| "So Did the Fat Lady" | |
|---|---|
| Louie episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Louis C.K. |
| Written by | Louis C.K. |
| Cinematography by | Paul Koestner |
| Editing by | Louis C.K. |
| Production code | XCK04003 |
| Original release date | May 12, 2014 |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"So Did the Fat Lady" is the third episode of the fourth season of the American comedy-drama television series Louie. It is the 42nd overall episode of the series and was written and directed by Louis C.K., who also serves as the lead actor. It was released on FX on May 12, 2014, airing back-to-back with the follow-up episode, "Elevator Part 1".
The series follows Louie, a fictionalized version of C.K., a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City. In the episode, Louie is asked out by Vanessa, an overweight woman, and he hesitates on his decision.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.81 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, with Baker's guest appearance receiving acclaim, although some viewed its message and monologue as heavy-handed. For the episode, Louis C.K. won Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.