Married at First Sight UK

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

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?

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?

The newlyweds head off on their honeymoons, sharing romantic activities in exotic locations. Will they fall in love? Or for one couple, will the football on TV get in the way?

The experts match Stephanie with Benjamin and Carrie and Wayne. Can the couples persuade friends and family that marrying a stranger isnt such a crazy idea? And will they actually like each other?

Stephanie and Benjamin are living together now and learning that the path to true love does not always run smoothly. And Harriet and Richard head to Lisbon for their honeymoon.

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

Steph and Jonathan are now living together, learning that true love doesnt always run smoothly, as Verity and Jack get to know each other on honeymoon

Primary school teacher Michelle, IT sales manager Owen, businessman David and events manager Shareen receive the exciting news that they have been matched by the experts. What will their families say?

As the newly-weds prepare to move in together, the Covid-19 pandemic hits Britain. Owen and Michelles lockdown love-in leads to a dilemma, while David and Shareen enjoy a romantic getaway.

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.

The next phase of the experiment begins as the first four couples go on their honeymoons. Some relationships blossom, while other couples arent sure theyre compatible.

The final four singles plunge into marriage with a complete stranger. One couple struggle to connect, and a bride goes against her familys advice to find love.

With weddings and honeymoons over, the newly-weds move in together. And all eight couples meet each other for the first time, at an unforgettable dinner party.

Yes Week begins and brings some of the couples closer together but pushes others to breaking point. Plus: an ultimatum turns up the heat for one couple.

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

Tensions run high at the third dinner party, as the repercussions of Girls Day are felt. And some anonymous letters lead to tempers boiling over.

The couples get a taste of the future as they embark on their homestays. But immersing themselves in each others worlds raises big questions for some...

The couples have their final dates and their last chance to consider their futures. But will the dates strengthen bonds, or lead to difficult disscussions?

Three of the couples spend time apart to reflect on their future. When theyre reunited, they must decide whether to stay married or go their separate ways.

The experts welcome back the 16 participents for a final review of their experience marrying a stranger. What have they learnt about themselves?

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.

One grooms surprise announcement might leave him stranded by a runaway bride, and a twice-married single mum hopes to find love that will last.

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.

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

At the second dinner party, two grooms arrive alone, and the Honesty Box turns up the heat

Two new couples get wed... sparks fly for some, but theres second thot for others.

Its the third dinner party, and newcomers are about to crash the party...

Its Love/Hate week for the couples. Can they improve their honesty and communication?

The drama of the Couples Retreat continues, as marriages hit the rocks and one brides worst fears are realised as a bombshell is dropped at the dinner party.

Its the all-important homestays and one half of the couple get a glimpse of their future in the outside world, with some serious grillings from the in-laws.

Thomas and the bridges head off on their homestays, where Jordan gets a grilling, Zoe and Jenna struggle to decide where they would live in the outisde world, and Adrian hears some harsh feedback from Thomas mum and dad.

Its the last Commitment Ceremony, and while some relationships are solid, others are shaky. All of the participants must make the most improtant decision to date: agree to go to the Vow Renewal Ceremony, or call quits on their marriage.

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Four more singletons enter the experiment, for two more magical weddings. One has a fairy-tale feel, but the other turns into an awkward affair.

Wedding bells chime once more, as new couples meet each other for the first time at the altar. While one couple have an instant, electric connection, another bride puts absolutely everything on the line.

The remaining newly-weds head off across the world to enjoy luxurious honeymoons. For some, feelings flourish in the tropical climes, but others start to feel the heat of their marriages, which pushes one couple to breaking point.

The couples face the experts at their very first Commitment Ceremony, where they must make a critical decision: whether to stay in the process and continue working on their relationships, or choose to walk away from their marriages for good.

Its the second Dinner Party and the couples come together to eat, drink and open the Honesty Box. Some pairings face uncomfortable truths, and continued scrutiny starts to take its toll on one couple in particular.

Four more singles looking for love take the ultimate gamble and join the experiment. Two more 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 couples happy day.

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, as friendships break down and a feud erupts over the dinner table.

The husbands and wives spend time apart on group days out. But any hopes of bonding quickly unravel, as sparks fly between two brides and uncomfortable questions reveal some big surprises and send shockwaves through the group.

In-laws Week continues, and while home truths give hope to some, chatting with loved ones sends one couple on a downwards spiral. And two grooms tie the knot, but an unexpected twist threatens to ruin the whole celebration.

