Newlyweds: The First Year

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

Following their dreamlike Hawaiian honeymoon, Kirk and Laura try to settle into married life but it's not so easy when Kirk would rather indulge in his expensive aquarium hobby than help Laura around the house. Erik and Nadine set off on their epic honeymoon across two continents, but soon realize that they may know less about each other than they thought. Tensions hit a boiling point when Laura gets fed up with Sam's meddling family, and she decides to let them know during a family barbeque. Meanwhile, Toi struggles to find her place in Hayward after giving up her fabulous life in LA, and Rouvaun's constant traveling only makes her feel more lonely.

As everyone gears up to celebrate the holidays, Toi and Rouvaun enjoy a quick getaway to LA. Toi decides to spice things up by going to a lingerie boutique in Hollywood and puts on a show for her new hubby. Laura attempts to put Kirk on a diet plan when she realizes that his weight issues are standing in the way of them having a baby. Erik and Nadine continue to learn about each other's annoying habits and when Nadine decides to take a pregnancy test following her dizzy spells, Erik worries that it may be too soon for a new addition. Laura is enjoying being a freelance writer and being supported by Sam, but after studying their credit card bills Sam confronts Laura about their spending.

Laura is on a mission to convince Kirk to have a baby. Erik cooks the most romantic Valentine's Day meal for his new bride Nadine. Toi becomes ill when her lupus flares up and rears its ugly head. Sam and Laura prepare for their big honeymoon adventure.

Toi and Rouvaun travel to Washington, D.C. Sam and Laura start researching fertility options. Laura makes it very clear that she is not on the same timeline as Sam. Erik and Nadine start planning for a baby while Laura has a big surprise for Kirk.

While in LA for a quick getaway, Sam and Laura visit a strip club where Laura's close encounters with strippers put Sam's patience to the test. Kirk and Laura find themselves in limbo as they wait to find out the fate of Laura's pregnancy. Toi and Rouvaun are hit with the news that they have to move, and the stress leads them to the biggest argument of their newlywed life. When Nadine's father decides to move to LA, Erik and Nadine realize the time has come to tell him the truth about Erik's past, but do they go through with it?

Toi and Rouvaun head to the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon. Kirk and Laura keep themselves busy, while Sam and Laura have a heart-to-heart about their sex life. Erik and Nadine visit Erik's mom at her convent in Massachusetts.

Sam decides it's time for her and Laura to get their eggs tested. Erik and Nadine decide to get help from a financial planner. Rouvaun warns Toi that he won't be able to support her store much longer if she doesn't come up with a way to increase customer traffic. Kirk and Laura finally get some good news.

Thrilled with the news of Laura's pregnancy, Kirk starts to plan for their growing family. After Rouvaun's ultimatum, Toi decides to throw a fabulous soiree to draw more business to her store. With their baby plans on hold, Sam and Laura focus on Laura's career. Erik and Nadine enjoy the last weeks of pregnancy.

As they approach their anniversary, the newlyweds take time to reflect on the ups and downs of their first year. Toi and Rouvaun travel to LA to celebrate their anniversary. Nadine leaves her fears behind and heads to the hospital to be induced. Kirk and Laura have found their dream home and start packing up. Sam and Laura celebrate their anniversary at their wedding venue and take time to reflect on their crazy year and ponder what the future holds.

The season one couples return in this special where viewers get a chance to see who has made it beyond the first year and who is struggling to hang on. The episode features the couples tackling everything from a cross-country move, failed pregnancy attempts to a heartbreaking separation.