Family or Fiancé

Family or Fiancé

Oprah Winfrey Network Running

4 Seasons · 63 Episodes · Premiered March 9, 2019

Family or Fiancé follows the dynamic between eight engaged couples who bring their disapproving families together for three days under one roof, some for the first time. The clock is ticking as the couples must decide if they're going to tie the knot, or if the nuptial hopes end there. It's a no-holds-barred look at what it's really like, when the people closest to you have major issues with the one you want to marry.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

25 episodes
E01
Ashaki and Chris: The Young & The Reckless
Sun, Mar 10 2019 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
When a reformed ladies' man asks his girl to marry him, both of their families remain skeptical of his ability to stay committed. And after further revelations and stories surface, the couples' seemingly unbreakable bond begins to fracture.
E02
Ashley and Keron: The Devil's In The Details
Sun, Mar 17 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
It's a judge, jury, and executioner moment when a fun-loving groom introduces his devout Christian family to his sexually free-spirited fiancée. But sparks really begin to fly when his soon-to-be bride tells his mother tales of their bedroom exploits!
E03
Falasha and Chris: Man or Mama's Boy?
Sun, Mar 24 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A young man desperately seeks his family's blessing for his upcoming wedding. But when it becomes clear that his ultra-traditional mother may not be able to let go, he must make a choice between the woman he loves and the woman who raised him.
E04
Amber and Justin: Huge Little Lies
Sun, Mar 31 2019 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Confusion arises when a newly engaged couple brings their families together to meet for the first time, but fail to be honest about the problems in their relationship. Two brothers on opposite sides unite to take the matter into their own hands.
E05
Lazaundra and Julian: Too Fast & Too Furious
Sun, Mar 31 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
When a recently divorced woman and a reformed ladies' man move quickly into a new relationship, their adult children worry that their infatuation is more "puppy love" than everlasting, and that they are doomed to repeat mistakes from their pasts.
E06
Tselane and Justin: Old Traumas, New Dramas
Sun, Apr 7 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A former military man wishes to marry a woman he met online and start a new life across the country. But his family is completely in the dark about his decision, and his new fiancé finally realizes the heavy weight of his service-related PTSD.
E07
Briana and Nikkiya: Same Sex, Equal Mess
Sun, Apr 14 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
It's a passionate plea for acceptance when two young women decide to surprise their families with news of their upcoming engagement. But after the initial shock wears off, it is evident that the concerns for this couple run much deeper than gender.
E08
Sumer and Keith: The Widower & the Wild Child
Sun, Apr 21 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
When a spirited young business woman falls hopelessly in love with an older man who suffered a tragic loss, both their families worry that their impending union may be more about filling a void then fulfilling a life together.
E09
Where Are They Now?
Sun, Apr 28 2019 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Couples from Season 1 return for a final check in with relationship expert Tracy McMillan. Hot topics include what happened when the cameras stopped rolling, whether they have any regrets, and if they continue to choose their families or fiancés.
E10
Cindy and Jamiah: Families in Feud
Sun, Jan 12 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Just days before the wedding, two desperate fiancés attempt to broker peace within their feuding families. However, they are completely caught off guard when their relatives unite with one common purpose: to declare the couple is not ready for marriage.
E11
Alexis and Danley: While Jesus Saves, She Misbehaves
Sun, Jan 19 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A young couple hopes to gain the blessings from the bride's family, including her extremely religious grandmother. But in the process, the groom wonders if his fiancé's insecure and destructive behavior might signal that she isn't ready for marriage.
E12
Natasha and Romeo: Mind on Her Money, Mom on His Mind
Sun, Jan 26 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
After eight years together and a wedding in two months, a divorced father of two is still trying to get his mother to acknowledge his bride-to-be. In the process, he realizes that his own childhood wounds are what really need healing.
E13
LaShonda and Dre: Loose Lips Sink Friendships
Sun, Feb 2 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A bride-to-be with two daughters attempts to make peace with her fiancé's misogynistic best friend before their upcoming wedding. The couple discovers, however, that the key to a successful union lies in prioritizing and protecting their own.
E14
Jazmine and Reggie: The Preachers Wife to Be
Sun, Feb 9 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A minister and his soon-to-be bride realize that before they wed and enter "happily ever after," they must first exorcise some of the demons of their past, beginning with their strained relationships with her adoptive mother and his absent father.
E15
Cortne and Justin: Mother of Misunderstandings
Sun, Feb 16 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A young man attempts to mend a broken relationship between his controlling fiancé and his over-protective mother. When the two sides start to compare notes, however, the women wonder if his desire to keep the peace has actually ignited a larger war.
E16
Dayna and Tabias: Blindsided and Betrayed
Sun, Feb 23 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A newly engaged couple leaves their families reeling when they surprise them with news of their upcoming wedding. When their bombshell revelation blows up, these the two are forced to look beyond their fantasy and confront the reality of their lives.
E17
Sheri and Micah: Indecisive Proposal
Sun, Mar 1 2020 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
An aspiring rapper and his fiancé seek to receive blessings on their union, despite her family's strong objections. But in the process, the bride begins to wonder if a forever commitment to a struggling artist is really in her best interest.
E18
Chase and Eric: Wildin' Til Wedding
Sun, Jul 12 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A couple with a long history together tries to mend their broken relationship after a heartbreaking betrayal. While finding the strength to forgive, they also realize that other toxic familial relationships may be contributing to their unhappy union.
E19
Alexis and Akil: I Second No Emotion
Sun, Jul 19 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A bride-to-be hopes to mend the upset her disrespectful fiancé has caused between her sister and mother. But she quickly comes to realize that his inability to empathize with any serious emotions might prove a much larger problem for their union.
E20
Whitney and Charles: Opposites Attract and Mama Reacts
Sun, Jul 26 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
After years of tension, a bride-to-be seeks to build a friendship with her fiancé's sister. She quickly discovers, however, that her tumultuous relationship with her own mother might be keeping her from meaningfully bonding with anyone else.
E21
Amie and Craig: Background Check Yourself
Sun, Aug 2 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
With only a few short weeks to go before their upcoming wedding, fiancés Amie and Craig attempt to mend some tumultuous relationships with their families. They soon discover, however, that fixing one issue leads to unexpected revelations and turmoil.
E22
Brian and Jamarcus: Engaged and Enraged
Sun, Aug 9 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Tempers flare when a man fears his soon-to-be mother-in-law doesn't approve of her son's upcoming union, but after clearing the air, their loved ones' concerns are further solidified when they witness a relationship that is more volatile than loving.
E23
Imani and Colby: Brace Yourself for Atheists
Sun, Aug 16 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
An engaged couple that recently renounced their religious beliefs attempts to win over the support of their deeply devout families. For the bride's sister, religion isn't the only concern, as she fears her sibling may be changing against her own free will.
E24
Brittney and Patrick: My Best Friends Bougie Wedding
Sun, Aug 23 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
A young couple believes to have found their perfect match in one another, but before they look to the future, they must bury the past. While she is still haunted by her ex-boyfriend, he must reconcile with loved ones who feel abandoned by his new life.
E25
Ashley and William: 99 Problems and Social Media is One
Sun, Aug 30 2020 1:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
An aspiring influencer is engaged to a man with no social media presence who doesn't approve of her new career choice. While her inspirational body posts leave his family to question her morals, her family worries about his controlling attitude.

Season 2

18 episodes

Season 3

10 episodes

Season 4

10 episodes

Cast

Tracy McMillan
Tracy McMillan as Host

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