, Whitney creates an online dating profile which ensues a tangle of lies. Buddy comes to Whitney's rescue and a proposal of marriage ensues.
9. Leaving the Nest
Air Date: 2015-03-10
Whitney's dance career hits an all-time high as she prepares to lead a giant dance class. Meanwhile, she and Buddy go house hunting. But just as things are looking up, devastating news puts Whitney's future in peril.
10. The Skinny
Air Date: 2015-03-17
Whitney looks back at all the big fat fabulous moments this season & shares insights into her most intimate relationships and answers viewers' provocative questions.
11. Babs Knows Best
Air Date: 2015-03-24
The special revolves around Whitney's effort to cheer up her mom after a recent event has left her feeling blue. Both mother and daughter speak candidly about their relationship. Babs joins Whitney's dance class showing off some moves of her own.
1. Whitney's Back!
Air Date: 2015-09-09
Whitney is back and kicking things into high gear! She heads back to the doctor to see if her lifestyle adjustments have had any impact on her health. And, for the first time in years, Whitney tries to ride a bike again.
2. Pasta La Vista, Baby
Air Date: 2015-09-09
With the threat of diabetes upon her, Whitney throws a goodbye party for all of her favorite comfort foods. But watching those around her indulge makes for a difficult time.
3. 7th Inning Splits
Air Date: 2015-09-16
Whitney's Big Girl Dance Class prepares for their debut performance at the Grasshoppers game, but the rain has her petrified for the girls' safety. Buddy and Whitney struggle to break their big news to Babs and Glenn.
4. A Home of Her Own
Air Date: 2015-09-16
It's finally time for Whitney to move out of her parents' house and start a new life with Buddy. Whitney and Babs have a perilous bonding experience while driving the moving truck.
5. Design a Date
Air Date: 2015-09-23
Whitney falls hard on a first date. Whitney and Buddy do some furniture shopping but quickly realize they have very different tastes. Glenn shares some shocking health news.
6. 5K Run
Air Date: 2015-09-23
Whitney and her dad compete in a 5K race, but crossing the finish line proves to be more daunting than they ever imagined.
7. Aloha 30
Air Date: 2015-09-30
Whitney invites Lennie to her 31st birthday party but quickly realizes that introducing him to family and friends on their second date is a huge mistake.
8. Little Big Girl Dance Class
Air Date: 2015-09-30
Whitney opens her Big Girl Dance Class to kids but is not prepared for what comes out of their mouths. Looking to make some extra money, she prepares for a job interview with the local baseball team.
9. First Day on the Job
Air Date: 2015-10-07
Whitney gets a job with the Greensboro Grasshoppers, but even the most rigorous workout routine can’t prepare her for the physical challenges on the first day. An unauthorized break may cost her the job.
10. Fighting the Scale
Air Date: 2015-10-07
Whitney's confidence is rattled after receiving discouraging news at her weigh-in. A blowup with Buddy is just enough to set her over the edge.
11. A Muse in the Nude
Air Date: 2015-10-14
Whitney models for Lennie in the nude as their relationship is just beginning to blossom. After designing a logo for the No Body Shame campaign, Whitney decides to pitch a bold idea to the Grasshoppers.
12. Not Your Mama's Cat Show
Air Date: 2015-10-14
Whitney and Babs go on a road trip to to enter Henchi in a cat show. But will Whitney’s sleep apnea destroy Henchi’s chances of winning? Big Girl Dance Class gets invited to perform at the Summer Showcase.
13. No Body Shame
Air Date: 2015-10-21
Whitney takes a huge leap with the No Body Shame campaign by creating a groundbreaking video with the hopes of going viral.
14. Big Girls Summer Showcase
Air Date: 2015-10-21
Whitney and the Big Girl Dance Class seize the chance to perform with other acclaimed dancers, but dress rehearsal shows that the women might be in way over their heads.
15. Burning Love
Air Date: 2015-10-28
Whitney wants to impress her love interest by cooking a romantic dinner, but catching the kitchen on fire is just the beginning of her problems.
16. Working at the Car Wash
Air Date: 2015-10-28
A Big Girl car wash hopes to solve the financial woes that threaten Whitney’s trip to the National Dance Museum. Whitney bares all for a photo shoot and takes off more than imaginable.
