Married at First Sight — Season 12
Going in blind. Coming out hitched.
About this season
The cart comes way before the horse in the reality series "Married at First Sight." Based on a hit Danish format, "Married..." features people who agree to participate in an extreme experiment: Each covenants legal marriage with a complete stranger. Specialists -- including a spiritualist, a relationship coach and a sociologist -- use scientific matchmaking methods to determine each couple, who will not have met or had contact with each other until the wedding day. The series then documents the relationships, including honeymoons and other relatable events of married life. After several weeks, each couple must decide whether to remain together or go their individual ways.
Episodes (21)
1. Countdown to Meltdown
Aired 13 January 2021 • 53 min
Ten singles get ready for the day they'll meet their mystery spouses at the altar; one bride falls apart when a gift from her husband takes her by surprise.
2. Hello, Stranger
Aired 20 January 2021 • 53 min
For one picky groom, his bride is not what he expected.
3. Nice to Marry You
Aired 27 January 2021 • 53 min
The two final weddings conclude, and all five couples meet the new families they've just married into. While some pairs feel destined for success, awkwardness abounds for others--especially when one groom has a shocking reaction to his new bride.
4. Romance or Regret
Aired 3 February 2021 • 53 min
Before heading on their honeymoons, the newly married couples have to meet their in-laws.
5. Last Night Was Magic
Aired 10 February 2021 • 53 min
On their Las Vegas honeymoon, four pairs of newlyweds learn more about their spouses; one couple deals with a secret that threatens to destroy the marriage.
6. Defending Your Wife
Aired 17 February 2021 • 53 min
The Vegas honeymoon continues for four newly married couples; couple number five deals with an unexpected shock, which leads to a major blowup.
7. How Do You Know If You're in Love?
Aired 24 February 2021 • 53 min
The newly married couples return from their honeymoon and move into their new homes together; the couples are questioned by Pastor Cal.
8. Face to Face
Aired 3 March 2021 • 53 min
The newlyweds meet with their friends and families for the first time since the weddings; one bride comes face to face with a stranger who will change her life.
9. Three Little Words
Aired 10 March 2021 • 53 min
The couples, who married as strangers just two and a half weeks ago, explore the potential to fall in love in the real world. And while some couples are inching closer and closer toward the "L" word, others find themselves barely past the starting line.
10. Third Week's a Charm
Aired 17 March 2021 • 53 min
Three weeks after being married at first sight, some couples struggle to start over while others face challenges that seem insurmountable. Luckily, Dr. Viviana is in town to offer help and hope.
11. The Monthiversary
Aired 24 March 2021 • 53 min
Approaching the first milestone, the couples are reminded of the commitment they made to a complete stranger one month ago. While some celebrate this achievement, others question their future with their spouses.
12. Must Love Dogs
Aired 31 March 2021 • 53 min
All five husbands have become dog dads since marrying their stranger spouses. Some take on the responsibility with love and excitement, but for others, it causes a severe emotional backlash.
13. Unanswered Questions
Aired 7 April 2021 • 53 min
With Decision Day less than three weeks away, the couples meet individually with Dr. Pepper and Pastor Cal to probe the serious questions they still have about their marriage.
14. I Expected a Little Better
Aired 14 April 2021 • 53 min
With only two weeks left until Decision Day, the four couples revisit their pasts with the hopes of solidifying their marriages for the future.
15. Retreat Ready
Aired 21 April 2021 • 53 min
With only nine days left to Decision Day, the couples travel to Hilton Head, S.C., for a break from their normal married lives, an adventure that could bring them closer together or expose the cracks in their foundations.
16. Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
Aired 28 April 2021 • 53 min
With the gravity of Decision Day looming, each husband and wife engages in important conversations with their loved ones.
17. Real Life Starts Now
Aired 12 May 2021 • 53 min
The journey for five couples who were married at first sight comes to a shocking and dramatic conclusion.
18. Reunion, Part 1
Aired 19 May 2021 • 53 min
19. Reunion, Part 2
Aired 26 May 2021 • 53 min
The Atlanta reunion continues as Chris' fight with Pastor Dwight concludes, Haley and Jacob awkwardly reflect on their marriage and the Experts weigh in on their matches.
20. Where Are They Now?
Aired 9 June 2021 • 53 min
Four months after decision day, the couples from Atlanta are back as both the newlyweds and the newly single give updates on how their lives have changed since the cameras went away.
21. Hall of Fame
Aired 16 June 2021 • 53 min
Hall of Fame: Jamie Otis shares some of his favorite moments of the show in celebration of 12 seasons and takes nominations for that “Married at First Sight” Hall of Fame, including categories such as “Favorite Fairytale” and “Least Likely to Succeed.”