Season 18

In Chicago Illinois, ten singles make the riskiest decision they have ever made; to marry a complete and total stranger. Pre wedding jitters present themselves in different ways. From spilling too much tea to bawling their eyes out, one thing is clear; the risk is worth the reward of everlasting love. But for one nervous bride, the jitters may be too much to bear.

The wedding day continues in the Windy City where 8 more singles prepare to meet their spouses at the altar. As the pressure mounts and the moment of truth approaches, hopes and wishes are pondered as one bride puts her full trust in the Universe, and one groom holds a secret that could doom his marriage.

The final couple finally meet at the altar and then it's time for the wedding receptions to begin! And while some couples are immediately drawn to each other, one bride is quickly overwhelmed, while one groom reveals a secret about his past that could derail his marriage on the first day.

In the morning after the weddings, a myriad of concerns arise amidst the joy of newlywed life, including financial worries, age gaps, and the revelation of a spouse still living at home. During family brunches, unease deepens with a father's request for STI testing and another spouse's pursuit of perfection. But despite doubts about attraction and some hesitations, the journey begins as our couples embark on their honeymoons.

Our ten newlyweds enjoy their honeymoon in the beautiful Mexican Riviera, and begin to explore all aspects of the strangers they just married. As most couples bond over deep conversations and fun activities in paradise, one couple fights to find a connection. Could their marriage be over before they return to Chicago?

As their honeymoon comes to an end, four of the couples look to build on their blossoming marriages while one couple looks to try and put the pieces back together again. Then, back in Chicago, real life hits hard as they settle into their new lives as husband and wife.

The newlyweds are back from paradise and waking up in their new homes with their new spouses--except one. With a little help from the experts, and visits to each other's homes, the couples begin merging their lives and discover more about who this person is that they just married. However, not everyone is pleased with what they're discovering, and one bad home visit could ruin everything.

With our newlyweds settling into everyday life, their housewarming parties provide valuable information for each individual about their new stranger spouses. As one couple sees a way to mend their differences, another creates a rift that could be their undoing.

While two couples must deal with the dramatic aftermath of their housewarming parties, one couple's marriage reaches new levels of intimacy. And while one bride struggles with certain lifestyle differences, another couple finds that simply learning more about each other can help their relationship reach new heights.

The couples celebrate their one-month anniversary with whiskey tasting, picnics, and a tree-lined obstacle course. While one spouse avoids romantic feelings, another couple's love continues to flourish. Meanwhile, heated arguments and a shocking job resignation threaten the milestone event.

After a nasty public argument, one couple makes a last-ditch effort to save their marriage. Meanwhile, our other four pairs delve into the struggles of their past and the aspirations of their shared futures. But with Decision Day looming in just 3 weeks, is there enough time left to solidify their bonds?

For some of the couples a trip down memory lane is in order in hopes of building emotional connections with their spouses. Visits to hometowns and words of wisdom to their past lives create special moments for them to truly see their spouse for who they are. But all is not merry as one couple appears to be on the cusp of destruction while a simple text causes another couple to start to unravel.

While one couple is caught between truths and lies, a heated argument pushes another couple to come clean about their feelings. Meanwhile, things start heating up for some of our couples, including the introduction of a lingerie-clad third party, which may be more than they bargained for.

One wife's quest to find out the truth gets spurned by her husband, while another wife worries her husband's careless attitude isn't what she wants for her future. And while one husband worries that their different interests might be too much, another puts in the extra effort to help bridge that gap. And just as the couple's retreat gets underway, a surprise guest brings a shocking surprise of his own.

In the aftermath of one husband's divorce paper theatrics, the remaining couples thought the drama was behind them...they were wrong! While one wife's never-ending search for the truth is in full effect, another wife's name gets dragged into the mud, and before long it becomes clear that other people at the retreat are going to get hurt.

As the couple's retreat comes to an end and the dust settles, it's time to assess the damage. And while one husband sees his world crushed, another has been given new life.

It's the end of the line for our Chicago couples as Decision Day has arrived, and it's now time to confront the difficult choice of whether to stay married or get a divorce. Meanwhile, a joyful gathering takes a dramatic turn as confrontations ignite and tempers flare.

In the Aftermath of Decision Day, one couple navigates their new shared life together, while our divorcees return to single life. And as some wrestle with betrayal and disappointment, others find solace in each other and one finds love where they least expected it.

Tensions are high as the entire Chicago cast returns one year later to debate and discuss the most shocking and emotional moments from their season. Relationships are still raw as they revisit past issues and question if everyone is telling the truth about what really happened.

The emotional Chicago cast struggles to come to terms with what really went down during their shocking season. As they look to the future with their lives and their relationships, one couple makes a surprise move that leaves everyone speechless.

Over a year has passed since Decision Day, and the Chicago cast reflects on how their lives have changed. One ex-husband seeks legal advice, while a former wife realizes it's time to make amends. And as they confront their pasts and look ahead to the future, everyone comes together for a special ceremony.