Fresh Drama Unfolds in New Season of OWN’s Love & Marriage: Detroit

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will return with a new season of its hit series, Love & Marriage: Detroit, premiering Saturday, September 7th at 9/8c. The highly anticipated series will follow the season finale of Love & Marriage: Huntsville at 8/7c before settling into its regular Saturday night timeslot at 8/7c beginning September 14th.

“Love & Marriage: Detroit” dives deep into the lives of successful African American couples with deep roots in the vibrant city of Detroit. The series follows Russell and Kolby Harris, Brandon and Kristina Bowman Smith, and Anthony and Dr. LaToya Thompson as they navigate love, family, and careers. This season promises to be even more emotional as the couples face difficult decisions and new dynamics are introduced.

Returning Couples Face New Challenges:

• Russell & Kolby Harris: This couple with a young daughter is expecting their second child. While Russell envisions a bigger family, Kolby may not be on the same page. Balancing parenting styles and their individual goals could create tension.
• Brandon & Kristina Bowman Smith: After 12 years of marriage, Brandon and Kristina are separated. Kristina, a dedicated wife and mother, grapples with life as a single mom while Brandon focuses on his music development program. Can they mend their broken relationship or move forward separately?
• Anthony & Dr. LaToya Thompson: The Thompsons, married for 15 years, seem to have it all. However, Dr.LaToya juggles her successful career with family life, causing her to question her work-life balance and battle perfectionism. Meanwhile, Anthony expands his men’s support group.

New Couples Join the Mix:

• Marcel & Kimberly Dobine: This young couple with two children is working on their communication and finding time for their relationship amidst a hectic schedule. Kimberly’s past friendship with Kristina could stir up trouble within the group.
• Bravo & Lakeita Samuels: High school sweethearts married for six years with two daughters, Bravo and Lakeita struggle with his demanding work schedule in the hospitality industry. Can they find a balance between his ambitions and her desire for more family time?

Love & Marriage Heats Up OWN’s Summer Lineup:

This season of “Love & Marriage: Detroit” follows the success of “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” currently the #1 original series on Saturday nights across broadcast and cable networks for key African-American demographics.

Tune in for an explosive season filled with love, laughter, and tears as Love & Marriage: Detroit premieres September 7th on OWN!