Fat Friends
Overview
Fat Friends is an ITV drama that explores the lives of a group of individuals grappling with their weight, highlighting both their struggles and humor. Through their interactions, the show delves into how societal pressures around dieting impact personal relationships and self-acceptance. It poignantly illustrates the ways in which body image can serve as a barrier to living authentically. Notably, several cast members, including Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith, and Alison Steadman, later gained fame in Gavin & Stacey, showcasing their talents beyond the confines of this engaging series.
Episodes
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1
Dave / Harold
In the opening episode, Patti reveals her unique approach to connecting millionaires with women. She embarks on a mission to find the perfect matches ...
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Love Me Slender
Kelly Simpson is set on fitting into her wedding dress, which is two sizes too small, just in time for her big day. Meanwhile, at the slimming club, h...
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2
Fat Chance
Alan Ashburn is determined to shed some pounds in time for his 20th anniversary celebration. However, a special dinner out with his wife takes an unex...
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2
Jeff / Julian
In this episode, we meet Julien, a young real estate entrepreneur making waves in the industry, alongside Jeff, a seasoned rock musician whose glory d...
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3
Fat Free
Lauren Harris, an aspiring actress, lands a role in a soap opera and believes shedding five pounds will enhance her performance. However, she faces ch...
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3
Lonnie / Patrick
In this episode, we meet two new millionaires, Lonnie and Patrick. Meanwhile, at the office, Patti pushes her team to attract even more wealthy client...
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4
Growing Pains
Fifteen-year-old Jamie, a member of Superslimmers, opens up about his struggles with depression. He confides that his mother's own battle with depress...
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4
Tai / German
When Patti's parents arrive for a visit, she takes the opportunity to assist her friends Tai and German in their search for ideal partners. Meanwhile,...
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5
Face The Fat
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5
Xander / Joseph
Patti finds herself working alongside two wealthy young men, both of whom are quite reserved. To help them navigate the world of dating, she steps in ...
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6
When The Fat Lady Sings
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6
Robby And Brendan
With harmony restored among her team, Patti sets out to arrange ideal dates for millionaire skater Robby and Brendan, a young man hailing from New Jer...
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7
Heinz and Paul
Patti sets out to help real estate developer Paul and the owner of a talent agency discover true love. As she navigates the matchmaking process, one o...
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1
Full Belly
Title: Full Belly Plot: This week, Carol grapples with personal challenges as her husband walks out on her, leaving her to care for their son alone...
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2
Peaches and Dreams
After her breakup with the commitment-averse Gareth, jobless actress Lauren Harris is on the hunt for Mr. Right. The joyful marriage and impending mot...
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3
Forty and In-fat-urated
Val’s birthday woes are overshadowed by more pressing issues. When she questions her male escort boyfriend about his activities with other clients, ...
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4
Sweet and Sour
Title: Bitter and Sweet Plot: When bus driver Alan receives unexpected divorce papers, his stress levels soar, leading to a failed medical examinatio...
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5
Sticky Fingers
Seventeen-year-old Jamie feels hopeful when he meets Craig, a second-hand car dealer. Eager to impress Craig's group, he splurges his birthday cash on...
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6
In Full Bloom
Rebecca Patterson, though overweight, finds satisfaction in her life, especially in her role as assistant manager at a garden center where she gets to...
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7
Hunger Pangs
In the concluding episode of the second season, Kelly continues to yearn for a baby, and she and Kevin are putting in a tremendous effort to conceive....
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1
Eat Your Heart Out
On Christmas Eve, the Count and the Carol crew are set to appear on Trisha for a lively discussion about dieting. However, things take an unexpected t...
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2
Leggs Over Easy
Title: Leggs Over Easy Plot: Kelly’s life spirals further into chaos as she grapples with her mother’s secrets. As marital issues with her husban...
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3
Food For Thought
This week, Carol finds herself in a bit of a dilemma as she discovers her growing feelings for fitness instructor Max. Unfortunately, her infatuation ...
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4
Bacon, Bagels And The Bishop
Lauren finds herself on the brink of achieving her acting aspirations, but the cost may be losing everything and everyone she holds dear. As she navig...
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5
Afters
Rebecca makes the choice to move out on her own. Eager to assist, her boyfriend Sean jumps in to help with the transition. However, her newfound indep...
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6
Food Of Love
In the series finale of the third season, Jamie's romantic prospects brighten when he meets an attractive woman who reciprocates his feelings. However...
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1
Welcome to the Big Apple
In Season 4, matchmaker Patti Stanger brings her expertise to New York City, expanding her love-connection services from Los Angeles to the bustling s...
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1
Enough to go Round
The group is seen making their way home from a Spanish hotel they won after appearing on Trisha. Betty is especially eager to return, as she can’t w...
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2
Jersey in the House
Caroline Manzo from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" makes an appearance, asking Patti to help find suitable partners for her two sons, Albie and C...
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2
Second Helpings
Kelly begins to express her frustration over Betty’s bond with her estranged son, leading her to take her anger out on Kev. Meanwhile, she finds her...
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3
Brooklyn vs. Botox
Patti starts to rethink her decision to relocate to New York after encountering two frustrating clients. One is a critical 39-year-old gay entrepreneu...
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3
Angel's Delight
Norma immerses herself in senior speed dating, and after a couple of glasses of wine, she impulsively decides to promote herself on the local radio's ...
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4
House of Cards
Patti is determined to help a talented female poker player find love. As she tackles this challenge, she also works with a 40-year-old man who struggl...
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4
Get Out of The Kitchen
This week centers on Jamie as he welcomes Claire and her young daughter into his home. However, Claire's discomfort hints at deeper issues beyond a ba...
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5
Dateapause
Patti sets out to find suitable partners for two wealthy women. One is a glamorous and sophisticated disc jockey, while the other is a harried mother ...
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5
Healthy Options
The group sets off for a complimentary weekend at a health spa. Carol has orchestrated a questionable arrangement, leading to an unexpected photo shoo...
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6
Icing on the Cake
As Lauren's wedding day nears, she grapples with personal challenges despite being the thinnest among her friends. Having finally found her ideal part...
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6
Cinderella and Moondoogie Walk Into a Bar
Patti faces a challenging situation as she tries to set up a wealthy beach bum who has a rather childish demeanor. On top of that, she also takes on a...
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7
Opposites Don't Attract
Patti seeks to assist two of her clients by bringing in her go-to expert on body language, Dr. Lillian Glass.
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8
Divorced From Reality
Patti attempts to play matchmaker for a divorce lawyer who sports tattoos and has an impressive physique, alongside a Wall Street professional who see...
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9
Cooking and Queening
Patti sets out to create a fairy-tale conclusion for her client, book publisher and editor Judith Regan. Meanwhile, she also juggles the challenges of...
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10
Cookies and Ice, and Everything Nice
Patti's high-paying clientele features a wealthy fortysomething heir to a diet supplement empire and a tall, frigid Russian woman.
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11
Hello Kitty in a One Horse Town
A devoted Hello Kitty enthusiast adores her dogs, while Patti is concerned that a commitment-shy businessman may have a temper problem.
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12
Fred-Ex Delivers
In the finale of Season 4, Patti is determined to successfully play matchmaker for ex-NFL star Freddie Mitchell. At the same time, she finds herself r...
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Softy Swayze and the Boy in a Bubble
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2
The Know-It-All and Bigger Better Berman
Patti takes on the role of matchmaker for Jonathan Cheban, an entrepreneur famous for his ties to Kim Kardashian and her social circle. Alongside him,...
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Courtney and the Peacock
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4
The Running Man And Great Expectations
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The Late Bloomer and The Gay Hugh Hefner
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Mr. Superficial and the Nutjob Magnet
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The Shy Extrovert and The Rescuer
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8
Kid In A Candy Store And Groundhog Day
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9
Workaholics
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10
Mr. President Meets The 'Beverly Hillbilly'
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11
The Trust Fund Brat & the Cliffdiver
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12
The Technical Brain and Moonstruck
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13
The Fixer And The Dick
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14
Frat Brat And Numb With Fear
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15
Make Time For Love And Betting On Change
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16
Return of the Tough Teddy Bear and the Shredder
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17
The Narcissist Meets the Inner Geek
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18
NeNe's Bridesmaids
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Larry Birkhead & Melyssa Ford
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2
Chilli and Jeff Ogden
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3
Ally Shapiro, Jill Zarin and Prince Ferdinand
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4
Perez Hilton and Sonja Morgan
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5
Stephanie Pratt, Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag, Kari Whitman
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6
Marysol Patton and Luke Rockhold
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7
Chris Manzo and Max Hodges
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8
Allison Baver and Devin Alexander
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Jesse Kovacs and A.J. Johnson
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10
Julissa Bermudez and Adam O'Rourke
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11
Romeo Miller
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12
Sheree Whitfield and Sam Querrey
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13
Brooklyn Tankard and Amit Ram
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14
Kenya Moore and Taylor Dayne
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15
Dina Lohan and Peter Marc Jacobson
