Married at First Sight UK
7.2/10
E4 Running Romance
10 Seasons · 179 Episodes · Premiered July 9, 2015
Married at First Sight is a ground-breaking series which asks if science can help us fall in love. Chosen from an initial pool of over 1500 applicants, individuals seeking long-term love are carefully assessed by a panel of experts in the fields of psychology, social and evolutionary anthropology, and theology. Once matched, three highly compatible couples prepare to enter into a legally-binding marriage with a complete stranger - meeting for the very first time at their own wedding where they'll declare 'I do'. But what makes the perfect match? And will everyone make it down the aisle?
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
3 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Thu, Jul 9 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In this first episode, after a year of rigorous testing and measuring, the panel of experts decide who will marry who
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Jul 16 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's wedding day. After months of testing, two couples, matched by experts, meet for the very first time at the altar to get legally married. Will they even fancy each other?
E03
Episode 3
Thu, Jul 23 2015 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples finally get some time alone and spend their first night as husband and wife before setting off on honeymoon. Five weeks later, will they decide to stay married?
Season 2
5 episodes
E01
Melissa and Clark
Tue, Oct 18 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Student nurse Melissa gets hitched to Clark. Will the newlyweds grow to be a real couple over the next five weeks? Or will a quickie divorce be required?
E02
Caroline and Adam
Tue, Oct 25 2016 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Would you marry a complete stranger you first meet on your wedding day? A panel of experts match up a couple. Will true love flourish for these two singletons looking for The One?
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Nov 1 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Two more couples put their trust in science. But will they make it down the aisle and marry at first sight?
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Nov 8 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Episode 5
Tue, Nov 15 2016 9:00 PM GMT+0000
95 min
Four couples who only met for the first time on their wedding day, are now living together as husband and wife. It's not just their personal chemistry that's on trial as they integrate into each other's lives, how do their friends, in-laws and workmates react to these brand new husbands and wives? And what of the substance of living together, the highs of great nights out discovering the music you both love, the lows of discovering toilet seat habits are universal. This 90 minute special reveals the fate of all four couples. Will Melissa and Clarke, Caroline and Adam, Lucie and Steve, and Sara and Adam make the decision to stay together, for better or worse?
Season 3
4 episodes
E01
Stephanie & Benjamin and Carrie & Wayne
Thu, Feb 15 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
This episode features police officer Stephanie and quantity surveyor Benjamin; and estate agent Carrie and insurance broker Wayne. Before they can get married, the newly engaged singles need to persuade their friends and family that marrying a stranger isn't a completely crazy idea. And then comes the ultimate test - how will they react when they first set eyes on one another - on their wedding day?
E02
Richard & Harriet and Benjamin & Stephanie
Thu, Feb 22 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In this episode, police sergeant Richard and finance director Harriet are about to exchange their wedding vows, while Benjamin and Stephanie are on honeymoon in Mallorca and start to get a little closer. The couples have eight weeks to see if they have a future together - but no one said marrying a stranger would be easy.
E03
Stephanie & Benjamin and Harriet & Richard
Thu, Mar 1 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Police officer Stephanie and quantity surveyor Benjamin were the first couple to marry this series and are now living together and learning that the path to true love does not always run smoothly. The second married pair, finance director Harriet and police sergeant Richard, are on honeymoon in Lisbon and waiting to see if the initial spark they both felt will develop - or not?
E04
Decision Day
Thu, Mar 8 2018 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The two couples who married at first sight enter the final weeks of the experiment. Do they have a long-term future. Will they stay together or seek a divorce?
Season 4
4 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Wed, Mar 20 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The first two couples heading down the aisle are nurse Steph and property manager Jonathan, and office manager Verity and IT consultant Jack.
E02
Episode 2
Wed, Mar 27 2019 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
While Verity and Jack exchange wedding vows seconds after their first meeting, newlyweds Jonathan and Stephanie start getting to know each other on their honeymoon in Seville.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Apr 3 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Steph and Jonathan are now living together, learning that true love doesn't always run smoothly, as Verity and Jack get to know each other on honeymoon.
E04
Episode 4
Wed, Apr 10 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The two married couples are in the final weeks of the experiment. Do their 'instant marriages' have a long-term future? Will they even make it as far as Decision Day?
Season 5
4 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tue, Oct 6 2020 8:30 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The four applicants meet their match, chosen by a panel of experts. However, primary school teacher Michelle finds that her mother does not approve of her plans to marry IT sales manager Owen immediately. Elsewhere, divorced parents Shareen and David hope to find love second time around and create a blended family for the five children they have between them.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Oct 13 2020 8:15 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The morning after their big day, primary school teacher Michelle and her new husband Owen have an awkward start to married life that leaves them questioning their fledgling romance. And following a fairy-tale ceremony, newlyweds David and Shareen hit a bump in the road on their honeymoon when David presents his new bride with an unexpected gift.
