| My Big Fat Fabulous Life | |
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| Genre | Reality |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 10 |
| No. of episodes | 137 |
| Production | |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Production company | Pilgrim Studios |
| Release | |
| Original network | TLC |
| Picture format | HDTV 720p |
| Original release | January 13, 2015 – present |
My Big Fat Fabulous Life is an American reality television series that premiered on January 13, 2015. The series chronicles the life of Whitney Way Thore, a woman who weighed 380 pounds (170 kg) at the beginning of the series (which is partially attributed to polycystic ovary syndrome). Thore became popular when her former radio station's morning show, Jared and Katie in the Morning on 107.5 KZL, in Greensboro, North Carolina, came up with and posted "107.5 KZL's Fat Girl Dancing" videos, with more than eight million views on YouTube.
Cast
Main
- Whitney Way Thore
- Barbara "Babs" Thore
- Glenn Thore
- Hunter Thore
- Buddy Bell
- Ashley Baynes
- Todd Beasley
- Tal Fish
- Heather Sykes (seasons 2–9)
Recurring
- Hunter Thore
- Chase Severino (seasons 7–8; guest season 9)
- Ryan Andreas (seasons 7–8)
Episodes
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 11 | January 13, 2015 | February 10, 2015 | |
| 2 | 23 | September 9, 2015 | November 18, 2015 | |
| 3 | 11 | June 8, 2016 | August 17, 2016 | |
| 4 | 14 | January 24, 2017 | April 25, 2017 | |
| 5 | 13 | January 2, 2018 | March 27, 2018 | |
| 6 | 13 | January 1, 2019 | March 26, 2019 | |
| 7 | 13 | January 7, 2020 | March 24, 2020 | |
| 8 | 15 | November 10, 2020 | February 16, 2021 | |
| 9 | 12 | August 17, 2021 | November 2, 2021 | |
| 10 | 12 | August 9, 2022 | October 25, 2022 | |
Season 1 (2015)
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No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "A Fat Girl Dancing" | January 13, 2015 | |
| After a health disorder caused her to gain more than 230 pounds (100 kg), 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, even at 380 pounds (170 kg). | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "Hate Mail" | January 20, 2015 | |
| 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 stranger deliver her a crushing blow. | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "The Say-Yes Philosophy" | January 20, 2015 | |
| 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 | 4 | "More Than a Buddy" | January 27, 2015 | |
| 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 | 5 | "Doing the Beach" | January 27, 2015 | |
| A poor body image has prevented Whitney from going to the beach for almost 20 years. While her insecurities have never been higher, she wants to overcome her fears with an epic return in a bold bathing suit. | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "A Fling Thing" | February 3, 2015 | |
| While her parents prepare for a big anniversary, Whitney entertains the idea of a fling with an old friend. Trouble brews when he shows up to the party and meets Buddy. | ||||
| 7 | 7 | "The Wedding Job" | February 3, 2015 | |
| 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 | 8 | "The Double Blind Date" | February 10, 2015 | |
| In 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 marriage proposal ensues. | ||||
| 9 | 9 | "Leaving the Nest" | February 10, 2015 | |
| 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. Just as things are looking up, devastating news puts Whitney's future in peril. | ||||
| 10 | 10 | "The Skinny" | February 10, 2015 | |
| Whitney looks back at all the big fat fabulous moments this season and shares insights into her most intimate relationships and answers viewers' provocative questions. | ||||
| 11 | 11 | "Babs Knows Best (Special)" | May 10, 2015 | |
| 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 (2015)
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No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
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| 12 | 1 | "Whitney's Back!" | September 9, 2015 | |
| Whitney is back and kicking things into high gear. Since being diagnosed as pre-diabetic, she heads back to the doctor to see if her lifestyle adjustments have had any impact on her health. For the first time in years, Whitney tries to ride a bike again. | ||||
| 13 | 2 | "Pasta la Vista, Baby" | September 9, 2015 | |
