They are living what appears to be the suburban dream-new marriage, new house, and new baby. But after only 20 months of marriage, the bliss is nowhere to be found. "Bossy Boots" Erin and David, the "Cheap, Snoring Man-Pig," take each other on.
Two years ago Newlyweds Kara and Devon walked down the aisle but now, their marriage is in the toilet. Devon says "She's a pouty player and a public pooper". But Kara counters with "He’s an un-sexy slob who snores". Can newlywed expert Gary Direnfeld save them from ending up in the dumps?
When Tammie and Warren first met at a coffee shop things started percolating and the first sip was sweet but just 12 months after the wedding things are turning bitter. Newlywed Tammie is a “hyperactive motor mouth” while husband Warren has “a snotty shnoz and closets full of crap”. Can newlywed expert Gary Direnfeld help these two find the perfect brew?
"Hurricane" Amber vs "Hot Tempered" Travis in this fight to the finish. Amber and Travis thought everything would be roses and bubble machines after the wedding. But now, she is tearing through the house, leaving a trail of destruction and his anger is threatening to be a deal-breaker.
It all started out like a fairytale but now Sunny is tired of being treated like Anny’s servant and Anny wants the man she married to just grow up! It’s "Man-Child" vs "Slave Master" in this episode.
Erin and David are sure they can find bliss if they can just get past the stuff that is driving them up the wall. Can the Whining Complainer live happily ever after with his Indecisive Kitchen Disaster?
Jen thought newlywed life meant endless romance and cozy nights cuddling in front of the fire with a bowl of popcorn; the problem is “Grumpy Sergeant Matt” is too busy keeping the house in order and watching TV to take part. Then again, maybe he’d come around if Jen would actually pitch in and wash some dishes, and stop being such a “Spoiled Selfish Princess”!
Adjusting to newlywed life hasn’t been easy for Martha and Chris. He won’t give up his “bad bachelor” ways, he pees on the toilet seat, plays loud music every night, plus he only does
his laundry! Gary thinks there’s hope for him though, but if Chris wants to discuss it with Martha, he’ll have to call her? She answers her cell phone anywhere and everywhere. And her bad manners don’t stop there: she burps, she swears and, according to Chris, she was raised by monkeys.
When firefighter Vincent and his wife Sajel first met they were just friends, but then the friends turned into lovers. Now, one marriage, two years and two kids later, the flame has fizzled. Vince says Sajel is “A speed freak and a shouter". And Sajel states: "He makes me scream and not in a good way". Can newlywed expert Gary Direnfeld help them turn up the heat?
When Darla and Dale first met they played it cool but just a year and a half after the wedding they are burnt out. Newlywed Darla is a “bed loving beast and a controlling cleaner” while husband Dale is a “sock rolling road warrior”. Can newlywed expert Gary Direnfeld help these two rekindle their flames?
Just a few short months after they started dating, Jacqueline became pregnant. And now, a year and a half in to their marriage, this couple has woken up to the fact that marriage isn’t a romantic comedy. Jacqueline has become a “cold fish” and Nick’s nonstop clowning around and embarrassing public antics aren’t helping to melt the ice between them.
“Nearly dead” is a scary thought in more ways than one to Warren. He’s an embalmer and funeral director who's tired of his wife’s unhygienic ways. When Meagan’s not building mountains of used tissues in the bedroom, she’s piling up dirty dishes in the kitchen and testing their resistance to salmonella. He would have mentioned it to her on his own, but he probably just forgot, just like he constantly forgets where he left his keys, his phone, his wallet, thanks to his non-stop daydreaming. He does focus on some things though, mainly himself. When it comes to looking in the mirror or primping before a night on the town, his attention to detail never wanes.
A traditional wedding a year and a half ago was supposed to be the beginning of a perfect union, the problem is Darshan hasn’t realized he needs to unite, and fun-loving Jag has become a crazy clean freak. She cleans and then she cleans some more… she cleans so much he can’t even watch a movie with her because she rushes off midway to do the dishes! Meanwhile, he has become the “Roommate From Hell”: he’s messy, his friends are always over and he brings the laptop to bed!
Peter thought when he married his “Greek Goddess” Tina, they’d settle down to traditional married bliss. He was hoping for June Cleaver but he got Peggy Bundy. He says she’s lazy, late and a has become a “bed weight.” These are just a few of the things that Tina says Pete is endlessly complaining and nagging about. How is she supposed to keep a tidy home when she’s drowning in the sea of junk Pete keeps bringing home? Can Gary get this stubborn duo to stop pointing fingers and start working together?
Since Damian said “I do”, his most frequent words to Lauren have been “I will and I promise.” Unfortunately his words mean nothing to her while she’s working 12 hour days and juggling school work with two jobs, Damian plays in a punk band and spends most of his earnings as well as Lauren's on his record collection and take out food. Damian admits he’s a man-baby but he also accuses Lauren of being a “persistent pest.” If he finds Lauren’s words hard to take wait till he hears what Gary has to say.
After meeting at a card game, Shane and Kendra anted up, went all-in and said “I do”. But now, married for less then 2 years, staying together is a real gamble. Shane says: "She's a dominating, shut down dressed-down downer." But Kendra doesn't want to be married if "He's a sex-crazed, so-so daddy who still acts single." With the stakes high, will newlywed expert Gary Direnfeld keep this marriage from going bust?
When 25 year old Shalane and 27 year old Chris met working while work at a call center, bells started ringing. And then the stork came calling so Chris and Shalane took a huge leap but now their marriage is headed for the trash heap. Newlywed Shalane is a “M.I.A. mom and a pushy perfectionist” while husband Chris is “a daunting dad and a nail nibbler”. Can newlywed expert Gary Direnfeld help these two clean up their act?
Shannyn is embarrassed by Joshua’s poor grooming habits, and is repulsed by his voracious consumption of ketchup. He uses so much that he even smells like ketchup. Joshua finds Shannyn stubborn and lazy. She is late for work everyday and spends their last dime on cabs Life has become routine and boring, and worst of all so has their sex life. Can Gary reignite the spark, or is it too late?
Melissa and Buddy are newlyweds with a brand new baby boy. But they’re the ones with the childish behaviour. Buddy has a fear of Melissa’s feet, which he calls “the dogs”. Knowing this she sticks them in his face any chance she gets. If this isn’t annoying enough she acts more like a co-pilot than a passenger in the car, constantly telling Buddy what to do next. Buddy’s behaviour is equally infantile, constantly annoying Melissa when she’s on the phone. He picks and flosses his teeth all day long, even though he knows Melissa finds it repulsive. Can Gary get these two to grow up and set a better example for their son?