E03
Episode 3
Tue, Oct 20 2020 8:15 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The Covid-19 pandemic sets in just as the couples prepare to move in together, putting an unprecedented additional strain on their fledgling relationships. As measures ease, Owen and Michelle face a heartbreaking dilemma, while David and Shareen come together to enjoy a romantic glamping getaway.
E04
Episode 4
Tue, Oct 27 2020 9:15 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples are brought together for a special retreat as they wrestle with the big decision - whether they should give their new marriages a chance or get divorced. Owen and Michelle have a make-or-break decision over how to deal with the dilemma of living 250 miles apart, while David and Shareen grapple with finding common ground.
Season 6
21 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Aug 30 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
90 min
experiment where single people, matched by experts, marry total strangers, who they meet for the very first time on their wedding dayBefore our 16 strangers walk down the aisle, they celebrate their last night of freedom, at the ultimate stag and hen parties, where a surprise is in store. And the first two couples get married.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Aug 31 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Another four strangers take the ultimate gamble on love, and later, the programme celebrates its first ever same sex wedding.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 1 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The first four couples head off on their honeymoons. While some relationships blossom, others begin to question their compatibility.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 2 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The experts match another two couples, but when the big day arrives, one bride and groom discover their differences may be an issue, while the other couple have big surprises.
E05
Episode 5
Mon, Sep 6 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The final four plunge into marriage with a complete stranger, with one couple struggling to connect, while a bride goes against the advice of her family to find love.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Sep 7 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Four more couples head off on their honeymoon. Some couples struggle to find their spark, and another couple quickly hit rough waters.
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Sep 8 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
With weddings and honeymoons over, the newly-weds embark on the next stage of the experiment - moving in together. Later, all eight couples meet for the very first time.
E08
Episode 8
Thu, Sep 9 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In the first Commitment Ceremony, marriages are put under the spotlight by Mel Schilling, Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas, but events take a shocking turn.
E09
Episode 9
Mon, Sep 13 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Yes Week brings some of the couples closer together, but pushes others to breaking point, while an ultimatum from Luke prompts Morag to turn up the heat on their relationship.
E10
Episode 10
Tue, Sep 14 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The second dinner party brings surprise guests, which sends shockwaves through the group. A dream couple hit their first bump in the road and Amy questions her future with Josh.
E11
Episode 11
Wed, Sep 15 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Marriages are put under the spotlight once more at the second Commitment Ceremony, as the experts deliver some hard-hitting truths to help the couples progress.
E12
Episode 12
Thu, Sep 16 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples spend time apart at group girls' and boys' days out. While Bob gets a few home truths from the lads, Megan and Alexis lock horns again.
E13
Episode 13
Mon, Sep 20 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
Tensions run high at the third dinner party as the repercussions of Girls' Day are felt and tempers fray between couples, while anonymous letters lead to tempers fraying.
E14
Episode 14
Tue, Sep 21 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Feelings deepen and the stakes are raised at the third and final Commitment Ceremony, and some couples have to decide whether to call time on their marriages.
E15
Episode 15
Wed, Sep 22 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples get a taste of the future as they embark on their homestays, but immersing themselves in each other's worlds raises big questions for some.
E16
Episode 16
Thu, Sep 23 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The homestays continue, but as friends and family voice their doubts, one couple are pushed to crisis point. And Partner Swap leaves some questioning their relationships.
E17
Episode 17
Mon, Sep 27 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples embark on their final dates, giving them a last chance to experience some time away from the group to consider their futures.
E18
Episode 18
Tue, Sep 28 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining couples come together for one last time at the final dinner party, but celebrations are quickly cut short when the honesty box delivers uncomfortable questions.
E19
Episode 19
Wed, Sep 29 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
With the final vow renewals approaching, three of the couples spend time apart to reflect on their future.
E20
Episode 20
Fri, Oct 1 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is vow renewal time for the last of the newly-weds. As one couple reveal their decision, the other two face the toughest choice of their lives.
E21
Episode 21 Reunion
Mon, Oct 4 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The UK's boldest social experiment concludes, as experts Mel Schilling, Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas welcome back all the 16 participants for a final review.
