The Lacheys kick things off as the singles move into the pods, playfully connect and plan for the future. Meanwhile, a love triangle takes shape.

A whirlwind proposal leads to a moment of truth, a pivotal ask comes with unclear intentions, and a body image conversation forges a strong connection.

After an unexpected admission, Shayne proposes — but to whom? Later, Mallory makes a heart-wrenching decision, and the engaged couples exit the pods.

In Mexico, the couples continue taking steps toward the altar... and deal with some not-so-sexy symptoms. At cocktail hour, former flings reconnect.

Time winds down in Mexico, but not before a tense post-party discussion, a playful group beach day, and a series of intimate revelations.

The couples bid farewell to paradise, head back to reality, reconnect with family and reexamine a host of hot topics with fresh eyes.

Shaina's comments spark a conversation between Shayne and Natalie. Later, the couples connect with more sweet — and skeptical — friends and family.

Mallory and Sal face fresh drama, Shake and Deeps dissect their chemistry, and later, special guests help the couples find wedding dresses and tuxes.

Emotions run high as the first wedding takes place — but not before final date nights, intimate conversations and bachelor and bachelorette parties.

Happily ever afters or heartbreaking goodbyes? The couples decide as the experiment comes to a close in the company of friends and family.

This season's singles and married couples gather round and get real with Nick and Vanessa, dissecting everything from I do's to I don'ts.

As one couple faces some challenges, others explore new romance. Danielle and Nick plan a group getaway for Natalie's 30th birthday.

An over-the-top, '80s-themed party creates an uncomfortable situation for Mallory and Sal. Things heat up when Shaina arrives with big news.

Iyanna and Jarrette meet with family for advice, while Sal turns to his own. Kyle and Deepti decide if they're ready for the next step.

Things move quickly as a new group makes intense connections in the pods. One couple trades three little words, and then four: "Will you marry me?"

For one woman, the third shot at love might be the charm. Bartise and Nancy both feel torn between two different people. Two more couples get engaged.

Nancy weighs two proposals and finds clarity. The second phase of the experiment begins as five engaged couples leave the pods and head to Malibu.

The couples settle into real-life time together in Malibu and finally meet each other at a cocktail night, where old feelings cause a few new bumps.

Romantic dates and a pool party cement bonds for some couples but raise doubts for others. Cole is surprisingly honest, ruffling a few feathers.

Transitioning back into their everyday lives in Dallas, the couples navigate frank conversations around finances and meet each others' families.

More meetings with family and friends lead to soul-searching. At a bar night, a particular conversation at the pool party makes waves all over again.

One couple works through setbacks and another pair resets while others get to know their partners' friends. The brides and grooms go shopping.

With a few days left before the weddings, the couples enjoy romantic final dates. Colleen expresses doubts. Can one couple resolve their conflicts?

The ladies hit the strip club for their bachelorette party, while the guys get their hands dirty at the rodeo. Wedding day dawns for two couples.

As more couples head to the altar, some finish the day heartbroken while others — despite their doubts — take the plunge and say, "I do."

This season's current and former couples sit down with Nick and Vanessa for an emotional conversation to clear the air and look back at their wild ride.

While one married couple enjoys wedded bliss, another negotiates big questions. One-time exes reconnect. The women and men meet up separately to debrief.

Preparing for Alexa's birthday bash, Nancy has an emotional conversation with her family and Zanab gets glam. Drama swirls around Cole at the party.

Colleen and Matt navigate challenges as they look to the future. One man, hoping for a second chance at marriage, plans a grand gesture.

As single Seattleites begin a new round of voice-only dating, intersecting love triangles take shape that may lead to heartache down the line.

In a situation where romantic rivals are also roommates, hard choices lead to some hard feelings. Two couples take the plunge and get engaged.

More proposals lead to eye-opening and emotional first meetings. One man wrestles with a painful decision between two very different women.

Five newly minted pairs of fiancés arrive at a luxurious resort in Mexico, where things go swimmingly for some while others struggle to stay afloat.

An intense pool party conversation has a lasting ripple effect during the next day's dates. One couple's doubts lead to a drastic decision.

As the couples get settled back in Seattle, one suitor hopes his change of heart hasn't come too late. A confession causes tension between friends.

Family meetings stir up anxiety and excitement. Two couples negotiate their potential living situations, and a date leads to a life-changing question.

As one couple commits to moving forward, another navigates heartbreaking realizations. An unexpected guest at a birthday event causes friction.

Introductions to friends and family continue. With just a week until weddings, the soon-to-be spouses go shopping--but one person shockingly opts out.

One woman's decision devastates her fiancé. After stripping down on a date, Kwame opens up about doubts. Tiffany feels the pressure of wedding planning.

The future brides and grooms work through pre-wedding jitters at separate parties. The first couple to make their final decisions arrives at the altar.

The remaining couples weigh doubts and dreams as they decide whether to commit to their futures together — or walk away alone.

In this reunion special, the Season 4 cast dishes on love, life and lessons learned after saying “I do” — or “don’t.”

Three committed couples reunite in Seattle to celebrate a year of marriage. Elsewhere, Micah wrestles with mixed emotions as Paul tries to move forward.

Marshall introduces someone special to Tiffany and Brett. Chelsea and Kwame's families gather for a joyous occasion. Jackie and Josh make a big move.

The contestants face off in a flag football game that offers chaos and catharsis, while a party prompts apologies — and incendiary new accusations.

Optimistic singles from Houston settle into the pods, where some quickly bond over shared interests — while others rub their dates the wrong way.

One participant feels the pain of an unrequited crush; another makes a heartfelt apology. Intensity builds between two people weighing other options.

A real-life reveal follows the first proposal in the pods. Torn between a sizzling connection and a safer choice, one woman questions her instincts.

The fallout from an explosive revelation about a past relationship rocks two romances and a friendship, while another pair leaves the pods as fiancés.

Caught off-guard by a shocking decision, a participant seeks closure. Newly engaged couples head to Mexico, where one duo hits a communication breakdown.

What was meant to be a dreamy vacation might be a deal-breaking disaster for one couple. In Houston, meetings with family and friends raise questions.

Regretting her actions, a participant asks for a second chance. One man's dishware sparks an argument. Accusations fly between exes at a reunion BBQ.

After dramatic meltdowns at the Pod Squad gathering, the couples process the aftermath. Meetings with parents lead to tears and tough conversations.

Dress fittings stir up heartfelt emotions. As the couples head out on final dates before their wedding days, doubts and differences still loom.

Wedding bells ring, and the remaining couples face a life-changing decision. Will they set aside their uncertainties or leave their partners in the lurch?

A year and a half after the wedding ceremonies, this season's participants dig into the drama that emerged from the pods and share where they are now.

The pods are now open! Singles try to make love connections through a wall, and a romantic revelation causes a stir in the women's quarters.

A shocking event puts three participants in a difficult position. As one pair opens up about their childhoods, another takes their bond to the next level.

One excited couple meets face-to-face. A participant works through big emotions. A connection grows deeper between two singles who share similar beliefs.

Tensions escalate when two participants fall in love with the same person — who must make a tough decision. Another single puts a ring on it.

After seeing each other for the first time, the newly engaged couples head to the Dominican Republic and put their physical connections to the test.

Glowing from their first night in paradise, the participants reunite for a soiree on the beach until jokes and jealousy put a damper on the party.

As their dreamy vacation comes to an end, the couples have heart-to-hearts before returning to Charlotte and entering a new phase in their relationships.

Cohabitation brings sweet surprises and intense challenges for the couples, while romantic interests from the past create problems in the present.

As the weddings loom, the couples strive to make a good first impression on their partners' families and friends. A shocking confession causes a stir.

The pairs turn to their parents for relationship advice. Emotions run high when the couples reunite with some of their former prospects from the pods.

The reunion bash brings closure for some and opens doors for others. Things get real when the brides-to-be try on dresses and future grooms select suits.

Walk away or say "I do"? Life-changing decisions await the remaining couples as the big day approaches and pre-wedding festivities kick off.

The reunion heats up as Nick and Vanessa Lachey revisit the drama from the pods to the present with this season's participants and special guests.

The pods are officially open in Washington, DC! Some hopeful singles make instant connections, while others wrestle with feelings for multiple suitors.

A conflicted participant faces the aftermath of a heartbreaking decision. One couple strengthens their connection; another aims to make things official.

Two singles discover they're into the same woman, leading one to seek reassurance. A smitten couple meets in person as a situationship nears its deadline.

A determined single tries to avoid a breakup, setting off a chain reaction of drama. A love triangle ends when a participant decides who she truly wants.

After meeting face-to-face, the newly engaged couples travel to Cabo San Lucas to connect and chill. A poolside encounter leads to a heated clash.

As the couples deepen their bonds with adventure, relaxation and future planning, a detailed list of grievances strains one rocky relationship.

A heart-to-heart about expectations turns sour for a disconnected duo. As the Cabo getaway ends, the group returns to DC for the ultimate reality check.

Cohabitation leads to tough conversations about cross-country moves, finances and living arrangements. A shocking discovery devastates a bride-to-be.

Concerns about rushing to the altar arise during meetings with loved ones. A hidden truth is revealed, shaking the foundation of a solid couple.

Poor communication puts two engagements at risk. A text from an old flame ignites drama right before a reunion bash with former podmates.

With the weddings around the corner, trust issues and cold feet cause turmoil. After an emotional dress fitting, a couple takes their love to new heights.

The remaining couples face major decisions as they prepare to walk down the aisle. Will they commit to a future together — or call it quits at the altar?

This season's participants sit down with Nick and Vanessa to reflect on their whirlwind experiences and answer the burning questions on everyone's minds.

It's chilly in Minneapolis, but the pods are heating up! A few singles make strong first impressions, while others are already caught in love triangles.

Potential couples learn how they're alike — and how they're not. As some participants juggle multiple suitors, one lovestruck pair makes it official.

Heartbreak hangs in the balance as some singles face a tough question: Who is their No. 1 choice? Later, things get awkward in the women's quarters.

Dating in the pods gets serious: One couple talks politics, a flirty relationship fizzles out and a frustrated participant gives her suitor an ultimatum.

Will they or won't they? Romantic commitments are put to the test as several couples reach their make-or-break moment in the pods.

Relationships implode in the aftermath of a big regret. Following a life-changing decision, one participant makes a shocking discovery about her fiancé.

After meeting in person, the freshly minted fiancés fly to Honduras to see whether their physical chemistry matches the bonds they forged in the pods.

Reality sets in as the couples return to Minneapolis to merge lives. As one duo gets real about money, a recent situationship sparks doubt in another.

First impressions are crucial when the couples seek blessings from their families. Later, skeptical friends and a viral video put two pairs on thin ice.

Pillow talk gets political as different worldviews collide just weeks before the altar. One couple's fixation with the past puts their future at risk.

The full Pod Squad meets up to party, bringing new revelations and regrets to light. Anticipation grows when the gang tries on their wedding attire.

The couples go on their last dates before the big day. A discussion about faith leaves one person worrying: Is love blind if your values aren't aligned?

As the couples meet at the altar, they each face the ultimate test of love: Will they say "I do" to marriage or call the whole thing off?

Who's got receipts? The Season 8 crew gathers to share their relationship statuses, face their exes and answer burning questions about their love lives.