Draft:Love & Marriage: D.C.

Love & Marriage: D.C.
Genre	Realty Television
Created by	Carlos King
Based on	Love & Marriage: Huntsville
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	35
Production
Executive producer	Carlos King
Original release
Network	Oprah Winfrey Network
Release	May 14, 2022 - present

Love & Marriage: D.C., abbreviated LAMDC, is an American reality television series. The series premiered on Oprah Winfrey Network on May 14, 2022. The show follows the personal and business relationships of three couples in the D.M.V. area.

Cast

The three original couples are Monique and Chris Samuels, Erana and Jamie Tyler, and Ashley and DJ Quicksilva. Monique and Chris Samuels exited after season 1, with couple Joi Carter and Clifton Pettie joining season 2. Friend of the show Winter Williams is upgraded to a regular cast member.

Complete Cast Members from Belle Collective

Belles	Seasons
	1	2	3
Monique and Chris Samuels	Main	Does not appear
Erana and Jamie Tyler	Main
Ashley and DJ Quicksilva	Main
Joi Carter and Clifton Pettie	Does not appear	Main
Winter Williams	Friend	Main

Episodes

Season	Episodes		Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired
1	12		May 14, 2022 (2022-05-14)	July 30, 2022 (2022-07-30)
2	11		January 21, 2023 (2023-01-21)	March 25, 2023 (2023-03-25)
3	12		January 27, 2024 (2024-01-27)	April 20, 2024 (2024-04-20)

Season 1 (2022)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Original release date	Viewers (millions)
1	1	"Welcome to the Chocolate City"	14 May 2022 (2022-05-14)	N/A
Ex-RHOP stars Monique and Chris Samuels return to TV with their couple friends. The Samuels have trouble relating, DJ Quick's workaholic life leaves wife Ashley frustrated, and Erana and Jamie's 26th anniversary is overshadowed by their troubled son.
2	2	"Coldest Winter Ever"	21 May 2022 (2022-05-21)	N/A
Monique and Chris host and argue through a dinner party. Erana and Jamie come clean about past marriage issues. Despite Ashley asking Quick for family time, he agrees to do a big event. Ashley mocks Winter as details about her marriage ending come out.
3	3	"No New Friends"	28 May 2022 (2022-05-28)	N/A
After a contentious dinner, Winter tries (and fails) to clear the air with Ashley. Erana and Jamie disagree about what's best for their sons. Jamie asks Quick to set Little Jamie straight at a boxing ring. Monique and Chris leave for their trip to Africa.
4	4	"Sex, Lies and the Great Debate"	4 June 2022 (2022-06-04)	N/A
The ladies agree to get to know each other more. Jayson tells his father he doesn't want to DJ, and Jamie can't let go. Ashley demands family time with Quick. Erana discusses her and Jamie's sex life. Monique and Chris' return from Africa is troubled.
5	5	"Did I Do That?"	11 June 2022 (2022-06-11)	N/A
The Samuels' argument continues. Winter tells Monique the ladies ambushed her, leading to a blow up at Ashley's event. Jamie is forced to accept the truth about Jayson, and the Tylers come together to compete. Later, Jamie and Erana get into a fight.
6	6	"Emotional Overload"	18 June 2022 (2022-06-18)	N/A
Monique wants to smooth things over after the selfie party and hosts an intuitive healing session. Quick gets some medical news that affects his DJing and leads him to address his past. Erana and Jamie continue to struggle with control issues.
7	7	"Monique in the Middle"	25 June 2022 (2022-06-25)	N/A
Monique's meddling causes a fight between Winter and Erana. Ashley finally steps out of Quick's shadow as she works on her book. Monique has her first day on the radio and leaves Chris with the kids. Quick and Chris bond over shared life experiences.
8	8	"Friends or Foes"	2 July 2022 (2022-07-02)	N/A
Monique reaches an understanding with Winter. The Tylers have an enlightening private session with the intuitive healer. The guys finally meet Kevin. The Samuels plan a getaway with the couples, and they both invite a surprise guest.
9	9	"The Winter Swindler"	9 July 2022 (2022-07-09)	N/A
The couples head to the Samuels' lake house for a weekend getaway and discuss intimate details about their marriages. Winter, Ashley and Erana address their ongoing issue. Kevin arrives and things become tense with the group.
10	10	"Tanks for Everything"	16 July 2022 (2022-07-16)	N/A
The couples' getaway continues where past indiscretions are revealed. Later, Monique and Chris have a heart to heart. Little Jamie faces possible jail time. Ashley launches her book and is met by a surprise visitor.
11	11	"Reunion Part 1"	23 July 2022 (2022-07-23)	N/A
Hosted by creator and executive producer Carlos King, the couples dig into the most explosive moments of the season. The Samuels address the state of their marriage. Ashley confronts Winter about rumors and then starts new ones.
12	12	"Reunion Part 2"	30 July 2022 (2022-07-30)	N/A
The reunion continues as Ashley and Winter's conflict comes to a head. The Tylers and the Silvas defend their marriage against Winter's accusations. Monique addresses being caught in the middle.

