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Married at First Sight 2014

“Going in blind. Coming out hitched.”

★ 5.0/10 · 42 votes TV-PG Reality 20 seasons · 345 eps Returning Series
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What is Married at First Sight?

Married at First Sight is an American reality television series that first aired on July 8, 2014. The program is based on a Danish television format titled Gift ved første blik, which originally premiered in 2013.

Type
TV series
Year
2014
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
345
Runtime
53 minutes
First aired
Jul 8, 2014
Last aired
Jul 12, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Lifetime, fyi, Peacock
Genres
Reality
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Married at First Sight is an American reality television series that first aired on July 8, 2014. The program is based on a Danish television format titled Gift ved første blik, which originally premiered in 2013. The series follows individuals who participate in an extreme social experiment by agreeing to enter into a legal marriage with a complete stranger. These participants do not meet or have contact with their partners until the day of their wedding. To determine the pairings, a team of specialists, including a spiritualist, a relationship coach, and a sociologist, utilizes scientific matchmaking methods. Following the wedding ceremonies, the show documents the subsequent relationships, including honeymoons and other events associated with married life. The series originally aired on the network FYI and later moved to Lifetime and Peacock. The program features various cast members, including Pepper Schwartz, Calvin Roberson, Viviana Coles, and Jessica Griffin, and was created by Lotte Offenberg Bergqvist. The show explores the lives of singles who are seeking a life-long partnership through this unique proposal.

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Should you watch it?

“Complete strangers test the limits of love by agreeing to marry upon their first meeting.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique social experiment
  • fascinating relationship dynamics
  • expert-led matchmaking
Keep in mind
  • high-stakes emotional conflict
  • unpredictable outcomes

Watch it if you enjoy reality television focused on unconventional social experiments and human relationships.

The series depicts the emotional complexities and interpersonal conflicts inherent in navigating a new marriage.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 15 episodes
Season 3 · 15 episodes
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Season 5 · 18 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

Participants agree to enter a legal marriage with a stranger selected by a team of specialists.

Who selects the couples?

A team including a spiritualist, a relationship coach, and a sociologist determines the matches.

When do the couples first meet?

The couples do not meet or have contact with one another until their wedding day.

What does the show document?

The series follows the couples through their honeymoons and the events of daily married life.

Is the show based on an existing format?

Yes, the series is based on a hit Danish format.