Whitney Way Thore
Self
My Big Fat Fabulous Life (2015)
Season 3
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.
Released Jan. 13, 2015
Episode 41 min
14+
Genres: Drama, Reality, Reality TV
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Watch Providers: TLC, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel + 3 more, HBO Max, Philo, YouTube TV
Production Companies: TLC, Mountain Films, Barefoot Holidays, The Paris Bureau, Pilgrim Studios
Network: TLC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S3E1 - 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 healthy as she thinks it is. Meanwhile, Whitney's not sure how to feel about the reveal of Buddy's new girlfriend.
June 8, 2016, midnight
S3E2 - 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 making a big change, and a trip in the snow turns disastrous when she finds herself screaming at the television crew to help her.
June 15, 2016, midnight
S3E3 - Speechless
After receiving grim news from a cardiologist regarding her collapse, Whitney must take a break from dancing. But she is blindsided when she learns that one of her fellow big girls is trying to hijack her class in her absence.
June 22, 2016, midnight
S3E4 - Losing at Love
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.
June 29, 2016, midnight
S3E5 - (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. Patty's Day parade, she experiences fat-shaming like never before.
July 6, 2016, midnight
S3E6 - Cereal Stalker
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. Lennie goes MIA and Whitney turns to stalking him.
July 13, 2016, midnight
S3E7 - Fat Jokes
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!
July 20, 2016, midnight
S3E8 - 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. Whitney's lack of commitment has Will fed up. Glenn threatens to get rid of Allister.
July 27, 2016, midnight
S3E9 - 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 ballroom competition in Charlotte. A surprising twist in her love life has everyone caught off guard - especially Lennie.
Aug. 3, 2016, midnight
S3E10 - 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 real feelings about the funeral intervention to the beef between her and Caitie. Plus, Lennie and Whitney meet again for the first time since breaking up.
Aug. 10, 2016, midnight
S3E11 - 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. Whitney finally confesses her true feelings about Roy and sparks fly when Whitney confronts her nemesis, comedian Kerryn Feehan.
Aug. 17, 2016, midnight
Network: TLC
Episode Runtime: 41 min.
Season Runtime: 7052 min.
Released: Jan. 13, 2015
Last Air Date: Sept. 2, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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