Best Episodes
The cart comes way before the horse in the reality series "Married at First Sight." Based on a hit Danish format, "Married..." features people who agree to participate in an extreme experiment: Each covenants legal marriage with a complete stranger. Specialists -- including a spiritualist, a relationship coach and a sociologist -- use scientific matchmaking methods to determine each couple, who will not have met or had contact with each other until the wedding day. The series then documents the relationships, including honeymoons and other relatable events of married life. After several weeks, each couple must decide whether to remain together or go their individual ways.
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After marrying a stranger, five couples grow toward love with their stranger spouse by planning romantic surprises. But for one couple, an unexpected surprise might be the final straw for their marriage.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 46 votes.
As five pairs of newlyweds adjust to married life in their own ways, the group attends a cooking class together; while passion heats up between some couples, one couple completely melts down.
The episode was rated 7.32 from 44 votes.
Four pairs of newlyweds settle into married life in their new homes, while one pair struggles to find its footing; some friends are thrilled to hear how well married life is going, while others refuse to keep quiet about their concerns.
The episode was rated 7.36 from 45 votes.
As the eight-week experiment draws to a close and Decision Day looms, the four remaining couples have just a few days left to do some final soul-searching, consult with friends and family, and decide if they want to stay married or get a divorce.
The episode was rated 7.41 from 39 votes.
The five Washington D.C. couples who got married reunite five months after decision day to look back on the good times and the hard times, discuss the ups and downs of their marriages, and answer the biggest question of all, if they are they still married.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 32 votes.
Four pairs of newlyweds make the most of their honeymoon with a romantic catamaran trip, while one couple remains on shore to heal their fractured marriage. But despite sunny skies, there are rough seas ahead for two pairs of stranger spouses.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 52 votes.
Some of the newlyweds live out their fairy-tale love story on the tropical beaches of Panama, while other couples get off to a rocky start; tensions rise as three couples struggle to find common ground with their stranger spouses.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 53 votes.
Five couples get ready to walk down the aisle; while the first three couples celebrate their marriages with the help of family and friends, two couples still remain to take the giant leap of faith.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 55 votes.
With the thrill of the honeymoon over, five pairs of newlyweds return to Washington DC to begin living together as husband and wife. The pressure of moving in proves to be too much for two couples, while others enjoy discovering new surprises about the stranger they married.
The episode was rated 7.46 from 46 votes.
All five couples sit down to take a hard look at their marriages and decide what it will take for them to stay committed until decision day; some couples can’t wait to recommit, but for others the deal breakers may prove too much to handle.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 29 votes.
All five couples have been Married at First Sight, and as the receptions come to a close, it’s time for them to spend their first night alone together as husband and wife. Then, after waking up next to someone they met less than 24 hours ago, each spouse will meet individually with their new stranger in-laws, before being whisked away on their honeymoon in Panama!
The episode was rated 7.58 from 57 votes.
The eight-week social experiment comes to an end, and all five couples sit down with the experts to decide whether to stay married or get a divorce. Some couples have their eyes on the future, while other couples are determined to get answers about the past.
The episode was rated 7.61 from 44 votes.
All five couples dance the night away at their wedding receptions, before spending their first night together as husband and wife.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 51 votes.
After one couple reaches the end of the road in their marriage, the remaining four couples go on a Couples’ Retreat where close quarters force them to confront their issues. As the clock winds down to Decision Day, tempers flare and this country getaway proves to be anything but relaxing.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 40 votes.
As five couples celebrate their one-month wedding anniversaries, they've reached the crucial halfway point of the experiment. And while some couples walk hand-in-hand toward a future together, others worry that this first milestone may be the only anniversary they ever celebrate.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 44 votes.
