Couples Therapy (2012)
A reality-tv show where 5 celebrity couples in rocky relationships each season would stay in a big mansion together with continous meetings with psychologists and experts in the field led by Dr. Jenn Mann to try to sort their relationship problems as well as personal ones. The 2 couples that spawned the most controversy in media were the tumultious relationship beween rapper DMX and Tashera Simmons plus actor Doug Hutchinson (The Green Mile) and wife and fame-seeker Courtney Stodden (they stood out alot due to Courtney being 17 turning 18 when the show was filmed while Doug was 52). Some a-list celebs appeared (Too Short, Treach from Naughty By Nature, Jenna Jameson, Scott Stapp from Creed, JoJo from K-Ci and JoJo and Ghostface Killah for instance).
Seasons & Episode
Four new celebrity couples check into an intensive couple’s retreat to work on their rocky relationships with relationship therapist Dr. Jenn Mann.
A new couple arrives at the house for therapy. Joe Budden and Kaylin Garcia of Love & Hip Hop just happen to be fan favorites of cast member Carmen Carrera, but is she ready to share her relationship issues with them?
The couples must face the issues they fear are the biggest threats to their relationships and Big Ang reveals that she suspects her husband Neil of hiring a hooker. Later, the couples must work at solving problems together.
Legal issues cause one couple to leave, triggering a range of emotions from the rest of the house. Later, a DNA expert shows up to test the couples genetic compatibility.
The group discusses members of the house who aren’t taking advantage of therapy. After breakdowns and breakthroughs, the house is surprised with the news that Joe and Kaylin will be returning.
Joe returns to the house, addressing rumors that were spread in his absence. While the rest of the house adjusts to the changes, Adrian and Carmen get heated when Carmen discovers a suspicious text.
This week's group session focuses on who holds the power in each relationship. Then, the couples must try to reverse these roles. Later, Neil surprises Big Ang for their anniversary to show her just how much he’s changed.
The group focuses on how the couples’ personal histories have affected their current relationships. After examining the past, the group engages in an action-packed therapeutic exercise to extinguish old feelings.
The group dishes about their sex lives and Dr. Jenn offers surprising advice. Carmen gets quizzed on the details of being trans, and the group gets an anatomy lesson. Adrian surprises Carmen with a question she never expected.
The group discusses what they've learned and lay down the deal-breakers for their relationships. Scott surprises Jaclyn. Carmen realizes a childhood dream when Adrian finally gives her the wedding she's always wanted.
