Reality dating shows are the ultimate guilty pleasure, and if you’re looking for drama, romance, and a whole lot of chaos, these top picks have you covered.
Whether you’re binging old seasons or staying up-to-date with new episodes, here’s the rundown on the hottest reality dating shows and where to catch them!
Love Island / Love Island USA
A group of singles live in a villa, coupling up to stay in the game. As new contestants arrive, relationships are tested, and the islanders must decide whether to stick with their current partner or recouple with someone new. The public votes to help decide who wins a cash prize at the end.
Where to binge: Peacock (U.S.)
The Bachelor/Bachelorette
A dating show OG. One person dates a whole group of singles, handing out roses to those they connect with. At the end, they (hopefully) propose to their chosen one. Expect tears, intense makeout sessions, and epic meltdowns as the pressure builds.
Where to binge: ABC, Hulu.
Queen’s Court
This new-ish dating show brings together three iconic queens. In season 2, we see Lisa Raye, K. Michelle, and London ‘Deelishis’ Charles on a quest to find love. Each queen dates several men, eliminating one each week until they (hopefully) find their king. It’s all about empowerment and grown-up dating with a celebrity twist.
Where to watch: Peacock.
Season 2 is now streaming every Sunday at 9pm ET.
Too Hot to Handle
Think you can handle the heat? Too Hot to Handle gathers a group of sexy singles who think they’re about to have the wildest summer of their lives. The twist? No hooking up! Every kiss, cuddle, or “more” costs them cash. Watching these hotties try to keep it PG is pure gold.
Where to binge: Netflix.
Married at First Sight
Take blind dating to the extreme! On Married at First Sight, singles meet their spouses for the first time—at the altar. They get married and live together for a few weeks before deciding if they want to stay hitched or get divorced. It’s a wild experiment in love and marriage.
Where to binge: Lifetime, Hulu.
Next episode: Season 18 is set to premiere on October 15 at 8 p.m. EDT
Ready to Love
This one’s for the grown folks. Ready to Love is all about mature singles in their 30s and 40s who are seriously ready to settle down. There’s no rush, but the drama is real as they try to find their match. It’s all about connections, not just looks.
Where to binge: OWN.
Love is Blind
Can you fall in love without ever seeing the person? Love is Blind puts that theory to the test as singles date through pods, getting to know each other without ever laying eyes on their match. They meet face-to-face only after getting engaged, and things get real fast! It’s awkward, heartwarming, and completely binge-worthy.
Where to binge: Netflix.
Next episode: Love is Blind Season 7 is available for streaming now.
Temptation Island
Couples head to a tropical paradise to “test” their relationships by being tempted by a group of singles. Will they stay faithful or stray? Expect lots of tears, broken hearts, and surprise twists. It’s the ultimate loyalty test, and the fallout is always juicy.
Where to binge: Peacock.
Next episode: Full seasons available to binge, with Season 6 of Temptation Island currently in the works.
Are You The One?
What happens when 20 singles are paired up with their “perfect match,” but they don’t know who it is? Chaos, of course. On Are You The One?, contestants try to figure out who they’re most compatible with through challenges, dates, and some messy moments. If everyone finds their match, they win big money.
Where to binge: PlutoTV, Paramount+.
Next episode: Full seasons available now.
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