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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whitney is back and kicking things into high gear! She heads back to the doctor to see if her lifestyle adjustments have had any impact on her health. And, for the first time in years, Whitney tries to ride a bike again.

With the threat of diabetes upon her, Whitney throws a goodbye party for all of her favorite comfort foods. But watching those around her indulge makes for a difficult time.

Whitney's Big Girl Dance Class prepares for their debut performance at the Grasshoppers game, but the rain has her petrified for the girls' safety. Buddy and Whitney struggle to break their big news to Babs and Glenn.

It's finally time for Whitney to move out of her parents' house and start a new life with Buddy. Whitney and Babs have a perilous bonding experience while driving the moving truck.

Whitney falls hard on a first date. Whitney and Buddy do some furniture shopping but quickly realize they have very different tastes. Glenn shares some shocking health news.

Whitney and her dad compete in a 5K race, but crossing the finish line proves to be more daunting than they ever imagined.

Whitney invites Lennie to her 31st birthday party but quickly realizes that introducing him to family and friends on their second date is a huge mistake.

Whitney opens her Big Girl Dance Class to kids but is not prepared for what comes out of their mouths. Looking to make some extra money, she prepares for a job interview with the local baseball team.

Whitney gets a job with the Greensboro Grasshoppers, but even the most rigorous workout routine can’t prepare her for the physical challenges on the first day. An unauthorized break may cost her the job.

Whitney's confidence is rattled after receiving discouraging news at her weigh-in. A blowup with Buddy is just enough to set her over the edge.

Whitney models for Lennie in the nude as their relationship is just beginning to blossom. After designing a logo for the No Body Shame campaign, Whitney decides to pitch a bold idea to the Grasshoppers.

Whitney and Babs go on a road trip to to enter Henchi in a cat show. But will Whitney’s sleep apnea destroy Henchi’s chances of winning? Big Girl Dance Class gets invited to perform at the Summer Showcase.

Whitney takes a huge leap with the No Body Shame campaign by creating a groundbreaking video with the hopes of going viral.

Whitney and the Big Girl Dance Class seize the chance to perform with other acclaimed dancers, but dress rehearsal shows that the women might be in way over their heads.

Whitney wants to impress her love interest by cooking a romantic dinner, but catching the kitchen on fire is just the beginning of her problems.

A Big Girl car wash hopes to solve the financial woes that threaten Whitney’s trip to the National Dance Museum. Whitney bares all for a photo shoot and takes off more than imaginable.

Whitney realizes that the weight she’s gained is limiting her from becoming the dancer she once was. A game of truth or dare becomes twisted and scandalous, especially for Buddy and Lennie.

With her performance at the National Museum of Dance upon her, Whitney is still unsure of her routine. An added surprise on the day of throws her for even more of a loop.

Whitney babysits Tal's 11-month-old-nephew, which raises questions about her own fertility. Whitney can only bring one guest to the Dancing Man party in Los Angeles and must pick favorites among her friends.

Whitney's boss asks her to fill in as the on-field entertainment at the Grasshoppers baseball game. Glenn prepares for the worst when he learns the results from his diabetes blood work.

Whitney is off to LA for an event to celebrate a man who became an overnight sensation when he was fat-shamed on the Internet. But when Whitney returns home, she is hit with a harsh reality regarding her health.

Whitney welcomes TLC executive Mike Kane to discuss the ups, downs, hilarious moments and behind-the-scene secrets from season two.

Whitney's excitement over her first dance-a-thon takes a dark turn when she realizes that her 370 lb. body is not as healthy as she thinks it is. Meanwhile, Whitney's not sure how to feel about the reveal of Buddy's new girlfriend.

After collapsing at the dance-a-thon, Whitney's rushed to the hospital. But even the E.R. doctor can't scare her into making a big change, and a trip in the snow turns disastrous when she finds herself screaming at the television crew to help her.

After receiving grim news from a cardiologist regarding her collapse, Whitney must take a break from dancing. But she is blindsided when she learns that one of her fellow big girls is trying to hijack her class in her absence.

Whitney wants Lennie to move in, but her couples' game night with Heather and Buddy foreshadows a disastrous reality that she hadn't considered. High hopes of getting back into radio are crushed when Whitney bombs in an interview.

Whitney hits the pool with transgender pal Mattie, only to find she's withheld something significant. When Whitney gives trainer Will excuses for her recent gym absence, she gets a lashing over her diet. Lennie goes MIA and Whitney turns to stalking him.

Between her parents' upcoming birthday party and Will's disapproval of her eating habits, Whitney is stressed. Then, she's blindsided at her radio job when a female comedian targets fat people. When Whitney jumps on the air, things get heated!

Whitney gets a chance to make her own dance DVD, but her reputation is at stake when her backup dancers fail her. Whitney's lack of commitment has Will fed up. Glenn threatens to get rid of Allister.

Despite the harsh setback of being fired by her trainer Will, Whitney must get her life together in time for the big ballroom competition in Charlotte. A surprising twist in her love life has everyone caught off guard - especially Lennie.

Shaun Robinson hosts while Whitney and the entire cast dish on the highs and lows of the past season, from Whitney's real feelings about the funeral intervention to the beef between her and Caitie. Plus, Lennie and Whitney meet again for the first time since breaking up.

The entire cast dishes up a second helping of The Skinny! Lennie and Whitney talk for the first time since breaking up. Whitney finally confesses her true feelings about Roy and sparks fly when Whitney confronts her nemesis, comedian Kerryn Feehan.

Newly single, blonde, and a homeowner, Whitney takes a fresh approach to the challenges faced by a 370-pound dancer. But an unfortunate fight with her new "tenant" topped with the most shocking news imaginable leads to catastrophe.

Whitney settles into the grave reality of being pregnant at 370 lbs., and now she must find the courage to break the news to her child's father. But when Lennie asks for proof that the pregnancy is legit, Whitney's flabbergasted.

Glenn has a conniption when he learns of Whitney's pregnancy, and Babs spills the beans to everyone at the worst possible moment. Kiss FM has Whitney cover Charlotte's gay pride festival, but nothing could prepare her for fat-shaming at its worst.

Whitney's big festival performance leads to a cat fight with a rival dancer; then her world gets rocked when Lennie shows up with a new woman. Forced to get real with Roy, Whitney lays everything on the table in hopes that he returns her affections.

Whitney runs into a female friend from high school who invites her horseback riding. By the time Whitney realizes she's on a romantic date, there's no turning back. Babs plans a "bombshell" of a surprise for Glenn on their wedding anniversary.

It's time to battle! Whitney's Big Girls gear up for the most intense performance of their lives. The Trophy Wives come packing a secret weapon that has Whitney calling "foul" and when an injury plagues her star dancer Whitney loses her mind.

Whitney dives back into online dating, but a new type of suitor raises ample concern. Whitney and Buddy gear up for a fitness competition, but when they arrive, Will drops a bomb. Meanwhile, Whitney comes upon the scorecards from the dance battle.

Whitney attends a belly dancing class with a judge from the dance battle, but then a harmless lesson turns into a public performance with a sword; online date Nathan divulges information that throws Whitney's world into a tailspin.

Whitney tags along on Todd's New York trip to attend a dance workshop with The Fitness Marshall. But when she accepts an offer to be in a music video the following day, Todd goes into an angry tirade and abandons her in Central Park.

With the dance battle rematch looming, Whitney's friends attempt to repair her relationship with Todd, but an untimely injury leads to an even bigger problem; Whitney learns that Babs has been rushed to the emergency room

In the wake of Babs' stroke, the family struggles to hold it together; Whitney offers to help with Babs' recovery, but when she receives an unexpected offer, she must choose between her family and her dance career

Whitney and cast look back on the most outrageous moments of the season. Whitney comes clean to Roy about her feelings, and a visit from Jiya causes temperatures to rise. When host Shaun Robinson rubs Buddy the wrong way, he storms off the set.

Whitney's all set for a whirlwind tour as a backup dancer, but a secret love has her rethinking everything. Ashley's packing a big surprise, Buddy and Heather are on the rocks, and Todd's fixing to stab his eternal dance partner in the back.

Whitney uncovers a dark truth about the man she's fallen for, but will he fess up when confronted? Todd refuses to give Whitney her class back, but she has a big fat trick up her sleeve. Heather confronts Buddy about his change of heart.

In an effort to move on from her cheating ex-boyfriend Avi, Whitney joins forces with Nada, Avi's other ex, from Egypt. Whitney and Nada never imagined they'd come face to face with Avi, but a chance encounter leaves them shell-shocked.

While helping Ashley prepare for her baby, Whitney panics about her own fertility, but is another cat the solution? Buddy’s been missing for days causing Whitney and Heather to investigate but they’re not prepared for what they find in his bedroom.

Buddy’s been missing for over a week and a visit to his parents’ house has Whitney uncovering the harsh truth. Meanwhile, Ashley’s about to give birth and the reality of it all has her falling apart. Will Whitney’s blessing ceremony do the trick?

Whitney helps Ashley induce labor, but when push comes to shove, the labor coach panics. Meanwhile, Piggy bites Babs; Glenn announces a Hawaiian surprise that no one saw coming; and Heather gets a shocking letter from Buddy.

With the Hawaii trip fast approaching, Whitney prepares for the 5K. Whitney and Heather visit Buddy in rehab, and he tells the life and death story of how he got there. Whitney invites Buddy to Hawaii, but will he make it out in time?

Buddy needs to find a sober coach in order to meet the gang in Hawaii. Whitney feels betrayed when Glenn admits he wasn't truthful about a very important detail of the 5K race. Babs gets jealous over Glenn's former girlfriend, Keiko.

Whitney is determined to walk the 8km, even though it’s 2 miles further than what she’s prepared for, and when her feet give out on her, she screams in agony. Meanwhile, things take a dark turn when Buddy likens Whit’s determination to addiction.

Fresh off the 8K, Whitney is forced to re-evaluate her goals. Six months out from her stroke, Babs gets behind the wheel for the first time. Caught between the former lovers, Whitney has to break some bad news to Heather, and mend a rift with Buddy.

With treatment coming to an end, Buddy must decide between Whitney's house and a sober living facility in Charleston; Whitney tries to convince Buddy to give Heather closure; the Thore family receives devastating news.

Before Buddy leaves town, he sits down for a final talk with Heather, but nothing could prepare her for the bombshell he delivers; Whitney questions her friendship with Buddy and announces an alarming plan to start a family.

In a post season tell-all, Whitney and her friends and family sit down with host Shaun Robinson to talk about the challenges they faced this season, including everything from Whitney’s broken heart to Buddy’s drug addiction.

Whitney visits Buddy in D.C. where they share a surprise kiss! Heather struggles to get over Buddy. Whitney is confronted with her parents' aging. An adoption agent gives Whitney painful news. Buddy late-night call leads Whitney to question his sobriety.

Whitney discovers a shocking family secret. A fertility doctor gives Whitney life changing information. Whitney has to hide Buddy's visit from Heather. Todd agrees to take BGDC on tour! And when Buddy disappears, Whitney and Tal fear the worst.

Whitney plans the BGDC tour. Buddy shares disturbing feelings with potentially deadly consequences. Babs is taken on a surprise trip. Whitney is forced to confront Buddy after finding drugs. Heather is devastated when Whitney's secret is revealed.

Whitney invites Buddy on the road. The BGDC Pittsburgh class is overbooked in a cramped venue, jeopardizing the tour. Buddy's back pain flares up, threatening his sobriety. After a rough night, Buddy is missing and Whitney is forced to leave him behind.

Buddy brings his new girlfriend to Greensboro but struggles to find them a place to live. Whitney is shocked when Todd quits BGDC. Babs and Glenn set Whitney up on a blind date. Whitney is fat shamed when the RV is vandalized in front of her home.

After an impossible rock wall climb, Whitney is forced to rethink her Alaskan adventure. Tensions finally boil over when Todd gives Whitney a mouthful for spreading lies about him quitting BGDC. Buddy worries that his new girlfriend will leave him.

Whitney prepares for Alaska with a treacherous mountain hike. After receiving an offer to teach dance in New York, Whitney tries to bury the hatchet with Todd. Buddy and Chelsea's odd behavior leads Whitney to believe there's trouble in paradise.

Whitney and her friends arrive in Alaska for the much anticipated Whit-a-thon. Tal injures himself performing for an exotic dancer that Whitney hires to help Heather get over Buddy. And Buddy calls with shocking news that he and Chelsea broke up.

Whitney has a near death experience on the side of a cliff. Buddy arrives in Alaska, causing a scandal with his estranged ex-girlfriend, Heather. A train trip to a glacier lake gives everyone a chance to get up close and personal with an iceberg.

Whitney and Buddy return from Alaska, raising questions about their relationship. A guest teacher shows BGDC how to twerk. Babs undergoes eye surgery as a massive hurricane approaches. Whitney, Buddy and Tal hunker down and wait for the storm to hit.

Whitney teaches three back-to-back dance classes at the biggest event of her career in NYC. Much to Whitney's dismay, Buddy decides to move back to DC to pursue stand-up comedy. Whitney and Buddy's chemistry flares when they share a passionate kiss.

Actress and comedian, Kym Whitley, hosts Whitney and her friends and family for a post-season game night! The contestants face off to see who knows the most, from Whitney's adoption drama to Buddy and Whitney's steamy kiss, and nothing is off limits!

Uncomfortable after her kiss with Buddy, Whitney creates a new business and a new life in Charlotte. When Whitney accepts a date with another man, will it create a love triangle? And tension between Buddy and Tal forces Whitney into a tough decision.

Whitney hunts for a permanent home in Charlotte, but will she be forced to kick Buddy out? And a health scare for Babs causes Whitney to take drastic measures. Meanwhile, sparks fly on Whitney and Chase's first date.

Whitney finally packs up and moves to Charlotte, forcing Buddy to find a new place to live. And after Chase asks Whitney to be his girlfriend, will he warn Buddy off? Meanwhile, Whitney teams up with Jessica for a fitness competition from hell!

Whitney's Greensboro friends come to Charlotte for a fun filled weekend. But things get tense when Heather discovers that Buddy's been staying with Whitney. And when Ryan crashes their party, Heather welcomes him with a very friendly kiss!

After Ryan and Heather's illicit kiss, Whitney warns them not to date. And Whitney quits BGDC to focus on her new business. Then Ryan challenges Whitney to whitewater rafting, but an argument ensues while he attempts to rescue her from the current.

When Chase takes Whitney home to West Virginia to meet his family, she fears they won't accept her. But the couple fights when he doesn't want her to leave early for Buddy's comedy show. And Chase's sister puts Whitney on the spot about having kids.

Whitney worries for her parents' safety after her dad falls down the stairs. Buddy discovers he must make amends to Whitney for his recovery. Ryan and Chase throw Whitney a party, but Chase is jealous when Whitney leaves to take a call from Buddy.

Whitney trains for the State Championships with a new weightlifting coach. And Whitney wants to tell Chase she loves him, but will he say it back? Then Babs and Glenn host a formal dinner to meet Chase, but Glenn pressures him about his intentions.

Ryan surprises Whitney with a hefty business proposition and she is forced to get on board or miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Buddy sits Whitney down to make amends, but is he prepared for what she has to say?

When Whitney and Todd hatch an exciting new business plan, Ryan's negative reaction threatens to derail not only their upcoming trip to Paris but also Whitney's performance at the North Carolina State Weightlifting Championships.

Whitney and Chase are getting married and comedian, Kym Whitley, is back to throw them a big, fat engagement party! Whitney's friends and family are ready to pour some bubbly, play some games, and dish some dirt!

Now four months into their engagement, Whitney and Chase are no closer to living together, but wedding plans need to be made. During a mountain weekend getaway with their friends, will Whitney's new boundaries with Buddy be put to the test?

Agonizing over his blow up with Whitney, Buddy seeks her out to apologize but scares her with the intensity of his reaction. When Whitney visits Chase in Wilmington, North Carolina, for the weekend, he gives her an unexpected surprise.

During a weekend trip to Wilmington, Chase shocks Whitney by asking her to move in with him, but is she flattered or annoyed? When Covid-19 hits too close to home after some scary news from Buddy, Whitney fears for the safety of her parents.

While isolated at home due to the spread of Covid-19, Whitney struggles with her growing resentment toward Chase. Will this quarantined couple come to an agreement over their living situation, or will the pandemic drive a bigger wedge between them?

After months of quarantine and struggling with panic attacks, Whitney is still reeling after hearing that Chase is having a baby with another woman. She turns to Buddy for comfort. When Chase asks to see her again, will she have the courage to face him?

