5.2/1017 votes#1 - A Fat Girl Dancing
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2015
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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- 4.6/1014 votes
#2 - Hate Mail
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2015
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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- 4.2/1011 votes
#3 - The Say-Yes Philosophy
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2015
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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- 5.8/1011 votes
#4 - More Than a Buddy
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2015
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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- 3.2/1012 votes
#5 - Doing the Beach
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2015
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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- 5.1/1010 votes
#6 - A Fling Thing
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2015
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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- 4.3/109 votes
#7 - The Wedding Job
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2015
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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- 4.0/1010 votes
#8 - The Double Blind Date
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2015
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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- 4.5/109 votes
#9 - Leaving the Nest
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2015
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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- 4.3/109 votes
#10 - The Skinny
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2015
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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- NaN/100 votes
#11 - Babs Knows Best
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/2015
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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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"A Fat Girl Dancing" is the best rated episode of "My Big Fat Fabulous Life" season 1. It scored 5.2/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/13/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Hate Mail".