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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The episode was rated 7.23 from 75 votes.
Ashley wants time alone; David travels to Buffalo to get support from his brother and visit his father's grave; Tres Vanessa make an effort to be romantic; and Neil and Samantha move into a new home.
The episode was rated 7.34 from 61 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.36 from 73 votes.
In the season finale, the couples decide if they want to remain married.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 69 votes.
The three married couples first met at their wedding three weeks ago. Psychologist, Dr. Joseph Cilona, spends time with the couples helping them to communicate effectively together, open up with each other and constructively resolve their conflicts. Neil struggles with the adjustment of living with Samantha and her roommate; Vanessa struggles with fears of abandonment and Tres learns more about Vanessa from her mom; Ashley finally reveals her true feelings to David.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 64 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.45 from 75 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.49 from 79 votes.
Challenges surface as the couples are on their honeymoons. David tries to get Ashley to open up; Vanessa confronts a fear; and Samantha and Neil struggle to communicate.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 70 votes.
The couples head home and divide up living expenses. Also: David is worried about Ashley's desire to spend a night apart; Samantha finds it difficult to move in with Neil; and Tres and Vanessa have a dispute about where they should live.
The episode was rated 7.59 from 80 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.61 from 66 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.61 from 66 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.64 from 64 votes.
The experiment is almost over for the couples who married as strangers. Tres and Vanessa's romantic trip away takes an unexpected turn and is cut short. Time apart makes Samantha realize how much she misses Neil. David works hard to regain Ashley's trust and save his marriage after she discovered he texted another woman.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 66 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.67 from 58 votes.
The couples get spiritual counsel to increase joy in their relationships. Also: Samantha and Neil work on communication; David tries to accept that Ashley is not physically attracted to him; and Tres and Vanessa talk about having a family.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 59 votes.
