Family or Fiancé - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Ashaki and Chris: The Young & The Reckless
When a reformed ladies' man asks his girl to marry him, both of their families remain skeptical of his ability to stay committed. And after further revelations and stories surface, the couples' seemingly unbreakable bond begins to fracture.
Ashley and Keron: The Devil's In The Details
It's a judge, jury, and executioner moment when a fun-loving groom introduces his devout Christian family to his sexually free-spirited fiancée. But sparks really begin to fly when his soon-to-be bride tells his mother tales of their bedroom exploits!
Falasha and Chris: Man or Mama's Boy?
A young man desperately seeks his family's blessing for his upcoming wedding. But when it becomes clear that his ultra-traditional mother may not be able to let go, he must make a choice between the woman he loves and the woman who raised him.
Amber and Justin: Huge Little Lies
Confusion arises when a newly engaged couple brings their families together to meet for the first time, but fail to be honest about the problems in their relationship. Two brothers on opposite sides unite to take the matter into their own hands.
Lazaundra and 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 more "puppy love" than everlasting, and that they are doomed to repeat mistakes from their pasts.
Tselane and Justin: Old Traumas, New Dramas
A former military man wishes to marry a woman he met online and start a new life across the country. But his family is completely in the dark about his decision, and his new fiancé finally realizes the heavy weight of his service-related PTSD.
Briana and 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. But 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
When a spirited young business woman falls hopelessly in love with an older man who suffered a tragic loss, both their families worry that their impending union may be more about filling a void then fulfilling a life together.
Where Are They Now?
Couples from Season 1 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 if they continue to choose their families or fiancés.
Cindy and Jamiah: Families in Feud
Just days before the wedding, two desperate fiancés attempt to broker peace within their feuding families. However, they are completely caught off guard when their relatives unite with one common purpose: to declare the couple is not ready for marriage.
Alexis and Danley: While Jesus Saves, She Misbehaves
A young couple hopes to gain the blessings from the bride's family, including her extremely religious grandmother. But in the process, the groom wonders if his fiancé'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
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.
LaShonda and Dre: Loose Lips Sink Friendships
A bride-to-be with two daughters attempts to make peace with her fiancé'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 and Reggie: The Preachers Wife to Be
A minister and his soon-to-be bride realize that before they wed and enter "happily ever after," they must first exorcise some of the demons of their past, beginning with their strained relationships with her adoptive mother and his absent father.
Cortne and Justin: Mother of Misunderstandings
A young man attempts to mend a broken relationship between his controlling fiancé and his over-protective 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
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 the two are forced to look beyond their fantasy and confront the reality of their lives.
Sheri and Micah: Indecisive Proposal
An aspiring rapper and his fiancé seek to receive blessings on their union, despite her family's strong objections. But 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
A couple with a long history together tries 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.
Alexis and Akil: I Second No Emotion
A bride-to-be hopes to mend the upset her disrespectful fiancé has caused between her sister and mother. But she quickly 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
After years of tension, a bride-to-be seeks to build a friendship with her fiancé's sister. She quickly discovers, however, that her tumultuous relationship with her own mother might be keeping her from meaningfully bonding with anyone else.
Amie and Craig: Background Check Yourself
With only a few short weeks to go before their upcoming wedding, fiancés 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.
Brian and Jamarcus: Engaged and Enraged
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.
Imani and Colby: Brace Yourself for Atheists
An engaged couple that recently renounced their religious beliefs attempts to win over the support of their deeply devout families. For the bride's sister, religion isn't the only concern, as she fears her sibling may be changing against her own free will.
Brittney and Patrick: My Best Friends 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 and William: 99 Problems and 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. While her inspirational body posts leave his family to question her morals, her family worries about his controlling attitude.
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