The Ultimatum: South Africa

Season 1

2024 · 10 episodes · 7h 15m in all · 5.5/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Split

   10 May 2024 · 45 min · 5.5/10

   Emotions run high as couples prepare for a transformative journey exploring new romantic partners — and potentials.

2. 

   2. The Choice

   10 May 2024 · 43 min

   At a cocktail party, the couples make critical choices, setting the stage for deeper connections and more emotional revelations.

3. 

   3. New Bed, New Partner

   10 May 2024 · 43 min

   A trial marriage forces the couples to consider whether to stay loyal to their original partner or test the waters with a new love interest.

4. 

   4. Jealousy and Suspicion

   10 May 2024 · 43 min

   Some of the couples find difficulty letting go of their past, which strains their new arrangements.

5. 

   5. Revelations and Reveals

   10 May 2024 · 44 min

   When family members weigh in, couples face tough truths. A surprise twist at a group gathering sends shockwaves, testing every union.

6. 

   6. Broken Bonds and Boundaries

   10 May 2024 · 43 min

   As the experiment draws to a close, heartfelt moments contrast with tense confrontations, leaving several couples with tough choices to make.

7. 

   7. Back to Reality

   10 May 2024 · 38 min

   Reunited with their original partners, couples sift through their experiences and consider their futures together.

8. 

   8. The Last Dance

   10 May 2024 · 45 min

   Time is almost up for the couples, whose reflections on the nature of love and commitment raise questions about their relationships' viability.

9. 

   9. Ultimatum Day - To Propose or Not to Propose

   10 May 2024 · 39 min

   The moment of truth is here. Participants make profound choices about love, commitment and their futures.

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    10. The Reunion

    24 May 2024 · 52 min

    After the experiment, the participants reflect on their lives, relationships, heartbreak and healing in an emotional reunion.