Series synopsis
Seven Year Switch is an American reality television series that premiered on Lifetime on July 8, 2015. It stars Jessica Griffin, Dr. Daniel Shapiro, Calvin Roberson and Wendy Roberson.
Four married couples try to save their marriages by entering into a social experiment. During this experiment, the four couples switch spouses and live with another participants spouse for two weeks as husband and wife.
Premise
Four married couples try to save their marriages by entering into a social experiment. During this experiment, the four couples switch spouses and live with another participants spouse for two weeks as husband and wife.
Premise: How far would you go to save your marriage?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jessica Griffin as Self - Clinical Psychologist
- Dr. Daniel Shapiro as Self - Clinical Psychologist
- Calvin Roberson as Self - Pastor
- Wendy Roberson as Self - Pastor's Wife
Guest cast
- Calvin Roberson as Self - Pastor
- Wendy Roberson as Self - Pastor's Wife
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | July 8, 2015 | August 26, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 3, 2017 | February 21, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 10 | July 17, 2018 | September 18, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switch Therapy Four married couples are introduced as they embark on an emotionally difficult journey to help repair their relationships. Viewers learn each of their love stories--how they met, how they fell in love, how their marriages took a turn for the worst and why they are willing to risk everything in order to save it. |
July 8, 2015 |
| 2 |
Initial Attraction The experimental married couples get to know each other while navigating their new living quarters and sleeping arrangements. |
July 15, 2015 |
| 3 |
Fantasies Fulfilled During the first week of the experiment, the couples explore each other's passions, personalities and patience. |
July 22, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 3, 2017 |
| 2 |
Unhitched and Unhinged The experimental couples embark on an overnight getaway and are asked to participate in an intimacy exercise that helps many of them open up, but causes tears for others. |
January 10, 2017 |
| 3 | Tale of the Tape | January 17, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switch Perfect Four couples embark on an emotional experience in an effort to save their real marriages. They say goodbye to the lives they know and switch spouses with a complete stranger, taking part in an experimental marriage for two weeks. |
July 17, 2018 |
| 2 |
At the Flip of a Switch The experimental couples are getting to know each other in a brand new living situation. By the end of the day, boundaries are tested as the couples re-discover what it’s like to build a connection and attempt to navigate their initial attractions. |
July 24, 2018 |
| 3 |
Revelations and Realizations The experimental couples are assigned activities to help them explore each other’s passions and personalities. Some couples are forced out of their comfort zones, while others become too comfortable. Tensions rise when the experts drop by with a surprising announcement. |
July 31, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Lifetime |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 8, 2015 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |