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 of her chosen family.
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Cast
Mavis Beaumont
Michelle Buteau
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Keep Your Plants Watered, Bitch.
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.
Episode 2
Be a Bad Boss Bitch, Bitch!
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.
Episode 3
You Did What in Public, Bitch?
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.
Episode 4
Are You Crying, Bitch?
While preparing for a high-profile wedding, Mavis juggles client demands and romantic dilemmas. Marley receives a tempting offer. Khalil shoots his shot.
Episode 5
It’s Any Given Sunday, Bitch!
A drop-in visit from an unexpected guest has Mavis questioning her decisions and long-distance relationship. A racist encounter catches Khalil off guard.
Episode 6
Do the Right Thang, Bitch.
Booked and busy, Mavis secures a dream job styling a lingerie launch celebrating body positivity but struggles to set boundaries when conflicts arise.
Episode 7
Let It Out, Bitch!
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.
Episode 8
For a Bigger Purpose, Bitch.
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.
Season 2
Episode 1
When in Rome, Bitch!
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.
Episode 2
Dreams Do Come True at Afropunk, Bitch.
At the Afropunk festival, Mavis seizes the opportunity to elevate a celebrity's style, while Marley catches the eye of a charismatic councilwoman.
Episode 3
You Can Heaux Your Own Way, Bitch
Feeling frisky, Mavis expands her dating pool. Khalil works up the courage to seek guidance. Marley's competitive streak surfaces during a date.
Episode 4
Mind Ya Business, Bitch!
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.
Episode 5
A Change Gon' Come, Bitch?
An anxious supermodel inspires Mavis to prove that sexiness has no expiration date. Marley copes with a rare emotion: vulnerability.
Episode 6
The Category is Love, Bitch.
Mavis juggles one man too many at Peppermint’s wedding. Khalil’s artistic block threatens to derail everything he’s worked for.
Episode 7
You Best Come Correct, Bitch.
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.
Episode 8
It’s Not A Mo’Ment, It’s A Movement, Bitch!
After stirring up controversy on a popular podcast, Mavis proposes an unlikely collaboration that could revolutionize plus-size fashion.
More about Survival of the Thickest
Languages
French, English
Release date
13 July 2023
Genres
Comedy, Drama
TMDB Rating
7.1
Episode runtime
27 mins
Survival of the Thickest is a Comedy show starring Michelle Buteau. It has 16 episodes and a high TMDB audience rating of 7.1 from 29 votes.
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