Season 7
30 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Aug 29 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
95 min
The return of the experiment to see whether science can help people fall in love, with experts Mel Schilling, Paul C Brunson and Charlene Douglas ready to help 16 hopeful singles find their perfect match. Before these strangers walk down the aisle, they get to celebrate their final night of freedom together at the ultimate stag and hen parties - where a surprise is in store.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Aug 30 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Another four strangers take the ultimate gamble on love and tie the knot with a total stranger. While one bride gets more than she bargained for, an overprotective friend threatens to spoil the big day for a groom and his new husband.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Aug 31 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
75 min
The next phase of the experiment begins, as the first four couples embark on luxury honeymoons in the sun.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 1 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
One groom's surprise announcement might leave him stranded by a runaway bride, and a twice-married single mum hopes to find love that will last.
E05
Episode 5
Mon, Sep 5 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Four more singles agree to marry a perfect stranger, but while one bride-to-be hopes to meet the woman of her dreams, another's high expectations could be a recipe for disaster.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Sep 6 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The next group of newlyweds fly off to tropical climes, but while fun in the sun is on the cards for some, others find their first break away together far from blissful.
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Sep 7 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
A brand-new chapter of the experiment begins for all of the couples, as they gather together for their first dinner party under the watchful eye of experts Mel, Paul and Charlene.
E08
Episode 8
Thu, Sep 8 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
75 min
The couples have reached the first Commitment Ceremony, where they meet to discuss their marriages with the experts and also make a critical decision.
E09
Episode 9
Mon, Sep 12 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The experts set the couples an exercise to explore power play in their marriages as they move in and start living together for the very first time.
E10
Episode 10
Tue, Sep 13 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is the second dinner party of the experiment, but while most eagerly anticipate the evening ahead, two grooms arrive alone. The Honesty Box challenge turns up the heat.
E11
Episode 11
Wed, Sep 14 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
95 min
Another Commitment Ceremony takes place, with the couples getting the opportunity to discuss the week with Mel, Paul and Charlene. But important decisions lie ahead.
E12
Episode 12
Thu, Sep 15 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Wedding bells chime once more, as two new surprise couples meet for the first time. But while one couple discovers they have a connection, one groom has last-minute second thoughts.
E13
Episode 13
Mon, Sep 19 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The final two couples in the experiment set off on their honeymoons, but while one pair forges a deeper connection, the other's dramatic trip away ends in near disaster.
E14
Episode 14
Tue, Sep 20 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The third dinner party takes place, but little do the couples know that newcomers Gemma and Matt and Sophie and Johnathan are about to crash the party.
E15
Episode 15
Wed, Sep 21 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
85 min
t's the half-way point of the series and a pivotal time in the process, as the experts deliver some hard-hitting truths to help the couples progress on their journey.
E16
Episode 16
Thu, Sep 22 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is Love/Hate week for the couples, as the experts set them exercises to improve their honesty and communication, and tensions run high at the apartments.
E17
Episode 17
Mon, Sep 26 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples go on retreat and it is a chance for everyone to escape the routine of life in the apartments and embark on a weekend in the countryside together.
E18
Episode 18
Tue, Sep 27 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Two marriages appear to be on the rocks and one bride's worst fears are realised as a bombshell is dropped at the dinner party, which threatens to tear the group apart.
E19
Episode 19
Wed, Sep 28 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
It is the penultimate Commitment Ceremony and an opportunity for the experts to assess the fallout from the Couples Retreat.
E20
Episode 20
Thu, Sep 29 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is the all-important homestays and a chance for half of the couples to take their loved ones back home, and get a glimpse of the future of their marriages in the outside world.
E21
Episode 21
Mon, Oct 3 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Celebrations at the dinner party are cut short as the anonymous letters assignment brings to light some uncomfortable observations for the couples.
E22
Episode 22
Tue, Oct 4 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's time for Thomas' and the bride's homestays, a part of the experiment that allows friends and family to meet up with the couples for the first time since their wedding day.
E23
Episode 23
Wed, Oct 5 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's the turn of Whitney, Kasia and April to take their partners home to meet their loved ones, but Kwame's in for a shock when he comes face-to-face with Kasia's loyal sisters.
E24
Episode 24
Thu, Oct 6 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
75 min
It is the last Commitment Ceremony of the experiment and the final opportunity for the couples to take feedback from the experts.
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Episode 25
Mon, Oct 10 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples set out on their final dates and their stakes in the game are higher than ever. Will they use the time to reflect on their relationships and plan for a future together?
E26
Episode 26
Tue, Oct 11 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The honesty box game unveils some uncomfortable truths, and Thomas and Adrian make a shock announcement that rocks the foundations of the group.
