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.

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Reality
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First Aired on

Mar 24, 2015

1 seaons till May 19, 2015

Popularity: 0.7121
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(US)
Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Alex and Lorena

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 9 episodes

Season 1

Aired

9 Episodes
  • Episode 1Cleburn and April42 min

    After 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?

  • Episode 2Josh and Alethea42 min

    After 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?

  • Episode 3Dennis and Tamar42 min

    After 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?

  • Episode 4Ty and Mahogany42 min

    Ty 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?

  • Episode 5Episode 542 min

    After 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?