My Big Fat Fabulous Life
Dancing her way through the haters, Whitney 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.
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Dancing her way through the haters, Whitney 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.
Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Rescue Me
Tue, Jan 2, 2018 85 mins
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.
Episode 2
Ghosted
Tue, Jan 9, 2018 85 mins
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.
Episode 3
Big Fat Ambush
Tue, Jan 16, 2018 85 mins
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.
Episode 4
Buddy's Missing
Tue, Jan 23, 2018 44 mins
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.
Episode 5
Buddy's Big Secret
Tue, Jan 30, 2018 42 mins
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?
Episode 6
We're Having a Baby
Tue, Feb 6, 2018 42 mins
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?
Episode 7
A Sobering Reality
Tue, Feb 13, 2018 42 mins
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?
Episode 8
Aloha Buddy
Tue, Feb 20, 2018 42 mins
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.
Episode 9
One K at a Time
Tue, Feb 27, 2018 42 mins
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.
Episode 10
Who's Your Buddy
Tue, Mar 6, 2018 42 mins
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.
Episode 11
Buddy's Next Move
Tue, Mar 13, 2018 42 mins
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.
Episode 12
My Big Fat Baby
Tue, Mar 20, 2018 43 mins
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.
Episode 13
The Skinny
Tue, Mar 27, 2018 43 mins
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.
