Married at First Sight: Philadelphia
Season 8 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 7.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
First Comes Marriage, Then Comes Love
Jan 1, 2019 · 53 min
The experts have chosen four couples to marry as complete strangers; not only will they have to deal with the anxiety of planning a wedding and marrying someone they've never met b
Married at Second Sight
Jan 8, 2019 · 53 min
Two more couples put their faith in the hands of the experts and get married at first sight; one couple has a shocking revelation; all four couples celebrate their new marriages wi
Strangers in Paradise
Jan 15, 2019 · 53 min
The four married couples are whisked away to Costa Rica for their honeymoons; while enjoying grand adventures in paradise, they discover that their new spouses might not be as perf
'Til Mud Do Us Part
Jan 22, 2019 · 53 min
The four couples enjoy their final few days on their honeymoons; as some grow closer, others hit major bumps in the road with their stranger spouses.
Honey, I'm Home?
Jan 29, 2019 · 53 min
Returning from their honeymoons, the four couples face huge challenges as they move in with their new spouses.
Let's Talk About Sex, Baby
Feb 5, 2019 · 53 min
The couples entertain each other's friends for the first time and for some, this turns out to be quite a stressful situation; after consummating their marriage, one couple learns t
Can I Trust You?
Feb 12, 2019 · 53 min
With just four weeks left until decision day, the four couples try to deepen their connection with their spouses; Dr. Pepper makes a surprise visit to get to the bottom of some uns
The Past and the Furious
Feb 19, 2019 · 53 min
With decision day fast approaching, the couples explore each other's pasts to see if they are compatible for the future.
One Month Down, Forever to Go?
Feb 26, 2019 · 53 min
The couples reach an important milestone in their marriages: their one-month anniversaries; while some find themselves on the road to love, others hit major roadblocks.
D Day Comes Early
Mar 5, 2019 · 53 min
With a little over two weeks until decision day, the four couples look to their futures, facing hot button issues like money and kids.
My Little Secret
Mar 12, 2019 · 53 min
With only one week until decision day, the couples try to address any unanswered questions about their marriages; Kate reveals a huge secret; when Pastor Cal announces a twist to t
You Give Love a Bad Name
Mar 19, 2019 · 53 min
With less than a week until decision day, the couples are encouraged to put their focus toward the future; trust is broken, secrets are revealed, and the heat is turned up as the m
Doomed or Devoted
Mar 26, 2019 · 53 min
As decision day looms closer, it’s the couples’ last chance to confront their biggest doubts and fears about their relationships before deciding whether they want to stay married o
The End or The Beginning
Apr 2, 2019 · 53 min
Decision day is here and the couples are faced with a choice that will affect the rest of their lives. Will they stay married or end it all and get a divorce?
Finale Reunion
Apr 9, 2019 · 53 min
Shocking behind-the-scenes drama is revealed as all eight individuals that got married at first sight reunite to talk about life after the cameras turned off and the experts went a
Most Unforgettable Moments
Jun 5, 2019 · 53 min
Host, Jamie Otis, takes us on a journey back through 8 seasons of Married at First Sight by counting down the Top 8 most unforgettable moments in 8 different categories.