When will 'Married at First Sight' Season 17 Episode 17 air? Couples work to strengthen their bonds

'MAFS' Season 17 couples strengthen their relationships ahead of the Decision day
PUBLISHED FEB 8, 2024
'Married at First Sight' Season 17  stars Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown move in together (@lifetime)
'Married at First Sight' Season 17 stars Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown move in together (@lifetime)

DENVER, COLORADO: 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 17 will air on Wednesday, February 14, at 8 pm ET, followed by the 'After Party' at 10:30 pm ET. The latest season has been entertaining viewers with life-threatening health scares, heartbreaking divorces, and steamy romance. In a recent episode, the Lifetime show's couples, Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown, Austin R and Becca, traveled to a fancy mansion in Foxfield, Colorado, for an unforgettable getaway. The relaxing retreat indeed was an unforgettable trip, featuring a major setback and a medical emergency.

During the episode, Emily and Becca expressed their hopes for a romantic getaway. Emily admitted that she could use "some luck of the Irish" to save her relationship with Brennan. Meanwhile, Becca, who had been struggling to form a physician relationship with her husband Austin since they got married, was hoping that the retreat would be the perfect place to level up their marriage. Sadly, Becca and Austin had a major setback as he abruptly moved out of the bedroom after snuggling with his wife. Becca was left baffled and admitted in the confessional, "I really don’t know what happened." She added, "He just rolled out of bed and went."

How to watch 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 17?

'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 17 will be available on the official website of Lifetime. Rent episodes on Amazon Prime Video. Lifetime is included in Frndly TV’s streaming package. You can access previous seasons on Netflix and Hulu. Catch the latest episodes on-demand through live TV streaming services like Philo or Sling TV, both featuring Lifetime. Additionally, watch episodes on the network's website after they air.

'Married at First Sight' Season 17 episode 3 will put the couples' love for each other to the test (YouTube/Lifetime)
'Married at First Sight' Season 17 episode 17 will premiere on Lifetime (YouTube/Lifetime)

What to expect from 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 17?

'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 17, titled, 'Crash and Bond', would bring the couples, Brennan Shoykhet and Emily Balch, Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown, as well as Austin R and Becca closer. Following Emily's life-threatening injury during the couple's retreat, she and Brennan would consider their relationship from new perspectives. With Decision Day looming, the existing couples work tirelessly to strengthen their bonds before facing one of the most crucial decisions of their lives.

Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown are open to adopt kids (@lifetime)
Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown moved in together (@lifetime)

What happened in 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 16?

'MAFS' couples Brennan Shoykhet and Emily Balch, Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown, Austin R and Becca, along with the former pair, Orion Martzloff and Lauren G, enjoyed a relaxing retreat for couples. Clare Kerr also attended the gathering, while her ex-husband, Cameron Frazer, remained in the hospital for his heart surgery.

Michael and Chloe encountered a series of real-life challenges as they moved in together after their romantic honeymoon. While some couples held high hopes of deepening their bond, others seemed to be on an outright collision course. Meanwhile, Emily faced a tragic accident after she crashed her quad bike. Notably, the accident seemed to pull her closer to Brennan as he was beside Emily during the bloody accident.

'MAFS' Season 17 couple Emily and Brennan visits sex therapist (Lifetime)
'MAFS' Season 17 couple Emily suffered serious injuries during her gateway with Brennan (Lifetime)
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