Seasons & Episodes
Episode 1
In this first episode, after a year of rigorous testing and measuring the experts decide who will marry who.
Episode 2
It's wedding day. After months of testing, two couples, matched by experts, meet for the very first time at the altar to
Episode 3
The couples finally get some time alone and spend their first night as husband and wife before setting off on honeymoon.
Episode 1
Two strangers meet and marry. Will the newlyweds grow to be a real couple over the next five weeks? Or will a quickie di
Episode 2
Would you marry a complete stranger you first meet on your wedding day? A panel of experts match up a couple. Will true
Episode 3
Two more couples put their trust in science. But will they make it down the aisle and marry at first sight?
Episode 4
The newlyweds head off on their honeymoons, sharing romantic activities in exotic locations. Will they fall in love? Or
Episode 5
In this 90-minute special, four couples who met for the first time on their wedding day live together for four weeks as
Episode 1
The experts match Stephanie with Benjamin and Carrie and Wayne. Can the couples persuade friends and family that marryin
Episode 2
With Richard and Harriet about to exchange their wedding vows, newlyweds Benjamin and Stephanie are already on honeymoon
Episode 3
Stephanie and Benjamin are living together now and learning that the path to true love does not always run smoothly. And
Episode 4
The two couples who married at first sight enter the final weeks of the experiment. Do they have a long-term future. Wil
Episode 1
The first two couples heading down the aisle are nurse Steph and property manager Jonathan, and office manager Verity an
Episode 2
While Verity and Jack exchange wedding vows seconds after their first meeting, newlyweds Jonathan and Stephanie start ge
Episode 3
Steph and Jonathan are now living together, learning that true love doesn't always run smoothly, as Verity and Jack get
Episode 4
The two married couples are in the final weeks of the experiment. Do their 'instant marriages' have a long-term future?
Episode 1
Primary school teacher Michelle, IT sales manager Owen, businessman David and events manager Shareen receive the excitin
Episode 2
Michelle and Owen have an awkward start to married life, leaving them questioning their fledgling romance. And David and
Episode 3
As the newly-weds prepare to move in together, the Covid-19 pandemic hits Britain. Owen and Michelle's lockdown love-in
Episode 4
After four months as husband and wife, Owen and Michelle face a make-or-break decision, as they deal with living 250 mil
Episode 1
Before our 16 strangers walk down the aisle, they celebrate their last night of freedom, at the ultimate stag and hen pa
Episode 2
More strangers take the ultimate gamble - but will opposites attract when they meet at the altar? And Married at First S
Episode 3
The next phase of the experiment begins as the first four couples go on their honeymoons. Some relationships blossom, wh
Episode 4
The experts match another two couples, but when the big day arrives, one bride and groom quickly discover that their dif
Episode 5
The final four singles plunge into marriage with a complete stranger. One couple struggle to connect, and a bride goes a
Episode 6
Four more couples head off on their honeymoon. But while it's romance for some, others struggle to find their spark. And
Episode 7
With weddings and honeymoons over, the newly-weds move in together. And all eight couples meet each other for the first
Episode 8
In the Commitment Ceremony, experts Mel, Paul and Charlene put the marriages under the spotlight, but a surprise confess
Episode 9
'Yes Week' begins and brings some of the couples closer together but pushes others to breaking point. Plus: an ultimatum
Episode 10
The second dinner party brings surprise guests who send shockwaves through the group. A dream couple hit a bump in the r
Episode 11
Marriages are put under the spotlight once more at the second Commitment Ceremony, as the experts deliver some hard-hitt
Episode 12
The couples spend time apart at group girls' and boys' days out. There are a few home truths from the guys and a revelat
Episode 13
Tensions run high at the third dinner party, as the repercussions of Girls Day are felt. And some anonymous letters lead
Episode 14
Feelings deepen and the stakes are raised at the third and final Commitment Ceremony. As some couples look to the future
Episode 15
The couples get a taste of the future as they embark on their homestays. But immersing themselves in each other's worlds
Episode 16
The homestays continue, but as friends and family voice their doubts, one couple reach crisis point. And Partner Swap le
Episode 17
The couples have their final dates and their last chance to consider their futures. But will the dates strengthen bonds,
Episode 18
The couples come together for one last time at the final dinner party. But celebrations are cut short when the honesty b
Episode 19
Three of the couples spend time apart to reflect on their future. When they're reunited, they must decide whether to sta
Episode 20
It's vowel renewal time for the last of the newly-weds. As one couple reveal their decision, the other two face the toug
Reunion
The experts welcome back the 16 participents for a final review of their experience marrying a stranger. What have they
Episode 1
The return of the experiment to see whether science can help people fall in love, with experts Mel Schilling, Paul C Bru
Episode 2
Another four strangers take the ultimate gamble on love and tie the knot with a total stranger. While one bride gets mor
Episode 3
The next phase of the experiment begins, as the first four couples embark on luxury honeymoons in the sun.
