Family or Fiancé

Mar 9, 2019

When a reformed ladies' man asks his sweetheart to marry him, both of their families are skeptical of his ability to stay committed; after additional revelations and stories surface, the couple's seemingly unbreakable bond begins to fracture.

Mar 16, 2019

A fun-loving groom introduces his devout Christian family to his sexually free-spirited fiancée; sparks fly after his soon-to-be bride tells his mother about their bedroom exploits.

Mar 23, 2019

A young man desperately seeks his family's blessing for his upcoming wedding; however, when it becomes clear that his ultra-traditional mother may not be able to let go, he must choose between the woman he loves and the woman who raised him.

Mar 30, 2019

A newly engaged couple brings their families together to meet for the first time, but they fail to be honest about the problems in their relationship; two brothers unite to take matters into their own hands.

Mar 30, 2019

When a recently divorced woman and a reformed ladies' man move quickly into a new relationship, their adult children worry that their infatuation is a case of "puppy love" and won't last.

Apr 6, 2019

A former military man wants to marry a woman he met online and start a new life on the other side of the country; while his family is in the dark about his decision, his new fiancée grapples with the weight of his posttraumatic stress disorder.

Apr 13, 2019

It's a passionate plea for acceptance when two young women decide to surprise their families with news of their upcoming engagement; after the initial shock wears off, it is evident that the concerns for this couple run much deeper than gender.

Apr 20, 2019

When a spirited young businesswoman falls hopelessly in love with an older man who suffered a tragic loss, both of their families worry that their impending union may be more about filling a void then building a life together.

Apr 27, 2019

Season one couples return for a final check-in with relationship expert Tracy McMillan; hot topics include what happened when the cameras stopped rolling, whether they have any regrets, and whom they continue to choose -- family or fiancé.

Jan 11, 2020

With only seven days until the wedding, two desperate fiancés attempt to find peace within their feuding families; they are completely ill-prepared when their relatives unite with one common purpose: to declare they are not ready for marriage.

Jan 18, 2020

A young couple hopes to gain the blessings from the bride's family, including her extremely religious grandmother; in the process, the groom wonders if his fiancée's insecure and destructive behaviour might signal that she isn't ready for marriage.

Jan 25, 2020

After eight years together and a wedding in two months, a divorced father of two still tries to get his mother to acknowledge his bride-to-be; in the process, he realizes that his own childhood wounds are what really need healing.

Feb 1, 2020

A bride-to-be with two daughters attempts to make peace with her fiance's misogynistic best friend before their upcoming wedding; the couple discovers, however, that the key to a successful union lies in prioritizing and protecting their own.

Feb 8, 2020

A minister and his soon-to-be bride realise they must exorcise their demons in therapy before they marry, beginning with strained family relationships.

Feb 15, 2020

A young man attempts to mend a broken relationship between his controlling fiancé and his overprotective mother; when the two sides start to compare notes, however, the women wonder if his desire to keep the peace has actually ignited a larger war.

Feb 22, 2020

A newly engaged couple leave their families reeling when they surprise them with news of their upcoming wedding; when their bombshell revelation blows up, they are forced to look beyond their fantasy and confront the reality of their lives.

Feb 29, 2020

An aspiring rapper and his fiancée seek to receive blessings on their union, despite her family's strong objections; in the process, the bride begins to wonder if a forever commitment to a struggling artist is really in her best interest.

Jul 11, 2020

A couple with a long history together attempt to mend their broken relationship after a heartbreaking betrayal; while finding the strength to forgive, they realize that other toxic familial relationships may be contributing to their unhappy union.

Jul 18, 2020

A bride-to-be hopes to mend the chaos her disrespectful fiancé has caused between her sister and mother; she comes to realize that his inability to empathize with any serious emotions might prove a much larger problem for their union.

Jul 25, 2020

After years of tension, a bride-to-be seeks to build a friendship with her fiancé's sister; she discovers, however, that her tumultuous relationship with her own mother might be keeping her from bonding with anyone else.

Aug 1, 2020

With only a few weeks to go before their upcoming wedding, fiancés Amie and Craig attempt to mend some tumultuous relationships with their families; they soon discover that fixing one issue leads to unexpected revelations and turmoil.

Aug 8, 2020

Tempers flare when a man fears his soon to be mother-in-law doesn't approve of her son's upcoming union; after clearing the air, their loved ones' concerns are further solidified when they witness a relationship that is more volatile than loving.

