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Married at First Sight: Nashville

26 episodes Premiered Jan 4, 2023 Updated Sep 26, 2026

It's Nashville Nuptials! Married at First Sight heads to Nashville, Tenn., for its sixteenth season where 10 singles will undergo their journey to meet the potential loves of their lives during this 23-episode season.

Previously on Married at First Sight

Season 16 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Married at First Sight Season 15.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season overview

It's Nashville Nuptials! Married at First Sight heads to Nashville, Tenn., for its sixteenth season where 10 singles will undergo their journey to meet the potential loves of their lives during this 23-episode season.

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S16·E1 Mytharc

Marry Me in Tennessee

Jan 4, 2023 · 83 min

In Nashville, Tenn., 10 singles have just found out that they'll be marrying a complete stranger in two short weeks; at the bachelorette party, one bride-to-be raises her eyebrows

S16·E2 Core

Runaway Groom?

Jan 11, 2023 · 83 min

It's wedding day; five Nashville, Tenn., couples anxiously prepare to marry a complete stranger; starting with the I do's and awkward kisses, the stranger spouses begin their eight

S16·E3 Core

Music City Matrimony

Jan 18, 2023 · 83 min

The final two couples tie the knot in Nashville, Tenn.; the 10 newlyweds share their first dinner and dance; one bride refuses to share a first kiss; everyone is wondering what is

S16·E4 Core

Honeymoon Hiccups

Jan 25, 2023 · 62 min

Five newlywed pairs of strangers share a bed for the first time on their wedding night; they are dropped into the lion's den for a round of personal questions and concerns from the

S16·E5 Core

It's All About the Journey

Feb 1, 2023 · 62 min

Five pairs of newlyweds strangers honeymoon in Jamaica; some spouses see red flags when they learn that their partners are not very adventurous; one couple inches closer to saying,

S16·E6 Core

You Dropped a Bomb on Me

Feb 8, 2023 · 62 min

One wife wants to pick up the pace; her husband hides his reason for wanting to slow things down; some wives start to question their husbands' sense of humour; a comment from one h

S16·E7 Core

Jamaican Me Crazy

Feb 15, 2023 · 62 min

The five couples share final moments together in paradise; one couple fights their way back to common ground; a heart-to-heart does more harm than good; the couples travel back to

S16·E8 Core

Poised for Battle

Feb 22, 2023 · 63 min

Visits to their spouse's homes reveal surprises for the couple; two couples experience cold feet about moving in as another marriage heats up; Pastor Cal pays a visit to ask some t

S16·E9 Mytharc

Party-ing Ways

Mar 1, 2023 · 62 min

The Nashville newlyweds plan housewarming parties, but the guest list sparks controversy for one couple, and steak isn't the only thing getting grilled; one couple reveals they've

S16·E10 Core

Love Is Up in the Air

Mar 8, 2023 · 62 min

Some spouses confront deep questions and look inward, while other couples try to build love through shared adventures; after all the sailing, spa nights and heart-to-hearts, not al

S16·E11 Core

Moonshine and Monthiversaries

Mar 15, 2023 · 62 min

The newlywed strangers celebrate their one-month anniversaries, with some taking to the skies, others to the water and one couple smashing stuff up; after uncomfortable questions a

S16·E12 Core

Getting to the Crust

Mar 22, 2023 · 62 min

Fear gets the better of one bride as she worries that her happy marriage will crumble; another wife clams up when her husband finally begins to share; a sensual body painting sessi

S16·E13 Core

I'm Not Acting Crazy With You Tonight

Mar 29, 2023 · 62 min

The couples go back to their roots and share the memories that made them who they are; while some couples get into the tough and sad moments of their past, others struggle to open

S16·E14 Core

The Rope, the Feather and the Bidet

Apr 5, 2023 · 62 min

With two weeks left until Decision Day, the couples face tests as Dr. Pia returns to help with their intimacy and sex lives; while one couple almost reaches a breaking point, anoth

S16·E15 Core

Whiskey a No-No

Apr 12, 2023 · 62 min

With less than two weeks left until Decision Day, flowing whiskey at a couples' get-together leads to shocking confessions, and a husband's dancing "misstep" leaves one already uns

S16·E16 Core

Un-BEAR-able Truth

Apr 19, 2023 · 62 min

The couples head to a breathtaking mountain getaway for a dual birthday bash, bear sightings, and crowning the first-ever "Married at First Sight" king.

S16·E17 Core

Gatlinburg Getaway

Apr 26, 2023 · 62 min

The newlyweds continue their couples retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains; bonding through adventurous activities like pole climbing and log rolling, the couples work to strengthen

S16·E18 Core

What's Our Safe Word?

May 3, 2023 · 62 min

Things heat up--on the pole and in the bedroom--for a couple that was still hoping for a spark to ignite; others meet with friends and family for insights into whether their marria

S16·E19 Core

Sliding Toward Decision Day

May 10, 2023 · 63 min

With Decision Day around the corner, one husband's lingering doubts leave his wife wondering if he will ever be satisfied; meanwhile, a group of flirtatious singles gives the wives

S16·E20 Core

Our Last Rodeo

May 17, 2023 · 83 min

After eight weeks of being married to a stranger, the time has finally come for the couples to decide if they want to stay married or get a divorce; when unsaid things are finally

S16·E21 Core

The Final Decision

May 24, 2023 · 62 min

With the final couple's decision being made, the newly married and newly divorced begin anew. But some decisions don't sit well, and tensions begin to boil for one couple. Meanwhil

S16·E22 Core

First Dates and Swapping Mates

May 31, 2023 · 62 min

With Decision Day behind them, our ten individuals embark on their lives post-experiment–either as happily married, or back in the dating pool once again. A first date with a myste

S16·E23 Core

Last Call for Music City

Jun 7, 2023 · 62 min

In the season finale, our Nashville couples continue to navigate life after Decision Day. While one couple remains married, four others face the harsh reality of divorce and findin

S16·E24 Filler

Cast Tell All

Jun 14, 2023 · 77 min

An outspoken, emotional and confrontational group of former cast members reveal shocking secrets and surprising insights as they share the inside scoop on the Married At First Sigh

S16·E25 Mytharc

Season 16 Reunion Part 1

Jun 21, 2023 · 80 min

The entire Nashville cast returns to discuss the most controversial moments from their season and reveal shocking updates on their lives and relationships. Emotions are at an all-t

S16·E26 Mytharc

Season 16 Reunion Part 2

Jun 28, 2023 · 80 min

More secrets are revealed and evolving relationships are put to the test as the Nashville cast continues to reflect on their unforgettable season. As one couple struggles to overco

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