Newlyweds: The First Year

Four brand new couples take the plunge into the first year of marriage.

When Adonis's dad displays his polyamorous lifestyle to everyone, Adonis realizes there's a lot more work to be done to put Erica's trust issues to rest. Craig puts together a romantic camping honeymoon but when their nightmare campsite reminds Brandon of his past, Craig proves he's there to support his husband no matter what. Rob and Ro are excited to move into a new apartment, however Rob's moving style clashes with Ro's. Rob and Tara put their disastrous wedding reception behind them as they prepare for a lavish honeymoon, but Tara's fear of flying threatens to botch the trip entirely.

After cancelling their honeymoon, Tara lets off some steam through retail therapy but Rob takes issue with her frivolous spending. Craig and Brandon donate sperm to Brandon's sister, which gets Craig's biological clock ticking. Rob and Ro struggle to find time for each other, as they try to juggle married life and their careers. Erica and Adonis kick off their first year with a picturesque Hawaiian honeymoon. However, Erica still has anxiety towards Adonis's relationship with his dad. Adonis decides to distance himself and take a break from his father.

Brandon and Craig settle into married life, but balancing work, chores and finances proves difficult as Brandon struggles to convince Craig to help out around the house. Tara pleads with Rob to set aside his issues with her family. The honeymoon's over for Erica and Adonis, as they turn to a counselor to get their relationship back on track. Meanwhile, a visit with a fashion designer inspires Ro to want to leave her job for a more fulfilling career. Rob on the other hand feels left out of the decision-making, resulting in their first major argument.

Rob and Ro flee to Florida for the weekend to celebrate Rob's birthday. However, tensions arise when Ro contemplates a permanent move to Florida. Craig is devastated to learn about his fertility issues, leaving Brandon fuming after he asks his best friend Cristal to be his and Brandon's surrogate. Adonis is reunited with his Lamborghinis, but Erica worries that he'll go back to his old player ways. Things only get worse when Adonis's dad comes back into the picture. Rob and Tara put their troubles behind them for a night out with Tara's best friend.

Following their big fight, Rob and Ro vow to work on their communication skills just in time for their first Thanksgiving as a married couple. But when the holidays get Ro thinking about her estranged father, she picks up the phone and puts her heart on the line to reconnect with him. Meanwhile, Brandon does not appreciate being the third wheel when Craig's friend Cristal comes to visit, but Craig is determined to prove that Cristal should be his and Brandon's surrogate. As Thanksgiving draws near, Adonis convinces Erica to invite his Dad back into their lives to celebrate the holiday together. When Rob refuses to spend Thanksgiving with Tara's family, her frustration over being caught in the middle between her husband and her parents comes to a head.

Rob and Ro travel to London to reconnect with her estranged father where she finally has the chance to ask him some tough questions. Back in the states, Tara convinces Rob to clear out the negative energy in their home, with a complete renovation. But when the first wall comes down, they discover that the remodel, like their marriage, is going to be a work in progress. Meanwhile, Craig is tasked with taking care of his bed-ridden husband Brandon following a surgery. Erica enlists Adonis to help take care of her nephew Aiden while her sister is in the hospital, but Adonis worries that the strain of taking care of him could hurt their already fragile relationship.

Reuniting with her father has given Ro a new outlook on life, motivating her to find a new job but when she makes a major life decision without consulting Rob, tempers flare. Brandon's recovery from surgery inspires him to surprise Craig with a romantic trip to New York, where they finally revisit Craig's Broadway past. As Erica's trust in Adonis fades, she meets with her cousin Jessica to gain some perspective. Meanwhile, Rob and Tara's home renovation has taken on a life of its own, leaving them out of the house and at each other's throats, culminating in their biggest fight yet.

Brandon and Craig visit Craig's family in Florida where at Brandon's urging, Craig confronts his anxiety about showing affection to Brandon in front of his dad. Rob and Ro also head to the sunshine state to weigh the pros and cons of a new life away from New York. Meanwhile, Erica takes a trip to celebrate her birthday with her sisters and cousin Jessica with the hope of gaining some insight on her marriage, but Adonis worries what this time away could mean for the future of their relationship. Tara and Rob leave their renovation woes behind for a honeymoon re-do in San Francisco, but the problems between Rob and Tara's parents threaten to destroy their romantic vacation.

After a tense honeymoon in San Francisco, Rob and Tara finally come to an agreement about Rob's relationship with her parents. Later they are thrilled to move into their newly renovated house. Rob surprises Ro with a romantic getaway in the city to celebrate their anniversary. Meanwhile, Craig and Brandon decide to celebrate their first year anniversary with a big party, but they are caught off guard when they get some big news that leaves them speechless. Back at home after her birthday getaway, Erica reveals to Adonis her plans that could drastically affect the future of their marriage.