Episodes
Ashaki & Chris: The Young & the Reckless
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.
Ashley & Keron: The Devil's in the Details
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.
Falasha & Chris: Man or Mama's Boy?
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.
Amber & Justin: Huge Little Lies
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.
Lazaundra & Julian: Too Fast & Too Furious
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.
Tselane & Justin: Old Traumas, New Dramas
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.
Briana & Nikkiya: Same Sex, Equal Mess
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.
Sumer & Keith: The Widower & the Wild Child
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.
Where Are They Now?
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.
Cindy & Jamiah: Families in Feud
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.
Alexis & Danley: While Jesus Saves, She Misbehaves
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.
Natasha & Romeo: Mind on Her Money, Mom on His Mind
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.
LaShonda & Dre: Loose Lips Sink Friendships
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.
Jazmine & Reggie: The Preachers Wife to Be
A minister and his soon-to-be bride realise they must exorcise their demons in therapy before they marry, beginning with strained family relationships.
Cortne & Justin: Mother of Misunderstandings
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.
Dayna & Tabias: Blindsided & Betrayed
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.
Sheri & Micah: Indecisive Proposal
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.
Chase & Eric: Wildin' Til Wedding
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.
Alexis & Akil: I Second NO Emotion
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.
Whitney & Charles: Opposites Attract & Mama Reacts
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.
Amie & Craig: Background Check Yourself
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.
Brian & Jamarcus: Engaged & Enraged
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.
Imani & Colby: Brace Yourself for Atheists
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.
Brittney & Patrick: My Best Friend's Bougie Wedding
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.
Ashley & William: 99 Problems & Social Media is One
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.
Shae & Will: Drama With the In-Laws
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.
Kim & David: Stepfather, Interrupted
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.
Renata & Christian: And Girlfriend Makes Three
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.
Vanessa & Mitch: Unrealistic Ex-pectations
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.
Katasha & Victor: Red Flags Flying High
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.
Tiffany & Fred: In Him We Do Not Trust
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.
Erin & Amanda: Grown Mama Drama
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.
Phillisia & Daryl: Three's Company, Keith's a Crowd
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.
Lakesha & JaQuan: Babies & Baggage
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.
Monique & Sammy: Mixing Business & Pleasure
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.
Miah & Chris: Marry, Divorce, Repeat
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.
Sayyora & JD: First Comes Love, Then Comes Jealousy
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.
Ivy & Carlos: The Past Stays In the Picture
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.
Deion & Rome: Mama Don't Preach
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.
Tarra & McCorry: My One Night Stand Wife
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.
Laci & Vidal: Will the Real Vidal Please Stand Up?
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.
Candace & Kouri: Player, Interrupted
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.
Camisha & Rashad: In Love & Custody Wars
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.
Tiffanee & Ayatallah: Irreconcilable Differences
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.
Khaneisha & LaBarron: From Friends to Secret Lovers
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.
Shanika & Justin: Lies, Lies, Baby
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.
Donzella & Paul: I Got All My Sisters With Me
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.
Brandy & Akin: The Devil's in the Dealbreakers
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.
Jackie & Zuri: Fork in the Road
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.
Shai & Troy: Living in La La Land
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.
Kiomi & Austin: An Officer AND a Gentle Man
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.
Miya and Darrell
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.
Brijet & Andre: Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
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.
Laterrica and Omar: Grandmama Drama
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.
Tiffany and Josh: 'Til Divorce Do Us Part
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?
James and Jamica: Kissin' Cousins
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?
Sonia and Michael: She Works Hard for Her Money
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.
Tiara and Aikeem: Crazy, Angry, Love
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.
Oleathia and Terrance: Ghosts of Relationships Past
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.
Britne and Jide: A Valentine's Day Mom-sacre
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.
LaKisha and Darnell: Father Figure, Father Failures
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
Kiva and Tobias: Crazy Stupid Young Love
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.
Sky and James: Parents Just Don't Understand
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.
Janae and Phillip: Bottoms Up and Rock Bottom
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.
Christina and Lamar: 'Til Dowry Do Us Part?
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.
Cast
Tracy McMillan
Self - Host
Crew
Julie Pizzi
Executive Producer
Jonathan Murray
Executive Producer
Jonathan M. Singer
Executive Producer
Jason 'Ninja' Williams
Co-Executive Producer
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