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Series · 2019 · Documentary

Couples Therapy

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★7.5 2019 5 Seasons Eli Despres TV-MA

Far from reality-show caricatures, this is true documentary filmmaking that brings viewers into the authentic and visceral experience of weekly therapy with four couples. World-class therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik deftly guides the couples through the minefield of honest confrontation with each other and with themselves, revealing the real-life struggles — and extraordinary breakthroughs — typically hidden behind closed doors.

Seasons & episodes

5 seasons · 64 episodes

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Episode 01

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Sep 6, 2019 · 28 min

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. Evelyn and Alan make a painful decision. Dr. Orna Guralnik wrestles with an overwhelming sense of responsibility she feels for her patients.

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Episode 02

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Sep 13, 2019 · 28 min

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 03

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Sep 20, 2019 · 28 min

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 04

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Sep 27, 2019 · 28 min

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 05

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Oct 4, 2019 · 28 min

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 06

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Oct 11, 2019 · 28 min

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 07

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Oct 18, 2019 · 28 min

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 08

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Oct 25, 2019 · 28 min

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 09

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Nov 1, 2019 · 28 min

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.

The COVID Special

Episode 10

The COVID Special

Dec 13, 2020 · 56 min

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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.5 /10

based on 21 votes

Synopsis

Far from reality-show caricatures, this is true documentary filmmaking that brings viewers into the authentic and visceral experience of weekly therapy with four couples. World-class therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik deftly guides the couples through the minefield of honest confrontation with each other and with themselves, revealing the real-life struggles — and extraordinary breakthroughs — typically hidden behind closed doors.

Documentary

Cast

1 principal cast

Orna Guralnik

Self - Clinical Psychologist

Where to watch Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from Eli Despres has 5 seasons and 64 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 21 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Couples Therapy have?

Couples Therapy has 5 seasons with 64 episodes in total.

Is Couples Therapy still on the air?

Couples Therapy is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs Couples Therapy?

Couples Therapy airs on Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime.

When did Couples Therapy first air?

Couples Therapy first aired on September 6, 2019.

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