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Created By
Jessica Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld
The Marriage Ref
Overview
The Marriage Ref is a TV reality show and panel game hosted by comedian Tom Papa and produced by Jerry Seinfeld, in which a rotating group of celebrities decides the winners of real-life marital disputes. The show premiered on NBC on Sunday, February 28, 2010 on the final night of the Olympics before moving to Thursdays. The show's second season debuted on June 26, 2011. On May 13, 2012, NBC cancelled the series.
Key Crew
Writer: Tom Papa, Jeff Cesario, Chuck Martin
Producer: Tom Papa
Creator: Jessica Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Rakieten
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Top Cast
Tom Papa
Self - Host
Seasons
Season 1 (2010)
No overview available.
12 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa, Alec Baldwin
2010-02-28In a special sneak preview of The Marriage Ref, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa and Alec Baldwin serve as the celebrity panel. The disputes include a man who wants a stripper pole in the bedroom, and a husband who wants his dead, stuffed dog Fonzie kept on a living room shrine.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: Jerry Seinfeld, Tina Fey, Eva Longoria Parker
2010-03-04Tonight's panelists include Tina Fey, Eva Longoria-Parker and Jerry Seinfeld.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 3: Madonna, Larry David, Ricky Gervais
2010-03-11Tonight's panelists include Madonna, Larry David, Ricky Gervais
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 4: Cedric The Entertainer, Martha Stewart, Jason Alexander
2010-03-18Tonight's panelists include Cedric The Entertainer, Martha Stewart, Jason Alexander
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 5: Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa, Alec Baldwin
2010-03-25In this episode of The Marriage Ref, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa and Alec Baldwin serve as the celebrity panel. The disputes include a man who wants a stripper pole in the bedroom, and a husband who wants his dead, stuffed dog Fonzie kept on a living room shrine.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 6: Kirstie Alley, Sheryl Crow and Jimmy Fallon
2010-04-01Episode 7: Tracy Morgan, Kathy Griffin, Nathan Lane
2010-04-08Tracy Morgan, Kathy Griffin, Nathan Lane
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 8: Adam Carolla, Gloria Estefan, Donald Trump
2010-04-22Adam Carolla, Gloria Estefan, Donald Trump
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 9: Sarah Silverman, Matthew Broderick, Martin Short
2010-04-29Sarah Silverman, Matthew Broderick, Martin Short
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 10: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jerry Seinfeld, and Greg Giraldo
2010-05-06Gwyneth Paltrow, Jerry Seinfeld, and Greg Giraldo join the Marriage Ref as this weeks panel.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 11: Howie Mandel, Bette Midler, Craig Robinson
2010-05-13Howie Mandel, Bette Midler, Craig Robinson
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 12: Demi Moore, Jim Breuer, Kelly Ripa
2010-05-20Demi Moore, Jim Breuer, Kelly Ripa
Runtime: 45 minSeason 2 (2011)
No overview available.
10 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Ricky Gervais, Julianne Moore, Jerry Seinfeld
2011-06-26In the Season 2 premiere, Ricky Gervais, Julianne Moore and Jerry Seinfeld weigh in on couples' disagreements.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: Tracy Morgan, Susie Essman, Regis Philbin
2011-07-03Tracy Morgan, Susie Essman and Regis Philbin weigh in on couples' marital tiffs. Topics include an in-home tavern, sexy attire and a ponytail collection.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 3: Kathy Griffin, Ellen Pompeo, Brian Regan
2011-07-10Kathy Griffin, Ellen Pompeo and Brian Regan weigh in on marital squabbles. Disputes include a man who wants his wife to stop spending money on her dollhouse and a woman whose husband destroys their yard with trash.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 4: Seth Meyers, Denise Richards, George Wallace
2011-07-17Seth Meyers, Denise Richards and George Wallace weigh in on couples' marital disputes. Featuring a man who prefers sharing a twin bed with his wife, a man who posts notes around the house to urge his wife to clean and a woman who wants her husband to practice a holistic lifestyle.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 5: Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn, Mary J. Blige
2011-07-24Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn and Mary J. Blige offer their opinions on couples' marital tiffs. Including a man who prefers shopping with his friend instead of his wife, a couple disagrees over what makes a thoughtful gift and a man who is fed up with his wife's accent pillows.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 6: Rachael Ray, Larry Miller, J.B. Smoove
2011-07-31Rachael Ray, Larry Miller and JB Smoove offer their opinions on couples' disputes. This includes a man with a habit of chewing on the TV remote, a couple who doesn't agree on the amount of kitchen gadgets they should have and a man who wants his wife to work at his cigar bar despite her protests.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 7: Cedric the Entertainer, Rachel Dratch, Joel McHale
2011-08-07Cedric the Entertainer, Rachel Dratch and Joel McHale weigh in on couples' disputes. This features a woman's ever-expanding wardrobe upsetting her husband, a man who obsesses over saving food and a woman who makes a habit of sending greeting cards.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 8: Judah Friedlander, Ali Wentworth, Will.i.am
2011-08-07Judah Friedlander, Ali Wentworth and will.i.am weigh in on couples' disputes. Including a woman who constantly redecorates, a man who plans to buy a vineyard and a husband that has a fantasy-football obsession.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 9: Nick Cannon, Caroline Rhea, Jim Breuer
2011-08-14Nick Cannon, Caroline Rhea and Jim Breuer weigh in on couples' disputes. Featuring a woman who has an obsession with Oprah, a mom that cheers too loud and a man who dresses like a clown.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 10: Bill Maher, Patti Labelle, Ali Wentworth
2011-08-14Bill Maher, Patti LaBelle and Ali Wentworth offer their takes on couples' disputes. Including a couple that has different views on their daughter's hairstyle, a woman who travels without her husband and a woman who disapproves of her husband's job.
Runtime: 45 min
