Family or Fiancé
(2019)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 3
Kiomi & Austin: An Officer AND a Gentle Man
Episode 6 - 9-24-2022
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Shai & Troy: Living in La La Land
Episode 5 - 9-17-2022
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.
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Jackie & Zuri: Fork in the Road
Episode 4 - 9-10-2022
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.
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Brandy & Akin: The Devil's in the Dealbreakers
Episode 3 - 8-20-2022
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.
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Donzella & Paul: I Got All My Sisters With Me
Episode 2 - 8-13-2022
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.
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Shanika & Justin: Lies, Lies, Baby
Episode 1 - 8-06-2022
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.
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Season 2
Khaneisha & LaBarron: From Friends to Secret Lovers
Episode 20 - 12-11-2021
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.
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Tiffanee & Ayatallah: Irreconcilable Differences
Episode 19 - 12-04-2021
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.
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Camisha & Rashad: In Love & Custody Wars
Episode 18 - 11-27-2021
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.
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Candace & Kouri: Player, Interrupted
Episode 17 - 11-20-2021
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.
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Laci & Vidal: Will the Real Vidal Please Stand Up?
Episode 16 - 11-13-2021
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.
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Tarra & McCorry: My One Night Stand Wife
Episode 15 - 11-06-2021
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.
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Deion & Rome: Mama Don't Preach
Episode 14 - 10-30-2021
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.
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Ivy & Carlos: The Past Stays In the Picture
Episode 13 - 10-23-2021
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.
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Sayyora & JD: First Comes Love, Then Comes Jealousy
Episode 12 - 10-16-2021
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.
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Miah & Chris: Marry, Divorce, Repeat
Episode 11 - 9-25-2021
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.
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Monique & Sammy: Mixing Business & Pleasure
Episode 10 - 9-18-2021
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.
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Lakesha & JaQuan: Babies & Baggage
Episode 9 - 9-11-2021
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.
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Phillisia & Daryl: Three's Company, Keith's a Crowd
Episode 8 - 9-04-2021
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.
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Erin & Amanda: Grown Mama Drama
Episode 7 - 8-28-2021
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.
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Tiffany & Fred: In Him We Do Not Trust
Episode 6 - 8-21-2021
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.
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Katasha & Victor: Red Flags Flying High
Episode 5 - 8-14-2021
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.
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Vanessa & Mitch: Unrealistic Ex-pectations
Episode 4 - 8-07-2021
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.
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Renata & Christian: And Girlfriend Makes Three
Episode 3 - 7-31-2021
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.
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Kim & David: Stepfather, Interrupted
Episode 2 - 7-24-2021
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.
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Shae & Will: Drama With the In-Laws
Episode 1 - 7-17-2021
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.
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Season 1
Ashley & William: 99 Problems & Social Media is One
Episode 25 - 8-29-2020
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.
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Brittney & Patrick: My Best Friend's Bougie Wedding
Episode 24 - 8-22-2020
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.
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Imani & Colby: Brace Yourself for Atheists
Episode 23 - 8-15-2020
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.
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Brian & Jamarcus: Engaged & Enraged
Episode 22 - 8-08-2020
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.
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Amie & Craig: Background Check Yourself
Episode 21 - 8-01-2020
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.
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Whitney & Charles: Opposites Attract & Mama Reacts
Episode 20 - 7-25-2020
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.
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Alexis & Akil: I Second NO Emotion
Episode 19 - 7-18-2020
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.
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Chase & Eric: Wildin' Til Wedding
Episode 18 - 7-11-2020
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.
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Sheri & Micah: Indecisive Proposal
Episode 17 - 2-29-2020
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.
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Dayna & Tabias: Blindsided & Betrayed
Episode 16 - 2-22-2020
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.
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Cortne & Justin: Mother of Misunderstandings
Episode 15 - 2-15-2020
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.
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Jazmine & Reggie: The Preachers Wife to Be
Episode 14 - 2-08-2020
A minister and his soon-to-be bride realise they must exorcise their demons in therapy before they marry, beginning with strained family relationships.
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LaShonda & Dre: Loose Lips Sink Friendships
Episode 13 - 2-01-2020
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.
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Natasha & Romeo: Mind on Her Money, Mom on His Mind
Episode 12 - 1-25-2020
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.
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Alexis & Danley: While Jesus Saves, She Misbehaves
Episode 11 - 1-18-2020
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.
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Cindy & Jamiah: Families in Feud
Episode 10 - 1-11-2020
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.
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Where Are They Now?
Episode 9 - 4-27-2019
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.
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Sumer & Keith: The Widower & the Wild Child
Episode 8 - 4-20-2019
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.
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Briana & Nikkiya: Same Sex, Equal Mess
Episode 7 - 4-13-2019
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.
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Tselane & Justin: Old Traumas, New Dramas
Episode 6 - 4-06-2019
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.
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Lazaundra & Julian: Too Fast & Too Furious
Episode 5 - 3-30-2019
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.
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Amber & Justin: Huge Little Lies
Episode 4 - 3-30-2019
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.
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Falasha & Chris: Man or Mama's Boy?
Episode 3 - 3-23-2019
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.
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Ashley & Keron: The Devil's in the Details
Episode 2 - 3-16-2019
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.
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Ashaki & Chris: The Young & the Reckless
Episode 1 - 3-09-2019
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.
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