Married at First Sight - Chicago
1 - Wedding Prep
Air Date: April 20, 2017
The experts have matched three couples, and it's time to let them know that they're about to marry a complete stranger. The participants have just two weeks to prepare for their marriages–they must buy each other rings, go dress shopping, get fitted for a tux, and throw a bachelor or bachelorette party. Without knowing anything about their future husband or wife–not even their name, the preparations are fraught with excitement and panic.
2 - Weddings
Air Date: April 20, 2017
Six courageous singles who've been unlucky in love have entrusted three relationship experts with the biggest decision of their lives; today they will meet their new spouse at their wedding as they vow to legally marry as strangers. Will it be love at first sight or extreme fright?
3 - The Wedding Night
Air Date: April 27, 2017
After marrying as complete strangers, the newlyweds are alone for the very first time on their wedding night. Will their chemistry lead them to consummate their marriages on the very first day they meet?
4 - Honeymoons Part 1
Air Date: May 4, 2017
Each couple embarks on a honeymoon in hopes of getting to know each other better after marrying as strangers. Will the newlyweds experience blissful harmony or will sparks fly under the sun?
5 - Honeymoons Part 2
Air Date: May 11, 2017
Three couples who just married as strangers find themselves testing the marital waters with their new spouse on their honeymoons. As they continue to get to know one another, will their passion grow or will there be trouble in paradise?
6 - Move-Ins
Air Date: May 18, 2017
The three couples who married as strangers have known each other for less than a week, but now they must head home and decide where to live. Will they be able to compromise and find a new home that meets all of their needs?
7 - The In-Laws
Air Date: May 25, 2017
In just one week three couples have married as strangers, honeymooned in paradise and moved in together. Now that they're settling in, it's the perfect time for the couples to spend time with their in-laws. Sociologist Dr. Pepper Schwartz visits each couple and helps them adjust to married life.
8 - Intimacy
Air Date: June 1, 2017
Just two weeks ago the newlyweds were complete strangers, but now they're living together as married couples. Relationship expert Rachel DeAlto pays each couple a visit to help them tackle issues surrounding emotional and physical intimacy.
9 - Trust
Air Date: June 8, 2017
Three couples married as strangers less than four weeks ago, and the reality of married life is starting to set in. All of the couples are struggling with issues surrounding trust.
10 - Celebrations
Air Date: June 15, 2017
It's been four weeks since three couples met at the altar and got married as strangers, and Pastor Calvin Roberson stops by to encourage them to celebrate their first holiday together, Labor Day.
11 - Confronting the Past
Air Date: June 22, 2017
Four and a half weeks ago, three couples took the ultimate leap of faith and married a stranger. They've been learning more about each other every day, and now the experts have encouraged them to take their new spouse to a place from their past that has special meaning to them.
12 - One Month Anniversary
Air Date: June 29, 2017
Over a month ago, three couples were married at first sight, marking a major milestone and halfway point in the experiment. Dr. Pepper Schwartz checks in and reminds them that in just one more month, they will need to decide whether to stay married, or get a divorce.
13 - Support
Air Date: July 6, 2017
Five weeks ago they were complete strangers, but now three couples are married and living as husband and wife. All of the couples are struggling in their own ways, so the experts bring them all together to meet each another for the first time in hopes that they can become a support system for one another.
14 - Intimacy Pt. 2
Air Date: July 13, 2017
Three couples met and married as strangers just six short weeks ago. Throughout this time they have been deepening their bonds, and Rachel DeAlto stops by to check in with them to find out how their level of intimacy has been developing.
15 - Second Honeymoons
Air Date: July 20, 2017
In just one week, three couples who met and married as strangers will need to decide whether or not they will stay married, or whether they're going to get a divorce. Before they face the experts one last time, the couples head out of town on a second honeymoon to help gain clarity about their final decisions.
16 - Final Decisions
Air Date: July 27, 2017
Eight weeks ago three couples took the biggest risk of their lives and got married to a complete stranger. They've honeymooned, moved in together and experienced life together as husband and wife. Now the time has come for them to meet with the experts and make their final decision. Will they stay married to their spouse, or will they choose to get a divorce?
17 - Season 5 Reunion Special
Air Date: August 3, 2017
Three couples were matched to marry as strangers at first sight. After going on a honeymoon, moving in together, and living as husband and wife for several weeks--they made a decision to either stay together or get a divorce. Now time has passed, and the experts travel back to Chicago to check in on how each has fared since the cameras left.
18 - Matchmaking Special
Air Date: April 20, 2017
Married at First Sight returns for a new season in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois. Three experts; Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Pastor Calvin Roberson and Rachel DeAlto are tasked with finding three compatible couples that will not meet until their wedding. This in-depth exploration of the matchmaking process introduces the experts, experiment and the candidates brave enough to marry a stranger.