Family or Fiancé

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Newly engaged couples whose families have voiced concerns over their proposed marriages bring their families to live together under the same roof.
James and Jamica: Kissin' Cousins
S4 E1

James and Jamica meet at 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, they need to put their loved ones' minds at ease.

Sonia and Michael: She Works Hard for Her Money
S4 E2

Sonia and Michael fall in love and plan to get married after a romantic meet-cute, but they soon realize that their lifestyles and ambitions are not in sync with each other.

Tiara and Aikeem: Crazy, Angry, Love
S4 E3

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
S4 E4

After a debilitating accident, Oleathia and Terrance fast-tracked their courtship into living together, with Terrance caring for her and her two sons. 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
S4 E5

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
S4 E6

A bride-to-be struggles to trust her future husband due to his history as a ladies' man; 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.

Kiva and Tobias: Crazy Stupid Young Love
S4 E7

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
S4 E8

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
S4 E9

When Janae and Phillip met, they began a passionate love affair with loads of travel, excitement and non-stop parties; 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?
S4 E10

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.

Shanika and Justin: Lies, Lies, Baby
S3 E1

A bride-to-be is haunted by past lies when confronting estranged family.

Donzella and Paul: I Got All My Sisters With Me
S3 E2

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 and Akin: The Devil's in the Dealbreakers
S3 E3

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 and Zuri: Fork in the Road
S3 E4

A bride-to-be has emotional confessions for her mother and sister-in-law.

Shai and Troy: Living in La La Land
S3 E5

Shai and Troy are on a fast track for marriage, with dreams of superstardom and a big family to follow.

Kiomi and Austin: An Officer AND a Gentle Man
S3 E6

An overseas romance needs a deeper foundation to survive life at home.

Miya and Darrell: He Said, His Mom Said
S3 E7

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 and Andre: Abstinence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
S3 E8

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 anymore and worry she has lost herself, and her values, in this relationship.

Laterrica And Omar Grandmama Drama
S3 E9

A bride-to-be has serious doubts about her fiancé supporting his mother.

Tiffany and Josh: 'Til Divorce Do Us Part
S3 E10

A married couple in crisis seeks counseling for their future together.

Shae and Will: Drama With the In-Laws
S2 E1

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 and David: Stepfather, Interrupted
S2 E2

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 and Christian: And Girlfriend Makes Three
S2 E3

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 and Mitch: Unrealistic Ex-pectations
S2 E4

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 and Victor: Red Flags Flying High
S2 E5

A man in his 50s and a woman in her 20s 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 and Fred: In Him We Do Not Trust
S2 E6

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.

Erin and Amanda: Grown Mama Drama
S2 E7

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 and Daryl: Three's Company, Keith's a Crowd
S2 E8

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 and JaQuan: Babies and Baggage
S2 E9

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 and Sammy: Mixing Business and Pleasure
S2 E10

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 and Chris: Marry, Divorce, Repeat
S2 E11

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 and JD: First Comes Love, Then Comes Jealousy
S2 E12

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 and Carlos: The Past Stays In the Picture
S2 E13

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 and Rome: Mama Don't Preach
S2 E14

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 and McCorry: My One Night Stand Wife
S2 E15

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 and Vidal: Will the Real Vidal Please Stand Up?
S2 E16

A groom desperately wishes to impress his bride's wealthy parents and prove he will be a suitable husband.

Candace and Kouri: Player, Interrupted
S2 E17

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 and Rashad: In Love and Custody Wars
S2 E18

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 and Ayatallah: Irreconcilable Differences
S2 E19

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 and LaBarron: From Friends to Secret Lovers
S2 E20

A couple with a secret romance faces backlash from the bride's family.

Ashaki and Chris: The Young & the Reckless
S1 E1

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 and Keron: The Devil's in the Details
S1 E2

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 and Chris: Man or Mama's Boy?
S1 E3

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 and Justin: Huge Little Lies
S1 E4

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 and Julian: Too Fast & Too Furious
S1 E5

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 and Justin: Old Traumas, New Dramas
S1 E6

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 and Nikkiya: Same Sex, Equal Mess
S1 E7

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 and Keith: The Widower & the Wild Child
S1 E8

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?
S1 E9

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 and Jamiah: Families in Feud
S1 E10

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 and Danley: While Jesus Saves, She Misbehaves
S1 E11

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 behavior might signal that she isn't ready for marriage.

Natasha and Romeo: Mind on Her Money, Mom on His Mind
S1 E12

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.

Jazmine and Reggie: The Preachers Wife to Be
S1 E14

A minister and his soon-to-be bride exorcise their demons in therapy.

Cortne and Justin: Mother of Misunderstandings
S1 E15

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 and Tabias: Blindsided and Betrayed
S1 E16

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 and Micah: Indecisive Proposal
S1 E17

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 and Eric: Wildin' Til Wedding
S1 E18

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 and Akil: I Second NO Emotion
S1 E19

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 and Charles: Opposites Attract and Mama Reacts
S1 E20

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 and Craig: Background Check Yourself
S1 E21

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 and Jamarcus: Engaged and Enraged
S1 E22

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 and Colby: Brace Yourself for Atheists
S1 E23

An atheist couple tries to win the support of their deeply devout families.

Brittney and Patrick: My Best Friends Bougie Wedding
S1 E24

A young couple must bury the past before they look to the future; she is still haunted by her ex-boyfriend, and he must reconcile with loved ones who feel abandoned by his new life.

Ashley and William: 99 Problems and Social Media is One
S1 E25

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.