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.
Genre: Reality
Country: France, St. Lucia, Switzerland, United States of America
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: N/A
Release: 2015
Rating: 6.9
Season 1 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
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."
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."
Season 2 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
2015-10-07
"Whitney gets a job with the Greensboro Grasshoppers, but even the most rigorous workout routine can\u2019t prepare her for the physical challenges on the first day. An unauthorized break may cost her the job."
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."
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."
2015-10-14
"Whitney and Babs go on a road trip to to enter Henchi in a cat show. But will Whitney\u2019s sleep apnea destroy Henchi\u2019s chances of winning? Big Girl Dance Class gets invited to perform at the Summer Showcase."
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."
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."
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."
2015-10-28
"A Big Girl car wash hopes to solve the financial woes that threaten Whitney\u2019s trip to the National Dance Museum. Whitney bares all for a photo shoot and takes off more than imaginable."
2015-11-04
"Whitney realizes that the weight she\u2019s 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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
2015-11-25
"Whitney welcomes TLC executive Mike Kane to discuss the ups, downs, hilarious moments and behind-the-scene secrets from season two."
Season 3 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
Season 4 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
2017-01-24
"In the Season 4 premiere, a newly single and blonde Whitney is now a homeowner, but there are still obstacles in her way, including a fight with her new \"tenant\" and the revelation of shocking news."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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"
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"
2017-04-25
"In the wake of Babs\u2019 stroke, the family struggles to hold it together. Whitney offers to help with Babs\u2019 recovery, but when she receives an unexpected offer, she must choose between her family and her dance career."
Season 5 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
2018-01-16
"Whitney finds an ally in Nada, Avi's other ex from Egypt, in an effort to move on from his infidelities, but they never imagined they'd come face-to-face with Avi, until a chance encounter leaves them shell-shocked."
2018-01-23
"While helping Ashley prepare for her baby, Whitney panics about her own fertility, but is another cat the solution? Buddy\u2019s been missing for days causing Whitney and Heather to investigate but they\u2019re not prepared for what they find in his bedroom."
2018-01-30
"Buddy\u2019s been missing for over a week and a visit to his parents\u2019 house has Whitney uncovering the harsh truth. Meanwhile, Ashley\u2019s about to give birth and the reality of it all has her falling apart. Will Whitney\u2019s blessing ceremony do the trick?"
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."
2018-02-13
"With the Hawaii trip fast approaching, Whitney prepares for the 5km. 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."
2018-02-20
"Buddy needs to find a sober coach in order to meet the gang in Hawaii. Meanwhile, Whitney feels betrayed when Glenn admits he wasn't truthful about a very important detail....."
2018-02-27
"Whitney is determined to walk the 8km, even though it\u2019s 2 miles further than what she\u2019s prepared for, and when her feet give out on her, she screams in agony. Meanwhile, things take a dark turn when Buddy likens Whit\u2019s determination to addiction."
2018-03-06
"Fresh off the 8K, Whitney must 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."
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."
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."
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\u2019s broken heart to Buddy\u2019s drug addiction."
Season 6 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
2019-01-01
"Whitney visits Buddy in D.C., where they share a surprise kiss; Heather struggles to get over Buddy; Whitney confronts her parents' aging; Whitney receives painful news; Buddy's late-night call leads Whitney to question his sobriety."
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; when Buddy disappears, Whitney and Tal fear the worst."
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."
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, threatening his sobriety; after a rough night, Buddy is missing and Whitney is forced to leave him behind."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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; Buddy calls with shocking news that he and Chelsea broke up."
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."
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."
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."
2019-03-26
"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."
Season 7 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
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."
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."
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!"
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!"
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."
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."
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."
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."
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?"
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."
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."
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!"
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!"
Season 8 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
Season 9 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
28 Sep 2021
"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 leav"
05 Oct 2021
"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."
Season 10 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
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."
Season 11 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
07 Nov 2023
"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 inexpe..."
14 Nov 2023
"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, where thin..."
21 Nov 2023
"Still reeling from the fight with her dad, Whitney balances on an emotional tightrope during their Swiss family vacation, but a surprise invitation from Jaime might turn things around. Glenn makes a decision that could cause an ir..."
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."
Season 12 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
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."
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."
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."
Season 13 - My Big Fat Fabulous Life
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