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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.
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Four weeks after the couples got married as strangers, Pastor Calvin Roberson stops by to encourage them to celebrate their first holiday together: Labor Day.
The episode was rated 7.14 from 125 votes.
After marrying as strangers less than four weeks ago, the reality of married life begins to set in; the couples struggle with issues surrounding trust.
The episode was rated 7.20 from 118 votes.
The three couples who married as strangers have known each other for less than a week, but now they must head home and decide where to live.
The episode was rated 7.21 from 162 votes.
The experts have matched three couples, and it's time to let them know that they're about to marry a complete stranger. The participants have just two weeks to prepare for their marriages–they must buy each other rings, go dress shopping, get fitted for a tux, and throw a bachelor or bachelorette party. Without knowing anything about their future husband or wife–not even their name, the preparations are fraught with excitement and panic.
The episode was rated 7.22 from 184 votes.
Each couple embark on a honeymoon in hopes of getting to know each other better after marrying as strangers.
The episode was rated 7.32 from 154 votes.
Over one month ago, three couples were married at first sight, marking a major milestone and halfway point in the experiment; and Dr. Pepper Schwartz checks in and reminds them that in just one more month, they will need to decide whether to stay married or get a divorce.
The episode was rated 7.33 from 106 votes.
Conclusion. Three couples who just married as strangers find themselves testing the marital waters with their new spouse on their honeymoons.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 165 votes.
The couples spend time with their in-laws. Later, sociologist Dr. Pepper Schwartz visits each couple and helps them adjust to married life.
The episode was rated 7.37 from 142 votes.
After marrying as complete strangers, the newlyweds are alone for the very first time on their wedding night. Will their chemistry lead them to consummate their marriages on the very first day they meet?
The episode was rated 7.40 from 178 votes.
Just two weeks ago, the newlyweds were complete strangers, but now they’re living together as married couples. Later, relationship expert Rachel DeAlto pays each couple a visit to help them tackle issues surrounding emotional and physical intimacy.
The episode was rated 7.42 from 132 votes.
Five weeks ago they were complete strangers, but now three couples are married and living as husband and wife. All of the couples are struggling in their own ways, so the experts bring them all together to meet one another for the first time in hopes that they can become a support system for one another.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 101 votes.
Before they face the experts one last time, the couples head out of town on a second honeymoon to help gain clarity about their final decisions.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 107 votes.
Six courageous singles who've been unlucky in love have entrusted three relationship experts with the biggest decision of their lives; today they will meet their new spouse at their wedding as they vow to legally marry as strangers. Will it be love at first sight or extreme fright?
The episode was rated 7.58 from 185 votes.
The experts travel back to Chicago to find out each couples’ current relationship status. All the couples gather together to share their experiences and answer viewers’ questions.
The episode was rated 7.66 from 102 votes.
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The episode was rated 7.80 from 123 votes.