17. Truth or Dare
Air Date: 2015-11-04
Whitney realizes that the weight she’s gained is limiting her from becoming the dancer she once was. A game of truth or dare becomes twisted and scandalous, especially for Buddy and Lennie.
18. A Dance to Remember
Air Date: 2015-11-04
With her performance at the National Museum of Dance upon her, Whitney is still unsure of her routine. An added surprise on the day of throws her for even more of a loop.
19. Whitney's Ticking Clock
Air Date: 2015-11-11
Whitney babysits Tal's 11-month-old-nephew, which raises questions about her own fertility. Whitney can only bring one guest to the Dancing Man party in Los Angeles and must pick favorites among her friends.
20. Big Whit's Debut
Air Date: 2015-11-11
Whitney's boss asks her to fill in as the on-field entertainment at the Grasshoppers baseball game. Glenn prepares for the worst when he learns the results from his diabetes blood work.
21. Whitney Takes on LA
Air Date: 2015-11-18
Whitney is off to LA for an event to celebrate a man who became an overnight sensation when he was fat-shamed on the Internet. But when Whitney returns home, she is hit with a harsh reality regarding her health.
22. Whitney Weighs In
Air Date: 2015-11-24
Whitney takes a heartfelt and humorous look at never-before-seen moments from the show, shares special home movies from her childhood and answers personal questions from viewers at home.
23. The Skinny
Air Date: 2015-11-25
Whitney welcomes TLC executive Mike Kane to discuss the ups, downs, hilarious moments and behind-the-scene secrets from season two.
1. I Wanna Be Fat
Air Date: 2016-06-08
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. Meanwhile, Whitney's not sure how to feel about the reveal of Buddy's new girlfriend.
2. A Brush With Death
Air Date: 2016-06-15
After collapsing at the dance-a-thon, Whitney's rushed to the hospital. But even the E.R. doctor can't scare her into making a big change, and a trip in the snow turns disastrous when she finds herself screaming at the television crew to help her.
3. Speechless
Air Date: 2016-06-22
After receiving grim news from a cardiologist regarding her collapse, 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.
4. Losing at Love
Air Date: 2016-06-29
Whitney wants Lennie to move in, but her couples' game night with Heather and Buddy foreshadows a disastrous reality that she hadn't considered. High hopes of getting back into radio are crushed when Whitney bombs in an interview.
5. (Fat Girl) Spread Thin
Air Date: 2016-07-06
It's one thing to throw her back out at 370 lbs., but 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.
6. Cereal Stalker
Air Date: 2016-07-13
Whitney hits the pool with transgender pal Mattie, only to find she's withheld something significant. When Whitney gives trainer Will excuses for her recent gym absence, she gets a lashing over her diet. Lennie goes MIA and Whitney turns to stalking him.
7. Fat Jokes
Air Date: 2016-07-20
Between her parents' upcoming birthday party and Will's disapproval of her eating habits, Whitney is stressed. Then, she's blindsided at her radio job when a female comedian targets fat people. When Whitney jumps on the air, things get heated!
8. Flirting With Disaster
Air Date: 2016-07-27
Whitney gets a chance to make her own dance DVD, but her reputation is at stake when her backup dancers fail her. Whitney's lack of commitment has Will fed up. Glenn threatens to get rid of Allister.
9. Big Fat Breakup
Air Date: 2016-08-03
Despite the harsh setback of being fired by her trainer Will, Whitney must get her life together in time for the big ballroom competition in Charlotte. A surprising twist in her love life has everyone caught off guard - especially Lennie.
10. The Skinny Part 1
Air Date: 2016-08-10
Shaun Robinson hosts while Whitney and the entire cast dish on the highs and lows of the past season, from Whitney's real feelings about the funeral intervention to the beef between her and Caitie. Plus, Lennie and Whitney meet again for the first time since breaking up.
11. The Skinny Part 2
Air Date: 2016-08-17
The entire cast dishes up a second helping of The Skinny! Lennie and Whitney talk for the first time since breaking up. Whitney finally confesses her true feelings about Roy and sparks fly when Whitney confronts her nemesis, comedian Kerryn Feehan.
1. Knocked Up?
Air Date: 2017-01-24
Newly single, blonde, and a homeowner, Whitney takes a fresh approach to the challenges faced by a 370-pound dancer. But an unfortunate fight with her new "tenant" topped with the most shocking news imaginable leads to catastrophe.
2. Immaculate Misconception
Air Date: 2017-01-31
Whitney settles into the grave reality of being pregnant at 370 lbs., and now she must find the courage to break the news to her child's father. But when Lennie asks for proof that the pregnancy is legit, Whitney's flabbergasted.
3. Baby Fat
Air Date: 2017-02-07
Glenn has a conniption when he learns of Whitney's pregnancy, and Babs spills the beans to everyone at the worst possible moment. Kiss FM has Whitney cover Charlotte's gay pride festival, but nothing could prepare her for fat-shaming at its worst.
4. Judging Whitney
Air Date: 2017-02-14
Whitney's big festival performance leads to a cat fight with a rival dancer; then her world gets rocked when Lennie shows up with a new woman. Forced to get real with Roy, Whitney lays everything on the table in hopes that he returns her affections.
5. How Low Can Whit Go?
Air Date: 2017-02-21
Whitney attends rival Jiya's dance class, and when her skills get tested and she refuses to get low, things get nasty. Then Jiya and her Trophy Wives step onto Whitney's turf, where Whitney serves up a surprise. Roy puts Whitney on the spot - on the air.
6. I Kissed a Girl
Air Date: 2017-02-28
Whitney runs into a female friend from high school who invites her horseback riding. By the time Whitney realizes she's on a romantic date, there's no turning back. Babs plans a "bombshell" of a surprise for Glenn on their wedding anniversary.
7. Whitney Calls in Backup
Air Date: 2017-03-07
With the dance battle looming Whitney can't afford to mess around. But bringing in cutthroat choreographer Jenzi to help with the class' routine proves disastrous when she gives Whitney a dark ultimatum. Will poses a new challenge for Buddy.
8. Big Girl Dance Battle
Air Date: 2017-03-14
It's time to battle! Whitney's Big Girls gear up for the most intense performance of their lives. The Trophy Wives come packing a secret weapon that has Whitney calling "foul" and when an injury plagues her star dancer Whitney loses her mind.
9. Whitney Gets a Date
Air Date: 2017-03-21
Whitney dives back into online dating, but a new type of suitor raises ample concern. Whitney and Buddy gear up for a fitness competition, but when they arrive, Will drops a bomb. Meanwhile, Whitney comes upon the scorecards from the dance battle.
10. Belly Up
Air Date: 2017-03-28
Whitney attends a belly dancing class with a judge from the dance battle, but then a harmless lesson turns into a public performance with a sword; online date Nathan divulges information that throws Whitney's world into a tailspin.
11. Big Girl in the Big Apple
Air Date: 2017-04-04
Whitney tags along on Todd's New York trip to attend a dance workshop with The Fitness Marshall. But when she accepts an offer to be in a music video the following day, Todd goes into an angry tirade and abandons her in Central Park.
12. Toe to Toe
Air Date: 2017-04-11
With the dance battle rematch looming, Whitney's friends attempt to repair her relationship with Todd, but an untimely injury leads to an even bigger problem; Whitney learns that Babs has been rushed to the emergency room
13. Whitney Steps Up
Air Date: 2017-04-18
In the wake of Babs' stroke, the family struggles to hold it together; Whitney offers to help with Babs' recovery, but when she receives an unexpected offer, she must choose between her family and her dance career
14. The Skinny
Air Date: 2017-04-25
Whitney and cast look back on the most outrageous moments of the season. Whitney comes clean to Roy about her feelings, and a visit from Jiya causes temperatures to rise. When host Shaun Robinson rubs Buddy the wrong way, he storms off the set.
1. Rescue Me
Air Date: 2018-01-02
Whitney's all set for a whirlwind tour as a backup dancer, but a secret love has her rethinking everything. Ashley's packing a big surprise, Buddy and Heather are on the rocks, and Todd's fixing to stab his eternal dance partner in the back.
2. Ghosted
Air Date: 2018-01-09
Whitney uncovers a dark truth about the man she's fallen for, but will he fess up when confronted? Todd refuses to give Whitney her class back, but she has a big fat trick up her sleeve. Heather confronts Buddy about his change of heart.
3. Big Fat Ambush
Air Date: 2018-01-16
In an effort to move on from her cheating ex-boyfriend Avi, Whitney joins forces with Nada, Avi's other ex, from Egypt. Whitney and Nada never imagined they'd come face to face with Avi, but a chance encounter leaves them shell-shocked.
4. Buddy’s Missing
Air Date: 2018-01-23
While helping Ashley prepare for her baby, Whitney panics about her own fertility, but is another cat the solution? Buddy’s been missing for days causing Whitney and Heather to investigate but they’re not prepared for what they find in his bedroom.
5. Buddy's Big Secret
Air Date: 2018-01-30
Buddy’s been missing for over a week and a visit to his parents’ house has Whitney uncovering the harsh truth. Meanwhile, Ashley’s about to give birth and the reality of it all has her falling apart. Will Whitney’s blessing ceremony do the trick?
6. We're Having a Baby
Air Date: 2018-02-06
Whitney helps Ashley induce labor, but when push comes to shove, the labor coach panics. Meanwhile, Piggy bites Babs; Glenn announces a Hawaiian surprise that no one saw coming; and Heather gets a shocking letter from Buddy.
7. A Sobering Reality
Air Date: 2018-02-13
With the Hawaii trip fast approaching, Whitney prepares for the 5K. Whitney and Heather visit Buddy in rehab, and he tells the life and death story of how he got there. Whitney invites Buddy to Hawaii, but will he make it out in time?
8. Aloha Buddy
Air Date: 2018-02-20
Buddy needs to find a sober coach in order to meet the gang in Hawaii. Whitney feels betrayed when Glenn admits he wasn't truthful about a very important detail of the 5K race. Babs gets jealous over Glenn's former girlfriend, Keiko.
9. One K at a Time
Air Date: 2018-02-27
Whitney is determined to walk the 8km, even though it’s 2 miles further than what she’s prepared for, and when her feet give out on her, she screams in agony. Meanwhile, things take a dark turn when Buddy likens Whit’s determination to addiction.
10. Who's Your Buddy?
Air Date: 2018-03-06
Fresh off the 8K, Whitney is forced to re-evaluate her goals. Six months out from her stroke, Babs gets behind the wheel for the first time. Caught between the former lovers, Whitney has to break some bad news to Heather, and mend a rift with Buddy.
11. Buddy's Next Move
Air Date: 2018-03-13
With treatment coming to an end, Buddy must decide between Whitney's house and a sober living facility in Charleston; Whitney tries to convince Buddy to give Heather closure; the Thore family receives devastating news.
12. My Big Fat Baby
Air Date: 2018-03-20
Before Buddy leaves town, he sits down for a final talk with Heather, but nothing could prepare her for the bombshell he delivers; Whitney questions her friendship with Buddy and announces an alarming plan to start a family.
13. The Skinny
Air Date: 2018-03-27
In a post season tell-all, Whitney and her friends and family sit down with host Shaun Robinson to talk about the challenges they faced this season, including everything from Whitney’s broken heart to Buddy’s drug addiction.
1. Single, Fat and Crazy
Air Date: 2019-01-01
Whitney visits Buddy in D.C. where they share a surprise kiss! Heather struggles to get over Buddy. Whitney is confronted with her parents' aging. An adoption agent gives Whitney painful news. Buddy late-night call leads Whitney to question his sobriety.
2. If Heather Finds Out
Air Date: 2019-01-08
Whitney discovers a shocking family secret. A fertility doctor gives Whitney life changing information. Whitney has to hide Buddy's visit from Heather. Todd agrees to take BGDC on tour! And when Buddy disappears, Whitney and Tal fear the worst.
3. Old Habits Die Hard
Air Date: 2019-01-15
Whitney plans the BGDC tour. Buddy shares disturbing feelings with potentially deadly consequences. Babs is taken on a surprise trip. Whitney is forced to confront Buddy after finding drugs. Heather is devastated when Whitney's secret is revealed.