Episode 4
One groom's surprise announcement might leave him stranded by a runaway bride, and a twice-married single mum hopes to f
Episode 5
Four more singles agree to marry a perfect stranger, but while one bride-to-be hopes to meet the woman of her dreams, an
Episode 6
The next group of newlyweds fly off to tropical climes, but while fun in the sun is on the cards for some, others find t
Episode 7
A brand-new chapter of the experiment begins for all of the couples, as they gather together for their first dinner part
Episode 8
The couples have reached the first Commitment Ceremony, where they meet to discuss their marriages with the experts and
Episode 9
It’s Yes Week... the newly-weds explore power play in their marriages and move in together
Episode 10
At the second dinner party, two grooms arrive alone, and the Honesty Box turns up the heat
Episode 11
Important decisions lie ahead at the Commitment Ceremony... who will stay or leave?
Episode 12
Two new couples get wed... sparks fly for some, but there's second thot for others.
Episode 13
The final two couples in the experiment set off on their honeymoons.
Episode 14
It's the third dinner party, and newcomers are about to crash the party...
Episode 15
The experts deliver some tough truths to help the couples progress on their journey
Episode 16
It's Love/Hate week for the couples. Can they improve their honesty and communication?
Episode 17
It's the Couple's Retreat and as old feuds are reignited, a connection forms between a bride and groom... who aren't mar
Episode 18
The drama of the Couple's Retreat continues, as marriages hit the rocks and one bride's worst fears are realised as a bo
Episode 19
It's the penultimate Commitment Ceremony and the experts assess the fallout from the Couple's Retreat. But a huge curveb
Episode 20
It's the all-important homestays and one half of the couple get a glimpse of their future in the outside world, with som
Episode 21
Celebrations at the dinner party are cut short as the Anonymous Letters assignment brings to light some uncomfortable ob
Episode 22
Thomas and the bridges head off on their homestays, where Jordan gets a grilling, Zoe and Jenna struggle to decide where
Episode 23
At Kasia's homestay, Kwame's in for a shock when he comes face-to-face with her lotal sisters. Back in London, the L-bom
Episode 24
It's the last Commitment Ceremony, and while some relationships are solid, others are shaky. All of the participants mus
Episode 25
The couples go on their final dates... will any cracks in their marriages be put under added pressure? Difficult decisio
Episode 26
It's the last dinner party for the couples. The honesty box game unveils some uncomfortable truths, and Thomas and Adria
Episode 27
With final vows fast approaching, tensions rise as the most important decision awaits. Who will commit to a future toget
Episode 28
It's time for the vow renewals and as one couple commit to spending their future together, the fate of two others hangs
Episode 29
All of the couples reunite for the final ever dinner party. The experts watch on as the honesty box sets off a disagreem
Episode 30
The couples face the experts one last time, as they reflect on their experience in the experiment and their futures. But
Episode 1
It's back! Sixteen new singletons, who are looking for love, marry strangers. The brides and grooms celebrate their last
Episode 2
Four more singletons enter the experiment, for two more magical weddings. One has a fairy-tale feel, but the other turns
Episode 3
Our first set of newly-weds jet off on their honeymoons to start married life. Will early buds of love blossom on the be
Episode 4
Wedding bells chime once more, as new couples meet each other for the first time at the altar. While one couple have an
Episode 5
Four more single people agree to marry a stranger. While one couple believe their match was written in the stars, the ot
Episode 6
The remaining newly-weds head off across the world to enjoy luxurious honeymoons. For some, feelings flourish in the tro
Episode 7