Season 2 (2023)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Original release date	Viewers (millions)
13	1	"Changing of the Guard"	21 January 2023 (2023-01-21)	N/A
D.C. is back, but where are the Samuels? Quick and Ashley adjust to changes with the release of Ashley's book. Joi and Clifton from "Ready to Love" join the party. Jayson's going-away celebration goes left when Jamie and Little Jamie nearly come to blows.
14	2	"Winter Storms"	28 January 2023 (2023-01-28)	N/A
Winter is back to make amends with the help of her new friend Sherrell, but Sherrell was Ashley's friend first, and Joi's nemesis before that. Ashley's Think Pink event brings things to a head. Winter lures Erana to a face-to-receipts meeting.
15	3	"Parents Just Don't Understand"	4 February 2023 (2023-02-04)	N/A
Ashley has a hard talk with her mom about her book that is being released. Clifton and Joi talk about marriage, while Jamie's retirement strains the Tylers. At Ashely's surprise party, Jamie makes harsh comments about his son, and tragedy strikes Alicia.
16	4	"In the Thique of It"	11 February 2023 (2023-02-11)	N/A
Erana is shocked to discover what Joi has against Sherrell's husband, Black. After Ashley and Quick confront Jamie's attitude towards his son, Brittany holds a family intervention. Sherrell hosts a workout event where Winter and Ashley come face to face.
17	5	"Street Fighters"	18 February 2023 (2023-02-18)	N/A
A family intervention forces Little Jamie to get help for his mental health. Sherrell confronts a defensive Joi about badmouthing her husband. Quick gets a street named after him, but the joyful moment turns ugly when Sherrell accosts a confused Erana.
18	6	"A Silva-lized Truce"	25 February 2023 (2023-02-25)	N/A
Ashley and Quick try to make the drama go away after the street naming event. Quick gets the men together, and Ashley gathers all the women, including Winter, to clear the air. Erana makes plans for a new wig line. Joi performs at Jamie's venue.
19	7	"Love and Lace Fronts"	4 March 2023 (2023-03-04)	N/A
Quick and Jamie teach their boys some hard truths. Sherrell and Black drag Winter on a double date. Clifton and Joi's friend, Carmen, helps Joi find clarity about the other ladies. Erana's wig launch is a hit, until Jamie tries to make it all about him.
20	8	"What LIES Beneath"	11 March 2023 (2023-03-11)	N/A
Erana isn't happy with Jamie's behavior at her wig launch, and the Silvas wonder if he has a drinking problem. Quick goes to the ER, worrying his family. Winter and Yusha grow closer. Ashley is upset Joi called her phony, so she spills one of her secrets.
21	9	"Joi and Pain"	18 March 2023 (2023-03-18)	N/A
Clifton and Joi question Ashley's intentions after she exposes that they are secretly married. Winter performs at her Romancipation event with her new guy. Erana and Ashley call a truce with Winter at her event, but Joi gives Ashley the cold shoulder.
22	10	"A Nightmare on Christmas Eve"	25 March 2023 (2023-03-25)	N/A
While Quick visits a doctor, the Tylers consult an intimacy expert. At Ashley's Christmas Eve Eve party, Joi and Ashley's strained relationship goes from bad to worse, ending in total chaos. Ashley gets upset when she feels Erana is taking Joi's side.