| With the threat of diabetes upon her, Whitney throws a goodbye party for all of her comfort foods. But watching those around her indulge makes for a difficult time. | ||||
| 14 | 3 | "7th Inning Splits" | September 16, 2015 | |
| 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 still need to break the news to Babs and Glenn. | ||||
| 15 | 4 | "A Home of Her Own" | September 16, 2015 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 16 | 5 | "Design a Date" | September 23, 2015 | |
| Whitney falls hard on a first date. Whitney and Buddy do some furniture shopping, but quickly realize they have very different tastes. Plus, Glenn shares some shocking health news. | ||||
| 17 | 6 | "5K Run" | September 23, 2015 | |
| Whitney and her dad compete in a 5K race but crossing the finish line proves to be more daunting than they ever imagined. | ||||
| 18 | 7 | "Aloha 30" | September 30, 2015 | |
| Whitney invites Lennie to her 31st birthday party, but quickly realizes that introducing him to family and friends on just their second date is a huge mistake. | ||||
| 19 | 8 | "Little Big Girl Dance Class" | September 30, 2015 | |
| Whitney opens her Big Girl Dance Class to kids, but is not prepared for what comes out of their mouths. To make extra money, Whitney prepares for a job interview with the local baseball team, the Greensboro Grasshoppers. | ||||
| 20 | 9 | "First Day on the Job" | October 7, 2015 | |
| 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. Later, an unauthorized break may cost her the job. | ||||
| 21 | 10 | "Fighting the Scale" | October 7, 2015 | |
| After receiving discouraging news from the scale during her weigh in, Whitney's confidence is rattled. A blowup with Buddy is just enough to set her over the edge. | ||||
| 22 | 11 | "A Muse in the Nude" | October 14, 2015 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 23 | 12 | "Not Your Mama's Cat Show" | October 14, 2015 | |
| Whitney and Babs go on a road trip 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. | ||||
| 24 | 13 | "No Body Shame" | October 21, 2015 | |
| Whitney takes a huge leap with the "No Body Shame" campaign by creating a groundbreaking video with the hopes of going viral. With Summer Showcase around the corner, Whitney announces which Big Girl Dance Class member will have a solo. | ||||
| 25 | 14 | "Big Girls Summer Showcase" | October 21, 2015 | |
| 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 over way over their heads. | ||||
| 26 | 15 | "Burning Love" | October 28, 2015 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 27 | 16 | "Whitney Live: #NoBS" | November 4, 2015 | |
| Host Lisa Arch joins Whitney live at the Carolina Theater for a two-hour event featuring special guests, a Big Girl Dance Party, and Whitney as she celebrates No Body Shame by receiving a tattoo from Megan Massacre live on air. | ||||
| 28 | 17 | "Working at the Car Wash" | November 4, 2015 | |
| A Big Girl car wash hopes to solve the financial woes that threaten Whitney's trip to the National Dance Museum. Plus, Whitney bares all for a photo shoot and takes off more than imaginable. | ||||
| 29 | 18 | "Whitney's Ticking Clock" | November 11, 2015 | |
| 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 a favorite from among her friends. | ||||
| 30 | 19 | "Big Whit's Debut" | November 11, 2015 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 31 | 20 | "Truth or Dare" | November 18, 2015 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 32 | 21 | "A Dance to Remember" | November 18, 2015 | |
| With her performance at the National Museum of Dance upon her, Whitney is still unsure of her routine. An added surprise that day throws her for even more of a loop. | ||||
| 33 | 22 | "Whitney Takes on LA" | November 18, 2015 | |
| An unlikely turn of events has Whitney off to LA for an event to celebrate a man who became an overnight sensation when he was fat-shamed on the Internet. When Whitney returns home, she is hit with a harsh reality regarding her health. | ||||
| 34 | 23 | "The Skinny" | November 25, 2015 | |
| Filmed inside her home, Whitney welcomes TLC executive Mike Kane to discuss the ups, downs, hilarious moments and behind-the-scene secrets from season 2. Whitney's family and friends also join in this one of a kind tell-all. | ||||
Note: Episode 0, "Special Weigh-In," premiered on September 16, 2015.
Season 3 (2016)
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No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
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| 35 | 1 | "I Wanna Be Fat" | June 8, 2016 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 36 | 2 | "A Brush with Death" | June 15, 2016 | |
| After collapsing at the dance-a-thon, Whitney's rushed to the hospital. Even the E.R. doctor can't scare her into making a big change, and a trip to the snow turns disastrous when she screams at the television crew to help her. | ||||
| 37 | 3 | "Speechless" | June 22, 2016 | |
| After receiving grim news from a cardiologist regarding her collapse, Whitney must take a break from dancing. She is blindsided when she learns that one of her fellow big girls is trying to hijack her class in her absence. | ||||
| 38 | 4 | "Losing at Love" | June 29, 2016 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 39 | 5 | "(Fat Girl) Spread Thin" | July 6, 2016 | |
| 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. Patrick's Day parade, she experiences fat-shaming like never before. | ||||
| 40 | 6 | "Cereal Stalker" | July 13, 2016 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 41 | 7 | "Fat Jokes" | July 20, 2016 | |
| 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! | ||||
| 42 | 8 | "Flirting with Disaster" | July 27, 2016 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 43 | 9 | "Big Fat Breakup" | August 3, 2016 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 44 | 10 | "The Skinny: Part 1" | August 10, 2016 | |
| 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. Lennie and Whitney meet again for the first time since breaking up. | ||||
| 45 | 11 | "The Skinny: Part 2" | August 17, 2016 | |
| 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. | ||||
Season 4 (2017)
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No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
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| 46 | 1 | "Knocked Up?" | January 24, 2017 | |
| Newly single, blonde and a homeowner, Whitney takes a fresh approach to the challenges faced by a 370-pound dancer. An unfortunate fight with her new "tenant" topped with the most shocking news imaginable leads to catastrophe. | ||||
| 47 | 2 | "Immaculate Misconception" | January 31, 2017 | |
| 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. When Lennie asks for proof that the pregnancy is legit, Whitney's flabbergasted. | ||||
| 48 | 3 | "Baby Fat" | February 8, 2017 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 49 | 4 | "Judging Whitney" | February 15, 2017 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 50 | 5 | "How Low Can Whit Go?" | February 22, 2017 | |
| Whitney attends rival Jiya's dance class; 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. | ||||
| 51 | 6 | "I Kissed a Girl" | February 28, 2017 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 52 | 7 | "Whitney Calls in Backup" | March 7, 2017 | |
| With the dance battle looming Whitney, can't afford to mess around. 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. | ||||
| 53 | 8 | "Big Girl Dance Battle" | March 14, 2017 | |
| 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. When an injury plagues her star dancer, Whitney loses her mind. | ||||
| 54 | 9 | "Whitney Gets a Date" | March 21, 2017 | |
| Whitney dives back into online dating, but a new type of suitor raises ample concern. Whitney and Buddy gear up for a fitness competition; when they arrive, Will drops a bomb. Meanwhile, Whitney comes upon the scorecards from the dance battle. | ||||
| 55 | 10 | "Belly Up" | March 28, 2017 | |
| Whitney attends a belly dancing class with a judge from the dance battle, but when a harmless lesson turns into a public performance with a sword, panic sets in. Online date Nathan divulges information that throws Whitney's world into a tailspin. | ||||
| 56 | 11 | "Big Girl in the Big Apple" | April 4, 2017 | |
| Whitney tags along on Todd's New York trip to attend a dance workshop with The Fitness Marshall. 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. | ||||
| 57 | 12 | "Toe to Toe" | April 11, 2017 | |
| With the dance battle rematch looming, Whitney's friends attempt to repair her relationship with Todd. An untimely injury leads to an even bigger problem and Whitney learns that Babs has been rushed to the emergency room. | ||||