With Chase long gone and Buddy on the fence about staying with her, Whitney considers packing it all in and heading home to Greensboro. When Ryan finds out; however, he throws down a pretty hefty ultimatum, threatening her to stay in Charlotte -- or else!

In an attempt to rebuild their shaky relationship, Ryan invites Whitney and her friends to Asheville for a weekend getaway. Whitney consults a doctor about moving forward with weight loss surgery, but will the benefits outweigh the risks?

During a weekend trip to Asheville, all eyes are on Ryan for possible sabotage, but no one is expecting Whitney and Buddy to lash out at each other. Then, when Whitney tests her stamina on a treacherous waterfall hike, will she push herself too hard?

Host Sukanya Krishnan takes Whitney, her friends and her family back through some of the most memorable and traumatic moments of the past year; Chase comes face to face with everyone for the first time since the breakup.

Back home in Greensboro, Whitney looks forward to life after quarantine, but Buddy may have abandoned her for his new girlfriend. When Whitney develops a crush on a Parisian man, her friends worry about her getting into another long distance relationship.

A newly vaccinated Whitney sets up a first date with her mystery French man. Then, when Buddy finally agrees to meet up with Whitney after months of dodging her, she must decide if she will beg him to stay or kick him out.

Worried about her slim chances for a having a child, Whitney makes some big decisions during a trip to the fertility doctor. Then, Whitney goes on her first official date with the French man, hoping it will put them on the path to amour.

Freshly vaxed and waxed, Whitney and Ashley are headed to Georgia for a big girls' retreat. With international travel restrictions relaxing, Whitney wonders if her virtual relationship will finally become a reality or if her French man will say au revoir.

Whitney and her friends begin to doubt the French man's intentions after a revelation at the big girls' retreat forces her to acknowledge the similarities between him and a man in her past; she must decide if she will give him a chance or not.

Whitney and Todd's birthday celebration turns into a total disaster; Whitney finally confronts the French man about where their relationship is heading, but she may not be prepared for what he has to say.

Ashley claps back at Whitney after she's fired from No BS Active. While Whitney struggles with the side effects of her fertility drugs, the French man continues to ghost her. A meet up with Chase might be comforting, or it might leave her reeling.

Whitney finally gets the results from her painful egg retrieval procedure. When Hunter accuses her of moving too fast with the French man, Whitney must defend herself, but a disturbing voice message leaves Whitney questioning everything.

After the French man stands Whitney up on the trip to Maine, she is forced to defend her online relationship to her family and friends. Whitney wonders, however, if he truly is everything he says he is, or if her love life has taken another hit.

While her friends and family enjoy their trip to Maine, Whitney agonizes over whether the French man will be allowed into the US. After a painful medical emergency, Whitney makes a decision that has the others worried she's headed for heartache.

Whitney has a one-way ticket to Paris and is ready to meet her French man in the flesh. When she prioritizes love over her business, it may cause friction between her and Jessica. Whitney wonders whether her loved ones support her or expect the worst.

A pregnant Ashley decides she doesn't want to know her baby's gender, so Whitney must carry the secret alone; Heather breaks out of her shell on a group date; Babs makes progress in rehab; Hunter, Whitney and Henchi are added to the visitor list.

When Babs is released from the hospital, Whitney, Glenn, and Hunter must scramble to find a place for her to live. With the wedding quickly approaching, tensions between Jessica and her fiancé Isaiah heat up.

Despite her recent health setbacks, Babs is determined to attend Jessica's wedding. Lennie agrees to undergo a wedding day makeover, and Whitney is taken with how attractive she finds him in his suit.

Whitney invests big money producing an '80s-style fitness video to gain more subscribers to her fitness app. Glenn and Babs surprise Whitney on set just as she hears Buddy, her leading man, dropped out. Glenn may be the only person who can save the day.

With the music video complete and Babs thriving at Abbotswood, Whitney, her brother and her friends can finally take a much-needed vacation to St. Lucia. Whitney reveals her newly open relationship status, and everyone wonders if Lennie will make a move.

Whitney and her friends take advantage of their final days in St. Lucia with a packed itinerary, but Lennie is nowhere to be found. Whitney worries he's ditching her for his island crush, leaving her questioning her feelings.