The next phase of the experiment begins, as the newly-weds move into their apartments and come together for the very fir
Episode 8
The couples face the experts at their very first Commitment Ceremony, where they must make a critical decision: whether
Episode 9
A new chapter begins for all of our newly-weds as the first task of the series is set. Confessions Week is designed by t
Episode 10
It's the second Dinner Party and the couples come together to eat, drink and open the Honesty Box. Some pairings face un
Episode 11
Mel, Charlene and Paul bring everyone to the couch for the second Commitment Ceremony. Being under the microscope cement
Episode 12
Four more singles looking for love take the ultimate gamble and join the experiment. Two more weddings lie ahead, but on
Episode 13
It's honeymoon time for our freshest newly-weds and Intimacy Week for everyone else. For some it highlights the challeng
Episode 14
The two newest couples return from honeymoon and make a surprise entrance at the third dinner party. But their arrival i
Episode 15
The group face the experts on the couch once more at the third Commitment Ceremony. For some, it's an opportunity to cel
Episode 16
The husbands and wives spend time apart on group days out. But any hopes of bonding quickly unravel, as sparks fly betwe
Episode 17
Wedding bells ring again as another couple step into the unknown and join the experiment. Back at the apartments, the ma
Episode 18
In-laws Week continues, and while home truths give hope to some, chatting with loved ones sends one couple on a downward
Episode 19
The final batch of newly-weds head off on their honeymoons, but it's not long before they hit bumps in the road. And In-
Episode 20
The newest couples in the experiment return from honeymoon and unite with the rest of the group. But it's not the welcom
Episode 21
It's time for the fourth Commitment Ceremony. While some couple celebrate success, others must tackle fundamental issues
Episode 22
The couples are tasked with sharing what they like and don't like about each other in Love/Hate Week. While some of the
Episode 23
The couples head off for a country retreat and spend time apart on girls' and boys' days. Frictions quickly builds betwe
Episode 24
On the second day of the couples' retreat, the group reunite for a dinner party. Revelations from the previous day are b
Episode 25
Its the penultimate Commitment Ceremony for the couples. Some of the marriages have reached new heights, but others coul
Episode 26
Following an emotional Commitment Ceremont, the remaining couples face the most challenging task of the series so far: P
Episode 27
The penultimate dinner party serves up an extra helping of drama, as the anonymous letters force the group to face some
Episode 28
The homestays get underway, giving the brides and grooms a taste of life outside the confines of the experiment. But the
Episode 29
The Homestays continue as the couples try to fit into each other's lives. Some form deeper and stronger connections with
Episode 30
After a dramatic round of homestays, it's time for the remaining couples to face their final Commitment Ceremony and gar
Episode 31
The stakes are high as the remaining couples set off on their final dates. Some of them use the time to reflect and plan
Episode 32
It's the final Dinner Party and the last chance for the remaining couples to gather advice from each other before their
Episode 33
It's Vow Renewals time, and after seeking advice from their nearest and dearest, our couples decide whether or not to em
Episode 34
At the final Vow Renewals, our last remaining couples decide whether to give their relationships a go outside the experi
Episode 35
The group reunite for one final dinner party. Old feuds flare up and a shocking rumour is revealed, but which marriages
Episode 36
In the final reunion ceremony, the group look back on their time in the experiment. And can the experts help one marriag
Episode 1
In this extended opening episode, the brides and grooms enjoy one last night of freedom at their stag and hen parties. T
Episode 2
Four more singles enter the experiment, and there's an instant and undeniable attraction for one couple, but could anoth