4. Big Girl, Little Bus
Air Date: 2019-01-22
Whitney invites Buddy on the road. The BGDC Pittsburgh class is overbooked in a cramped venue, jeopardizing the tour. Buddy's back pain flares up, threatening his sobriety. After a rough night, Buddy is missing and Whitney is forced to leave him behind.
5. Buddy's New Girl
Air Date: 2019-01-29
Buddy goes missing in Columbus and Whitney threatens to cancel class. With the biggest city on the BGDC tour still looming, Whitney suspects sabotage when Todd messes up the choreography. Whitney is conflicted over meeting Buddy's new girlfriend.
6. Fat Hating is Real
Air Date: 2019-02-05
Buddy brings his new girlfriend to Greensboro but struggles to find them a place to live. Whitney is shocked when Todd quits BGDC. Babs and Glenn set Whitney up on a blind date. Whitney is fat shamed when the RV is vandalized in front of her home.
7. Big Girls Don’t Cry
Air Date: 2019-02-12
After an impossible rock wall climb, Whitney is forced to rethink her Alaskan adventure. Tensions finally boil over when Todd gives Whitney a mouthful for spreading lies about him quitting BGDC. Buddy worries that his new girlfriend will leave him.
8. Obsessive Habits
Air Date: 2019-02-19
Whitney prepares for Alaska with a treacherous mountain hike. After receiving an offer to teach dance in New York, Whitney tries to bury the hatchet with Todd. Buddy and Chelsea's odd behavior leads Whitney to believe there's trouble in paradise.
9. Hiking and Biking and Bears, Oh My!
Air Date: 2019-02-26
Whitney and her friends arrive in Alaska for the much anticipated Whit-a-thon. Tal injures himself performing for an exotic dancer that Whitney hires to help Heather get over Buddy. And Buddy calls with shocking news that he and Chelsea broke up.
10. Where's Buddy Sleeping?
Air Date: 2019-03-05
Whitney has a near death experience on the side of a cliff. Buddy arrives in Alaska, causing a scandal with his estranged ex-girlfriend, Heather. A train trip to a glacier lake gives everyone a chance to get up close and personal with an iceberg.
11. A Stormy Affair
Air Date: 2019-03-12
Whitney and Buddy return from Alaska, raising questions about their relationship. A guest teacher shows BGDC how to twerk. Babs undergoes eye surgery as a massive hurricane approaches. Whitney, Buddy and Tal hunker down and wait for the storm to hit.
12. Whitney and Buddy Get Serious
Air Date: 2019-03-19
Whitney teaches three back-to-back dance classes at the biggest event of her career in NYC. Much to Whitney's dismay, Buddy decides to move back to DC to pursue stand-up comedy. Whitney and Buddy's chemistry flares when they share a passionate kiss.
13. Game Night
Air Date: 2019-03-26
Actress and comedian, Kym Whitley, hosts Whitney and her friends and family for a post-season game night! The contestants face off to see who knows the most, from Whitney's adoption drama to Buddy and Whitney's steamy kiss, and nothing is off limits!
1. A Tale Of Two Whitneys
Air Date: 2019-12-20
Uncomfortable after her kiss with Buddy, Whitney creates a new business and a new life in Charlotte. When Whitney accepts a date with another man, will it create a love triangle? And tension between Buddy and Tal forces Whitney into a tough decision.
2. Whit's New Man
Air Date: 2019-12-27
Whitney hunts for a permanent home in Charlotte, but will she be forced to kick Buddy out? And a health scare for Babs causes Whitney to take drastic measures. Meanwhile, sparks fly on Whitney and Chase's first date.
3. Big Fat Moves
Air Date: 2020-01-21
Whitney finally packs up and moves to Charlotte, forcing Buddy to find a new place to live. And after Chase asks Whitney to be his girlfriend, will he warn Buddy off? Meanwhile, Whitney teams up with Jessica for a fitness competition from hell!
4. Friends With Benefits
Air Date: 2020-01-28
Whitney's Greensboro friends come to Charlotte for a fun filled weekend. But things get tense when Heather discovers that Buddy's been staying with Whitney. And when Ryan crashes their party, Heather welcomes him with a very friendly kiss!
