The Ultimatum: South Africa
Six South African couples swap partners to test their love in a daring experiment, traversing twists and uncovering truths that challenge their futures.
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Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: The Split
Aired: May 10, 2024Emotions run high as couples prepare for a transformative journey exploring new romantic partners — and potentials.
- Episode 2: The Choice
Aired: May 10, 2024At a cocktail party, the couples make critical choices, setting the stage for deeper connections and more emotional revelations.
- Episode 3: New Bed, New Partner
Aired: May 10, 2024A trial marriage forces the couples to consider whether to stay loyal to their original partner or test the waters with a new love interest.
- Episode 4: Jealousy and Suspicion
Aired: May 10, 2024Some of the couples find difficulty letting go of their past, which strains their new arrangements.
- Episode 5: Revelations and Reveals
Aired: May 10, 2024When family members weigh in, couples face tough truths. A surprise twist at a group gathering sends shockwaves, testing every union.
- Episode 6: Broken Bonds and Boundaries
Aired: May 10, 2024As the experiment draws to a close, heartfelt moments contrast with tense confrontations, leaving several couples with tough choices to make.
- Episode 7: Back to Reality
Aired: May 10, 2024Reunited with their original partners, couples sift through their experiences and consider their futures together.
- Episode 8: The Last Dance
Aired: May 10, 2024Time is almost up for the couples, whose reflections on the nature of love and commitment raise questions about their relationships' viability.
- Episode 9: Ultimatum Day - To Propose or Not to Propose
Aired: May 10, 2024The moment of truth is here. Participants make profound choices about love, commitment and their futures.
- Episode 10: The Reunion
Aired: May 24, 2024After the experiment, the participants reflect on their lives, relationships, heartbreak and healing in an emotional reunion.