E27
Episode 27
Wed, Oct 12 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
With final vows fast approaching, some of the couples take time to visit their loved ones and interrogate their relationships. As three couples head to the ceremony, tensions rise as the most important decision of the experiment is about to be made - will they commit to a future together or walk away from their marriage for good?
E28
Episode 28
Thu, Oct 13 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
It is time for the vow renewals for the last of the newlyweds, but as one couple commits to spending their future together, the fate of two others hangs in the balance.
E29
Episode 29
Mon, Oct 17 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000
75 min
All 20 participants of the experiment reunite for the final-ever dinner party, but weeks after the Vow Renewals have taken place, which couples will have survived the test?
E30
Episode 30
Tue, Oct 18 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
In the final episode of the series, all of the couples meet as a group to face the experts one last time, and everyone settles down to watch their wedding day videos.
Season 8
36 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 18 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
95 min
It's back! Sixteen new singletons, who are looking for love, marry strangers. The brides and grooms celebrate their last night of freedom and the weddings begin.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Sep 19 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
Four more singles enter the experiment, all taking the ultimate gamble and hoping to meet `the one" at the end of the aisle. As two more magical weddings take place, one turns out to be an awkward affair, but the other sees a bride have the fairy-tale start to married life - a dream day that she never imagined she would live to see
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 20 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The time arrives for our first set of newly-weds to jet off and start the next stage of the process, as they escape to spectacular settings and start their married lives together on their honeymoons. Will the early buds of love blossom on the beach, or will the sun set early on romance with an extra dose of drama?
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 21 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
Wedding bells chime once more, as two new couples meet each other for the first time at the altar. While one couple discover they have an instant, electric connection, another bride puts absolutely everything on the line - all her life she has dreamed of meeting her Prince Charming, but will she find her happy ever after?
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Episode 5
Mon, Sep 25 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A new group of singletons put their hopes of future happiness in the hands of relationship experts Paul C Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas as four more single people agree to marry a stranger. While one couple believe their match was written in the stars, the other pair discover that they have worryingly different lifestyles - can they find enough common ground to make their marriage work?
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Sep 26 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining newly-weds head off across the world to enjoy luxurious honeymoons, where feeling flourish for some, while others are pushed to their breaking point.
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Sep 27 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The next phase of the experiment begins, as the newly-weds move into their apartments and come together for the very first dinner party.
E08
Episode 8
Thu, Sep 28 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples face the experts at their very first Commitment Ceremony, where they must decide whether to continue working on their relationships, or choose to leave.
E09
Episode 9
Mon, Oct 2 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples face Confessions Week, designed by the experts to help them open up and strengthen their marriages - but will brutal feedback knock the golden couple off their perch?
E10
Episode 10
Tue, Oct 3 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples come together to open the Honesty Box. Some pairings face uncomfortable truths, and continued scrutiny starts to take its toll on one couple in particular.
E11
Episode 11
Wed, Oct 4 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The second Commitment Ceremony gets underway. Being under the microscope cements some couples' happiness, but others are left contemplating their future together.
E12
Episode 12
Thu, Oct 5 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Two beautiful weddings lie ahead - but one picky bride has a lot to say about her groom, and an initial lack of spark threatens to overshadow the other couple's happy day.
E13
Episode 13
Mon, Oct 9 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
It's honeymoon time for the freshest set of newlyweds, and while the sunnier climes bring one couple closer, the other pair drift further apart.
E14
Episode 14
Tue, Oct 10 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The two newest couples return from honeymoon and make a surprise entrance at the third dinner party, but their arrival is overshadowed by rising tensions among the group.
E15
Episode 15
Wed, Oct 11 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The group face the experts on the couch once more at the third Commitment Ceremony. For some, it's an time to celebrate their successes, while others must confront hard truths.
E16
Episode 16
Thu, Oct 12 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The husbands and wives spend time apart on group days out but sparks fly between two brides and uncomfortable questions reveal some big surprises.
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Episode 17
Mon, Oct 16 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Another couple step into the unknown and join the experiment, while those already married open the door to some familiar faces during in-laws week.
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Episode 18
Tue, Oct 17 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In-Laws Week continues to give hope to some couples, but others spiral downwards. And two grooms tie the knot, but an unexpected twist threatens the whole celebration.
E19
Episode 19
Wed, Oct 18 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The final batch of newly-weds head off on their honeymoons, but it's not long before both couples hit their first bump in the road. Back home, as In-Laws Week continues, some of the newly-weds struggle to win over their partners' friends and family, and one marriage heads towards breaking point.
