Married at First Sight returns: US on Peacock, UK schedule reshuffled

Married at First Sight returns this week in two different guises: the U.S. edition premieres its 19th season on Peacock on Thursday, October 23, while the U.K. edition on E4 will run a reduced schedule this week after the broadcaster reshuffled its autumn line-up.

The U.S. series, filmed in Austin, Texas, arrives on Peacock as a streaming original with ten participants paired into five couples. Episodes 1 through 4 will be released on the platform on October 23, followed by additional multi-episode drops on subsequent Thursdays through November 20, when the season finale and reunion are scheduled. The season chronicles the usual arc of ceremonies, honeymoons and early married life, guided by returning experts Pastor Cal Roberson, Dr. Pepper Schwartz and Dr. Pia Holec.

Producers have made several format adjustments this season. The first batch of episodes reportedly covers all five weddings and the beginnings of the honeymoons, reflecting a faster pace than some past seasons. The series will not include its Afterparty companion show for this run. The cast mixes younger participants with several older contestants, including two partners in their late 50s and early 60s, marking a...