6.9/1054 votes#1 - Big Butts
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2005
Kirstie Alley is at the end of her rope. After years of being on top, with a hit show in Cheers & Veronica's Closet, she has hit rock bottom because she is now fat - almost 300 pounds according to tabloids. Kirstie, desperate to rekindle the fame she once had off of Star magazine, requests a development meeting with Jeff Zucker for a project she has been thinking up. During this time of woe and anticipation for her, she seeks a man, and meets a ""big black guy"" who makes her feel needed and wanted. And even though her playmate works for NBC, Kirstie is rewarded with a development deal, so long as she loses a few pounds.
Director: N/A
Writer: Brenda Hampton
- 7.4/1041 votes
#2 - Charlie's Angels
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2005
One of the rumors regarding Kirstie's weight gain is that she is having a kid---with Kid Rock! Elsewhere, she is on a mission to land a role in Charlie's Angels III.
Director: N/A
Writer: Brenda Hampton
- 7.4/1046 votes
#3 - Holy Lesbo Batman
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2005
Kirstie's attempt to meet No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani lands her in jail, where she reconnects with an ex-boyfriend who has a surprise for her.
Director: N/A
Writer: Brenda Hampton
- 7.3/1042 votes
#4 - The Koi Effect
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2005
Kirstie tries a new diet theory and surrounds herself with small things.
Director: N/A
Writer: Brenda Hampton
- 7.8/1038 votes
#5 - Crack For Good
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2005
Kirstie's crackhead brother offers diet advice, and her dysfunctional parents intervene
Director: N/A
Writer: Brenda Hampton
- 6.8/1045 votes
#6 - Cry Baby McGuire
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/11/2005
Merv Griffin arranges for Kirstie to meet one of his rich friends
Director: N/A
Writer: Brenda Hampton
- 6.7/1038 votes
#7 - Hold This
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/18/2005
Kirstie tries to get a lucrative deal from NBC because she realizes that she is low on cash.
Director: N/A
Writer: Brenda Hampton
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Kirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love.
Genre:Comedy
Network:Showtime
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Big Butts" is the best rated episode of "Fat Actress" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 54 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Brenda Hampton, it aired on 3/7/2005. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Charlie's Angels".