Series synopsis
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On is an American reality television series that premiered on Netflix on April 6, 2022. It stars Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey.
Get hitched or call it quits? Couples put their love to the test — while shacking up with other potential matches — in a provocative reality series.
Premise
Get hitched or call it quits? Couples put their love to the test — while shacking up with other potential matches — in a provocative reality series.
Premise: It's time to marry or move on.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nick Lachey as Self - Host
- Vanessa Lachey as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | April 5, 2022 | April 13, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | August 22, 2023 | August 30, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 10 | December 3, 2024 | December 18, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 10 | July 15, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Split Emotions are high--and sparks fly--as the couples part then embark on the ultimate love challenge. Can they pick a new partner, with real potential? |
April 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Choice Will attraction evolve into deeper connection? Selecting a live-in match makes for flirty fun--and hurt feelings. Time for a life-changing choice. |
April 6, 2022 |
| 3 |
New Bed, New Partner One shock follows another as an honest, tearful outburst leaves everyone speechless. Later, the accelerated trial unions kick off with pillow talk. |
April 6, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Split The couples spend tense and tearful last nights together. Then, jealousy brews as they begin mingling amongst each other to make connections. |
August 23, 2023 |
| 2 |
Unexpected Revelations For some, the sight of their ex dating others proves too much to bear. After a dramatic confrontation, everyone prepares to choose their live-in partner. |
August 23, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Choice A stunning revelation shifts the group dynamics. Following the choice ceremony, the new couples move in together — there's no going back now. |
August 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Split The couples spend one last night together before becoming exes. Everyone gets their flirt on at speed dating, but later, jealousy crashes the party. |
December 4, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Choice Sparks fly as the singles mingle and explore new bonds, but emotions run high when the time comes to select their trial partners. |
December 4, 2024 |
| 3 |
Sealed With A Kiss After selecting their live-in match, the six new couples begin their three-week journey together. But the first 24 hours stir up intense emotions. |
December 4, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 15, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 15, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2022 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2024 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday |