Prison Brides
Lifetime's explosive docuseries Prison Brides follows seven women from around the world who believe they have found their soulmates in the most unexpected of places, American prisons. While they started off as prison pen pals, these women fell hard and found themselves willing to risk it all for love. The docuseries follows the women as they travel from their homes—many visiting the United States for the first time—to meet their prisoner fiancés, husbands, or partners, to chart their futures together. With the couples facing harsh judgment from friends, family and strangers, the brides grapple with uncertainty and their ultimate decision to risk it all for true love. Will true love prevail for these star-crossed lovers with the odds stacked against them?
This Is How It Ends
S01E10With his and Svea's relationship on the rocks, Joseph's financial struggles lead him into serious trouble. Plus, Erin decides to return home to Australia.
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Tracking 20 episodes across 1 season
A Strange Situation
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 at 9:31 PM ET
Women from across the globe find love inside American prisons. In Germany, Svea prepares to meet her boyfriend, Joseph, for the very first time, despite her mother's reluctance. Single mom, Erin, leaves Australia behind…
Proposal on Parole
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 at 9:32 PM ET
Andreea, a Romanian student based in London, is set to marry Cage who is serving 50 years in a Texas penitentiary. But will her prison wedding go off as planned? Quickly following his release, Michael decides to propose…
I've Seen Him Naked Now
Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 at 9:32 PM ET
Emma leaves the UK to marry Curtis in prison, but her clothing causes a major issue. Erin meets Michael's family in Ohio. Australian born Jessica is preparing to welcome home her incarcerated husband, Craig. Leaving…
Second-Degree Engagement
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 9:36 PM ET
Lithuanian bride, Gabriella, faces criticism from her sister regarding her fiance, Jamal's second-degree murder charges. Newly released Joseph moves into his cousin's basement in Michigan, while Svea plans to go back to…
Collateral Damage
Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024 at 9:36 PM ET
As Craig finishes a ten-year sentence in Kansas, Australian wife, Jessica is anxious about their first night together. Romanian fiancee, Andreea, receives harsh criticism from her family about her planned marriage to…
Baby Steps
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2024 at 9:36 PM ET
Lithuanian bride-to-be, Gabby, defends criticism from her sister regarding her imminent prison wedding, as Erin from Australia, and recently released Michael begin to build a life together in Ohio. Former inmate…
It's All a Bit Messy
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 at 9:31 PM ET
German girlfriend Svea is concerned that Joseph, her formerly incarcerated boyfriend, no longer has time for her, while Craig and Jessica have money worries in Wichita. Olivia and Gabriella, both travel to Michigan for…
Wedding Highs and New Lows
Wednesday, Feb 28, 2024 at 9:33 PM ET
After years of waiting, British bride Olivia prepares to marry KJ in Michigan - but drama with Emma sours the celebration.
What Did You Do
Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
After marrying Jamal, Lithuanian bride Gabriella heads back home to face her devastated family. Plus, Joseph questions his and Svea's relationship.
This Is How It Ends
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2024 at 10:33 PM ET
With his and Svea's relationship on the rocks, Joseph's financial struggles lead him into serious trouble. Plus, Erin decides to return home to Australia.
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Love Behind Bars
Prison Brides offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex world of relationships that begin behind bars. The documentary-style approach lends authenticity to a subject that raises compelling questions about love, redemption, and second chances.
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Broadcast Logistics
- Release cadence
- Wednesday @ 9:30 PM ET
- Primary platform
- Lifetime · United States (US)
- Language
- English
- Format
- Documentary
- Episode runtime
- 60 min
- Premiered
- Jan 10, 2024
- Remote status
- Running
- TVMaze weight
- 68
- Official site
- Visit official site
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Pipeline Tracking
- Database ID
- #33
- Internal slug
- prison-brides
- TVMaze link ID
- 73899
- Added to tracker
- Jan 11, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET