Season 1

Episodes • 2015

Whitney Way Thore
A Fat Girl Dancing

1. A Fat Girl Dancing

43 min

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.

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Hate Mail

2. Hate Mail

22 min

At 380 lbs. Whitney is working hard to make her Big Girl dance classes a success. But as things seem to be looking up, the hateful jeers of a complete stranger deliver her a crushing blow.

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The Say-Yes Philosophy

3. The Say-Yes Philosophy

22 min

After saying 'no' to life for the past ten years, Whitney's new 'Say-Yes Philosophy' lands her in a plus-sized fashion show, an institution she resents as an overweight woman.

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More Than a Buddy

4. More Than a Buddy

22 min

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.

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Doing the Beach

5. Doing the Beach

22 min

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.

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A Fling Thing

6. A Fling Thing

22 min

While her parents prepare for their big wedding anniversary, Whitney entertains the idea of a fling with an old friend. But trouble brews when he shows up to the party and meets Buddy.

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The Wedding Job

7. The Wedding Job

22 min

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.

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The Double Blind Date

8. The Double Blind Date

22 min

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.

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Leaving the Nest

9. Leaving the Nest

22 min

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.

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The Skinny

10. The Skinny

22 min

Whitney looks back at all the big fat fabulous moments this season & shares insights into her most intimate relationships and answers viewers' provocative questions.

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Babs Knows Best

11. Babs Knows Best

43 min

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.

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