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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On
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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On

Wed, Apr 6, 2022
  • Reality
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

Get hitched or call it quits? Couples put their love to the test — while shacking up with other potential matches — in a provocative reality series.

Where to watch

Streaming on

  • Netflix↗
  • Netflix Standard with Ads↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Nick Lachey
    Nick Lachey
    as Self - Host
  • Vanessa Lachey
    Vanessa Lachey
    as Self - Host
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Episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes

Running · 30 aired
Season 1
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Split
    Aired · Wed, Apr 6, 2022 · 58m

    Emotions are high — and sparks fly — as the couples part then embark on the ultimate love challenge. Can they pick a new partner, with real potential?

  • E2
    The Choice
    Aired · Wed, Apr 6, 2022 · 58m

    Will attraction evolve into deeper connection? Selecting a live-in match makes for flirty fun — and hurt feelings. Time for a life-changing choice.

  • E3
    New Bed, New Partner
    Aired · Wed, Apr 6, 2022 · 41m

    One shock follows another as an honest, tearful outburst leaves everyone speechless. Later, the accelerated trial unions kick off with pillow talk.

  • E4
    Girls & Guys Night Out
    Aired · Wed, Apr 6, 2022 · 58m

    Love may be blossoming, but jealousy gets in the way. We're moving fast, so meet the racer dad. The truth stings as everyone trades notes over drinks.

  • E5
    Pushing Boundaries
    Aired · Wed, Apr 6, 2022 · 44m

    After an evening of strained cocktail hours, couples cuddle — and implode. A forbidden meeting ends with drama as short-term spouses push each other.

  • E6
    The Changeover
    Aired · Wed, Apr 6, 2022 · 54m

    Major feelings emerge at the changeover. Everyone's back with their original partners, but the transition might be bumpier than anyone ever imagined.

  • E7
    Back to Reality
    Aired · Wed, Apr 6, 2022 · 39m

    Tears tarnish a bachelorette bash. Longtime loves try to listen and hold on to hope. The couples board the party bus to bond, awkwardly, at a winery.

  • E8
    Time to Answer the Ultimatum
    Aired · Wed, Apr 6, 2022 · 55m

    An all-nighter deals a blow to a fragile relationship. Can bruised feelings be soothed by a temp partner? Family weigh in with love on the line.

  • E9
    Ultimatum Day
    Aired · Wed, Apr 13, 2022 · 38m

    Ultimatum Day arrives. Now the couples must decide whether they'll marry the love they know, reconnect with an attractive alternative — or walk away.

  • E10
    The Reunion
    Aired · Wed, Apr 13, 2022 · 51m

    Where are they now? Catch up with the couples as they revisit the experience and talk about their lives since the series with Vanessa and Nick.

Season 2
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Split
    Aired · Wed, Aug 23, 2023 · 57m

    The couples spend tense and tearful last nights together. Then, jealousy brews as they begin mingling amongst each other to make connections.

  • E2
    Unexpected Revelations
    Aired · Wed, Aug 23, 2023 · 35m

    For some, the sight of their ex dating others proves too much to bear. After a dramatic confrontation, everyone prepares to choose their live-in partner.

  • E3
    The Choice
    Aired · Wed, Aug 23, 2023 · 44m

    A stunning revelation shifts the group dynamics. Following the choice ceremony, the new couples move in together — there's no going back now.

  • E4
    Catching Feelings
    Aired · Wed, Aug 23, 2023 · 45m

    From picnics and meeting parents to heart-to-heart conversations, the trial marriages continue. Which bonds will flourish, and which will fizzle?

  • E5
    Are You The One?
    Aired · Wed, Aug 23, 2023 · 40m

    Time to sip and tell: brutal honesty abounds over drinks at ladies and guys night, and as harsh opinions come to light, friction grows.

  • E6
    The Changeover
    Aired · Wed, Aug 23, 2023 · 51m

    The fallout from cocktail hour changes several couples' perspectives. Strong words and hard truths are shared during an intense changeover.

  • E7
    Change of Heart
    Aired · Wed, Aug 23, 2023 · 45m

    Finally reunited, the original couples start a new round of marriages with fresh eyes. But the transition is bumpy — and even bitter — for some.

  • E8
    Time to Answer the Ultimatum
    Aired · Wed, Aug 23, 2023 · 39m

    With only three days of the experiment left, the couples consult with friends and family. Can romantic gestures and deep talks ease lingering doubts?

  • E9
    Ultimatum Day
    Aired · Wed, Aug 30, 2023 · 36m

    After two trial marriages and countless emotions, decision day arrives, where some will choose their true soulmate — and some may walk away alone.

  • E10
    The Reunion
    Aired · Wed, Aug 30, 2023 · 45m

    After a historic finale, the group reunites with Nick and Vanessa for a heartfelt and heated sit-down about their experience and where they're at now.

Season 3
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Split
    Aired · Wed, Dec 4, 2024 · 63m

    The couples spend one last night together before becoming exes. Everyone gets their flirt on at speed dating, but later, jealousy crashes the party.

  • E2
    The Choice
    Aired · Wed, Dec 4, 2024 · 58m

    Sparks fly as the singles mingle and explore new bonds, but emotions run high when the time comes to select their trial partners.

  • E3
    Sealed with a Kiss
    Aired · Wed, Dec 4, 2024 · 47m

    After selecting their live-in match, the six new couples begin their three-week journey together. But the first 24 hours stir up intense emotions.

  • E4
    Ghosted
    Aired · Wed, Dec 4, 2024 · 50m

    A shocking twist changes the group's dynamic, leaving some participants scrambling. Honesty plays a key role as the trial couples deepen their bonds.

  • E5
    Just Here for a Hall Pass?
    Aired · Wed, Dec 4, 2024 · 52m

    As "The Changeover" looms, the new pairs meet friends and family. Tensions flare when the men and women separate for a night of drinking and real talk.

  • E6
    Fortune Favors The Bold
    Aired · Wed, Dec 11, 2024 · 47m

    The final week of trial marriages wraps up with some feeling anxious about upcoming reunions. One participant ends up with a regrettable tattoo.

  • E7
    The Changeover
    Aired · Wed, Dec 11, 2024 · 63m

    The reunited original partners grapple with painful truths as they share insights from their three-week unions and embark on a new round of marriages.

  • E8
    You’re Playing With Fire
    Aired · Wed, Dec 11, 2024 · 57m

    As decision day looms, the couples unpack their relationships — some with newfound appreciation. For others, it may be their last night together.

  • E9
    Ultimatum Day
    Aired · Wed, Dec 18, 2024 · 57m

    After several weeks of trial marriages, the moment of truth arrives. The couples must decide whether to stay together amid tears of joy — and heartbreak.

  • E10
    The Reunion
    Aired · Wed, Dec 18, 2024 · 55m

    Accusations, raw feelings and revelations surface when the couples gather for an emotional reunion with surprise guests — and previously unaired footage.