2020 Classic Was Ranked as the Best ‘Love is Blind’ Episode of All Time
2020 Classic Was Ranked as the Best ‘Love is Blind’ Episode of All Time
Madz DizonSat, March 7, 2026 at 7:24 AM UTC
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One episode from the first season of the hit Netflix reality show Love Is Blindis still winning over fans years later.
The dramatic Season 1 finale, titled “The Weddings,” has now been ranked as the best episode in the show’s history, thanks to its mix of romance, heartbreak, and unforgettable reality TV moments.
The ranking was published by Collider, which placed the Season 1 Episode 10 finale at the very top of the list for its emotional impact and the way it captured everything the social experiment promised viewers. The episode showed several couples walking down the aisle to decide if love could truly grow without ever seeing each other first.
When the episode aired in 2020, viewers watched the show’s first batch of couples face the ultimate choice: say “I do” or walk away. For some, the moment brought real love and lasting marriages. For others, it ended with tears and shocking rejections at the altar.
The finale became a defining chapter of the series because it delivered both outcomes at once.
Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed-Hamilton attend the Meals On Wheels Atlanta's TASTE at 1705 West on May 31, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images (Photo by Carol Lee Rose/Getty Images)
In the Season 1 wedding episode, six couples who got engaged in the pods were forced to make a life-changing decision. The experiment moved quickly; participants had only known each other for a few weeks before deciding whether to marry.
Lauren Speed and Cameron Hamilton became the first pair to say “I do,” instantly turning into one of the franchise’s most beloved couples. Their connection had been strong from the start, and the moment Cameron saw Lauren walk down the aisle made it clear that their relationship was real.
Another couple, Amber Pike and Matt Barnett, also tied the knot. Earlier in the season, their relationship had plenty of ups and downs, which made their wedding day feel even more surprising for viewers.
Years later, both couples are still married, proving that the experiment can sometimes work. But the episode also delivered the kind of dramatic moments reality TV fans love.
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While two couples celebrated their marriages, three others faced heartbreak during the same ceremony. Giannina Gibelli said yes to Damian Powers at the altar, but Damian shocked everyone by saying, “I do not.” The rejection led to one of the episode’s most memorable scenes as Giannina ran away in tears while still wearing her wedding dress.
Another emotional moment came when Kelly Chase decided not to marry Kenny Barnes. She explained that she cared about him deeply but felt their connection was more like friendship.
Then there was the tense ceremony between Jessica Batten and Mark Cuevas. Mark was ready to get married, but Jessica ultimately said no, confirming what many viewers suspected throughout the season: she wasn’t fully committed to the relationship.
The Season 1 finale helped turn Love Is Blind into one of Netflix’s biggest reality TV franchises. In later seasons, the format expanded to new locations and even international versions.
For example, the dating experiment later traveled overseas with shows like Love Is Blind: UK, where contestants followed the same process of building connections in pods before meeting face-to-face and eventually deciding whether to marry.
Despite the many dramatic moments across later seasons, the original wedding episode remains special for fans. And while reality TV often focuses on chaos, the episode also proved something else: sometimes, the experiment actually works.
For fans who watched in 2020, the finale delivered a perfect blend of drama, romance, and closure. That powerful mix is why, years later, the Season 1 wedding episode still holds the crown as the most memorable chapter in the history of Love Is Blind.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Mar 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the TV section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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