When will 'Married at First Sight' Season 17 Episode 18 air? Newlyweds Michael and Chloe host housewarming bash

In 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 18, titled 'In Sickness and Suspicion', three remaining couples continued to strengthen their marriages
PUBLISHED FEB 15, 2024
'MAFS' Season 17 couple Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown move in together (@lifetime)
'MAFS' Season 17 couple Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown move in together (@lifetime)

DENVER, COLORADO: 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 17 is set to air on Wednesday, February 21, at 8 pm ET, followed by the 'After Party' at 10:30 pm ET. Tensions rise among the couples as the Lifetime show approaches Decision day.

'MAFS' couples Brennan Shoykhet and Emily Balch, Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown, and Austin R and Becca had a relaxing retreat at a fancy mansion in Foxfield, Colorado. Orion Martzloff and Lauren G also joined the couples as they attempted to rebuild their relationship as friends. Meanwhile, Clare Kerr missed her ex-husband, Cameron Frazer, who recently underwent heart surgery.

However, tragedy struck for Brennan and Emily during the supposedly relaxing retreat. The couple sought to strengthen their bond with an adventurous date, but Emily faced a tragic accident while riding a quad bike on a snowy mountain. Brennan and the 'MAFS' camera crew rushed to Emily's aid and called 911.

Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown are open to adopt kids (@lifetime)
Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown navigate their new marriage (@lifetime)

How to watch 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 18?

'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 18 will be available on the official website of Lifetime. The new episode will also be available to rent on Amazon Prime Video. Lifetime is included in Frndly TV’s streaming package. Fans can also catch up with the newest episodes of the Lifetime show on-demand through live TV streaming services like Philo or Sling TV. Furthermore, viewers can watch episodes on the network's website after they air. Previous seasons of the show are available on Netflix and Hulu for viewers to access.

'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 18 will premiere on Lifetime (YouTube/Lifetime)

What to expect from 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 18?

In 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 18, titled 'In Sickness and Suspicion', the three remaining married couples, Brennan Shoykhet and Emily Balch, Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown, and Austin R and Becca Haley, continued to explore romance and strengthen their marriages as the Decision Day rapidly approaches.

Following Emily's life-threatening head injury, she and Brennan gained a newfound perspective on their life and marriage, prompting them to see things in a different light. Meanwhile, newlyweds Michael and Chloe hosted a housewarming party, inviting their close friends to join. As they bonded with each other's friends, the couple sought to deepen their understanding of one another.

Michael and Chloe gain new insights about each other from their friends, deepening their understanding of their relationship. Meanwhile, Austin and Becca continue to grapple with their intimacy issues, particularly after the groom abruptly leaves the room unannounced in the middle of the night.  In the upcoming episode, a familiar face returns with a surprising revelation, adding an unexpected twist to the already intense dynamics among the couples.

Brennan Shoykhet supports his wife Emily Balch amid accident (@lifetime)
Brennan Shoykhet supports his wife Emily Balch amid scary accident (@lifetime)

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

Brennan Shoykhet and Emily Balch have grown closer than ever following the scary accident involving the 'MAFS' star. The ordeal has prompted the couple to re-evaluate their relationship from fresh perspectives. Meanwhile, newlyweds Michael Shiakallis and Chloe Brown are focused on fortifying their bond as they approach one of the most pivotal decisions of their lives.

During Emily's hospitalization for her head injury, Brennan remained by her side, expressing his concern and admitting to "just praying and hoping everything’s okay" as she underwent surgery. On the other hand, Becca continues to struggle with connecting romantically with her husband, especially after the couple slept in separate rooms. In a candid moment, Becca voiced her feelings to Austin, expressing that "It doesn't feel good to have to beg to be wanted." Austin, in turn, responded, "I was hoping tonight would end on a good note, and I feel like that’s not happening."

On the flip side, Orion Martzloff made an effort to rekindle his connection with his ex-wife Lauren G, but she seemed less than enthusiastic. Orion expressed his desire to rebuild their bond, telling Lauren, "I would really like to build a bridge because I am missing our connection." However, Lauren remained skeptical and bluntly stated, "This is some bulls**t," indicating her lack of belief in Orion's intentions.


 
 
 
 
 
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