Ep 1. Lovers & Liars: Prom Night

As the thirteenth season of Marriage Boot Camp kicks off, five couples enter the program hoping to fix their broken relationships. This week's premiere episode, entitled "Lovers & Liars: Prom Night," sets the stage for what promises to be an emotional and revealing journey.

First up is Tahiry and Vado, a couple who have been together for three years and are struggling to overcome infidelity and trust issues. As they arrive at the boot camp facility, tensions are high, and Vado expresses skepticism about the program's ability to help them. Tahiry, on the other hand, is willing to give it a shot, but admits that she doesn't fully trust Vado.

Next, we meet Kurupt and Toni, a couple who have been together for over a decade and are grappling with issues related to communication and addiction. Kurupt, a rapper, is open about his struggles with alcohol and drugs, and admits that his behavior has caused problems in their relationship. Toni, a businesswoman, wants to see Kurupt get clean and is hopeful that Marriage Boot Camp can help them get there.

The third couple we meet is Willie and Shanda, who have been together for over twenty years but have hit a rough patch due to infidelity and mistrust. Willie, a rapper and producer, has admitted to cheating on Shanda multiple times, and she is struggling to forgive him. They both hope that Marriage Boot Camp can help them move past their problems and rebuild their trust.

Next up is Hazel-E and De'Von, a couple who have been together for several years but are facing issues related to jealousy and communication. Hazel-E, a reality TV star, admits that she has trust issues and has a hard time fully opening up to De'Von. Meanwhile, De'Von wants to see Hazel-E let go of her jealousy and learn to trust him.

Finally, we meet Phaedra and Medina, a couple who have been dating long-distance and are trying to navigate the challenges of a new relationship. Phaedra, a reality TV star and attorney, is based in Atlanta, while Medina, a rapper and producer, lives in Los Angeles. They are hoping that Marriage Boot Camp can help them build a foundation of trust and communication as they try to make their long-distance relationship work.

As the couples settle in at the boot camp facility, they are introduced to the program's two therapists, Dr. Venus Nicolino and Dr. Ish Major. The therapists encourage the couples to be honest and open about their problems, and emphasize that the program will only be successful if they are willing to put in the work.

The first exercise of the season is a prom-themed challenge designed to test the couples' honesty. Each couple is given a key to a hotel room, and the challenge is to resist the temptation to cheat on their partner. Throughout the night, the therapists and production crew monitor the couples' behaviors to see if anyone breaks the rules.

As the night progresses, tensions simmer between some of the couples. Tahiry and Vado argue about Vado's past cheating, while Kurupt gets defensive when Toni tries to confront him about his drinking. Meanwhile, Willie and Shanda have a heart-to-heart conversation about the pain caused by Willie's infidelity.

At the end of the night, the couples gather for a group therapy session with Dr. Venus and Dr. Ish. The therapists go around the room, asking each couple to share their thoughts and feelings about the night's challenge. Some couples acknowledge that they were tempted to cheat but ultimately resisted, while others admit to struggling with jealousy and trust issues.

Overall, the season premiere of Marriage Boot Camp sets the stage for what promises to be a dramatic and emotional journey for the five couples. Viewers can expect to see more challenges, therapy sessions, and revelations as the couples work to repair their relationships and build a stronger foundation for the future.