Why is 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 11 not airing this week? Here's when the Lifetime show will return

'MAFS' Season 17 couples navigate their new lives as they hit multiple bumps in their marriage
'MAFS' Season 17 couple Brennan and Emily (YouTube/@lifetime)
'MAFS' Season 17 couple Brennan and Emily (YouTube/@lifetime)

DENVER, COLORADO: 'Married At First Sight' Season 17 new episodes drop every Wednesday on the Lifetime website. However, the show will take a midseason break beginning this week.

While the midseason teaser has just raised the excitement with plenty of shocking twists and turns, the viewers have to wait a bit to see what's next for the Denver couples.

Although the viewers are not getting a new episode, fans can tune in to 'Married at First Sight: The Journey So Far'. The special features Kevin Frazier and a panel of 'MAFS' devotees analyzing the season.

The special also unpacks some sneak peeks from upcoming episodes.

Why is 'MAFS' Season 17, Episode 11 not airing this week?

Lifetime show 'RHOSLC' Season 4 has taken a week's hiatus. Although the streaming network has not provided any specific reason for the short hiatus, it seems like the show is taking a mid-season break.

Besides Lifetime, fans can also tune in to Amazon Prime Video and watch the new episodes on rent.

The new episodes will also be available on-demand with a live TV streaming package, Philo or Sling TV, that includes Lifetime 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 11 will put the couples' love for each other to the test (YouTube/Lifetime)

When will 'MAFS' Season 17, Episode 11 air?

'Married At First Sight' Season 17 Episode 11 will air on Wednesday, January 33, at 8 pm ET. The Lifetime show features four couples, Emily Balch and Brennen Shoyket; Clare Kerr and Cameron Frazer; Lauren G and Orion Martzloff; and, Becca Haley and Austin R.

What to expect from 'MAFS' Season 17, Episode 11?

'MAFS' Season 17, Episode 11 will treat fans with heartbreaks, romances, adventures and plenty of drama. In the upcoming episodes, the couples will celebrate their one-month anniversaries with exciting and thrilling dates.

The spouses are expected to spend their special day ice skating, skiing and exploring the mountains on horseback. However, the synopsis teases that "not everyone is in the mood to celebrate; a husband's text message leaves his wife in tears."

'MAFS' Season 17 mid-season trailer teases shocking twists

Lifetime has recently dropped a wild mid-season trailer of 'MAFS' Season 17. In the preview, Michael, who was left at the altar by his runaway bride would get a second chance at love.

Meanwhile, Lauren G and Orion Martzloff are also expected to give another chance to their marriage after the groom demands a divorce. Becca Haley and Austin R, who have strong chemistry so far, still struggle to open up about their intimacy issue.

Clare Kerr and Cameron Frazer's marriage seemingly hit a bump in the upcoming episode as they seemed 'frustrated' with each other.

Michael Shiakallis on 'MAFS' Season 17 (YouTube/Lifetime)
Michael Shiakallis gets a second chance on 'MAFS' Season 17 (YouTube/Lifetime)

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