5. Work On The Jerk
Air Date: 2020-02-04
After Ryan and Heather's illicit kiss, Whitney warns them not to date. And Whitney quits BGDC to focus on her new business. Then Ryan challenges Whitney to whitewater rafting, but an argument ensues while he attempts to rescue her from the current.
6. Whitney Meets The Parents
Air Date: 2020-02-11
When Chase takes Whitney home to West Virginia to meet his family, she fears they won't accept her. But the couple fights when he doesn't want her to leave early for Buddy's comedy show. And Chase's sister puts Whitney on the spot about having kids.
7. Drinking Buddy
Air Date: 2020-02-18
Whitney worries for her parents' safety after her dad falls down the stairs. Buddy discovers he must make amends to Whitney for his recovery. Ryan and Chase throw Whitney a party, but Chase is jealous when Whitney leaves to take a call from Buddy.
8. Super Heavyweight Ladies
Air Date: 2020-02-25
Whitney trains for the State Championships with a new weightlifting coach. And Whitney wants to tell Chase she loves him, but will he say it back? Then Babs and Glenn host a formal dinner to meet Chase, but Glenn pressures him about his intentions.
9. Amends Between Friends
Air Date: 2020-03-03
Ryan surprises Whitney with a hefty business proposition and she is forced to get on board or miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Buddy sits Whitney down to make amends, but is he prepared for what she has to say?
10. Worth The Weight
Air Date: 2020-03-10
When Whitney and Todd hatch an exciting new business plan, Ryan's negative reaction threatens to derail not only their upcoming trip to Paris but also Whitney's performance at the North Carolina State Weightlifting Championships.
11. A Fat Girl in Paris
Air Date: 2020-03-17
The trip to Paris is underway and expectations are high, but Whitney worries when she and Ryan clash over their opposing business plans. Meanwhile, Whitney finally warms up to talk to Chase about their future, but his reaction leaves her cold.
12. A Big Fat Proposal
Air Date: 2020-03-24
Whitney's love affair with Paris continues, but her relationship with Chase is on the rocks. And Ryan challenges Whitney to a brutal climb up the Eiffel Tower, but the biggest surprise of her life waits at the top and victory has never been sweeter!
13. Engagement Party
Air Date: 2020-03-24
Whitney and Chase are getting married and comedian, Kym Whitley, is back to throw them a big, fat engagement party! Whitney's friends and family are ready to pour some bubbly, play some games, and dish some dirt!
1. Wedding Bells Are Ringing
Air Date: 2020-11-05
Now four months into their engagement, Whitney and Chase are no closer to living together, but wedding plans need to be made. During a mountain weekend getaway with their friends, will Whitney's new boundaries with Buddy be put to the test?
2. Long-Distance Relationship
Air Date: 2020-11-19
Agonizing over his blow up with Whitney, Buddy seeks her out to apologize but scares her with the intensity of his reaction. When Whitney visits Chase in Wilmington, North Carolina, for the weekend, he gives her an unexpected surprise.
3. Slipping Through My Fingers
Air Date: 2020-11-26
During a weekend trip to Wilmington, Chase shocks Whitney by asking her to move in with him, but is she flattered or annoyed? When Covid-19 hits too close to home after some scary news from Buddy, Whitney fears for the safety of her parents.
4. Safer At Home
Air Date: 2020-12-03
While isolated at home due to the spread of Covid-19, Whitney struggles with her growing resentment toward Chase. Will this quarantined couple come to an agreement over their living situation, or will the pandemic drive a bigger wedge between them?
5. My Big Fat Broken Heart
Air Date: 2020-12-09
After months of quarantine and struggling with panic attacks, Whitney is still reeling after hearing that Chase is having a baby with another woman. She turns to Buddy for comfort. When Chase asks to see her again, will she have the courage to face him?
6. Whitney Confronts Chase
Air Date: 2020-12-16
Whitney finally has a face-to-face confrontation with Chase, but will she get the closure she so desperately needs? Also, after Buddy steps up to console Whitney, he finds himself sidelined by another man from her past.
