My Big Fat Fabulous Life
My Big Fat Fabulous Life

My Big Fat Fabulous Life

2015 13 Seasons 172 Episodes ⭐ 7.4 Reality Drama

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.

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 & Episodes

EP 1

A Fat Girl Dancing

After a health disorder caused her to gain more than 230 pounds, Whitney was forced to give up her one true love: dancin

EP 2

Hate Mail

At 380 lbs. Whitney is working hard to make her Big Girl dance classes a success. But as things seem to be looking up, t

EP 3

The Say-Yes Philosophy

After saying 'no' to life for the past ten years, Whitney's new 'Say-Yes Philosophy' lands her in a plus-sized fashion s

EP 4

More Than a Buddy

Since teaching dance has not led to weight loss, it's time to take things up a notch with a personal trainer. And her mo

EP 5

Doing the Beach

A poor body image has prevented Whitney from going to the beach for almost 20 years. And while her insecurities have nev

EP 6

A Fling Thing

While her parents prepare for their big wedding anniversary, Whitney entertains the idea of a fling with an old friend.

EP 7

The Wedding Job

A bride hires Whitney to choreograph her destination wedding but when everything goes wrong, Whitney panics. After calli

EP 8

The Double Blind Date

In an effort to help Ashley find love, Whitney creates an online dating profile which ensues a tangle of lies. Buddy com

EP 9

Leaving the Nest

Whitney's dance career hits an all-time high as she prepares to lead a giant dance class. Meanwhile, she and Buddy go ho

EP 10

The Skinny

Whitney looks back at all the big fat fabulous moments this season & shares insights into her most intimate relationship

EP 11

Babs Knows Best

The special revolves around Whitney's effort to cheer up her mom after a recent event has left her feeling blue. Both mo

EP 1

Whitney's Back!

Whitney is back and kicking things into high gear! She heads back to the doctor to see if her lifestyle adjustments have

EP 2

Pasta La Vista, Baby

With the threat of diabetes upon her, Whitney throws a goodbye party for all of her favorite comfort foods. But watching

EP 3

7th Inning Splits

Whitney's Big Girl Dance Class prepares for their debut performance at the Grasshoppers game, but the rain has her petri

EP 4

A Home of Her Own

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

EP 5

Design a Date

Whitney falls hard on a first date. Whitney and Buddy do some furniture shopping but quickly realize they have very diff

EP 6

5K Run

Whitney and her dad compete in a 5K race, but crossing the finish line proves to be more daunting than they ever imagine

EP 7

Aloha 30

Whitney invites Lennie to her 31st birthday party but quickly realizes that introducing him to family and friends on the

EP 8

Little Big Girl Dance Class

Whitney opens her Big Girl Dance Class to kids but is not prepared for what comes out of their mouths. Looking to make s

EP 9

First Day on the Job

Whitney gets a job with the Greensboro Grasshoppers, but even the most rigorous workout routine can’t prepare her for

EP 10

Fighting the Scale

Whitney's confidence is rattled after receiving discouraging news at her weigh-in. A blowup with Buddy is just enough to

EP 11

A Muse in the Nude

Whitney models for Lennie in the nude as their relationship is just beginning to blossom. After designing a logo for the

EP 12

Not Your Mama's Cat Show

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

EP 13

No Body Shame

Whitney takes a huge leap with the No Body Shame campaign by creating a groundbreaking video with the hopes of going vir

EP 14

Big Girls Summer Showcase

Whitney and the Big Girl Dance Class seize the chance to perform with other acclaimed dancers, but dress rehearsal shows

EP 15

Burning Love

Whitney wants to impress her love interest by cooking a romantic dinner, but catching the kitchen on fire is just the be

EP 16

Working at the Car Wash

A Big Girl car wash hopes to solve the financial woes that threaten Whitney’s trip to the National Dance Museum. Whitn

EP 17

Truth or Dare

Whitney realizes that the weight she’s gained is limiting her from becoming the dancer she once was. A game of truth o