Episode 3
The first four couples embark on romantic honeymoons, giving them the first opportunity to really get to know each other
Episode 4
Two more couples take the ultimate leap of faith, and one couple discover they have an immediate connection, but will th
Episode 5
The last four singles finally get to walk down the aisle, but an overcurious bride with a long list of questions might p
Episode 6
Our last newly-wed couples jet off on their honeymoons. Love blossoms for some but others begin to feel the strain, and
Episode 7
The newlyweds settle into their new homes and come together for their first dinner party, but one groom's behaviour shoc
Episode 8
The couples face the experts at their first Commitment Ceremony, and while some take the opportunity to celebrate, other
Episode 9
Experts Week sees Mel, Paul and Charlene set exercises specifically designed to strengthen and develop each couple's mar
Episode 10
The couples take their seats at the second dinner party. One partner is left wondering if their spouse will even show up
Episode 11
Mel, Charlene and Paul invite the couples to the couch for the second Commitment Ceremony of the experiment. Some reflec
Episode 12
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.
Episode 13
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
Episode 14
More of the married couples' loved ones visit for In-Laws Week, but one husband receives a damning review, while another
Episode 15
The fresh batch of newlyweds jet off on glamorous honeymoons and while it's all sunshine and smiles for some, a huge bre
Episode 16
The three new couples make a surprise entrance at the dinner party, sparking friction between one husband and wife.
Episode 17
At the Commitment Ceremony, some marriages flourish, but others begin to wither in front of the group. Will anyone decid
Episode 18
The couples head off for a relaxing countryside retreat, but rumours start to swirl about one of the women, who finds he
Episode 19
On the second day of the retreat, the husbands and wives spend time apart on separate group days out, but things turn so
Episode 20
The couples mark their final day at the retreat with a dinner party, but events from the previous days out have led to f
Episode 21
The couples come together with the experts at the Commitment Ceremony. While love is in the air for some, a shock revela
Episode 22
It's Love/Hate Week, and the experts challenge the couples to list what they like and don't like about each other. While
Episode 23
The newlyweds head off on days out, but rest and relaxation are the last things on their minds. Things get spicy on the
Episode 24
It's Dinner Party time, and the aftermath of the big days out creates tension. Two husbands clash when one of them tries
Episode 25
Mel, Paul and Charlene offer their expertise at the penultimate Commitment Ceremony, with one couple having to confront
Episode 26
Following an emotional Commitment Ceremony, the remaining couples face the most challenging task of the series so far -
Episode 27
The penultimate Dinner Party packs an emotional punch when anonymous letters compel every couple to face their problems
Episode 28
The homestays get underway, and while one couple get an unexpectedly warm welcome from the mother-in-law, it's far from
Episode 29
The problems between one husband and wife worsen, close family ties put strain on another marriage, and probing question
Episode 30
Following an eventful time at homestays, the remaining couples face the final Commitment Ceremony, seeking guidance from
Episode 31
It's a crucial moment for the remaining couples as they embark on their final dates, which offer a chance to reflect on
Episode 32
The couples spend time apart on boys' and girls' nights out, as they welcome back the husbands and wives who have left t
Episode 33
The remaining couples gather for their last dinner party together and when allegations and accusations start to fly, one
Episode 34
As the experiment draws to a close, the remaining couples move out of the apartments and prepare for Vow Renewals.
