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Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Net Loss) Per Share (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2017
Apr. 02, 2016
Numerator:    
Net income (loss) attributable to Weight Watchers International, Inc. $ 10,653 $ (10,753)
Denominator:    
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 63,978 63,546
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents 2,549 0
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding 66,527 63,546
Earnings (Net Loss) Per Share attributable to Weight Watchers International, Inc.    
Basic $ 0.17 $ (0.17)
Diluted $ 0.16 $ (0.17)