#BlackLove Season 1, Episode 5: Miss Independent

Sexy in the City

Follows five dynamic black women in New York City, including newly single Monet Bell from season one of "Married at First Sight," as they embark on a unique journey to uncover what they are doing wrong when it comes to finding love. Viewers will follow the women as they attend workshops run by top relationship experts in an effort to discover the keys to finding a match. They will go on dates to discover what they like and don't like in a potential partner and gain insights about their obstacles through emotional therapy sessions. In the end, all of the women discuss their paths and wonder if they really can find the true love they have been searching for

Making Lemonade out of Lemons

All of the women start making strides towards finding their own version of a happy ending. Tennesha and Errol decide to become exclusive, but Laree just isn't ready to tell Karl she loves him, even though he has expressed that sentiment to her. Cynthia finds it hard to venture out on her own after her tumultuous separation, and Monet finally finds peace in her divorce when she decides to throw a 'freedom' party to celebrate!

Bringing Sexy Back

This week, the five women work on getting what they want in a relationship by being more open and learning to communicate properly. Cynthia, after dealing with a heartbreaking separation, goes on her first date in several years, with disastrous results. Jahmil meets a cute and confident girl and they decide to go on a date, but when the conversation turns to her past, is she pushed too far out of her comfort zone? Tennesha tries to take a step back from her control issues and lets Errol take the lead on a date, while Laree is challenged to break down some of her walls..

Like a Virgin

All of the women are struggling with what makes a successful relationship work, so the experts advise them to explore how to break down some of their walls. Jahmil has an emotional breakdown and reveals that a past heartbreak is holding her back from committing to another person. Monet begins to discover that she gives men too much of a chance and it's holding her back from meeting the right kind of man. meanwhile, one of the women takes a huge step in her relationship: Tennesha reveals to the group that she and Errol were intimate in the bedroom.

60 min

Pack Your Bags

In order to truly move forward towards healthy and happy relationships, these five women must start letting go of all their baggage. Cynthia battles with finally ending her marriage, Monet deals with her ticking clock, and Tennesha reveals that she is keeping a huge secret from Errol. Jahmil struggles to reflect on her past when she is forced to face her difficult childhood and how it connects to her fear of commitment. Will her refusal to connect the pieces prevent her from opening up to the love she deserves?

Feeling Some Kinda Way

Maybe Baby

Sealing the Deal