Season 3 (2024)

No. overall	No. in series	Title	Original release date	Viewers (millions)
23	1	"Stop Being So Pettie"	27 January 2024 (2024-01-27)	N/A
With an explosive Christmas party at the Silvas' home that ends with Joi and Erana being kicked out, the group tries to decide if friendships are dead or salvageable. Winter and Yusha continue their romance as Winter pushes for an "I love you."
24	2	"Throuple Time Video"	3 February 2024 (2024-02-03)	N/A
The drama between the Silvas and Tylers continues when Little Jamie gets upset with Quick on social media. Clifton and Carmen's bond grows and the men question if Clifton is in a throuple. Winter's sister warns her about moving too fast with Yusha.
25	3	"Personal Foul"	10 February 2024 (2024-02-10)	N/A
Erana's feelings of Carmen being a threat to Joi and Clifton's relationship triggers something from the Tylers' past. Quick invites everyone to a Wizards game, but the Petties' presence sets Ashley off as things take a turn for the worse.
26	4	"Check Your Sass"	17 February 2024 (2024-02-17)	N/A
After the ugly argument at the Wizards game, Quick feels a way after hearing Clifton disrespected Ashley, and the group is divided over who's to blame. Ashley confronts Erana about abandoning her for a friendship with Joi. Winter plans a couples' getaway.
27	5	"The Joi-less Ride"	2 March 2024 (2024-03-02)	N/A
The couples leave for Winter's Valentine's ski trip. The couples have a good time riding the bus together, but the Petties opt to make their own way and stay elsewhere. Things get even more awkward at the group dinner when Quick brushes off Clifton.
28	6	"Winter Blunder Land"	9 March 2024 (2024-03-09)	N/A
The couples are on a Valentine's Day ski trip, and tensions are still high with the Petties at odds with almost everyone but the Tylers. An accident on the slopes ends with crutches. Black tries to confront Joi, but she storms out over a surprise guest.
29	7	"Ashley's Silva Lining?"	16 March 2024 (2024-03-16)	N/A
After a disastrous intuitive healing session, the Tylers convince Joi to try again with Ashley, but Joi's left waiting in the cold. Winter is turned off when Yusha sticks up for Joi. The couples return home, and Jamie checks in with a retired cop buddy.
30	8	"Reburying the Hatchet"	23 March 2024 (2024-03-23)	N/A
Ashley is upset that her mother hasn't spoken to her in months. Yusha's defense of Joi continues to cause problems for Winter. Jamie goes to group counseling with other retired cops. Ashley and Joi meet for a one-on-one to squash their beef.
31	9	"Books, Beards & Breakthroughs"	39 March 2024 (2024-03-39)	TBD
Ashley's book signing motivates her to meet up with her mom after not speaking for months. Joi, Clifton and Carmen scout a location for Clifton's beard launch, where Joi reveals that she made up with Ashley, but that Ashley still doesn't like Clifton.
32	10	"2's Company, 3's a Throuple"	6 April 2024 (2024-04-06)	N/A
At Joi's birthday party, the ladies grill Carmen about being in a "throuple." Yusha and Winter introduce their kids. Later, Ashley confides in Winter that she's frustrated with Quick. At Erana's wig pop-up, Joi confronts the ladies about ambushing Carmen.
33	11	"Defensive Lie Backer"	13 April 2024 (2024-04-13)	TBD
Erana throws a surprise retirement party for Jamie with special guest Al B Sure; Joi and Ashley's relationship blows up again when she defends Carmen and Clifton; when Joi isn't around, Carmen tells the ladies she's friends with Clifton but not Joi.
34	12	"Season 3 Reunion: Part 1"	13 April 2024 (2024-04-13)	TBD
Host Carlos King welcomes the cast of Love and Marriage: D.C. to the reunion stage to get to the bottom of failed friendships and romantic relationships. Tensions flare immediately, putting Ashley and Erana at odds as well as Clifton and Quick.
35	13	"Season 3 Reunion: Part 2"	20 April 2024 (2024-04-20)	TBD
After an explosive ending, the cast of Love and Marriage: D.C. returns for part two of the reunion special. While everyone chimes in about the Christmas Eve Eve party and who was in the wrong, Yusha joins the stage and gets a cold reception from Winter.