7. Sex, Lies And Sandwiches
Air Date: 2020-12-23
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, but will she be crushed when she discovers Buddy's been keeping a new girlfriend from her?
8. Sink or Swim
Air Date: 2020-12-29
During a weekend trip to the lake, Whitney and Ryan clash as her friends beg her to ditch him and move back to Greensboro. When Buddy's new girlfriend crashes the party, Whitney worries about losing her "quarantine husband" to another woman.
9. The Buddy System
Air Date: 2021-01-05
Wary of being alone in Charlotte, Whitney convinces Buddy to move in with her. With Buddy's new girlfriend taking up his time; however, she finds herself lonelier than ever. When Buddy moves too fast in love, will it all blow up in their faces?
10. A Big Fat Ultimatum
Air Date: 2021-01-12
With Chase long gone and Buddy on the fence about staying with her, Whitney considers packing it all in and heading home to Greensboro. When Ryan finds out; however, he throws down a pretty hefty ultimatum, threatening her to stay in Charlotte -- or else!
11. Weight Loss Surgery
Air Date: 2021-01-19
While Whitney is undecided about where to live, the Greensboro crew hatches a plan to lure her back home and away from Ryan -- for good. With the fate of the business in jeopardy and her love life in ruins, Whitney faces some tough decisions.
12. Whitney Gets Her Groove Back
Air Date: 2021-01-26
In an attempt to rebuild their shaky relationship, Ryan invites Whitney and her friends to Asheville for a weekend getaway. Whitney consults a doctor about moving forward with weight loss surgery, but will the benefits outweigh the risks?
13. Big Fat Brawl
Air Date: 2021-02-02
During a weekend trip to Asheville, all eyes are on Ryan for possible sabotage, but no one is expecting Whitney and Buddy to lash out at each other. Then, when Whitney tests her stamina on a treacherous waterfall hike, will she push herself too hard?
14. Big Fat Baby News
Air Date: 2021-02-09
Things are looking up for Whitney during an Asheville getaway, but when she discovers Ryan has been keeping devastating news from her, will she ever be able to trust him again? Then, Whitney is shocked by a surprise call from Chase and his baby daughter.
15. The Skinny
Air Date: 2021-02-16
Host Sukanya Krishnan takes Whitney, her friends and her family back through some of the most memorable and traumatic moments of the past year; Chase comes face to face with everyone for the first time since the breakup.
1. Big Fat French Crush
Air Date: 2021-08-18
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.
2. From Tutor To Suitor
Air Date: 2021-08-25
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.
3. Will You Be My Surrogate?
Air Date: 2021-09-01
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.
4. Vaxed and Waxed
Air Date: 2021-09-08
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.
5. Retreat Yourself
Air Date: 2021-09-15
Whitney and her friends begin to doubt the French man's intentions after a 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.
6. Crappy Birthday to You
Air Date: 2021-09-22
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.
7. Chase'n the Frenchman
Air Date: 2021-09-29
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.
8. A Big Fat Disappointment
Air Date: 2021-10-06
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.
9. Fat Lips
Air Date: 2021-10-13
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.
10. Maine Reason For Tension
Air Date: 2021-10-20
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.
11. Late, Toothless And High
Air Date: 2021-10-27
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.
12. Bon Voyage, Whitney
Air Date: 2021-11-03
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.
1. For the Love of Babs
Air Date: 2022-08-09
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.
2. Thore Family Values
Air Date: 2022-08-16
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.
3. Business Decisions in the Bedroom
Air Date: 2022-08-23
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.
4. A New Home for Babs
Air Date: 2022-08-30
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 Isaiah heat up.
5. Big Fat Sex Reveal
Air Date: 2022-09-06
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. With time running out, Whitney worries she's taken on too much.
6. Pole Dancing Bride
Air Date: 2022-09-13
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.
7. Hand-Fed Bananas
Air Date: 2022-09-20
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 mom.
8. A Big Fat Wedding -- Not Mine
Air Date: 2022-09-27
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.
9. Let's Get Physical
Air Date: 2022-10-04
Whitney invests big money producing 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.
