Married at First Sight UK - Episode Guide

In this first episode, after a year of rigorous testing and measuring, the panel of experts decide who will marry who

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?

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?

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?

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?

Two more couples put their trust in science. But will they make it down the aisle and marry at first sight?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

The first two couples heading down the aisle are nurse Steph and property manager Jonathan, and office manager Verity and IT consultant Jack.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Another four strangers take the ultimate gamble on love, and later, the programme celebrates its first ever same sex wedding.

The first four couples head off on their honeymoons. While some relationships blossom, others begin to question their compatibility.

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.

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.

Four more couples head off on their honeymoon. Some couples struggle to find their spark, and another couple quickly hit rough waters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The couples embark on their final dates, giving them a last chance to experience some time away from the group to consider their futures.

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.

With the final vow renewals approaching, three of the couples spend time apart to reflect on their future.

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.

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.

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.

Catching up with participants from 2021, finding out the impact of the show and how they have navigated life since the experiment finished.

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.

The next phase of the experiment begins, as the first four couples embark on luxury honeymoons in the sun.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The couples have reached the first Commitment Ceremony, where they meet to discuss their marriages with the experts and also make a critical decision.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It is the penultimate Commitment Ceremony and an opportunity for the experts to assess the fallout from the Couples Retreat.

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.

Celebrations at the dinner party are cut short as the anonymous letters assignment brings to light some uncomfortable observations for the couples.

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.

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.

It is the last Commitment Ceremony of the experiment and the final opportunity for the couples to take feedback from the experts.

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?

The honesty box game unveils some uncomfortable truths, and Thomas and Adrian make a shock announcement that rocks the foundations of the group.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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?

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?

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.

The next phase of the experiment begins, as the newly-weds move into their apartments and come together for the very first dinner party.

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.

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?

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.

The second Commitment Ceremony gets underway. Being under the microscope cements some couples' happiness, but others are left contemplating their future together.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The husbands and wives spend time apart on group days out but sparks fly between two brides and uncomfortable questions reveal some big surprises.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It is time for the fourth Commitment Ceremony and while some couples celebrate progress, others must tackle fundamental issues in their marriages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The penultimate dinner party serves up an extra helping of drama, as the anonymous letters force the group to face some uncomfortable truths.

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.

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.

The remaining couples to face their final Commitment Ceremony, and later one bride makes a confession that devastates her husband.

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.

It is the final Dinner Party and the last chance for the remaining couples to gather advice from each other before their Vow Renewals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

The last four newlywed couples jet off around the globe for their luxurious honeymoons, and some feel the strain of their fledgling marriages.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

The three new couples make a surprise entrance at the dinner party, sparking friction between one husband and wife.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Following an emotional Commitment Ceremony, the remaining couples face the most challenging task of the series so far - Partner Swap Week.

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.

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.

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.

Following an eventful time at homestays, the remaining couples face the final Commitment Ceremony, seeking guidance from the experts one last time.

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.

The couples spend time apart on boys' and girls' nights out, as they welcome back the husbands and wives who have left the experiment.

The remaining couples gather for their last dinner party together and when allegations and accusations start to fly, one couple reach breaking point.

As the experiment draws to a close, the remaining couples move out of the apartments and prepare for Vow Renewals.

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

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.

From romantic love stories, dramatic break-ups and buckets of tears to unforgettable plot twists and turns, Married at First Sight UK has become one of the most talked-about reality binges of recent years. For the first time, fan favourites from the class of 2023 and 2024 reunite for a cosy country dinner party reunion that they'll never forget. With some of them coming together for the first time since leaving the experiment, the brides and grooms share their thoughts on what went down while they were in the process, where they are in their lives right now and their wishes for the future. But with a MAFS UK dinner party, there's sure to be drama aplenty as the infamous Honesty Box causes a stir among the group, and this year, some other familiar faces take a seat at the table and ruffle some feathers. Will they say 'I do' to a pleasant evening in the country, or will they be getting the first taxi home?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At the final Commitment Ceremony, the stakes couldn't be higher as the remaining couples seek the experts' advice one last time.

The remaining couples embark on their final dates, an opportunity for grand gestures and expressions of love.

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.

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.

The remaining couples return home to prepare for their vow renewals, but one bride questions the strength of her husband's feelings.

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.

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.

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.