EP 18

A Dance to Remember

With her performance at the National Museum of Dance upon her, Whitney is still unsure of her routine. An added surprise

EP 19

Whitney's Ticking Clock

Whitney babysits Tal's 11-month-old-nephew, which raises questions about her own fertility. Whitney can only bring one g

EP 20

Big Whit's Debut

Whitney's boss asks her to fill in as the on-field entertainment at the Grasshoppers baseball game. Glenn prepares for t

EP 21

Whitney Takes on LA

Whitney is off to LA for an event to celebrate a man who became an overnight sensation when he was fat-shamed on the Int

EP 22

Whitney Weighs In

Whitney takes a heartfelt and humorous look at never-before-seen moments from the show, shares special home movies from

EP 23

The Skinny

Whitney welcomes TLC executive Mike Kane to discuss the ups, downs, hilarious moments and behind-the-scene secrets from

EP 1

I Wanna Be Fat

Whitney's excitement over her first dance-a-thon takes a dark turn when she realizes that her 370 lb. body is not as hea

EP 2

A Brush With Death

After collapsing at the dance-a-thon, Whitney's rushed to the hospital. But even the E.R. doctor can't scare her into ma

EP 3

Speechless

After receiving grim news from a cardiologist regarding her collapse, Whitney must take a break from dancing. But she is

EP 4

Losing at Love

Whitney wants Lennie to move in, but her couples' game night with Heather and Buddy foreshadows a disastrous reality tha

EP 5

(Fat Girl) Spread Thin

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

EP 6

Cereal Stalker

Whitney hits the pool with transgender pal Mattie, only to find she's withheld something significant. When Whitney gives

EP 7

Fat Jokes

Between her parents' upcoming birthday party and Will's disapproval of her eating habits, Whitney is stressed. Then, she

EP 8

Flirting With Disaster

Whitney gets a chance to make her own dance DVD, but her reputation is at stake when her backup dancers fail her. Whitne

EP 9

Big Fat Breakup

Despite the harsh setback of being fired by her trainer Will, Whitney must get her life together in time for the big bal

EP 10

The Skinny Part 1

Shaun Robinson hosts while Whitney and the entire cast dish on the highs and lows of the past season, from Whitney's rea

EP 11

The Skinny Part 2

The entire cast dishes up a second helping of The Skinny! Lennie and Whitney talk for the first time since breaking up.

EP 1

Knocked Up?

Newly single, blonde, and a homeowner, Whitney takes a fresh approach to the challenges faced by a 370-pound dancer. But

EP 2

Immaculate Misconception

Whitney settles into the grave reality of being pregnant at 370 lbs., and now she must find the courage to break the new

EP 3

Baby Fat

Glenn has a conniption when he learns of Whitney's pregnancy, and Babs spills the beans to everyone at the worst possibl

EP 4

Judging Whitney

Whitney's big festival performance leads to a cat fight with a rival dancer; then her world gets rocked when Lennie show

EP 5

How Low Can Whit Go?

Whitney attends rival Jiya's dance class, and when her skills get tested and she refuses to get low, things get nasty. T

EP 6

I Kissed a Girl

Whitney runs into a female friend from high school who invites her horseback riding. By the time Whitney realizes she's

EP 7

Whitney Calls in Backup

With the dance battle looming Whitney can't afford to mess around. But bringing in cutthroat choreographer Jenzi to help

EP 8

Big Girl Dance Battle

It's time to battle! Whitney's Big Girls gear up for the most intense performance of their lives. The Trophy Wives come

EP 9

Whitney Gets a Date

Whitney dives back into online dating, but a new type of suitor raises ample concern. Whitney and Buddy gear up for a fi

EP 10

Belly Up

Whitney attends a belly dancing class with a judge from the dance battle, but then a harmless lesson turns into a public

EP 11

Big Girl in the Big Apple

Whitney tags along on Todd's New York trip to attend a dance workshop with The Fitness Marshall. But when she accepts an

EP 12

Toe to Toe

With the dance battle rematch looming, Whitney's friends attempt to repair her relationship with Todd, but an untimely i

EP 13

Whitney Steps Up

In the wake of Babs' stroke, the family struggles to hold it together; Whitney offers to help with Babs' recovery, but w

EP 14

The Skinny

Whitney and cast look back on the most outrageous moments of the season. Whitney comes clean to Roy about her feelings,

EP 1

Rescue Me

Whitney's all set for a whirlwind tour as a backup dancer, but a secret love has her rethinking everything. Ashley's pac

EP 2

Ghosted

Whitney uncovers a dark truth about the man she's fallen for, but will he fess up when confronted? Todd refuses to give

EP 3

Big Fat Ambush

In an effort to move on from her cheating ex-boyfriend Avi, Whitney joins forces with Nada, Avi's other ex, from Egypt.

EP 4

Buddy’s Missing

While helping Ashley prepare for her baby, Whitney panics about her own fertility, but is another cat the solution? Budd

EP 5

Buddy's Big Secret

Buddy’s been missing for over a week and a visit to his parents’ house has Whitney uncovering the harsh truth. Meanw

EP 6

We're Having a Baby

Whitney helps Ashley induce labor, but when push comes to shove, the labor coach panics. Meanwhile, Piggy bites Babs; Gl

EP 7

A Sobering Reality

With the Hawaii trip fast approaching, Whitney prepares for the 5K. Whitney and Heather visit Buddy in rehab, and he tel

EP 8

Aloha Buddy

Buddy needs to find a sober coach in order to meet the gang in Hawaii. Whitney feels betrayed when Glenn admits he wasn'

EP 9

One K at a Time

Whitney is determined to walk the 8km, even though it’s 2 miles further than what she’s prepared for, and when her f

EP 10

Who's Your Buddy?

Fresh off the 8K, Whitney is forced to re-evaluate her goals. Six months out from her stroke, Babs gets behind the wheel

EP 11

Buddy's Next Move

With treatment coming to an end, Buddy must decide between Whitney's house and a sober living facility in Charleston; Wh

EP 12

My Big Fat Baby

Before Buddy leaves town, he sits down for a final talk with Heather, but nothing could prepare her for the bombshell he

EP 13

The Skinny

In a post season tell-all, Whitney and her friends and family sit down with host Shaun Robinson to talk about the challe

EP 1

Single, Fat and Crazy

Whitney visits Buddy in D.C. where they share a surprise kiss! Heather struggles to get over Buddy. Whitney is confronte

EP 2

If Heather Finds Out

Whitney discovers a shocking family secret. A fertility doctor gives Whitney life changing information. Whitney has to h

EP 3

Old Habits Die Hard

Whitney plans the BGDC tour. Buddy shares disturbing feelings with potentially deadly consequences. Babs is taken on a s

EP 4

Big Girl, Little Bus

Whitney invites Buddy on the road. The BGDC Pittsburgh class is overbooked in a cramped venue, jeopardizing the tour. Bu

EP 5

Buddy's New Girl

Buddy goes missing in Columbus and Whitney threatens to cancel class. With the biggest city on the BGDC tour still loomi

EP 6

Fat Hating is Real

Buddy brings his new girlfriend to Greensboro but struggles to find them a place to live. Whitney is shocked when Todd q

EP 7

Big Girls Don’t Cry

After an impossible rock wall climb, Whitney is forced to rethink her Alaskan adventure. Tensions finally boil over when

EP 8

Obsessive Habits

Whitney prepares for Alaska with a treacherous mountain hike. After receiving an offer to teach dance in New York, Whitn

EP 9

Hiking and Biking and Bears, Oh My!

Whitney and her friends arrive in Alaska for the much anticipated Whit-a-thon. Tal injures himself performing for an exo

EP 10

Where's Buddy Sleeping?

Whitney has a near death experience on the side of a cliff. Buddy arrives in Alaska, causing a scandal with his estrange

EP 11

A Stormy Affair

Whitney and Buddy return from Alaska, raising questions about their relationship. A guest teacher shows BGDC how to twer

EP 12

Whitney and Buddy Get Serious

Whitney teaches three back-to-back dance classes at the biggest event of her career in NYC. Much to Whitney's dismay, Bu

EP 13

Game Night

Actress and comedian, Kym Whitley, hosts Whitney and her friends and family for a post-season game night! The contestant

EP 1

A Tale Of Two Whitneys

Uncomfortable after her kiss with Buddy, Whitney creates a new business and a new life in Charlotte. When Whitney accept

EP 2

Whit's New Man

Whitney hunts for a permanent home in Charlotte, but will she be forced to kick Buddy out? And a health scare for Babs c

EP 3

Big Fat Moves

Whitney finally packs up and moves to Charlotte, forcing Buddy to find a new place to live. And after Chase asks Whitney

EP 4

Friends With Benefits

Whitney's Greensboro friends come to Charlotte for a fun filled weekend. But things get tense when Heather discovers tha

EP 5

Work On The Jerk

After Ryan and Heather's illicit kiss, Whitney warns them not to date. And Whitney quits BGDC to focus on her new busine

EP 6

Whitney Meets The Parents

When Chase takes Whitney home to West Virginia to meet his family, she fears they won't accept her. But the couple fight

EP 7

Drinking Buddy

Whitney worries for her parents' safety after her dad falls down the stairs. Buddy discovers he must make amends to Whit

EP 8

Super Heavyweight Ladies

Whitney trains for the State Championships with a new weightlifting coach. And Whitney wants to tell Chase she loves him

EP 9

Amends Between Friends

Ryan surprises Whitney with a hefty business proposition and she is forced to get on board or miss the opportunity of a

EP 10

Worth The Weight

When Whitney and Todd hatch an exciting new business plan, Ryan's negative reaction threatens to derail not only their u

EP 11

A Fat Girl in Paris

The trip to Paris is underway and expectations are high, but Whitney worries when she and Ryan clash over their opposing

EP 12

A Big Fat Proposal

Whitney's love affair with Paris continues, but her relationship with Chase is on the rocks. And Ryan challenges Whitney

EP 13

Engagement Party

Whitney and Chase are getting married and comedian, Kym Whitley, is back to throw them a big, fat engagement party! Whit

EP 1

Wedding Bells Are Ringing

Now four months into their engagement, Whitney and Chase are no closer to living together, but wedding plans need to be

EP 2

Long-Distance Relationship

Agonizing over his blow up with Whitney, Buddy seeks her out to apologize but scares her with the intensity of his react

EP 3

Slipping Through My Fingers

During a weekend trip to Wilmington, Chase shocks Whitney by asking her to move in with him, but is she flattered or ann

EP 4

Safer At Home

While isolated at home due to the spread of Covid-19, Whitney struggles with her growing resentment toward Chase. Will t

EP 5

My Big Fat Broken Heart

After months of quarantine and struggling with panic attacks, Whitney is still reeling after hearing that Chase is havin

EP 6

Whitney Confronts Chase

Whitney finally has a face-to-face confrontation with Chase, but will she get the closure she so desperately needs? Also

EP 7

Sex, Lies And Sandwiches

After a close encounter with an ex-boyfriend, Whitney wonders if she's ready to move on from Chase. She escapes quaranti

EP 8

Sink or Swim

During a weekend trip to the lake, Whitney and Ryan clash as her friends beg her to ditch him and move back to Greensbor

EP 9

The Buddy System

Wary of being alone in Charlotte, Whitney convinces Buddy to move in with her. With Buddy's new girlfriend taking up his

EP 10

A Big Fat Ultimatum

With Chase long gone and Buddy on the fence about staying with her, Whitney considers packing it all in and heading home

EP 11

Weight Loss Surgery

While Whitney is undecided about where to live, the Greensboro crew hatches a plan to lure her back home and away from R

EP 12

Whitney Gets Her Groove Back

In an attempt to rebuild their shaky relationship, Ryan invites Whitney and her friends to Asheville for a weekend getaw

EP 13

Big Fat Brawl

During a weekend trip to Asheville, all eyes are on Ryan for possible sabotage, but no one is expecting Whitney and Budd

EP 14

Big Fat Baby News

Things are looking up for Whitney during an Asheville getaway, but when she discovers Ryan has been keeping devastating

EP 15

The Skinny

Host Sukanya Krishnan takes Whitney, her friends and her family back through some of the most memorable and traumatic mo

EP 1

Big Fat French Crush

Back home in Greensboro, Whitney looks forward to life after quarantine, but Buddy may have abandoned her for his new gi

EP 2

From Tutor To Suitor

A newly vaccinated Whitney sets up a first date with her mystery French man. Then, when Buddy finally agrees to meet up

EP 3

Will You Be My Surrogate?

Worried about her slim chances for a having a child, Whitney makes some big decisions during a trip to the fertility doc

EP 4

Vaxed and Waxed

Freshly vaxed and waxed, Whitney and Ashley are headed to Georgia for a big girls' retreat. With international travel re

EP 5

Retreat Yourself

Whitney and her friends begin to doubt the French man's intentions after a revelation at the big girls' retreat forces h

EP 6

Crappy Birthday to You

Whitney and Todd's birthday celebration turns into a total disaster; Whitney finally confronts the French man about wher

EP 7

Chase'n the Frenchman

Ashley claps back at Whitney after she's fired from No BS Active. While Whitney struggles with the side effects of her f

EP 8

A Big Fat Disappointment

While on a painful break with the French man, Whitney grapples with her own jealousy after hearing Chase's happy news. T

EP 9

Fat Lips

Whitney finally gets the results from her painful egg retrieval procedure. When Hunter accuses her of moving too fast wi

EP 10

Maine Reason For Tension

After the French man stands Whitney up on the trip to Maine, she is forced to defend her online relationship to her fami

EP 11

Late, Toothless And High

While her friends and family enjoy their trip to Maine, Whitney agonizes over whether the French man will be allowed int

EP 12

Bon Voyage, Whitney

Whitney has a one-way ticket to Paris and is ready to meet her French man in the flesh. When she prioritizes love over h

EP 1

For the Love of Babs

After Babs suffers a stroke, the family discovers that Babs, Glenn and Hunter have COVID-19; without her family to lean

EP 2

Thore Family Values

After suffering a stroke, COVID-19 and an infection, the Thores are amazed to see Babs make a miraculous recovery; every

EP 3

Business Decisions in the Bedroom

A pregnant Ashley decides she doesn't want to know her baby's gender, so Whitney must carry the secret alone; Heather br

EP 4

A New Home for Babs

When Babs is released from the hospital, Whitney, Glenn, and Hunter must scramble to find a place for her to live. With

EP 5

Big Fat Sex Reveal

As Babs settles into her new senior living community, Whitney partners with a drag queen to throw Ashley a gender reveal

EP 6

Pole Dancing Bride

Whitney finally gets Glenn to semi-retire and tries to prep Heather for a new love. Meanwhile, Jessica pushes Whitney ou

EP 7

Hand-Fed Bananas

Whitney's plate is already full as she works to resurrect her dance class while also helping Jessica with her wedding. W

EP 8

A Big Fat Wedding -- Not Mine

Despite her recent health setbacks, Babs is determined to attend Jessica's wedding. Lennie agrees to undergo a wedding d

EP 9

Let's Get Physical

Whitney invests big money producing an '80s-style fitness video to gain more subscribers to her fitness app. Glenn and B

EP 10

Fat Girl in a Little Car

With the music video complete and Babs thriving at Abbotswood, Whitney, her brother and her friends can finally take a m

EP 11

Relationship Status: Open

Whitney's friends join her for some Caribbean vacation fun, but things take an unexpected turn when she's caught in bed

EP 12

Lennie Don't Hurt Me

Whitney and her friends take advantage of their final days in St. Lucia with a packed itinerary, but Lennie is nowhere t

EP 1

Babs

The Thores are left heartbroken by the passing of their matriarch, Babs. With Glenn forced to navigate life without his

EP 2

My Big Fat Family Secret

While the family reels from the death of Babs, their beloved matriarch, a secret, long-lost daughter from Glenn's past e

EP 3

My Big Fat Alabama Fama

Determined to lift her grieving father's mood, Whitney cheers him on as he pursues an item on his geriatric bucket list:

EP 4

My Big Fat Weigh-In

Whitney wants to participate in her dad's bucket list, but indoor skydiving has a weight limit. Glenn prefers to have hi

EP 5

My Big Fat Home Alabama

The Thores prepare to embark on the biggest adventure of their lives: meeting their new family; with the trip looming, G

EP 6

My Big Fat Alabama Baptism

Anxiety reaches an all-time high as the Thores arrive in Alabama to meet Angie, Glenn's long-lost daughter; when Whitney

EP 7

My Dad's Big Fat Fabulous Past

The house is abuzz after the family dance-off, but the competition is just beginning as Whitney refuses to lose to her n

EP 8

My Big Fat Disastrous Party

Whitney throws caution to the wind and plans a party for her 39th birthday, but there are hurricanes on the horizon; bef

EP 9

My Big Fat Vacation Proposal

Whitney's search for Mr. Right seems bleaker than ever, and she fears being alone forever; after finding her father grie

EP 10

My Dad's Big Fat Family Tattoo

The Thore family competitions continue as Whitney welcomes Angie and Jaime to North Carolina, but the bonding may go too

EP 11

My Big Fat Dental Adventure

Emotions run high as Whitney gets Glenn, Hunter and her new family ready for their Swiss family vacation; on Whitney's t

EP 12

My Big Swiss Family Thore

Still reeling from the fight with her dad, Whitney balances on an emotional tightrope during their family vacation, but

EP 13

My Big Fat Family Heartbreak

The Swiss family adventure continues until a terrifying turn of events leaves them stranded in the Alps, where a helicop

EP 1

Since U Been Gone

On the cusp of turning 40, a newly-single Whitney finds herself stuck on the sidelines, watching as her friends celebrat

EP 2

Country Grammar

Whitney seeks comfort from heartache by spending Thanksgiving with her Alabama family, but when they invite a potential

EP 3

Everybody Have Fun Tonight

Back from Kentucky, Whitney faces Kenny's shocking revelation, resetting her dating journey. Hunter's movie premiere wit

EP 4

All I Want for Christmas Is You

On the one-year anniversary of her mother's passing and with Christmas quickly approaching, Whitney works to recreate th

EP 5

Get the Party Started

Whitney sets new goals to get over grief and find love again, but when the planning for her niece Jaime's bachelorette p

EP 6

Private Dancer

Whitney, Angie, and the bachelorettes get a wild lesson in intimacy.

EP 7

Heaven Is A Place On Earth

Whitney makes good on her plan to be happy at 40 by seeing a psychic.

EP 8

Who Let the Dogs Out

Whitney's matchmaker challenges her to leave the house to meet men.

EP 9

Higher Love

With Jaime's wedding approaching, Whitney fears a confrontation with Kenny.

EP 10

In your Room

Tensions rise as Glenn pushes a wedding engagement on Hunter.

EP 11

Despacito

Whitney kicks off her 40th birthday trip to Spain.

EP 12

Dark Horse

After Juan's rejection, a witch offers to fix Whitney's cursed love life.

EP 1

Bake Me a Baby as Fast as You Can

EP 2

Twinkle, Twinkle, Fertile Star

EP 3

Pussycat, Pussycat, Where Have You Gone

EP 4

Rockabye Maybe

EP 5

Round and Round the Cauldron Go

EP 6

If You're Witchy and You Know It

EP 7

The Town Mouse and Country Mouse

EP 8

When She Got There, the Cupboard was Bare

EP 9

The Lady on the Bus Goes Bye Bye Bye

EP 10

London Bridge is Calling Now

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