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'', which first aired on

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. The show features six couples seeking relationship advice from the host and matchmaker, Steven Ward, and his mother JoAnn Ward, both of the Philadelphia-based Master Matchmakers.

Contestants

Episode Progress

: The couple had the best progress. : The couple was commended for good progress. : The couple had average progress. : The couple had poor progress. : The couple had the worst progress. : The couple had the worst progress and was broken up by Steve. : The couple had good progress and was in the hot seat. : The couple left the show and broke up.

Episodes

Episode 1: "Couples Boot Camp Begins"

''First aired April 12, 2010'' * Challenge: Couples were asked to dress in wedding attire if ready to commit. * Challenge Winner: Dennis and Simone. * Weakest Couple: Mario and Christina. * Episode Notes:

Episode 2: "Fighting Dirty"

''First aired April 19, 2010'' * Challenge: Communication * Challenge Winner: No One * Weakest Couple: Larry and Heather

Episode 3: "What Happens At Boot Camp..."

''First aired April 26, 2010'' * Challenge: Couples were sent to a sex shop to pick out adventurous new toys for each other. * Challenge Winner: Mario and Christina showed the most progress. * Weakest Couple: Dustin and Courtney were not only put on the hot seat, they were told to split up for the remainder of the show. * Episode Notes: Dustin and Courtney will now be participating as single people and may be set up on dates.

Episode 4: "Temptation, Temptation"

''First aired May 3, 2010'' * Challenge: Boundaries * Challenge Winner: Ryan and Axelle * Weakest Couple: Mario and Christina

Episode 5: "The Interrogation"

''First aired May 10, 2010'' * Challenge: Couples focused on communicating sensitive information to their partners. * Challenge Winner: Mario and Christina * Weakest Couple: Ryan and Axelle * Episode Note: Ryan and Axelle broke up and they left the show.

Episode 6: "Exes is a Four Letter Word"

''First aired May 17, 2010'' * Challenge: The couples are shaken when their ex-boyfriends and ex-girlfriends arrive at Boot Camp * Challenge Winner: No One * Weakest Couples: Dennis and Simone and Larry and Heather

Episode 7: "The Ring's The Thing"

''First aired May 17, 2010'' * Challenge: Couples are focused on getting serious about their possible engagements. * Challenge Winner: Dennis and Simone * Weakest Couple: Pawel and Danielle

Episode 8: "It's Now Or Never"

''First aired May 24, 2010''

References

External links

Tough Love Official Site @ VH1.com

Tough Love - Full Episodes @ VH1.com
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