10. Fat Girl in a Little Car
Air Date: 2022-10-11
With the music video complete and Babs thriving at Abbotswood, Whitney, her brother and her friends can finally take a much-needed vacation to St. Lucia. Whitney reveals her newly open relationship status, and everyone wonders if Lennie will make a move.
11. Relationship Status: Open
Air Date: 2022-10-18
Whitney's friends join her for some Caribbean vacation 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.
12. Lennie Don't Hurt Me
Air Date: 2022-10-25
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.
1. Babs
Air Date: 2023-09-05
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 aging father and moves him into her home.
2. My Big Fat Family Secret
Air Date: 2023-09-12
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.
3. My Big Fat Alabama Fama
Air Date: 2023-09-19
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.
4. My Big Fat Weigh-In
Air Date: 2023-09-26
Whitney wants to participate in her dad's bucket list, but indoor skydiving has a weight limit. Glenn prefers to have his feet on the ground as he tries to build a dollhouse for his new great-granddaughter. Whitney gets Jessica outside her comfort zone.
5. My Big Fat Home Alabama
Air Date: 2023-10-03
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.
6. My Big Fat Alabama Baptism
Air Date: 2023-10-10
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.
7. My Dad's Big Fat Fabulous Past
Air Date: 2023-10-17
The house is abuzz after the family dance-off, but the competition is just beginning as Whitney refuses to lose to her new niece. Whitney's nephew introduces her to a new potential suitor. Glenn and Angie finally discuss the nature of their relationship.
8. My Big Fat Disastrous Party
Air Date: 2023-10-24
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.
9. My Big Fat Vacation Proposal
Air Date: 2023-10-31
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.
10. My Dad's Big Fat Family Tattoo
Air Date: 2023-11-07
The Thore family competitions continue as Whitney welcomes Angie and Jaime to North Carolina, but the bonding may go too far with matching tattoos. Glenn extends an invitation to Switzerland for his new family despite their inexperience with traveling.
11. My Big Fat Dental Adventure
Air Date: 2023-11-14
Emotions run high as Whitney gets Glenn, Hunter and her new family ready for their Swiss family vacation; on Whitney's to-do list is a virtual date, finally getting her braces removed and taking Glenn to the eye doctor.
12. My Big Swiss Family Thore
Air Date: 2023-11-21
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.
13. My Big Fat Family Heartbreak
Air Date: 2023-11-28
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; the shocking reveal of a new family secret sends Whitney into a spiral.
1. Since U Been Gone
Air Date: 2024-07-10
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.
2. Country Grammar
Air Date: 2024-07-17
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.
3. Everybody Have Fun Tonight
Air Date: 2024-07-24
Back from Kentucky, Whitney faces Kenny's shocking revelation, resetting her dating journey. Hunter's movie premiere with his family and a new date may suggest a more serious romance than others suspected.
4. All I Want for Christmas Is You
Air Date: 2024-07-31
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.
5. Get the Party Started
Air Date: 2024-08-07
Whitney sets new goals to get over grief and find love again, but when the planning for her niece Jaime's bachelorette party takes over, her resolutions are pushed aside, and an unexpected party crasher threatens to throw everything into chaos.
6. Private Dancer
Air Date: 2024-08-14
Whitney, Angie, and the bachelorettes get a wild lesson in intimacy.
7. Heaven Is A Place On Earth
Air Date: 2024-08-21
Whitney makes good on her plan to be happy at 40 by seeing a psychic.
8. Who Let the Dogs Out
Air Date: 2024-08-28
Whitney's matchmaker challenges her to leave the house to meet men.
9. Higher Love
Air Date: 2024-09-04
With Jaime's wedding approaching, Whitney fears a confrontation with Kenny.
10. In your Room
Air Date: 2024-09-11
Tensions rise as Glenn pushes a wedding engagement on Hunter.
11. Despacito
Air Date: 2024-09-18
Whitney kicks off her 40th birthday trip to Spain.
12. Dark Horse
Air Date: 2024-09-25
After Juan's rejection, a witch offers to fix Whitney's cursed love life.
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Rating
7.7/10
Release Date
2015-01-13
Episodes
162 (12 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Pilgrim Media Group
TLC
Mountain Films
Barefoot Holidays
The Paris Bureau