| 58 | 13 | "Whitney Steps Up" | April 18, 2017 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 59 | 14 | "The Skinny" | April 25, 2017 | |
| Whitney and the 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. | ||||
Season 5 (2018)
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No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
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| 60 | 1 | "Rescue Me" | January 2, 2018 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 61 | 2 | "Ghosted" | January 9, 2018 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 62 | 3 | "Big Fat Ambush" | January 2, 2018 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 63 | 4 | "Buddy's Missing" | January 24, 2018 | |
| While helping Ashley prepare for her baby, Whitney panics about her 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. | ||||
| 64 | 5 | "Buddy's Big Secret" | January 30, 2018 | |
| Buddy's been missing for over a week, and a visit to his parents' house has Whitney uncovering the harsh truth. | ||||
| 65 | 6 | "We're Having a Baby" | February 6, 2018 | |
| Ashley's about to give birth, and the reality of it all has her falling apart. Will Whitney's blessing ceremony do the trick? | ||||
| 66 | 7 | "A Sobering Reality" | February 13, 2018 | |
| 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? | ||||
| 67 | 8 | "Aloah Buddy" | February 20, 2018 | |
| Buddy needs to find a sober coach to meet the gang in Hawaii. Whitney feels betrayed when Glenn admits he wasn't truthful about an important detail of the 5k race. Babs gets jealous over Glenn's former girlfriend, Keiko. | ||||
| 68 | 9 | "One K at a Time" | February 27, 2018 | |
| Whitney decides to walk the 8k, even though it's 2 miles further than what she's prepared for. When her feet give out on her, she screams in agony but is still determined. Things take a dark turn when Buddy likens Whit's determination to addiction. | ||||
| 69 | 10 | "Who's Your Buddy" | March 6, 2018 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 70 | 11 | "Buddy's Next Move" | March 13, 2018 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 71 | 12 | "My Big Fat Baby" | March 20, 2018 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 72 | 13 | "The Skinny" | March 27, 2018 | |
| 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. | ||||
Season 6 (2019)
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No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 1 | "Single, Fat and Crazy" | January 1, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 74 | 2 | "If Heather Finds Out..." | January 8, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 75 | 3 | "Old Habits Die Hard" | January 15, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 76 | 4 | "Big Girl, Little Bus" | January 22, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 77 | 5 | "Buddy's New Girl" | January 29, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 78 | 6 | "Fat Hating Is Real" | February 5, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 79 | 7 | "Big Girls Don't Cry" | February 12, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 80 | 8 | "Obsessive Habits" | February 19, 2019 | |
| Whitney prepares for Alaska with a treacherous mountain hike. With 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. | ||||
| 81 | 9 | "Hiking and Biking and Bears, Oh My!" | February 26, 2019 | |
| Whitney and her friends arrive in Alaska for the much anticipated Whit-a-thon. Tal injures himself performing for an exotic dancer Whitney hires to help Heather get over Buddy. And Buddy calls with the shocking news that he and Chelsea broke up. | ||||
| 82 | 10 | "Where's Buddy Sleeping" | March 5, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 83 | 11 | "A Stormy Affair" | March 12, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 84 | 12 | "Whitney and Buddy Get Serious" | March 19, 2019 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 85 | 13 | "The Skinny - Game Night" | March 26, 2019 | |
| Actress and comedian Kym Whitley host 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 (2020)
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No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 1 | "A Tale of Two Whitneys" | January 7, 2020 | |
