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Prison Brides
Lifetime's explosive docuseries Prison Brides follows seven women from around the world who believe they have found their soulmates in the most unexpected of places, American prisons. While they started off as prison pen pals, these women fell hard and found themselves willing to risk it all for love. The docuseries follows the women as they travel from their homes—many visiting the United States for the first time—to meet their prisoner fiancés, husbands, or partners, to chart their futures together. With the couples facing harsh judgment from friends, family and strangers, the brides grapple with uncertainty and their ultimate decision to risk it all for true love. Will true love prevail for these star-crossed lovers with the odds stacked against them?
Episode Guide
This Is How It Ends
S01E10With his and Svea's relationship on the rocks, Joseph's financial struggles lead him into serious trouble. Plus, Erin decides to return home to Australia.
A Strange Situation
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 at 9:31 PM ET
Women from across the globe find love inside American prisons. In Germany, Svea prepares to meet her boyfriend, Joseph, for the very first time, despite her mother's reluctance. Single mom, Erin, leaves Australia behind and waits for her incarcerated boyfriend, Michael, to be released from an Ohio prison. In the UK, Emma surprises her family with news of her imminent US prison wedding to fiance Curtis.
A Strange Situation
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 at 9:31 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Proposal on Parole
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 at 9:32 PM ET
Andreea, a Romanian student based in London, is set to marry Cage who is serving 50 years in a Texas penitentiary. But will her prison wedding go off as planned? Quickly following his release, Michael decides to propose to Erin with the ring she unknowingly brought from Australia. After some time back in Germany, Svea returns to America for Joseph's release but is alarmed by his future living arrangements.
Proposal on Parole
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 at 9:32 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
I've Seen Him Naked Now
Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 at 9:32 PM ET
Emma leaves the UK to marry Curtis in prison, but her clothing causes a major issue. Erin meets Michael's family in Ohio. Australian born Jessica is preparing to welcome home her incarcerated husband, Craig. Leaving prison after 11 years, Joseph and Svea check into a hotel for their first night--and his first bath in over a decade.
I've Seen Him Naked Now
Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 at 9:32 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Second-Degree Engagement
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 9:36 PM ET
Lithuanian bride, Gabriella, faces criticism from her sister regarding her fiance, Jamal's second-degree murder charges. Newly released Joseph moves into his cousin's basement in Michigan, while Svea plans to go back to Germany. Olivia leaves her home in the UK in search of her imprisoned fiance, KJ's missing birth certificate. Australian wife, Jessica, gets ready for her husband, Craig's release in Kansas.
Second-Degree Engagement
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 9:36 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Collateral Damage
Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024 at 9:36 PM ET
As Craig finishes a ten-year sentence in Kansas, Australian wife, Jessica is anxious about their first night together. Romanian fiancee, Andreea, receives harsh criticism from her family about her planned marriage to inmate, Cage. In Michigan, British bride-to-be, Olivia, has a breakthrough in her quest to find fiance KJ's birth certificate. And with girlfriend Svea back in Germany, formerly incarcerated Joseph struggles with life on the outside.
Collateral Damage
Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024 at 9:36 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Baby Steps
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2024 at 9:36 PM ET
Lithuanian bride-to-be, Gabby, defends criticism from her sister regarding her imminent prison wedding, as Erin from Australia, and recently released Michael begin to build a life together in Ohio. Former inmate, Joseph, is still living in his cousin's basement, much to German girlfriend Svea's disapproval. And only weeks after his release, there's some life changing news for Craig and his Australian wife, Jessica.
Baby Steps
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2024 at 9:36 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
It's All a Bit Messy
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 at 9:31 PM ET
German girlfriend Svea is concerned that Joseph, her formerly incarcerated boyfriend, no longer has time for her, while Craig and Jessica have money worries in Wichita. Olivia and Gabriella, both travel to Michigan for their upcoming prison weddings. And in Ohio, Erin is shaken when she discovers that her fiance, Michael, is hiding a huge secret.
It's All a Bit Messy
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 at 9:31 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
Wedding Highs and New Lows
Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 at 9:33 PM ET
After years of waiting, British bride Olivia prepares to marry KJ in Michigan - but drama with Emma sours the celebration.
Wedding Highs and New Lows
Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 at 9:33 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
What Did You Do
Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
After marrying Jamal, Lithuanian bride Gabriella heads back home to face her devastated family. Plus, Joseph questions his and Svea's relationship.
What Did You Do
Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
This Is How It Ends
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 at 10:33 PM ET
With his and Svea's relationship on the rocks, Joseph's financial struggles lead him into serious trouble. Plus, Erin decides to return home to Australia.
This Is How It Ends
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 at 10:33 PM ET
Synopsis pending.
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Love Behind Bars
Prison Brides offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex world of relationships that begin behind bars. The documentary-style approach lends authenticity to a subject that raises compelling questions about love, redemption, and second chances.
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