Season 12 of My Big Fat Fabulous Life is scheduled to premiere on TLC Tuesday, July 9 at 9/8c.
During the season 12 premiere, on the cusp of turning 40, a newly-single Whitney finds herself stuck on the sidelines, watching as her friends celebrate life’s most joyous milestones.
With no time to waste, Whitney must decide what she wants her next chapter to look like.
Where can I watch My Big Fat Fabulous Life season 12?
Those without basic cable can still watch the season 12 premiere of My Big Fat Fabulous Life on Tuesday with Philo, Sling or DirecTV Stream.
Philo and DirecTV Stream offer free trials for new subscribers, however, Philo is the cheaper live streaming option at $28 a month after its 7-day free trial.
Those willing to wait can also stream new episodes on-demand the next day with MAX, however, it does not offer a free trial.
What is Philo?
Philo is considered one of the cheaper live streaming services available as it allows users to stream over 70 live TV channels for just $28 a month after its free trial.
Popular channels offered with Philo include the Hallmark Channel, MTV, AMC, HGTV, History Channel, Discovery Channel, CMT, TLC, BET and more.
The streaming service also offers unlimited DVR along with various movies and TV shows users can watch on-demand, including new episodes of My Big Fat Fabulous Life.
What is Sling?
Sling is also one of the cheaper live streaming services available and currently offers new subscribers half off their first month.
Subscribers have three different channel packages to choose from: Sling Blue and Sling Orange that are each $40 a month, and Sling Orange + Blue that is just the first two channel packages combined for $55 a month.
All three channel packages offer TLC with a subscription.
What is DirecTV Stream?
DirecTV Stream is also alternative to regular cable, but with more exclusive channel options that Sling and Philo do not offer such as ABC, NBC, FOX, ESPN and CBS.
At $84.98 a month after its free trial, its base package comes with a little over 75 live channels after its free trial.
Those interested can check out all of DirecTV Stream’s channel packages here.
What is My Big Fat Fabulous Life about?
My Big Fat Fabulous Life follows Whitney Thore’s emotional journey after being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. The disease caused Whitney, a slender dancer at the time, to gain more than 200 pounds in one year at college.
Feeling trapped in a big body, she struggled with self-doubt and negative stereotypes. At 380 pounds and eager to continue sharing her passion for dance, Whitney has learned to embrace her body and love herself again.
She teaches dance classes for plus-size girls, explores the dating scene, confronts bullies and wears a bikini on the beach for the first time in ten years. She also spearheads a campaign that fights body-shaming and promotes self-love and acceptance. To that end, Whitney Thore is no longer letting her fear of people’s judgement dictate the way she lives her life.