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Family or Fiance

Eight engaged couples bring their disapproving families together under one roof. The families only spend three days with each other, and the clock is ticking as the couples decide whether or not they'll tie the knot.
202025 episodes
TV-14
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Ashaki and Chris
    March 9, 2019
    42min
    TV-14
    When a reformed ladies' man asks his girl to marry him, both of their families remain skeptical of his ability to stay committed. After further revelations surface, the couples' seemingly unbreakable bond begins to fracture.
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  2. S1 E2 - Ashley and Keron
    March 16, 2019
    42min
    TV-14
    When a fun-loving groom introduces his devout Christian family to his sexually free-spirited fiance, sparks really begin to fly when his soon-to-be bride tells his mother tales of their bedroom exploits!
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  3. S1 E3 - Falasha and Chris
    March 23, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    A young man seeks his family's blessing for his upcoming wedding. When it becomes clear that his traditional mother may not be able to let go, he must make a choice between the woman he's in love with and the woman who raised him.
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  4. S1 E4 - Amber and Justin
    March 30, 2019
    42min
    TV-14
    Confusion arises when a newly engaged couple's families meet for the first time, and fail to be honest about the problems in their relationship. Two brothers on each side decide to unite and take the matter in their own hands.
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  5. S1 E5 - Lazaundra and Julian
    March 30, 2019
    42min
    TV-14
    When a recently divorced woman and a reformed ladies' man move quickly into a new relationship, their children worry that they are doomed to repeat their mistakes from the past.
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  6. S1 E6 - Tselane and Justin
    April 6, 2019
    42min
    TV-14
    A former military man wishes to marry a woman he met online and start a new life across the country. His family is in the dark about his decision, and his new fiancé finally realizes the heavy weight of his service-related PTSD.
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  7. S1 E7 - Briana and Nikkiya
    April 13, 2019
    42min
    TV-14
    It's a plea for acceptance when two young women decide to surprise their families with news of their upcoming engagement. After their initial shock wears off, it is evident that the concerns for them runs much deeper than gender.
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  8. S1 E8 - Sumer and Keith
    April 20, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    When a spirited young business woman 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 fulfilling a life together.
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  9. S1 E9 - Where Are They Now?
    April 27, 2019
    42min
    TV-14
    Six months after the original social experiment concluded, relationship expert Tracy McMillan sits down with five of the most notable couples from the series for one last check in.
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  10. S1 E10 - Cindy and Jamiah
    January 11, 2020
    42min
    TV-14
    With only seven days until the wedding, two desperate fiances attempt to find peace within their feuding families. However, they are completely ill-prepared when their relatives unite with one common purpose: to declare they are not ready for marriage.
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  11. S1 E11 - Alexis and Danley
    January 18, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    An insecure bride-to-be insists on monitoring her fiancé’s phone messages and social media accounts, which puts a strain on their long-term relationship. Plus, their families are concerned about the couple's immature behavior and cultural differences.
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  12. S1 E12 - Natasha and Romeo
    January 25, 2020
    42min
    TV-14
    After eight years together and a wedding in two months, a divorced father of two is still trying 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.
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  13. S1 E13 - LaShonda and Dre
    February 1, 2020
    42min
    TV-14
    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.
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  14. S1 E14 - Jazmine and Reggie
    February 8, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    A minister and his soon to be bride realize that before they are ready to wed and enter "happily ever after," they must exorcise some of the demons of their past, beginning with their strained relationships with her adoptive mother and his absent father.
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  15. S1 E15 - Cortne' and Justin
    February 15, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    A betrothed couple's relationship is in serious trouble due to the soon-to-be bride's dislike of her future in-laws. If things don't improve soon, her fiancé may decide to call off the wedding.
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  16. S1 E16 - Dayna and Tabias
    February 22, 2020
    42min
    TV-14
    A newly engaged couple leaves their families reeling when they surprise them with news of their upcoming wedding. When their bombshell revelation blows up, these two fiances are forced to look beyond their fantasy and confront the reality of their lives.
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  17. S1 E17 - Sheri and Micah
    February 29, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    A whirlwind romance leads to an engagement for a young couple. However, her family is not thrilled that her fiance has an unstable work history and aspires to become a rapper. They refuse to give their blessing until he signs a prenuptial agreement.
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  18. S1 E18 - Wildin' Til Wedding
    July 11, 2020
    42min
    TV-14
    A couple with a long history together attempts to mend their broken relationship after a heartbreaking betrayal. While finding the strength to forgive, they also realize that other toxic familial relationships may be contributing to their unhappy union.
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  19. S1 E19 - I Second NO Emotion
    July 18, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    A bride-to-be hopes to mend the upset her disrespectful fiance has caused between her sister and mother. She quickly comes to realize, however, that his inability to empathize with any serious emotions might prove a much larger problem for their union.
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  20. S1 E20 - Opposites Attract, Mama Reacts
    July 25, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    After years of tension, a bride to be seeks to build a friendship with her fiance's sister. However, she quickly discovers that her tumultuous relationship with her own mother might be keeping her from meaningfully bonding with anyone else.
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  21. S1 E21 - Amie, Craig: Background Check
    August 1, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    With only a few short weeks to go before their upcoming wedding, fiances Amie and Craig attempt to mend some tumultuous relationships with their families. They soon discover, however, that fixing one issue leads to unexpected revelations and turmoil.
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  22. S1 E22 - Engaged and Enraged
    August 8, 2020
    42min
    TV-14
    Tempers flare when a man fears his soon to be mother-in-law doesn't approve of her son's upcoming union, but after clearing the air, their loved ones' concerns are further solidified when they witness a relationship that is more volatile than loving.
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  23. S1 E23 - Brace Yourself for Atheists
    August 15, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    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.
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  24. S1 E24 - Brittney and Patrick
    August 22, 2020
    42min
    TV-PG
    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.
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  25. S1 E25 - Ashley and William
    August 29, 2020
    42min
    TV-14
    An aspiring influencer is engaged to a man with no social media presence who doesn't approve of her new career choice. While her inspirational body posts leave his family to question her morals, her family worries about his controlling attitude.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Starring
Tracy McMillan
Studio
discovery plus Inspiration
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