Surviving Marriage
Married couples on the verge of divorce take part in an extreme form of therapy in hopes of saving their relationships. Akin to being locked in a room and told to work it out -- sort of -- one couple on each episode spend five days together on a secluded South Pacific island. Without modern conveniences and with limited access to food and water, the husband and wife have to rely on each other to survive the challenging conditions, including when they take part in physical and emotional exercises designed by marriage counselors. Guiding viewers are clinical psychologist Dr. Colleen Long and family therapist Tom Kersting, who explain how the participants are faring during the often-volatile journey. On the final day, the couple decide if they want to remain married or call it quits.
Cast: Colleen Long, Tom Kersting
Season 1
9 episodes
- 1. Cleburn and AprilAfter eleven years of marriage and five children together, Cleburn and April are on the verge of divorce. Infidelity has destroyed their relationship. On an island deep in the South Pacific, the couple is stripped of their home comforts and must build their own shelter and hunt their own food all while engaging in extreme couple's therapy. If the couple has any chance at surviving, they'll need to work on their biggest issues--infidelity, trust, and teamwork. But will the environment and Cleburn's rage be too much to overcome?TV-14CC42minMar 24, 2015
- 2. Josh and AletheaAfter eighteen years of marriage and three children together, Josh and Alethea are on the verge of divorce. After becoming parents at a young age, Josh blames Alethea for his misfortunes and lack of success. Alethea is done with Josh's controlling ways and craves independence. With their children all about to leave the house, will they stay together? On the island, Alethea's transformed and Josh loses control. Can the couple overcome 20 years of pent up frustration and pain?TV-14CC42minMar 31, 2015
- 3. Dennis and TamarAfter seventeen years of marriage and five children together, Dennis and Tamar are on the verge of divorce. Dennis blames Tamar for destroying his Navy career and feels she is unsupportive towards his future endeavors. Tamar resents Dennis because of their financial state and her unhappiness. Will Tamar find it in her heart to take Dennis back?TV-14CC42minApr 7, 2015
- 4. Ty and MahoganyTy and Mahogany are on the verge of divorce after three years of marriage. With two young children at home, Ty and Mahogany have been able to find time for each other and there is little to no intimacy. A recent infidelity threatens to destroy their relationship. On an island deep in the South Pacific, the couple is stripped of their home comforts and must build their own shelter and hunt their own food all while engaging in extreme couple's therapy. How will Ty respond when Mahogany asks for an open relationship?TV-14CC42minApr 14, 2015
- 5. Episode 5After five years of marriage and three children together, Damien and Randi are on the verge of divorce. Randi strives for her personal and financial independence from Damien so she can have an equal voice in the relationship. Damien is struggling to overcome his control issues where he wants everything done his way all the time; it's his way or the highway. After moving out and serving Randi with a separation agreement, Damian's agreed to give it one last chance. On an island deep in the South Pacific, just when things are starting to look up, Mother Nature intervenes! Can Damian and Randi survive the environment long enough to save their marriage?TV-14CC42minApr 21, 2015
- 6. Rick and DaisyBoth previously married, Rick and Daisy are on the verge of divorce after four years of marriage. Rick is upset because he believes Daisy does not treat his son (her stepson) with the same love he shows her children and because Daisy doesn't contribute financially to the relationship. Daisy wishes Rick was more empathetic and supportive of her life choices. When the truth comes out, Rick runs from Daisy and the jungle.TV-14CC42minApr 28, 2015
- 7. Michael and AruneMichael and Arune are on the verge of divorce after three years of marriage. Michael is always touring with his band, leaving Arune home alone to wonder if he is faithful to her. Arune wants to start a family immediately; Michael refuses to commit. The couple fights constantly and they hit below the belt. Can Michael open up and tell Arune the truth about how he feels about having a family--or will he just tell her what she wants to hear?TV-14CC42minMay 5, 2015
- 8. Christian and HeatherAfter nine years of marriage, Christian and Heather are on the verge of divorce. Heather is frustrated that Christian is not pulling his financial weight in the relationship; she wants him to be more responsible and get a full-time job, so she doesn't have to work overtime to support them both. Christian wants Heather to be more supportive of his dreams of becoming a musician.TV-14CC42minMay 12, 2015
- 9. Alex and LorenaAlex and Lorena are on the verge of divorce after eleven years of marriage and two children together. Lorena does not respect Alex's opinions and is constantly criticizing him. Alex wants Lorena to respect him as the man of the household without having her constantly mother him. Can the couple work as a team to survive the wild and fix their relationship?TV-14CC42minMay 19, 2015
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Surviving Marriage
Will they survive... each other?
Married couples on the verge of divorce take part in an extreme form of therapy in hopes of saving their relationships. Akin to being locked in a room and told to work it out -- sort of -- one couple on each episode spend five days together on a secluded South Pacific island. Without modern conveniences and with limited access to food and water, the husband and wife have to rely on each other to survive the challenging conditions, including when they take part in physical and emotional exercises designed by marriage counselors. Guiding viewers are clinical psychologist Dr. Colleen Long and family therapist Tom Kersting, who explain how the participants are faring during the often-volatile journey. On the final day, the couple decide if they want to remain married or call it quits.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Colleen Long, Tom Kersting
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Audio languages
English
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