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The Best Episodes of Survival of the Thickest

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Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life after putting all her eggs in one man's basket, but she's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Episode 1 - Keep Your Plants Watered, Bitch.
    7.2/10(207 votes)

    #1 - Keep Your Plants Watered, Bitch.

    S1:E1

    After a shocking discovery forces her to make a fresh start, a heartbroken Mavis lets loose during a night out and keeps it real with an old associate.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writers:Michelle Buteau, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel

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  2. Survival of the Thickest Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    When Mavis faces a personal challenge, Luca, Khalil and her chosen family step up to help her find a way back to herself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Survival of the Thickest Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    A confident Mavis turns heads at the "Oscars of fashion" — but a surprise shift in her motherhood timeline has her and Luca rethinking what comes next.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Survival of the Thickest Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    On a lit New Year's Eve, Mavis, Luca and Khalil race from one party to another as a string of mishaps threatens to derail their big night out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Survival of the Thickest Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Mavis serves fierce looks at a magazine photo shoot — but can't ignore the sting of a shady betrayal. A family visit reshapes Khalil's self-perception.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Survival of the Thickest Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    At Paris Fashion Week, Mavis makes a buzzy move and stands her ground against a powerful insider. Back in New York, Khalil and Luca connect on the court.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Episode 2 - Be a Bad Boss Bitch, Bitch!
    2.0/10(168 votes)

    #7 - Be a Bad Boss Bitch, Bitch!

    S1:E2

    While adjusting to life as a newly single woman, Mavis takes on a styling gig for a former supermodel who goes viral and inspires a new perspective.

    Director:Linda Mendoza
    Writer:Grace Edwards

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  8. Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Episode 3 - You Did What in Public, Bitch?
    2.0/10(150 votes)

    #8 - You Did What in Public, Bitch?

    S1:E3

    Mavis springs into action when a drag queen has a wardrobe malfunction and a late-night date with a charming stranger turns into a sticky situation.

    Director:Kim O. Nguyen
    Writer:Solomon Georgio

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  9. Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Episode 4 - Are You Crying, Bitch?
    1.0/10(145 votes)

    #9 - Are You Crying, Bitch?

    S1:E4

    While preparing for a high-profile wedding, Mavis juggles client demands and romantic dilemmas. Marley receives a tempting offer. Khalil shoots his shot.

    Director:Kim O. Nguyen
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Episode 5 - It’s Any Given Sunday, Bitch!
    1.0/10(143 votes)

    #10 - It’s Any Given Sunday, Bitch!

    S1:E5

    A drop-in visit from an unexpected guest has Mavis questioning her decisions and long-distance relationship. A racist encounter catches Khalil off guard.

    Director:Amy Aniobi
    Writer:Ian Edwards

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  11. Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Episode 6 - Do the Right Thang, Bitch.
    1.0/10(133 votes)

    #11 - Do the Right Thang, Bitch.

    S1:E6

    Booked and busy, Mavis secures a dream job styling a lingerie launch celebrating body positivity but struggles to set boundaries when conflicts arise.

    Director:Amy Aniobi
    Writer:Hillary Handelsman

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  12. Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Episode 7 - Let It Out, Bitch!
    1.0/10(123 votes)

    #12 - Let It Out, Bitch!

    S1:E7

    A health emergency pushes an anxious Mavis to find a release and weigh her options as her parents pressure her to give an old flame a second chance.

    Director:Kimmy Gatewood
    Writers:Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Julia Lindon

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  13. Survival of the Thickest Season 1 Episode 8 - For a Bigger Purpose, Bitch.
    1.0/10(142 votes)

    #13 - For a Bigger Purpose, Bitch.

    S1:E8

    A tense dinner puts Khalil in the hot seat. While throwing a special teen prom, Mavis gets caught in a predicament and must decide what her heart wants.

    Director:Kimmy Gatewood
    Writer:Michelle Buteau

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  14. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 Episode 1 - When in Rome, Bitch!
    1.0/10(78 votes)

    #14 - When in Rome, Bitch!

    S2:E1

    A lovestruck Mavis is swept off her feet in a sexy Roman rendezvous. But unresolved decisions from the past may complicate her future with Luca.

    Director:Kim O. Nguyen
    Writer:Michelle Buteau

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  15. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 Episode 2 - Dreams Do Come True at Afropunk, Bitch.
    1.0/10(74 votes)

    #15 - Dreams Do Come True at Afropunk, Bitch.

    S2:E2

    At the Afropunk festival, Mavis seizes the opportunity to elevate a celebrity's style, while Marley catches the eye of a charismatic councilwoman.

    Director:Kim O. Nguyen
    Writer:Solomon Georgio

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  16. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 Episode 3 - You Can Heaux Your Own Way, Bitch
    1.0/10(70 votes)

    #16 - You Can Heaux Your Own Way, Bitch

    S2:E3

    Feeling frisky, Mavis expands her dating pool. Khalil works up the courage to seek guidance. Marley's competitive streak surfaces during a date.

    Director:Tasha Smith
    Writer:Ian Edwards

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  17. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 Episode 4 - Mind Ya Business, Bitch!
    1.0/10(67 votes)

    #17 - Mind Ya Business, Bitch!

    S2:E4

    Having outgrown her workspace, Mavis makes a risky change. Khalil's irresponsible mother lands him in a tight spot — until a lucrative way out appears.

    Director:Tasha Smith
    Writer:April Korto Quioh

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  18. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 Episode 5 - A Change Gon' Come, Bitch?
    1.0/10(62 votes)

    #18 - A Change Gon' Come, Bitch?

    S2:E5

    An anxious supermodel inspires Mavis to prove that sexiness has no expiration date. Marley copes with a rare emotion: vulnerability.

    Director:Thembi Banks
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 Episode 6 - The Category is Love, Bitch.
    1.0/10(65 votes)

    #19 - The Category is Love, Bitch.

    S2:E6

    Mavis juggles one man too many at Peppermint’s wedding. Khalil’s artistic block threatens to derail everything he’s worked for.

    Director:Thembi Banks
    Writer:Grace Edwards

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  20. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 Episode 7 - You Best Come Correct, Bitch.
    1.0/10(59 votes)

    #20 - You Best Come Correct, Bitch.

    S2:E7

    A shipment of ill-fitting dresses puts Mavis in conflict with an arrogant designer — and at the forefront of a movement for "oddie bodies" everywhere.

    Director:Amy Aniobi
    Writer:Solomon Georgio

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  21. Survival of the Thickest Season 2 Episode 8 - It’s Not A Mo’Ment, It’s A Movement, Bitch!
    1.0/10(67 votes)

    #21 - It’s Not A Mo’Ment, It’s A Movement, Bitch!

    S2:E8

    After stirring up controversy on a popular podcast, Mavis proposes an unlikely collaboration that could revolutionize plus-size fashion.

    Director:Amy Aniobi
    Writer:Michelle Buteau

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  22. Survival of the Thickest Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    A heartfelt investor pitch helps Mavis sharpen her voice and vision. As Luca faces a sea of red tape, a surreal trip leaves Khalil with plenty to unpack.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Survival of the Thickest Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    On a day filled with laughter and joy, Mavis and Luca create a moment that's uniquely their own. A game-changing development sends Khalil spinning.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Survival of the Thickest Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    Facing a turning point, Mavis clears the air with Khalil and shares a major decision with Luca, setting the stage for a future rooted in self-belief.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Keep Your Plants Watered, Bitch." is the best rated episode of "Survival of the Thickest". It scored 7.2/10 based on 207 votes. Directed by Linda Mendoza and written by Michelle Buteau, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, it aired on 7/13/2023. This episode scored 2.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 5".