Episode 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2015 (60 min)
In this first episode, after a year of rigorous testing and measuring, the panel of experts decide who will marry who
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2015 (60 min)
In this first episode, after a year of rigorous testing and measuring, the panel of experts decide who will marry who
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jul 16, 2015 (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?
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jul 23, 2015 (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?
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2016 (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?
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2016 (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?
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2016 (60 min)
Two more couples put their trust in science. But will they make it down the aisle and marry at first sight?
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2016 (60 min)
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2016 (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?
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2018 (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?
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2018 (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.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2018 (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?
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2018 (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?
Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2019 (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.
Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2019 (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.
Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2019 (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.
Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2019 (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?
Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2020 (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.
Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2020 (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.
Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2020 (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.
Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2020 (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.
Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2021 (90 min)
experiment where single people, matched by experts, marry total strangers, who they meet for the very first time on their wedding day
Before 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.
Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: Aug 31, 2021 (60 min)
Another four strangers take the ultimate gamble on love, and later, the programme celebrates its first ever same sex wedding.
Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2021 (60 min)
The first four couples head off on their honeymoons. While some relationships blossom, others begin to question their compatibility.
Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Sep 6, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Sep 7, 2021 (60 min)
Four more couples head off on their honeymoon. Some couples struggle to find their spark, and another couple quickly hit rough waters.
Episode: 6x07 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x08 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x09 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x10 | Airdate: Sep 14, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x11 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x12 | Airdate: Sep 16, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x13 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x14 | Airdate: Sep 21, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x15 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x16 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x17 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x18 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x19 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2021 (60 min)
With the final vow renewals approaching, three of the couples spend time apart to reflect on their future.
Episode: 6x20 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2021 (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.
Episode: 6x21 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2021 (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.
Episode: 7x01 | Airdate: Aug 29, 2022 (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.
Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Aug 29, 2022 (45 min)
Catching up with participants from 2021, finding out the impact of the show and how they have navigated life since the experiment finished.
Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Aug 31, 2022 (75 min)
The next phase of the experiment begins, as the first four couples embark on luxury honeymoons in the sun.
Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: Sep 5, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Sep 6, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x07 | Airdate: Sep 7, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x08 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x09 | Airdate: Sep 12, 2022 (60 min)
Episode: 7x10 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2022 (60 min)
Episode: 7x11 | Airdate: Sep 14, 2022 (95 min)
Episode: 7x12 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2022 (60 min)
Episode: 7x13 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2022 (60 min)
Episode: 7x14 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2022 (60 min)
Episode: 7x15 | Airdate: Sep 21, 2022 (85 min)
Episode: 7x16 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2022 (60 min)
Episode: 7x17 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x18 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x19 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2022 (65 min)
It is the penultimate Commitment Ceremony and an opportunity for the experts to assess the fallout from the Couples Retreat.
Episode: 7x20 | Airdate: Sep 29, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x21 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2022 (60 min)
Celebrations at the dinner party are cut short as the anonymous letters assignment brings to light some uncomfortable observations for the couples.
Episode: 7x22 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x23 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2022 (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.
Episode: 7x24 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2022 (75 min)
It is the last Commitment Ceremony of the experiment and the final opportunity for the couples to take feedback from the experts.
Episode: 7x25 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2022 (60 min)
Episode: 7x26 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2022 (60 min)
Episode: 7x27 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2022 (65 min)
Episode: 7x28 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2022 (65 min)
Episode: 7x29 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (75 min)
Episode: 7x30 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2022 (80 min)
Episode: S07 Special | Airdate: Dec 11, 2022 (90 min)
Former participants Alexis, Amy, Nikita, Zoe, Jenna, Chanita, Jordan, Pjay, Duka, Adrian, Thomas and Jonathan head off to a country hideaway for a festive dinner party.
Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Sep 18, 2023 (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.
Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2023 (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
Episode: 8x03 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2023 (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?
Episode: 8x04 | Airdate: Sep 21, 2023 (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?
Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Sep 25, 2023 (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?
Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Sep 26, 2023 (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.
Episode: 8x07 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2023 (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.
Episode: 8x08 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2023 (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.
Episode: 8x09 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2023 (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?
Episode: 8x10 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2023 (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.
Episode: 8x11 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2023 (60 min)
The second Commitment Ceremony gets underway. Being under the microscope cements some couples' happiness, but others are left contemplating their future together.
Episode: 8x12 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2023 (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.
Episode: 8x13 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2023 (65 min)
Episode: 8x14 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2023 (65 min)
Episode: 8x15 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2023 (65 min)
Episode: 8x16 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2023 (65 min)
Episode: 8x17 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x18 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x19 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x20 | Airdate: Oct 19, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x21 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2023 (65 min)
Episode: 8x22 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2023 (65 min)
Episode: 8x23 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x24 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2023 (65 min)
Episode: 8x25 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2023 (80 min)
Episode: 8x26 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2023 (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.
Episode: 8x27 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2023 (65 min)
Episode: 8x28 | Airdate: Nov 2, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x29 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x30 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2023 (85 min)
Episode: 8x31 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x32 | Airdate: Nov 9, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x33 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2023 (60 min)
Episode: 8x34 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2023 (80 min)
Episode: 8x35 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2023 (85 min)
Episode: 8x36 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2023 (85 min)
Episode: S08 Special | Airdate: Feb 26, 2024 (95 min)
Adrienne, Ella, Erica, Georges, Jay, Jordan, Laura, Matt, Paul, Peggy, Rozz, Shona, Tasha and Thomas from the class of 2023 reunite around the infamous dinner party table to reminisce about the social experiment that changed their lives.