| Whitney creates a new business and a new life in Charlotte. Whitney accepts a date with another man, will this create a love triangle? Also, tension between Buddy and Tal forces Whitney into a tough decision. | ||||
| 87 | 2 | "Whit's New Man" | January 14, 2020 | |
| Whitney looks for a permanent home in Charlotte, but will she be forced to kick Buddy out? A health scare for Babs causes Whitney to take drastic measures. Meanwhile, sparks fly on Whitney and Chase's first date. | ||||
| 88 | 3 | "Big Fat Moves" | January 21, 2020 | |
| Whitney finally packs up and moves to Charlotte. Chase asks Whitney to be his girlfriend. Whitney teams up with Jessica for a fitness competition from hell. | ||||
| 89 | 4 | "Friends with Benefits" | January 28, 2020 | |
| Whitney's Greensboro friends come to Charlotte for a fun-filled weekend. Things get tense when Heather discovers that Buddy's been staying with Whitney. Ryan crashes their party, and Heather welcomes him with a very friendly kiss. | ||||
| 90 | 5 | "Work on the Jerk" | February 4, 2020 | |
| After Ryan and Heather's illicit kiss, Whitney warns Heather not to date Ryan. Whitney quits Big Girl Dance Class to focus on her new business. Ryan challenges Whitney to a Whitewater Rafting adventure. | ||||
| 91 | 6 | "Whitney Meets the Parents" | February 11, 2020 | |
| Chase takes Whitney home to West Virginia to meet his family. Whitney and Chase have a fight about Buddy and Whitney is forced to miss Buddy's comedy show. Chase's sister puts Whitney on the spot about having kids. | ||||
| 92 | 7 | "Drinking Buddy" | February 18, 2020 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 93 | 8 | "Super Heavyweight Ladies" | February 25, 2020 | |
| Whitney trains for the State Championships with a new weightlifting coach. Whitney wants to tell Chase she loves him, but will he say it back? Babs and Glenn host a formal dinner to meet Chase. | ||||
| 94 | 9 | "Amends Between Friends" | March 3, 2020 | |
| Ryan surprises Whitney with a hefty business proposition and she is forced to get on board or miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Buddy sits Whitney down to make amends. | ||||
| 95 | 10 | "Worth the Weight" | March 10, 2020 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 96 | 11 | "A Fat Girl in Paris" | March 17, 2020 | |
| The trip to Paris is underway and expectations are high. Whitney and Ryan clash over their opposing business plans. Whitney finally warms up to talk to Chase about their future, but his reaction leaves her cold. | ||||
| 97 | 12 | "A Big Fat Proposal" | March 24, 2020 | |
| Whitney's love affair with Paris continues, but her relationship with Chase is on the rocks. Ryan challenges Whitney to a brutal climb up the Eiffel Tower, but the biggest surprise of her life waits at the top. | ||||
| 98 | 13 | "The Skinny - Engagement Party" | March 24, 2020 | |
| 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 (2020–21)
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No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
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| 99 | 1 | "Wedding Bells are Ringing" | November 10, 2020 | |
| 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, Whitney's new boundaries with Buddy are put to the test. | ||||
| 100 | 2 | "Whitney's Long-Distance Relationship" | November 17, 2020 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 101 | 3 | "Slipping Through My Fingers" | November 24, 2020 | |
| 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 scary news from Buddy, Whitney fears for her parent' safety. | ||||
| 102 | 4 | "Safer at Home" | December 1, 2020 | |
| 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? | ||||
| 103 | 5 | "My Big Fat Broken Heart" | December 8, 2020 | |
| 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? | ||||
| 104 | 6 | "Whitney Confronts Chase" | December 15, 2020 | |
| Whitney finally has a face-to-face confrontation with Chase to get some closure. Also, after Buddy steps up to console Whitney, he finds himself sidelined by another man from her past. | ||||
| 105 | 7 | "Sex, Lies and Sandwiches" | December 22, 2020 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 106 | 8 | "Sink or Swim" | December 29, 2020 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 107 | 9 | "The Buddy System" | January 5, 2021 | |
