The Marriage Ref

The Marriage Ref

The Marriage Ref is a TV reality show and panel game hosted by comedian Tom Papa and produced by Jerry Seinfeld, in which a rotating group of celebrities decides the winners of real-life marital disputes. The show premiered on NBC on Sunday, February 28, 2010 on the final night of the Olympics before moving to Thursdays. The show's second season debuted on June 26, 2011. On May 13, 2012, NBC cancelled the series.

Reality

Seasons

1. Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa, Alec Baldwin

Air Date: 2010-02-28

In a special sneak preview of The Marriage Ref, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa and Alec Baldwin serve as the celebrity panel. The disputes include a man who wants a stripper pole in the bedroom, and a husband who wants his dead, stuffed dog Fonzie kept on a living room shrine.

2. Jerry Seinfeld, Tina Fey, Eva Longoria Parker

Air Date: 2010-03-04

Tonight's panelists include Tina Fey, Eva Longoria-Parker and Jerry Seinfeld.

3. Madonna, Larry David, Ricky Gervais

Air Date: 2010-03-11

Tonight's panelists include Madonna, Larry David, Ricky Gervais

4. Cedric The Entertainer, Martha Stewart, Jason Alexander

Air Date: 2010-03-18

Tonight's panelists include Cedric The Entertainer, Martha Stewart, Jason Alexander

5. Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa, Alec Baldwin

Air Date: 2010-03-25

In this episode of The Marriage Ref, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Ripa and Alec Baldwin serve as the celebrity panel. The disputes include a man who wants a stripper pole in the bedroom, and a husband who wants his dead, stuffed dog Fonzie kept on a living room shrine.

6. Kirstie Alley, Sheryl Crow and Jimmy Fallon

Air Date: 2010-04-01

7. Tracy Morgan, Kathy Griffin, Nathan Lane

Air Date: 2010-04-08

Tracy Morgan, Kathy Griffin, Nathan Lane

8. Adam Carolla, Gloria Estefan, Donald Trump

Air Date: 2010-04-22

Adam Carolla, Gloria Estefan, Donald Trump

9. Sarah Silverman, Matthew Broderick, Martin Short

Air Date: 2010-04-29

Sarah Silverman, Matthew Broderick, Martin Short

10. Gwyneth Paltrow, Jerry Seinfeld, and Greg Giraldo

Air Date: 2010-05-06

Gwyneth Paltrow, Jerry Seinfeld, and Greg Giraldo join the Marriage Ref as this weeks panel.

11. Howie Mandel, Bette Midler, Craig Robinson

Air Date: 2010-05-13

Howie Mandel, Bette Midler, Craig Robinson

12. Demi Moore, Jim Breuer, Kelly Ripa

Air Date: 2010-05-20

Demi Moore, Jim Breuer, Kelly Ripa

1. Ricky Gervais, Julianne Moore, Jerry Seinfeld

Air Date: 2011-06-26

In the Season 2 premiere, Ricky Gervais, Julianne Moore and Jerry Seinfeld weigh in on couples' disagreements.

2. Tracy Morgan, Susie Essman, Regis Philbin

Air Date: 2011-07-03

Tracy Morgan, Susie Essman and Regis Philbin weigh in on couples' marital tiffs. Topics include an in-home tavern, sexy attire and a ponytail collection.

3. Kathy Griffin, Ellen Pompeo, Brian Regan

Air Date: 2011-07-10

Kathy Griffin, Ellen Pompeo and Brian Regan weigh in on marital squabbles. Disputes include a man who wants his wife to stop spending money on her dollhouse and a woman whose husband destroys their yard with trash.

4. Seth Meyers, Denise Richards, George Wallace

Air Date: 2011-07-17

Seth Meyers, Denise Richards and George Wallace weigh in on couples' marital disputes. Featuring a man who prefers sharing a twin bed with his wife, a man who posts notes around the house to urge his wife to clean and a woman who wants her husband to practice a holistic lifestyle.

5. Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn, Mary J. Blige

Air Date: 2011-07-24

Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn and Mary J. Blige offer their opinions on couples' marital tiffs. Including a man who prefers shopping with his friend instead of his wife, a couple disagrees over what makes a thoughtful gift and a man who is fed up with his wife's accent pillows.

6. Rachael Ray, Larry Miller, J.B. Smoove

Air Date: 2011-07-31

Rachael Ray, Larry Miller and JB Smoove offer their opinions on couples' disputes. This includes a man with a habit of chewing on the TV remote, a couple who doesn't agree on the amount of kitchen gadgets they should have and a man who wants his wife to work at his cigar bar despite her protests.

7. Cedric the Entertainer, Rachel Dratch, Joel McHale

Air Date: 2011-08-07

Cedric the Entertainer, Rachel Dratch and Joel McHale weigh in on couples' disputes. This features a woman's ever-expanding wardrobe upsetting her husband, a man who obsesses over saving food and a woman who makes a habit of sending greeting cards.

8. Judah Friedlander, Ali Wentworth, Will.i.am

Air Date: 2011-08-07

Judah Friedlander, Ali Wentworth and will.i.am weigh in on couples' disputes. Including a woman who constantly redecorates, a man who plans to buy a vineyard and a husband that has a fantasy-football obsession.

9. Nick Cannon, Caroline Rhea, Jim Breuer

Air Date: 2011-08-14

Nick Cannon, Caroline Rhea and Jim Breuer weigh in on couples' disputes. Featuring a woman who has an obsession with Oprah, a mom that cheers too loud and a man who dresses like a clown.

10. Bill Maher, Patti Labelle, Ali Wentworth

Air Date: 2011-08-14

Bill Maher, Patti LaBelle and Ali Wentworth offer their takes on couples' disputes. Including a couple that has different views on their daughter's hairstyle, a woman who travels without her husband and a woman who disapproves of her husband's job.

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Rating

3.8/10

Release Date

2010-02-28

Episodes

22 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Shed Media

Shed Media

Columbus 81 Productions

Ellen Rakieten Entertainment