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Episode 20
Thu, Oct 19 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The newest couples in the experiment return from honeymoon and unite with the rest of the group. But it's not the welcome they were expecting.
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Episode 21
Mon, Oct 23 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
It is time for the fourth Commitment Ceremony and while some couples celebrate progress, others must tackle fundamental issues in their marriages.
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Episode 22
Tue, Oct 24 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The couples are tasked with sharing what they like and don't like about each other in Love/Hate Week. A video from the past makes one marriage plummet to an all-time low.
E23
Episode 23
Wed, Oct 25 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples head off for a country retreat and spend time apart on girls' and boys' days, but neither group is prepared for the biggest shock of the experiment so far.
E24
Episode 24
Thu, Oct 26 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
On the second day of the couples' retreat, the group reunite for a dinner party. It's not long before the revelations from the previous day are brought to a head at the table.
E25
Episode 25
Mon, Oct 30 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
The couples take part in their penultimate Commitment Ceremony, but after shocking scenes, the experts must step in and make a decision that has dramatic consequences for everyone.
E26
Episode 26
Tue, Oct 31 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining couples face the most challenging task of the series so far - Partner Swap Week. One couple hit a low point, while another groom questions the future of his marriage.
E27
Episode 27
Wed, Nov 1 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The penultimate dinner party serves up an extra helping of drama, as the anonymous letters force the group to face some uncomfortable truths.
E28
Episode 28
Thu, Nov 2 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The homestays get underway, giving the brides and grooms a taste of life outside the confines of the experiment, and a chance to seek wisdom from their nearest and dearest.
E29
Episode 29
Mon, Nov 6 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The Homestays continue as the couples try to fit into each other's lives. Some form deeper connections with their partners, but real-world pressures may be too much for one couple.
E30
Episode 30
Tue, Nov 7 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
85 min
The remaining couples to face their final Commitment Ceremony, and later one bride makes a confession that devastates her husband.
E31
Episode 31
Wed, Nov 8 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining couples set off on their final dates. Some of them use the time to reflect, but for one couple, crisis is on the cards.
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Episode 32
Thu, Nov 9 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is the final Dinner Party and the last chance for the remaining couples to gather advice from each other before their Vow Renewals.
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Episode 33
Mon, Nov 13 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It is time for the vow renewals stage of the social experiment, a chance for the remaining couples to either continue their relationships or go their separate ways.
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Episode 34
Tue, Nov 14 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
The last remaining couples prepare to meet their partners for Vow Renewals, and to decide whether to give their relationship a go in the outside world or walk away for good.
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Episode 35
Wed, Nov 15 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
85 min
The group reunite for the first time since the experiment ended for a dinner party, where they discover which marriages have flourished in the outside world.
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Episode 36
Thu, Nov 16 2023 9:00 PM GMT+0000
85 min
It is the final reunion and the group to look back on their time in the experiment. While some have much to celebrate, others address the downfall of their relationships.
Season 9
36 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 16 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
105 min
A fresh batch of singles take part in the nation's most extraordinary social experiment as 16 hopefuls put the biggest decision of their lives in the hands of relationship experts Paul C Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas, as they take the ultimate gamble on love, by marrying a complete stranger. In this extended opening episode, the brides and grooms enjoy one last night of freedom at their stag and hen parties. The drama kicks off early when one groom's controversial opinion leaves everyone questioning whether he's there for the right reasons.
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Episode 2
Tue, Sep 17 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
Four more singles enter the experiment, and there's an instant and undeniable attraction for one couple, but could another bride's dreams of a fairytale wedding be crushed when her groom makes the ultimate wedding day blunder?
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 18 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
75 min
The first four couples embark on romantic honeymoons, giving them the first opportunity to really get to know each other after the extraordinary excitement of their wedding days.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 19 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
Two more couples take the ultimate leap of faith, and one couple discover they have an immediate connection, but will the bride's traditional values put a dampener on their wedding night?
E05
Episode 5
Mon, Sep 23 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The last four singles finally get to walk down the aisle, but an overcurious bride with a long list of questions might prove too much for one groom to handle.
E06
Episode 6
Tue, Sep 24 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The last four newlywed couples jet off around the globe for their luxurious honeymoons, and some feel the strain of their fledgling marriages.
E07
Episode 7
Wed, Sep 25 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The newlyweds settle into their new homes and come together for their first dinner party, but one groom's behaviour shocks the group and forces his wife to question her new husband.
E08
Episode 8
Thu, Sep 26 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
The couples face the experts at their first Commitment Ceremony, and while some take the opportunity to celebrate, others must make a life-changing decision.