The newest couples in the experiment return from honeymoon and unite with the rest of the group. But its not the welcome they were expecting, as a shock revelation derails the entire evening in the most dramatic dinner party yet.

The couples are tasked with sharing what they like and dont like about each other in Love/Hate Week. While some of them open their hearts, others face brutal criticism. And a video from the past makes one marriage plummet to an all-time low.

On the second day of the couples retreat, the group reunite for a dinner party. Revelations from the previous day are brought to a head at the table, leading one bride to hit back at the group and throwing anothers marriage into turmoil.

Following an emotional Commitment Ceremont, 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 is left questioning the future of his marriage.

The homestays get underway, giving the brides and grooms a taste of life outside the confines of the experiment. But the trip home fails to solve one couples troubles, and a groom is reunited with some less than friendly faces.

After a dramatic round of homestays, its time for the remaining couples to face their final Commitment Ceremony and garder advice from the experts. While some couples are happy with their progress, others arent faring as well.

Its the final Dinner Party and the last chance for the remaining couples to gather advice from each other before their Vow Renewals. Its an eventful evening, thanks to the daunting return of the Honesty Box, which prompts some shocking truths.

At the final Vow Renewals, our last remaining couples decide whether to give their relationships a go outside the experiment, or to walk away for good.

In the final reunion ceremony, the group look back on their time in the experiment. And can the experts help one marriage hanging in the balance?

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 grooms controversial opinion leaves everyone questioning whether hes there for the right reasons.

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.

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 newlyweds settle into their new homes and come together for their first dinner party, but one grooms behaviour shocks the group and forces his wife to question her new husband.

Experts Week sees Mel, Paul and Charlene set exercises specifically designed to strengthen and develop each couples 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 thats already on the rocks.

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.

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.

The fresh batch of newlyweds jet off on glamorous honeymoons and while its all sunshine and smiles for some, a huge breach of trust leaves one couples marriage in the balance.

At the Commitment Ceremony, some marriages flourish, but others begin to wither in front of the group. Will anyone decide to walk away from the experiment, and their partner, for good?

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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 didnt withstand the pressure.

Our first two couples enter the experiment and get wed! An unexpected surprise transforms one grooms big day, but will an impromptu musical outburst and a potential ick threaten anothers?

Another pair of brave singles walk down the aisle, but will a frosty first impression leave one bride out in the cold? And will there be harmonious honeymoons for our freshest newly-weds?

Two more singles get wed, but could a brides pursuit of perfection jeopardise her chances of finding love? Plus, more honeymoon hubbub as one groom 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.

Its Experts Week, and the newlyweds face their first set of challenges specifically designed to strengthen and develop their marriages. Charlenes intimacy workshop spices things up for some of the new couples, while one brides patience wears thin with her new groom.

At the commitment ceremony, some relationships blossom like their wedding bouquets. But for others, theres communication calamity and a do-I-stay? dilemma.

At another new wedding, a high-speed bride and laidback groom say I do... what could go wrong?! And will more in-law intervention help or hinder harmony?

The final newlyweds embark on their honeymoons, and while one couple realise that physical intimacy doesnt always lead to a deeper connection, another pair are pushed to breaking point by one partners constant need for reassurance. Also, a brides family deliver stern words of warning to her badly behaved husband.

Its 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.

Its 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 wifes critiques.

The group face the experts at another emotionally charged Commitment Ceremony. One couple affirm their love, and a brides behaviour is called out by the experts and the group.

An unexpected arrival at the countryside retreat leads to a devastating showdown. And as one marital breakdown continues to spiral, the group are caught in the crossfire at an explosive dinner party.

Its Partner Swap Week, where everyone spends time living with a different bride or groom. While absence makes one grooms heart grow especially fonder, time apart reveals troubling fault lines in other marriages, testing one couples relationship.

Its time to play happy families as 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.

At the final Commitment Ceremony, the remaining couples seek the experts advice one last time. As crucial decisions are made, one bride faces up to some difficult truths, and the revelation of a secret scandal shocks the group.

Its the final boys and girls night out, with old friends joining the fun. But one familiar faces shocking revelation sparks the mother of all showdowns.

As the couples return home to prepare for vow renewals, one couple leave the apartments on far from good terms and a bride questions her husbands feelings.

Its the reunion dinner party and in true MAFS style, across-the-table action is served as two brides clash. One groom faces a reckoning for his behaviour as the couples learn which pairings survived in the outside world.