Ep 1. Family Edition: Episode 1

In Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars season 13 episode 1, titled "Family Edition: Episode 1," five celebrity couples and their families enter the boot camp for the first time. The show focuses on the couples as well as their family dynamics, giving an in-depth look at how family relationships can impact marriages.

In this episode, viewers are introduced to the couples and their families. The cast includes Lisa and Ed from "90 Day Fiancé," Heidi and Spencer from "The Hills," De'Von and Ursula from "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood," Tahiry and Vado from "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition," and Sarah and Michael from "Love After Lockup."

The episode starts with a group therapy session led by Marriage Boot Camp's experienced counselors, Dr. Venus Nicolino and Dr. Ish Major. The therapists introduce the concept of "ghosts," which is a term used to describe past traumas and unresolved issues that can haunt individuals and their relationships. The couples and their families are tasked with identifying their own ghosts and how they impact their relationships.

The first couple to share their story is Lisa and Ed. Their relationship has been plagued by trust issues, with Lisa accusing Ed of infidelity. Lisa's daughter Tiffany also joins the boot camp to support her mother, but tensions flare as Tiffany accuses Ed of being a liar. The group therapy session helps to bring these issues to the surface, but it remains to be seen if they can work through them.

Heidi and Spencer's relationship has also faced its fair share of challenges. The couple met on the reality show "The Hills" and have been together ever since. However, Spencer's controlling behavior has caused Heidi to feel trapped in the relationship. Their families, including Heidi's mother and Spencer's sister, join them in boot camp to offer their support.

De'Von and Ursula have only been together for a few months, but they already have a tumultuous history. De'Von has cheated on Ursula in the past, and while he claims to have changed, Ursula still struggles with trust issues. Their family members also have a history of infidelity and cheating, further complicating their relationship.

Tahiry and Vado are another new couple on the show. They met on "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition" and have been dating since. However, their relationship has been rocky, with Tahiry accusing Vado of being emotionally abusive. Vado's mother and Tahiry's brother join them in boot camp to offer their perspective on the situation.

Finally, Sarah and Michael's relationship has been one of the most dramatic on the show. Michael recently got out of prison and reunited with Sarah, but he also has another girlfriend who he has been seeing behind Sarah's back. Sarah's sister and Michael's mother join them in boot camp to help them work through these issues.

Throughout the episode, the families participate in various group therapy sessions and exercises designed to help them identify and work through their issues. In one exercise, the couples and their families are asked to write down their past traumas and then burn them as a symbol of moving on.

As the episode comes to a close, tensions are still high as the couples and their families struggle to work through their issues. It remains to be seen if they will be able to make progress or if their past traumas will continue to haunt their relationships.

Overall, "Family Edition: Episode 1" offers a glimpse into the complex dynamics of celebrity couples and their families. The show promises to be an emotional journey, full of drama and heartache as these couples and their families work through their issues.