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Episode 9
Mon, Sep 30 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Experts Week sees Mel, Paul and Charlene set exercises specifically designed to strengthen and develop each couple's marriage. However, an ill-judged honeymoon comment comes back to haunt one groom, while the challenge of facing uncomfortable truths proves too much for a marriage that's already on the rocks.
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Episode 10
Tue, Oct 1 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The couples take their seats at the second dinner party. One partner is left wondering if their spouse will even show up, while the honesty box exposes cracks in another marriage. However, rumours about one bride's behaviour behind closed doors spark the biggest conflict of the evening.
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Episode 11
Wed, Oct 2 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
Mel, Charlene and Paul invite the couples to the couch for the second Commitment Ceremony of the experiment. Some reflect on a positive week, but others struggle to overcome feelings of betrayal. Another marriage is rocked by a lack of attraction, forcing them to face the tough decision of whether to stay and work at their marriage, or leave the process - and each other - for good.
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Episode 12
Thu, Oct 3 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
It's the start of In-Laws Week, and a careless comment leaves one wife's mother in tears when the family come to visit. Plus, a brand-new couple join the experiment! Hoping to find her fairy-tale happy-ever-after, a new bride is in search of her very own Prince Charming - but will his grand efforts to woo her succeed?
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Episode 13
Mon, Oct 7 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
As two new singles meet and marry at the altar, a bride hopes to find a man who can handle her, while her groom prepares to drop a bombshell of a revelation.
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Episode 14
Tue, Oct 8 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
More of the married couples' loved ones visit for In-Laws Week, but one husband receives a damning review, while another new pair join the search for love.
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Episode 15
Wed, Oct 9 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The fresh batch of newlyweds jet off on glamorous honeymoons and while it's all sunshine and smiles for some, a huge breach of trust leaves one couple's marriage in the balance.
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Episode 16
Thu, Oct 10 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The three new couples make a surprise entrance at the dinner party, sparking friction between one husband and wife.
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Episode 17
Mon, Oct 14 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
The experts scrutinise the newest couples at their first Commitment Ceremony, but while some relationships flourish, other marriages begin to wither in front of the group.
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Episode 18
Tue, Oct 15 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples head off for a relaxing countryside retreat, but rumours start to swirl about one of the women, who finds herself at the eye of a storm.
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Episode 19
Wed, Oct 16 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
On the second day of the retreat, the husbands and wives spend time apart on separate group days out, but things turn sour when several of the women confront another bride.
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Episode 20
Thu, Oct 17 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The couples mark their final day at the retreat with a dinner party, but events from the previous days out have led to friction within the group and trouble among some of the pairs.
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Episode 21
Mon, Oct 21 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
95 min
The couples come together with the experts at the Commitment Ceremony. While love is in the air for some, a shock revelation sends the group reeling, putting more than one marriage on the line and leading to a tense, nail-biting showdown in the most dramatic ceremony of the series.
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Episode 22
Tue, Oct 22 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
It's Love/Hate Week, and the experts challenge the couples to list what they like and don't like about each other. While some grow stronger, others struggle.
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Episode 23
Wed, Oct 23 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The newlyweds head off on days out, but rest and relaxation are the last things on their minds. Things get spicy on the dance floor and steamy in the hot tub, as a potentially compromising photo stirs up trouble. Plus, a blindsided groom is ambushed by two brides who are determined to give him a piece of their minds.
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Episode 24
Thu, Oct 24 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's Dinner Party time, and the aftermath of the big days out creates tension. Two husbands clash when one of them tries to defend his wife's honour, and a dinner table disagreement sends another couple on a downward spiral. However, it's a surprise arrival that delivers the biggest shock of the evening.
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Episode 25
Mon, Oct 28 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
Mel, Paul and Charlene offer their expertise at the penultimate Commitment Ceremony, with one couple having to confront difficult truths as their future is called into question
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Episode 26
Tue, Oct 29 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Following an emotional Commitment Ceremony, the remaining couples face the most challenging task of the series so far - Partner Swap Week.
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Episode 27
Wed, Oct 30 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The penultimate Dinner Party packs an emotional punch when anonymous letters compel every couple to face their problems head-on, and tensions rise as two of the group clash.
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Episode 28
Thu, Oct 31 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The homestays get underway, and while one couple get an unexpectedly warm welcome from the mother-in-law, it's far from home-sweet-home for another husband and wife.
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Episode 29
Mon, Nov 4 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The problems between one husband and wife worsen, close family ties put strain on another marriage, and probing questions from friends lead to an explosive argument.
