Family or Fiancé - Episode Guide

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tempers flare when an engaged man tries to force his parents into accepting his much younger fiancée, even though she may be the reason that his last marriage ended in divorce. His mom makes it clear that she has no interest in a new daughter-in-law.

Blending families is a challenge when the bride's teenage sons disapprove.

An engaged couple wish to lead a polyamorous lifestyle but find themselves in a sticky situation when their girlfriend falls in love with the husband-to-be. While the groom won't draw the line, the bride fears their relationship is crumbling.

A bride, raised to be a trophy wife, falls deeply in love with a downtown type of guy whose history with women is questionable, at best. Chaos ensues when her mother tries to convince her to ditch her fiancé and go back to her wealthy ex-husband.

A man in his 50s and a woman in her 20s bring their families together with the hope of gaining acceptance for their union. It is soon revealed, however, that their age difference is not the most pressing and concerning issue within their relationship.

When a groom-to-be has a cheating heart by nature, the bride-to-be must decide if staying in the relationship is really in her best interests. And when his side of the family agrees that he actually is the problem, red flags fly everywhere.

Two brides planning their wedding hope to resolve issues with their own mothers on their road to happily ever after. While one mother desperately wishes to be part of her daughter's life, another prays her daughter's sexuality is merely a phase.

A bride hopes that her fiance will be able to get along with her male best friend before their big wedding. But from the groom's perspective, he fears that this "old college buddy" has ulterior motives for remaining close to his future wife.

A young bride is anxious to marry the man of her dreams and become part of his "perfect" family. A recent indiscretion on his part, however, leaves her questioning whether he is the father of another woman's baby, and if forgiveness is even an option.

A power couple in the restaurant industry yearns to find more intimacy in their relationship before saying "I do." But while the bride turns to her sister for comfort, the groom fantasizes about keeping her family permanently out of their business.

A divorced couple decides to give their marriage another chance but have kept their engagement a secret from family and friends. Once the "happy news" is revealed, their loved ones are left shocked, confused and more than a little concerned.

After a bride was unfaithful early in their relationship, the groom now battles with extreme jealousy and control issues that have her family worried for her emotional well-being. In addition, her cultural traditions clash with his ambitions.

An interracial couple tries to navigate cultural differences and crossed boundaries with their families. While the bride insists she has sufficiently grieved the death of her first husband, the groom must draw a firm line with his overbearing sister.

A same-sex couple wishes to marry, but one groom's deeply religious mother has made it clear that she believes being gay is a sin. Fearing rejection, her son has hidden his life and two-year engagement from her ... until now.

For this couple, a chance encounter at a gas station led to a passionate and steamy romance, and now an upcoming wedding. But with their continuous cycle of volatile breakups and dramatic makeups, both families have cause for concern.

A groom desperately wishes to impress his bride's wealthy parents and prove he will be a suitable husband. His desire for acceptance has left her mother and father completely underwhelmed and worried for their daughter's choice of a spouse.

A bride hopes that her groom can relinquish his identity as a ladies' man and focus on becoming the family man that she needs and wants him to be. But without a father figure of his own growing up, he struggles with what that role should entail.

A couple wishes to marry, but the groom finds himself entangled in a custody fight with his children's mother and is estranged from his own mom. Meanwhile, the bride's family worries that her physical health is compromised by the stressful situation.

Shanika and Justin are ready to wed, but unresolved family issues have the celebration on hold. While Shanika attempts to reconcile with her estranged brother, information about her past, including her baby that disappeared, causes Justin great concern.

Donzella and Paul were married to other people when they met many years ago, but in order for the families to get on board with the wedding, they want clarity on when Donzella and Paul's romance officially began -- and their stories aren't lining up.

Despite their cultural differences and a 12-year age gap, Brandy and Akin are in love and plan to marry but cannot agree on what the future of their family will look like. Unbeknownst to them, the bride's family has larger concerns for their union.

New York couple Jackie and Zuri have been together for five years and plan to marry, but their families have yet to meet. Jackie is holding resentments and secrets from her past that are compromising her emotional well-being and current relationships.

Shai and Troy are on a fast track for marriage, with dreams of superstardom and a big family to follow. But when confronted with the realities of what a marriage really entails, these young lovebirds may have to consider where their priorities really lie.

After a whirlwind romance overseas, Kiomi and Austin have spent many years in a long-distance relationship and are now ready to marry. But before they make it official, Austin must have some deep conversations with his family to reconcile with his past.

Prior to falling in love, Darrell and Miya both had their share of drama with exes and family. But now, as they are attempting to merge their worlds together, Miya struggles to trust Darrell's true intentions with other women, including his mother.

Newly engaged couples whose families have voiced concerns over their proposed marriages bring their families to live together under the same roof.

Omar and Laterrica went from dating to instant family last year when their daughter, Penelope, was born. Now, they are planning a wedding to make it official, but the groom's attachment to his mother has Laterrica questioning her place in his life.

In a twist on the usual format, a couple who has been married for six years seeks counseling from Tracy and their families: Should they continue to work on their crumbling marriage, or decide to part ways for good and finally sign the divorce papers?