Episode 35
The group reunite for the first time since the experiment ended for one final dinner party, where they find out which ma
Episode 36
Series nine concludes with the final Reunion Ceremony, a last chance for the group to meet with experts and look back on
Episode 1
Our first two couples enter the experiment and get wed! An unexpected surprise transforms one groom's big day, but will
Episode 2
There's a showstopping entrance and a major wobble as four more strangers say 'I do'. And our first set of newly-weds je
Episode 3
Another pair of brave singles walk down the aisle, but will a frosty first impression leave one bride out in the cold? A
Episode 4
Two more pairs of hopefuls take the life-changing leap of faith. Sparks fly for some, but one bride riles up her in-laws
Episode 5
Two more singles get wed, but could a bride's pursuit of perfection jeopardise her chances of finding love? Plus, more h
Episode 6
One more couple say 'I do', but will the groom's humour leave his wife unamused? And as the final honeymoons continue, i
Episode 7
As the newlyweds return from their honeymoons, all nine couples move in together and adjust to life in their marital hom
Episode 8
The inaugural Commitment Ceremony sees all nine couples meet the experts for the first time. For some, it's an opportuni
Episode 9
It's Experts Week, and the newlyweds face their first set of challenges specifically designed to strengthen and develop
Episode 10
The second dinner party serves up romantic confessions for some, but one bride struggles to find the support and validat
Episode 11
At the commitment ceremony, some relationships blossom like their wedding bouquets. But for others, there's communicatio
Episode 12
It's the time some couples dread... in-laws week! But one couple's breakthrough proves that in-law intervention isn't al
Episode 13
At another new wedding, a high-speed bride and laidback groom say 'I do'... what could go wrong?! And will more in-law i
Episode 14
Instant sparks fly in a passionate ceremony as our final couple get wed. And as the in-laws keep coming, one bride falls
Episode 15
The final newlyweds embark on their honeymoons, and while one couple realise that physical intimacy doesn't always lead
Episode 16
At the third dinner party, a new bride's arrival and honeymoon antics stir up emotional reactions in the group. Also, an
Episode 17
It's Commitment Ceremony time, and while the cracks start to show for one couple, another pair finally make some much-ne
Episode 18
The couples take some time apart as the group splits in two for separate days out. But the relaxation soon turns to dram
Episode 19
It's the much-anticipated 'Love/Hate Week', as the experts push the couples to reveal their biggest likes and dislikes a
Episode 20
At another dinner party, some couples share their positive progress, but one bride is left desperate for answers about h
Episode 21
The group face the experts at another emotionally charged Commitment Ceremony. One couple affirm their love, and a bride
Episode 22
It's rural retreat time, and a welcome romantic break for some. But rumours about a bride's behaviour spiral and lead to
Episode 23
An unexpected arrival at the countryside retreat leads to a devastating showdown. And as one marital breakdown continues
Episode 24
The group return from the retreat and head straight for the Commitment Ceremony. Some couples reap the rewards from thei
Episode 25
It's Partner Swap Week, where everyone spends time living with a different bride or groom. While absence makes one groom
Episode 26
In the aftermath of Partner Swap Week, the couples gather for their sixth dinner party. While one groom can't wait to sh
Episode 27
It's time to play happy families as Homestays get underway, giving the couples a glimpse of what life could be like outs
Episode 28
Homestays continue, as the remaining couples return to their hometowns and reunite with friends and family. An emotional
Episode 29
At the final Commitment Ceremony, the remaining couples seek the experts advice one last time. As crucial decisions are
Episode 30
On their final dates, one couple face up to their long-distance future in a deeply emotional discussion, and for another
Episode 31
It's the final boys' and girls' night out, with old friends joining the fun. But one familiar face's shocking revelation
Episode 32
At the final dinner party, one couple question whether their love can survive on the outside and another clash over doub
Episode 33
As the couples return home to prepare for vow renewals, one couple leave the apartments on far from good terms and a bri
Episode 34
It's commitment crunch time as the vow renewals continue. One emotional groom questions whether he's enough and one coup
Episode 35 - Reunion
It's the reunion dinner party and in true MAFS style, across-the-table action is served as two brides clash. One groom f
Episode 36 - Reunion Commitment Ceremony
In the reunion commitment ceremony, the couples celebrate the journeys and confront their issues as they look to the fut
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