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Episode 30
Tue, Nov 5 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
85 min
Following an eventful time at homestays, the remaining couples face the final Commitment Ceremony, seeking guidance from the experts one last time.
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Episode 31
Wed, Nov 6 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's a crucial moment for the remaining couples as they embark on their final dates, which offer a chance to reflect on their journey through the experiment.
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Episode 32
Thu, Nov 7 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples spend time apart on boys' and girls' nights out, as they welcome back the husbands and wives who have left the experiment.
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Episode 33
Mon, Nov 11 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining couples gather for their last dinner party together and when allegations and accusations start to fly, one couple reach breaking point.
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Episode 34
Tue, Nov 12 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
85 min
As the experiment draws to a close, the remaining couples move out of the apartments and prepare for Vow Renewals.
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Episode 35
Wed, Nov 13 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
100 min
The group reunite for the first time since the experiment ended for one final dinner party, where they find out which marriages have flourished in the outside world and which ones didn't withstand the pressure
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Episode 36
Thu, Nov 14 2024 9:00 PM GMT+0000
90 min
Series nine concludes with the final Reunion Ceremony, a last chance for the group to meet with experts and look back on their time in the experiment.
Season 10
36 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sun, Sep 21 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
110 min
The return of the experiment to see whether science can help people fall in love. The first two couples marry at first sight. While an unexpected surprise transforms one groom's big day, will another groom's impromptu musical outburst be a major turn-off for his bride?
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Episode 2
Mon, Sep 22 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
110 min
While one bride makes a showstopping entrance, another suffers a major wedding day wobble. Meanwhile, the first set of newlyweds jet off on their honeymoons.
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Episode 3
Tue, Sep 23 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
Another pair of singles walk down the aisle, but could a frosty first impression leave one bride out in the cold on her wedding night? And as the honeymoons continue, one couple's romance goes from strength to strength.
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Episode 4
Wed, Sep 24 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
95 min
Two more pairs of singles take the leap of faith, and while there's an instant spark for one couple, another bride's horseback arrival sends her new in-laws reeling.
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Episode 5
Thu, Sep 25 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
Two more bold singles take the leap of faith, but a bride's pursuit for perfection could jeopardise her chances of finding love. Also, four more newly-weds jet off on glamorous honeymoon escapes, where one groom's negative nature threatens to ruin any chance of romance.
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Episode 6
Sun, Sep 28 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
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Episode 7
Mon, Sep 29 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
85 min
As the newlyweds return from their honeymoons, all nine couples move in together and adjust to life in their marital homes, ahead of the first dinner party
E08
Episode 8
Tue, Sep 30 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
105 min
The inaugural Commitment Ceremony sees all nine couples meet the experts for the first time. For some, it's an opportunity to showcase their success, but two couples clash
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Episode 9
Wed, Oct 1 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
It's Experts Week, and the newlyweds face their first set of challenges specifically designed to strengthen and develop their marriages. Charlene's intimacy workshop spices things up for some of the new couples, while one bride's patience wears thin with her new groom
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Episode 10
Thu, Oct 2 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The second dinner party serves up romantic confessions for some, but one bride struggles to find the support and validation she's looking for from her husband, leaving her questioning her marriage
E11
Episode 11
Sun, Oct 5 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
95 min
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Episode 12
Mon, Oct 6 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
The experiment hits the next phase, as friends and family visit the couples for in-laws week, providing a breakthrough for one couple in need of intervention
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Episode 13
Tue, Oct 7 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
80 min
Two more brave singles take a gamble on love at the altar, but will the new bride's high-speed approach prove too much for her laidback groom? Meanwhile, in-laws week continues.
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Episode 14
Wed, Oct 8 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The final couple in the experiment say 'I do' and find an instant spark in a passionate ceremony. Meanwhile, in-laws visits continue, and one bride gets a grilling from a frustrated friend over her treatment of her husband.
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Episode 15
Sun, Oct 12 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
The final newlyweds embark on their honeymoons, and while one couple realise that physical intimacy doesn't always lead to a deeper connection, another pair are pushed to breaking point by one partner's constant need for reassurance. Also, a bride's family deliver stern words of warning to her badly behaved husband.
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Episode 16
Mon, Oct 13 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
At the third dinner party, a new bride's arrival and honeymoon antics stir up emotional reactions in the group. Also, another bride is forced to come clean about the lack of spark in her relationship.
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Episode 17
Tue, Oct 14 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
100 min
It's Commitment Ceremony time, and while the cracks start to show for one couple, another pair finally make some much-needed progress. The experts force another couple to seriously consider the future of their marriage.
