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My Big Fat Fabulous Life

2015 – nowShow14 seasons173 episodesTV-14

56
DecentGoodWatch score

A hopeful, wholesome reality series about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

14 seasons · 173 episodes · best: S11E1 "Babs" 8.5

Episodes

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7.5
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7.0
6.4

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Body Positivity Documentary
  • Reality TV Drama
  • Personal Resilience
  • Social Commentary on Weight
  • Biographical Portrait
  • Family Dynamics
  • Inspirational & Hopeful
  • Vivacious Personality
  • Dance and Expression

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Facts

January 13, 2015 · September 2, 2025 · Still running

First aired
January 13, 2015
Latest episode
September 2, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
14 seasons · 173 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Reality, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
France, St. Lucia, Switzerland, United States
Available in
64 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Big Fat Fabulous Life?"

Questions about My Big Fat Fabulous Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Big Fat Fabulous Life?

In the United States, My Big Fat Fabulous Life streams on HBO Max, Philo, Discovery+, YouTube TV, and TLC, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is My Big Fat Fabulous Life worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 3.9). Season 1 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.1 against 7.5 for the best season.

Does My Big Fat Fabulous Life get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 4.1, and season 8 peaks at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is Babs (season 11, episode 1) at 8.5, and the lowest is Doing the Beach (season 1, episode 5) at 2.8.

Is My Big Fat Fabulous Life okay for kids?

TV-14Strong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch My Big Fat Fabulous Life?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is My Big Fat Fabulous Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.