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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With one wedding down and four to go, the soon-to-be spouses anxiously prepare to say "I do" to a stranger; however, when one groom gets terrible news, a wedding has to be postponed for the first time in "Married at First Sight" history.
The episode was rated 7.04 from 46 votes.
In Puerto Vallarta, the newlyweds enjoy their honeymoon of paddleboarding, horseback riding and whale watching; one husband surprises his wife with the words "I love you," but another spouse makes a much more unpleasant declaration.
The episode was rated 7.05 from 37 votes.
It's time for the couples to take control of their marriages and their futures as they make the decision to stay married or get a divorce. But as they prepare to move forward from the experiment, a shocking realization leads one couple to reverse their decision.
The episode was rated 7.06 from 34 votes.
Having just passed the one month milestone in their marriages, the husbands and wives open up further to their spouses by returning to their roots and sharing more about their pasts; the couples work to build a stronger future together.
The episode was rated 7.09 from 32 votes.
With Decision Day just over a week away, the anxiety increases for everyone; one couple finds out if absence really does make the heart grow fonder, while another struggles with a difficult goodbye.
The episode was rated 7.13 from 32 votes.
As the newlywed strangers enter their third week of marriage, the topic of love is on everyone's minds; deep questions lead to unexpected revelations, and spouses have to face uncompromising attitudes and unforgiven mistakes.
The episode was rated 7.20 from 35 votes.
The couples have one final chance to speak with the experts as Decision Day draws near; Dr. Pepper, Pastor Cal and DeVon Franklin help the couples confront truths; one couple finds it difficult to continue on, while another is ready to go all in.
The episode was rated 7.21 from 33 votes.
The wives and husbands embark on a couples retreat, where one wife is treated to her very first prom; while there's laughter, dancing, and the promise of sex for some, there are dramatic outbursts and tears for others.
The episode was rated 7.24 from 33 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.27 from 11 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.28 from 25 votes.
While one pair of strangers faces an uncertain future, four other couples celebrate their weddings under the San Diego sun. Cakes are cut, garters are tossed, and the question of wedding night sex is in the air.
The episode was rated 7.28 from 39 votes.
When Dr. Pia returns, trust is put to the test and intimacy soars as one couple shares a steamy getaway and another gets a special delivery; two marriages could be headed for trouble if compromises can't be reached before it's too late.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 30 votes.
Five newlywed couples settle into their lives in San Diego and prep to be reunited with friends and family for the first time since their weddings; they plan their first housewarming parties together; grievances are aired and advice is shared.
The episode was rated 7.37 from 30 votes.
As they celebrate their one-month anniversaries, the couples reflect on their progress and set their sights on the road to Decision Day; while some seek to recapture the magic they've lost, others struggle to foster trust.
The episode was rated 7.41 from 32 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.52 from 29 votes.