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Episode 18
Wed, Oct 15 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The couples take some time apart as the group splits in two for separate days out. But the relaxation soon turns to drama when one groom confesses his true feelings about his bride, and the burden of a long-hidden secret causes an explosive clash for one pair.
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Episode 19
Sun, Oct 19 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
It's the much-anticipated 'Love/Hate Week', as the experts push the couples to reveal their biggest likes and dislikes about each other. While some bonds grow stronger and feelings are shared, emotions boil over when one groom reaches breaking point after hearing his wife's critiques.
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Episode 20
Mon, Oct 20 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
At another dinner party, some couples share their positive progress, but one bride is left desperate for answers about her marriage. Also, when one couple's authenticity is questioned, tensions explode.
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Episode 21
Tue, Oct 21 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
90 min
The group face the experts at another emotionally charged Commitment Ceremony. One couple affirm their love, and a bride's behaviour is called out by the experts and the group.
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Episode 22
Wed, Oct 22 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The couples head off to a countryside retreat, which proves a welcome romantic break for some, but a dramatic turning point for others as one bride is confronted over rumours about questionable behaviour.
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Episode 23
Sun, Oct 26 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
An unexpected arrival at the countryside retreat leads to a showdown. Also, as one marital breakdown continues to spiral, the group are caught in the crossfire at an explosive dinner party.
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Episode 24
Mon, Oct 27 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
100 min
The group return from the retreat and head straight to the sofa for the latest Commitment Ceremony. Some couples reap the rewards from their time away, but for others turmoil continues to grow. Departures loom, and one emotional bride questions whether her marriage is beyond repair.
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Episode 25
Tue, Oct 28 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
85 min
While absence makes one groom's heart grow especially fonder, time apart reveals troubling fault lines in other marriages, testing one couple's relationship to the brink of destruction.
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Episode 26
Wed, Oct 29 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
75 min
The couples gather for their sixth dinner party, and while one groom can't wait to share his romantic realisation, others have less cause to celebrate.
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Episode 27
Sun, Nov 2 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
90 min
Homestays get underway, giving the couples a glimpse of what life could be like outside of the experiment, and the opportunity to gain insight from loved ones. While there are warm welcomes for some, one couple's marriage is jeopardised by a meeting with some straight-talking friends. Also, a scandalous secret is revealed, threatening to blow another marriage apart.
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Episode 28
Mon, Nov 3 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
75 min
Homestays continue, as the remaining couples return to their hometowns and reunite with friends and family. An emotional mum voices her concerns about her daughter's future, and another bride receives feedback from a friend which leaves her questioning her relationship. Also, one bride's family have doubts about her husband's commitment to their marriage.
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Episode 29
Tue, Nov 4 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
90 min
At the final Commitment Ceremony, the stakes couldn't be higher as the remaining couples seek the experts' advice one last time.
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Episode 30
Wed, Nov 5 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
70 min
The remaining couples embark on their final dates, an opportunity for grand gestures and expressions of love.
E31
Episode 31
Sun, Nov 9 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
65 min
The couples separate for a final boys and girls night out, where they welcome back some old friends, but a shocking revelation sparks one of the most explosive showdowns in the experiment's history.
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Episode 32
Mon, Nov 10 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
It's the final dinner party before the remaining couples face their vow renewals. Some couples use it as an opportunity to celebrate how far they've come. However, one pair have to question whether their love can survive outside the experiment, while another clash over a case of double standards.
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Episode 33
Tue, Nov 11 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining couples return home to prepare for their vow renewals, but one bride questions the strength of her husband's feelings.
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Episode 34
Wed, Nov 12 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
As the vow renewals continue, an emotional groom questions if he will be enough for his partner outside of the experiment, and one couple's future hangs in the balance.
E35
Episode 35
Thu, Nov 13 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
100 min
The group reunite for the first time since the experiment ended, at a final dinner party, where they learn which marriages have flourished in the outside world.
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Episode 36
Fri, Nov 14 2025 9:00 PM GMT+0000
100 min
The group take to the couch with Paul Brunson, Mel Schilling and Charlene Douglas to clear the air after the events of last night's dinner party.
Cast
Chloe Massey
as Narrator
Mel Schilling
as Expert Panel
Paul Carrick Brunson
as Expert Panel
Charlene Douglas
as Expert Panel
Stephen Mangan
as Narrator
Jo Coker
as Sex and Relationship Therapist
Reverend Nick Devenish
as Reverend Nick Devenish
Dr. Anna Machin
as Evolutionary Anthropologist
Dr. Mark Coulson
as Associate Professor of Psychology
Cynthia Green
as Registrar