Aug 15, 2020

Engaged couple Imani and Colby, who recently renounced their religious beliefs, attempt to win over the support of their deeply devout families. The bride's sister fears her sibling may be changing against her own free will.

Aug 22, 2020

A young couple believes to have found their perfect match in one another, but before they look to the future, they must bury the past. While she is still haunted by her ex-boyfriend, he must reconcile with loved ones who feel abandoned by his new life.

Aug 29, 2020

An aspiring influencer is engaged to a man with no social media presence who doesn't approve of her new career choice; her inspirational body posts leave his family to question her morals while her family worries about his controlling attitude.

Jul 17, 2021

Tempers flare when an engaged man tries to force his parents into accepting his much younger fiancée, even though she may be the reason that his last marriage ended in divorce; his mom makes it clear that she has no interest in a new daughter-in-law.

Jul 24, 2021

Blending families is a challenge when the bride's teenage sons disapprove of their soon-to-be stepfather's disciplinary style; the groom analyzes his relationship with the boys and realizes there are larger unaddressed issues from his own childhood.

Jul 31, 2021

An engaged couple wishes to lead a polyamorous lifestyle; they find themselves in a sticky situation when their girlfriend falls in love with the husband-to-be; the groom won't draw the line, the bride fears their relationship is crumbling.

Aug 7, 2021

A bride, raised to be a trophy wife, falls deeply in love with a downtown type of guy whose history with women is questionable; chaos ensues when her mother tries to convince her to ditch her fiancé and go back to her wealthy ex-husband.

Aug 14, 2021

A man in his 50s and a woman in her 20's bring their families together with the hope of gaining acceptance for their union; it is revealed that their age difference is not the most concerning issue within their relationship.

Aug 21, 2021

When a groom-to-be has a cheating heart by nature, the bride-to-be must decide if staying in the relationship is really in her best interests. And when his side of the family agrees that he actually is the problem, red flags fly everywhere.

Aug 28, 2021

Two brides planning their wedding hope to resolve issues with their own mothers on their road to happily ever after; while one mother desperately wishes to be part of her daughter's life, another prays her daughter's sexuality is merely a phase.

Sep 4, 2021

A bride hopes that her fiance will be able to get along with her male best friend before their wedding; from the groom's perspective, he fears that this college buddy has ulterior motives for remaining close to his future wife.

Sep 11, 2021

A young bride is anxious to marry the man of her dreams and become part of his family; a recent indiscretion on his part leaves her questioning whether he is the father of another woman's baby.

Sep 18, 2021

A power couple in the restaurant industry yearn to find more intimacy in their relationship before saying "I do"; while the bride turns to her sister for comfort, the groom fantasizes about keeping her family permanently out of their business.

Sep 25, 2021

A divorced couple decides to give their marriage another chance but have kept their engagement a secret from family and friends. Once the happy news is revealed, their loved ones are left shocked, confused and more than a little concerned.

Oct 16, 2021

After a bride was unfaithful early in their relationship, the groom now battles with extreme jealousy and control issues that have her family worried for her emotional well-being; also, her cultural traditions clash with his ambitions.

Oct 23, 2021

An interracial couple try to navigate cultural differences and crossed boundaries with their families; while the bride insists she has sufficiently grieved the death of her first husband, the groom must draw a firm line with his overbearing sister.

Oct 30, 2021

A same-sex couple wishes to marry, but one groom's deeply religious mother has made it clear that she believes being gay is a sin; fearing rejection, her son has hidden his life and two-year engagement from her.

Nov 6, 2021

For this couple, a chance encounter at a gas station led to a passionate and steamy romance, and now an upcoming wedding; but with their continuous cycle of volatile breakups and dramatic makeups, both families have cause for concern.

Nov 13, 2021

A groom desperately wishes to impress his bride's wealthy parents and prove he will be a suitable husband. His desire for acceptance has left her mother and father completely underwhelmed and worried for their daughter's choice of a spouse.

Nov 20, 2021

A bride hopes that her groom can relinquish his identity as a ladies' man and focus on becoming the family man that she needs and wants him to be; but without a father figure of his own growing up, he struggles with what that role should entail.

Nov 27, 2021

A couple wishes to marry, but the groom finds himself entangled in a custody fight with his children's mother and is estranged from his own mom; the bride's family worries that her physical health is compromised by the stressful situation.

Dec 4, 2021

A couple who rushed into an engagement now face some serious conversations when they discover that their philosophies on religion, children, and other crucial ideologies are so unaligned that the groom even refuses to get a marriage license.

Dec 11, 2021

A couple who started as friends but then turned romantic faces backlash from the bride's family for leaving them in the dark. And when the bride's mother suspects larger issues, a small miscommunication quickly turns into drama.

Aug 6, 2022

Shanika and Justin are ready to wed, but unresolved family issues have the celebration on hold. While Shanika attempts to reconcile with her estranged brother, information about her past, including her baby that disappeared, causes Justin great concern.

Aug 13, 2022

Donzella and Paul were married to other people when they met many years ago, but in order for the families to get on board with the wedding, they want clarity on when Donzella and Paul's romance officially began -- and their stories aren't lining up.

Aug 20, 2022

Despite their cultural differences and a 12-year age gap, Brandy and Akin are in love and plan to marry but cannot agree on what the future of their family will look like. Unbeknownst to them, the bride's family has larger concerns for their union.

Sep 10, 2022

New York couple Jackie and Zuri have been together for five years and plan to marry, but their families have yet to meet. Jackie is holding resentments and secrets from her past that are compromising her emotional well-being and current relationships.

Sep 17, 2022

Shai and Troy are on a fast track for marriage, with dreams of superstardom and a big family to follow. But when confronted with the realities of what a marriage really entails, these young lovebirds may have to consider where their priorities really lie.

Sep 24, 2022

After a whirlwind romance overseas, Kiomi and Austin have spent many years in a long-distance relationship and are now ready to marry. But before they make it official, Austin must have some deep conversations with his family to reconcile with his past.

Oct 1, 2022

Prior to falling in love, Darrell and Miya both had their share of drama with exes and family. But now, as they are attempting to merge their worlds together, Miya struggles to trust Darrell's true intentions with other women, including his mother.

Oct 8, 2022

Brijet and Andre may live thousands of miles apart, but after three months of dating, they are ready to get married; Brijet's family feel that they don't even know her any more and worry she has lost herself, and her values, in this relationship.

Oct 15, 2022

Omar and Laterrica went from dating to instant family last year when their daughter, Penelope, was born. Now, they are planning a wedding to make it official, but the groom's attachment to his mother has Laterrica questioning her place in his life.

Dec 17, 2022

In a twist on the usual format, a couple who has been married for six years seeks counseling from Tracy and their families: Should they continue to work on their crumbling marriage, or decide to part ways for good and finally sign the divorce papers?

Feb 8, 2025

James and Jamica met at a family funeral ... yes, a family funeral. They are third cousins, and naturally their immediate family has some heavy concerns for their union. Before they walk down the aisle, can these two put their loved ones' minds at ease?

Feb 15, 2025

After a romantic meet-cute in a New York City rainstorm, Sonia and Michael fell in love and now plan to get married. But when reality set in, they soon realized that their lifestyles, ambitions and parenting styles were not in sync with each other at all.

Mar 1, 2025

Childhood sweethearts with a history of breaking up and making up have decided they are ready to commit to marriage, but their families worry that past traumas are still clouding their abilities to maintain a healthy and functional relationship.

Mar 8, 2025

After a debilitating accident, Oleathia and Terrance fast-tracked their courtship into living together, with Terrance caring for her and her two sons. But six weeks before the wedding, the crisis is over, and the family struggles to find common ground.

Mar 15, 2025

An engaged couple find that their uniquely opposite family histories make it hard to trust each other's intentions in the relationship. While the groom-to-be struggles with his mama's boy identity, his fiancée struggles with her own childhood trauma.

Mar 22, 2025

A bride-to-be struggles to trust her future husband due to his history as a ladies' man. However, she later uncovers that her parents' contentious marriage and divorce in her own childhood may be the reason she is unwilling to let her guard down.I’m

Mar 29, 2025

Kiva and Tobias have only recently begun their lives as young adults, but they are on the fast track to marriage in a month; while their families wonder why they can't just wait a while, they are eager to prove that young love can conquer all.

Apr 5, 2025

Sky and James had a beautiful courtship and a perfect proposal in front of both families until Sky's father stole her moment and jumped in the pool; before either family will give their blessing, this couple must engage in tough family conversations.

Apr 12, 2025

When Janae and Phillip met, they began a passionate love affair with loads of travel, excitement and non-stop parties. But now that Phillip is newly sober, their lifestyle differences and communication styles wave a red flag for family members.

Apr 19, 2025

Christina and Lamar share an intense love for each other and their 2-year-old daughter, Aniyah, but between her Nigerian culture, his traumatic past and a resentful auntie, everyone has a hard time envisioning their future as wedded bliss.