Family or Fiancé is back on OWN this Saturday, June 28, with Christina and Lamar stepping into the series’ high-stakes format, and they’re walking in with more than wedding jitters.
The pair, engaged with a two-year-old daughter, face resistance from both sides. Lamar’s family stays guarded. They see too many cultural gaps to get behind the match. Christina’s Nigerian background is at the centre of the friction, triggering discomfort that quickly turns to confrontation once the families are brought under one roof.
The three-day format remains unchanged. Two families. One couple. A single weekend to talk, argue, or walk away.
This episode leans hard into the emotional weight the show built its name on. Lamar’s past trauma surfaces early, with a relative questioning whether he’s emotionally stable enough for marriage. Christina, meanwhile, is forced to defend not just her relationship, but the traditions she was raised with.
OWN has kept the format tight across seasons, but episodes like this are where the franchise still finds fuel. Pressure builds quickly once the families arrive. No distractions. No exit.
The hour pushes the couple toward a decision. Either marry with the families’ support, or without them.
Family or Fiancé airs Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 PM ET on OWN.
