Series synopsis
Couples Therapy is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on VH1 on March 23, 2012. It ended on December 9, 2015. It was created by Eli Despres. It stars Jenn Mann, DMX, Janice Dickinson and Robert Gerner.
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 stoo ...
Premise
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).
Premise: There's more to love.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jenn Mann as The Host
- DMX as Himself
- Janice Dickinson as Herself
- Robert Gerner as Himself
- Angela Raiola as Herself
- Chris Nirschel as Himself
- Neil Murphy as Himself
- Linda Hogan as Herself
Supporting cast
- Scott Stapp as Himself
- Charlie Hill as Himself
- Jaclyn Stapp as Herself
- Carmen Carrera as Herself
- Adrian Torres as Himself
- Joe Budden as Himself
- Kaylin Garcia as Herself
- Kasey Kahl as Himself
- Vienna Girardi as Herself
- Nik Richie as Himself
- Joel Hailey as Himself
- Tashaunda Hailey as Herself
Guest cast
- Catelynn Lowell as Herself
- Joe Francis as Himself
- Farrah Abraham as Herself
- Ghostface Killah as Himself
- Taylor Armstrong as Herself
- Whitney Mixter as Herself
- Jenna Jameson as Herself
- Deena Cortese as Herself
- Dick Donato as Himself
- Treach as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 58 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 23, 2012 | December 13, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 3, 2012 | November 28, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 10 | June 12, 2013 | May 26, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 10 | January 2, 2014 | June 13, 2025 |
| Season 5 | 10 | September 10, 2014 | November 12, 2014 |
| Season 6 | 10 | October 7, 2015 | December 9, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Couples Therapy Begins From the producers of "Celebrity Rehab with Dr Drew," "Couples Therapy" is the first reality show to examine firsthand the real life experiences of a group of buzzed-about couples. For some of these couples, living under constant scrutiny from the media and fans makes it increasingly hard for them to stay together and VH1 wants to see why they can't seem to go the distance. These five couples at a crossroads in their relationships will join together for 21 days as they undergo intensive relationship therapy. Under the guidance of Dr. Jenn Berman, a nationally renowned relationship therapist, the couples will participate in group and individual therapy along with relationship exercises out in the "real world" to see if they can rekindle the love they used to have for one another -- or if it's simply time for them to move on. |
March 23, 2012 |
| 2 |
Opening Up The first night of Couples Therapy explodes with an intense fight between rapper DMX and his estranged wife Tashera. Things are no better between Angelina from MTV's Jersey Shore and her boyfriend celebrity chef Chris Nirschel, who argue in the middle of the night and well into the morning. Dr. Jenn and Dr. Mike are able to calm the couples down and accomplish some meaningful therapy in a group session, and that afternoon a new couple arrives that adds an interesting dynamic to the group. Later, after an intense and emotional therapy session, DMX refuses to attend a mandatory group session, and lashes out at Dr. Jenn and the camera crews. |
March 28, 2012 |
| 3 |
Rebuilding Trust Tashera struggles to keep DMX from quitting Couples Therapy as he continues to rebel against the strict rules of the facility. Linda Hogan's trust in Charley is put to the test when she reads his Facebook page. Kasey finds a text message on Vienna's cell phone from another guy she's been dating, which sets off an emotional group session, and ultimately leads Kasey to a heartbreaking personal breakthrough, but Vienna's reaction to Kasey's breakthrough threatens to destroy their fragile relationship once and for all. |
April 4, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Couples Therapy Begins Relationship expert Dr. Jenn Berman and her staff of therapists welcome the celebrity couples to an intense program designed to fix even the most troubled relationships. |
October 3, 2012 |
| 2 |
Opening Up On the first night of Couples Therapy, the drama surrounding Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison’s controversial marriage continues when Doug demands an apology from Nik for calling him a child molester. |
October 10, 2012 |
| 3 |
Communication Issues Continuing from the previous episode, Berman convinces a distraught Shayne to stay. In Process Group, Berman talks to the couples about the lies that they have used to maintain lives as public figures. Nik apologies to Doug for his prior language, but tension between them continues. Tiny attempts to talk to JoJo about his alcoholism, but he dismisses her concerns. Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen explore their relationship problems, but end up fighting over them. Berman and Tom Carouso observe communication difficulties in Alex and Simon, who bicker over minutiae but do not discuss specific issues regarding their relationship, and Doug and Courtney, who have trouble speaking due to Courtney's tendency to become distracted. Todd struggles with whether he can maintain his public image as a womanizer while staying in a committed, monogamous relationship. |
October 17, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Couples Therapy Begins Season 3 opens with therapist Jenn Berman helping a new contingent of high-profile couples. Here, an argument jeopardizes one couple's relationship before therapy even begins. |
June 12, 2013 |
| 2 |
Opening Up Flavor Flav and Liz's stormy past is explored during a dramatic session. Also: An extreme ropes course challenges the couples. |
June 19, 2013 |
| 3 |
Love, by the Numbers The couples explore trust issues with an exercise that stirs up emotions and drama. Also: A couple arrive at therapy; and fascinating background information is revealed to Joe. |
June 26, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Therapy Begins This season begins with a new group of celebrity couples with extreme issues coming to therapy with Dr. Jenn Berman. Shockingly, one of the women is stood up by her boyfriend at the last minute as she arrives alone. |
January 2, 2014 |
| 2 |
Love Hurts The couples dive into their first group therapy session, where they each discuss the darkest moments in their past relationships and how that impacts them today. Dr. Jenn has a revealing session with Farrah about her "sex tape". |
January 9, 2014 |
| 3 |
New Couple Controversy In group, Dr. Jenn calls Taylor out for her rude behavior the night prior. Ghostface's offensive comments cause Kelsey to storm out of therapy in tears. Jon Gosselin and his girlfriend Liz join the house as the newest couple. |
January 16, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Fresh Start Four new celebrity couples check into therapy with Dr. Jenn Berman. One couple has been the source of public scrutiny this past year, and they immediately get judged by the other couples in the house. |
September 10, 2014 |
| 2 |
Death Trap The couples join Dr. Jenn in an intense group therapy session where they all reveal some of the most hurtful moments in their relationship. A new couple arrives. |
September 17, 2014 |
| 3 |
Under The Microscope Group therapy brings up many topics revolving around trust in a time when social media is so prevalent in society. Because of her animosity towards the therapy process, Dr. Jenn is furious with Nikki and the two go head to head. |
September 24, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Journey Begins Four new celebrity couples check into an intensive couple’s retreat to work on their rocky relationships with relationship therapist Dr. Jenn Mann. |
October 7, 2015 |
| 2 |
Enter The Drama 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? |
October 7, 2015 |
| 3 |
Texts, Lies, And Tampon-Gate 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. |
October 14, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | VH1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 23, 2012 |
| Last aired | December 9, 2015 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |