Married at First Sight is an Australian reality television adaptation of the Danish series Gift ved første blik [da].

Upon return, they live together for a period of time and each week decide whether they will continue their relationship at a commitment ceremony where they can choose to either stay or leave.

In November 2013, the series was originally announced to air in 2014, however was later delayed to the following year and premiered on 18 May 2015, with experts John Aiken, Sabina Read and Trisha Stratford.

[23] In the fifth episode, two more couples (Ashley & Troy, Melissa & John (a returning groom from season 4)) met and wed in Gold Coast and Melbourne.

[27] In the second episode, two more couples (Jessika & Mick, Melissa & Dino) met and wed in Byron Bay and Hawkesbury River, both in New South Wales.

[29] In the fifth episode, two more couples (Lauren & Matthew, Elizabeth & Sam) met and wed in Byron Bay and Hawkesbury River.

[30] In the sixth episode, the last two couples (Ines & Bronson, Martha & Michael) met and wed in Byron Bay and Melbourne.

[32] The experts had to decide on a controversial request by Dan and Jess who wanted to leave their respective "spouses" but remain in the experiment as a couple.

[33] In the first episode, the first two couples (Poppy & Luke, Cathy & Josh) met and wed in Bilpin and Wyong Creek, both in New South Wales.

[43] In the first episode, two couples (Melissa & Bryce, Rebecca & Jake) met and wed in Richmond and Hunter Valley, both in New South Wales.

[44] In the second episode, three more couples (Samantha & Cameron, Booka & Brett, Coco & Sam) met and wed in Sydney and Hunter Valley.

[47] In the 14th episode, an additional two couples (Kerry & Johnny, Georgia & Liam) met and wed in Richmond and Helensburgh, both in New South Wales.

[52] In the third episode, another two couples (Holly & Andrew, Selina & Cody) met and wed in Sydney and Cattai, New South Wales.

[54] In the 14th episode, an additional two couples (Kate & Matt, Carolina & Dion) met and wed in Sydney and Oatlands, New South Wales.

[59] In the fourth episode, another two couples (Caitlin & Shannon, Alyssa & Duncan) met and wed on the Gold Coast and in Byron Bay.

In the fifth episode, two couples (Lauren & Jonathan, Andrea & Richard) met & wed in Gold Coast & Tamborine Mountain.

[109] Contestants have also criticised the show, such as second season participant Simone Lee Brennan described the program as "never [being] portrayed to its full authenticity," suggesting the man she had been paired with, Xavier Forsberg, had been recruited by producers and was seeking a sports-presenting role rather than a relationship.

[111] Due to interpersonal complexities in Season 10, contestants Caitlin McConville and Josh White were permitted to withdraw without input from their respective partners.

By 2021 the series had become a hit with British audiences, earning a number of celebrity fans that included Sam Smith,[116] Michael Ball, and Duncan James.