| Wary of being alone in Charlotte, Whitney convinces Buddy to move in with her. However, with Buddy's new girlfriend taking up his time, she finds herself lonelier than ever. Will it all blow up in their faces when Buddy moves too fast in love? | ||||
| 108 | 10 | "A Big Fat Ultimatum" | January 12, 2021 | |
| With Chase 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, he throws down a pretty hefty ultimatum, threatening her to stay in Charlotte. | ||||
| 109 | 11 | "Weight-Loss Surgery" | January 19, 2021 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 110 | 12 | "Whitney Gets Her Groove Back" | January 26, 2021 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 111 | 13 | "Big Fat Brawl" | February 2, 2021 | |
| 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? | ||||
| 112 | 14 | "Big Fat Baby News" | February 9, 2021 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 113 | 15 | "The Skinny" | February 16, 2021 | |
| Host Sukanya Krishnan takes Whitney, her friends, and her family back through some of the past year's most memorable and traumatic moments. Also, Chase comes face to face with everyone for the first time since the breakup. | ||||
Season 9 (2021)
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No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 1 | "Big Fat French Crush" | August 17, 2021 | |
| 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 French man, her friends worry about her getting into another long distance relationship. | ||||
| 115 | 2 | "From Tutor to Suitor" | August 24, 2021 | |
| Newly vaccinated, Whitney sets up a first date with her mystery French man. | ||||
| 116 | 3 | "Will You Be My Surrogate?" | August 31, 2021 | |
| Worried about her slim chances of having a child, Whitney makes some big decisions during a trip to the fertility doctor; Whitney goes on her first official date with the French man, hoping it will put them on the path to amour. | ||||
| 117 | 4 | "Vaxed and Waxed" | September 7, 2021 | |
| Whitney and Ashley head 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. | ||||
| 118 | 5 | "Retreat Yourself" | September 14, 2021 | |
| Whitney and Ashley head 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. | ||||
| 119 | 6 | "Crappy Birthday to You" | September 21, 2021 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 120 | 7 | "Chase'n the Frenchman" | September 28, 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; Whitney meets up with Chase. | ||||
| 121 | 8 | "A Big Fat Disappointment" | October 5, 2021 | |
| While on a painful break with the French man, Whitney grapples with her 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. | ||||
| 122 | 9 | "Fat Lips" | October 12, 2021 | |
| Whitney finally gets the results from her painful egg retrieval procedure; Hunter accuses Whitney of moving too fast with the French man; a disturbing voice message leaves Whitney questioning everything. | ||||
| 123 | 10 | "Maine Reason for Tension" | October 19, 2021 | |
| 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 if her love life has taken another hit. | ||||
| 124 | 11 | "Late, Toothless and High" | October 26, 2021 | |
| 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. | ||||
| 125 | 12 | "Bon Voyage, Whitney" | November 2, 2021 | |
| Whitney has a one-way ticket to Paris and is ready to meet her French man. When Whitney 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 9 (2022)
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No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 1 | "For the Love of Babs" | August 9, 2022 |
| 127 | 2 | "Thore Family Values" | August 16, 2022 |
| 128 | 3 | "Business Decisions in the Bedroom" | August 23, 2022 |
| 129 | 4 | "A New Home for Babs" | August 30, 2022 |
| 130 | 5 | "Big Fat Sex Reveal" | September 6, 2022 |
| 131 | 6 | "Pole Dancing Bride" | September 13, 2022 |
| 132 | 7 | "Hand-Fed Bananas" | September 20, 2022 |
| 133 | 8 | "A Big Fat Wedding, but Not Mine" | September 27, 2022 |
| 134 | 9 | "Let's Get Physical" | October 4, 2022 |
| 135 | 10 | "Fat Girl in a Little Car" | October 11, 2022 |
| 136 | 11 | "Relationship Status: Open" | October 18, 2022 |
| 137 | 12 | "What Is Love? Lennie Don't Hurt Me" | October 25, 2022 |
International broadcast
In Australia, the series premiered on TLC on May 26, 2015.