Family or Fiancé
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201960 minRunning

Family or Fiancé

Network:Oprah Winfrey Network

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S04E10 - "Christina and Lamar: ‘Til Dowry Do Us Part?"

Aired on Jun 29, 2025, 12:00 AM

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Family or Fiancé follows the dynamic between eight engaged couples who bring their disapproving families together for three days under one roof, some for the first time. The clock is ticking as the couples must decide if they're going to tie the knot, or if the nuptial hopes end there. It's a no-holds-barred look at what it's really like, when the people closest to you have major issues with the one you want to marry.

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Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
March 9, 2019
Schedule
Saturday at 8:00 PM

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Episodes (4 Seasons · 63 Episodes)

James and Jamica: Kissin' Cousins

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Feb 8, 2025

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Sonia and Michael: She Works Hard for Her Money

After a romantic first meeting in a New York City rainstorm, Sonia and Michael fell in love and decided to quickly marry. But when reality sets in, they realize that their lifestyles, ambitions and parenting styles are not always in sync.

Feb 15, 2025

60 min

Tiara and Aikeem: Crazy, Angry, Love

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.

Mar 1, 2025

60 min

Oleathia and Terrance: Ghosts of Relationships Past

After a debilitating accident, Oleathia and Terrance fast-tracked their courtship into living together, with Terrance caring for her and her two sons. But six weeks before the wedding, the crisis is over, and the family struggles to find common ground.

Mar 8, 2025

60 min

Britne and Jide: A Valentine's Day Mom-sacre

An engaged couple finds 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 fiancé struggles with her own childhood trauma.

Mar 15, 2025

60 min

LaKisha and Darnell: Father Figure, Father Failures

A bride-to-be struggles to trust her future husband due to his history as a ladies' man. However, she later discovers that her parents' contentious marriage and divorce in her own childhood may be the reason she is unwilling to let her guard down. 

May 31, 2025

60 min

Kiva and Tobias: Crazy Stupid Young Love

Kiva and Tobias have only recently begun their lives as young adults, but they are on the fast track to marriage in less than 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. 

Jun 7, 2025

60 min

Sky and James: Parents Just Don't Understand

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. 

Jun 14, 2025

60 min

Janae and Phillip: Bottoms Up and Rock Bottom

When Janae and Phillip met, they began a passionate love affair with loads of travel, excitement and non-stop parties. But now that Phillip is newly sober, their lifestyle differences and communication styles wave a red flag for concerned family members.

Jun 21, 2025

60 min

Christina and Lamar: ‘Til Dowry Do Us Part?

Christina and Lamar share an intense love for each other and their two-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. 

Jun 28, 2025

60 min

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