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.
Episodes
In Seattle, 14 singles start their journey to marry complete strangers; one bride fears a runaway groom, while another leaves the altar questioning their connection; a couple shocks their guests when they see each other, but it's not the first time.
As wedding bells keep ringing, three more couples meet for the first time at the altar; one inexperienced groom raises red flags, while another leaves his bride questioning his intentions; a bride finds herself looking for her groom at the altar.
As the final couple meets at the altar, a father questions if he can give his daughter away to a stranger; fourteen newlyweds face their first night together as a married couple, but not everyone is on the same page.
The newlyweds head to Mexico for their honeymoons; while some lack the initial spark of physical attraction, others find themselves with a new marriage glow; at the first group mixer, the couples spill the tea about their new spouses.
As the honeymoon continues, one groom unveils a new pool party fashion trend while others navigate the deep waters of intimacy; big confessions reveal hard truths and leave some in need of expert help as the sun sets in paradise.
As the newlyweds move into their new homes, some experience marital bliss while others question hygiene and holding hands; one couple goes all the way, but not without consequences.
In a series first, the couples reunite for an explosive group dinner; as the experts watch, shocking discoveries emerge through candid conversations about intimacy and escalating conflicts, leaving some on the brink of ending their marriages.
With emotions running high after a volatile group dinner, the couples confront hot topics like intimacy barriers and finances; while some question their marriages, others form even deeper connections as romantic sparks fly.
The couples join the experts for the first-ever group therapy session; when faced with the truth about their relationships, some hide behind humor and denial, while others grapple with self-sabotage and fears that their marriages won't survive.
Drama at a birthday party leaves multiple marriages in a state of turmoil; some newlyweds forge deeper bonds through role-playing games, but one wife's fantasies quickly become her worst nightmare.
As passion and love intensify for some couples, others experience their first fights on and off the pickleball court; the second group dinner takes a shocking turn when one husband is put in the hot seat.
At the second group dinner, one couple goes on the defensive over accusations made against them while one husband makes a confession that leaves the group stunned; some couples plan their futures and explore where they might want to live.
With two weeks until decision day, the newlyweds question if their marriages will last; one husband plans a heartfelt surprise and another fears his relationship is over; a surprising start to the second group session pushes one couple to the brink.
As decision day nears, the final group session pushes couples to either fight for love or let go; one husband begs for a second chance, while another questions if his growing love is real or too good to last.
At the final group dinner, long-simmering tensions explode as the couples reveal what they really think of one another; one couple takes intimacy to the next level; a husband's jaw-dropping comment leaves everyone speechless.
After a contentious final group dinner, everyone heads to the couples' retreat hoping to clear the air; as old issues collide with new ones, the first night quickly unravels and a seemingly innocent game threatens to destroy more than one marriage.
As the retreat continues, one couple paves a path forward while gossip threatens to tear another apart; later, the group questions the growing closeness between one husband and wife.
After an explosive retreat, five couples prepare for the biggest decision of their lives: stay married or get divorced; while some find hope for the future, one spouse makes a bold move on Decision Day that changes the course of the relationship.
Decision Day arrives for the five remaining couples as they face the ultimate choice: whether to stay married or get divorced; while some profess love for their spouses, others reveal shocking truths and one husband's hidden motives come to light.
All seven couples reunite to reflect on their journeys, confront unfinished business and reveal who's still together and who's not.
