Season 1

A compelling documentary deep dive into the world of relationship counseling, COUPLES THERAPY chronicles four real-life couples from varying backgrounds of race, gender and sexual orientation as they candidly expose their intimacy issues to the compassion, clarity and tough love of gifted therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik.
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Episode 1: 101

Original Air Date: Sep 6, 2019

Annie and Mau revisit a traumatic birthday. Elaine calls DeSean twenty times a day and he's fed up. Sarah wants a baby, but Lauren isn't ready to be a mom because she just became a woman. Three months into therapy, Evelyn and Alan make a painful decision about their marriage. Dr. Orna Guralnik wrestles with an overwhelming sense of responsibility she feels for her patients. Premiere.

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Episode 2: 102

Original Air Date: Sep 13, 2019

Mau needs sex every day. Back at the beginning of therapy, Evelyn feels betrayed by Alan and no longer trusts him. Orna has trouble remaining impartial. Elaine discovers a connection between her childhood trauma and her marriage.

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Episode 3: 103

Original Air Date: Sep 20, 2019

A recent fight between Lauren and Sarah reveals underlying power dynamics. Orna pushes Mau and struggles with her inability to break through. DeSean is sick of failing to make Elaine happy.

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Episode 4: 104

Original Air Date: Sep 27, 2019

Alan reveals the impact of his father's infidelity. Sarah wants Lauren to initiate sex. Mau's traumatic past casts a long shadow.

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Episode 5: 105

Original Air Date: Oct 4, 2019

Elaine discovers the roots of her feeling that DeSean doesn't care about her. Lauren and Sarah make a pivotal decision about the future. Annie opens up about past sexual trauma and Mau loses his cool. Orna walks a tightrope.

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Episode 6: 106

Original Air Date: Oct 11, 2019

Elaine and DeSean argue about the impact of racism on their marriage. Orna feels frustrated by the lack of progress. Sarah's doubts scare Lauren. Evelyn and Alan make an excruciating decision about their marriage.

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Episode 7: 107

Original Air Date: Oct 18, 2019

Annie questions what they're fighting to hold on to. Lauren and Sarah are devastated, and Sarah can't shake the feeling she's being punished. Orna feels pressure to do more. DeSean is furious and Orna presses Elaine to face her past.

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Episode 8: 108

Original Air Date: Oct 25, 2019

Sarah wants to feel precious, and Lauren investigates her own defensiveness. Elaine has a breakthrough while DeSean discovers his role in their struggle. Alan finally opens up and Evelyn is shocked. Annie states the brutal truth.

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Episode 9: 109

Original Air Date: Nov 1, 2019

Lauren and Sarah make a choice about their future. Alan and Evelyn find a path forward. Elaine and DeSean feel a shift. Orna feels the weight of her work, and marvels at how bizarre her profession is. Finale.

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The COVID Special
Episode 10: The COVID Special

Original Air Date: Dec 13, 2020

One-hour documentary special follows expert couples therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik as she and her patients wrestle with the ‘new normal’ of Covid-19 and the enforcement of stay-at-home orders. As cultural tensions, political unrest and the global pandemic push couples to their breaking points, the limits of remote therapy are put to the test.

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3 Seasons, 37 Episodes

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  • Season 3

    In the calming confines of noted psychologist Dr. Orna Guralnik’s office, four new sets of couples work through their most intimate issues, confronting what’s brought them to a crossroads. Real people, honest emotions and the therapist we all wish we had.

    Season 3
  • Season 2

    Clinical psychologist Dr. Orna Guralnik combines empathy with insight to guide a new group of couples facing a diverse set of issues. Together they take the challenge to talk candidly about what’s brought them to a crossroads – and where to go from here.

    Season 2
  • Season 1

    A compelling documentary deep dive into the world of relationship counseling, COUPLES THERAPY chronicles four real-life couples from varying backgrounds as they expose their intimacy issues to the compassion and clarity of therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik.

    Season 1
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