7.2/10154 votes#1 - Keep Your Plants Watered, Bitch.
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/13/2023
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
Writer: Michelle Buteau, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel
7.6/10124 votes#2 - Be a Bad Boss Bitch, Bitch!
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2023
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
8.0/10102 votes#3 - You Did What in Public, Bitch?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/13/2023
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
8.2/1099 votes#4 - Are You Crying, Bitch?
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2023
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: N/A
8.1/1095 votes#5 - It’s Any Given Sunday, Bitch!
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/13/2023
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
8.1/1092 votes#6 - Do the Right Thang, Bitch.
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2023
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
8.2/1084 votes#7 - Let It Out, Bitch!
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2023
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
Writer: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Julia Lindon
8.3/1099 votes#8 - For a Bigger Purpose, Bitch.
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/13/2023
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
The Best Episodes of Survival of the Thickest Season 1
Every episode of Survival of the Thickest Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Survival of the Thickest Season 1!
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Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Keep Your Plants Watered, Bitch." is the best rated episode of "Survival of the Thickest" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 154 votes. Directed by Linda Mendoza and written by Michelle Buteau, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, it aired on 7/13/2023. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Be a Bad Boss Bitch, Bitch!".