Ready to Love (2018)

Synopsis

A dating series exploring the real-life dating interactions of sexy, successful and grown black men and women in their 30s and 40s who are each looking for lasting love and an authentic relationship. A unique twist on a typical dating show, Ready to Love highlights the men's observations and experiences in the search for true love in Atlanta.

First Air Date: 2018-10-23

Last Air Date: 2026-02-06

Number of Seasons: 11

Number of Episodes: 164

Networks: OWN

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Top Cast

Tommy Miles as Self - Host
Ashima Franklin as Self
Eunik Richard as Self
Chris Ruffin as Self
Will Packer as Self - Executive Producer
Tanika Ray as Self - Guest Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

Season 2 (2020)

Season 3 (2021)

Season 4 (2021)

Season 5 (2022)

Season 6 (2022)

Season 7 (2023)

Season 8 (2023)

Season 9 (2024)

Season 10 (2025)

Season 11 (2025)

Season 1 (2018)

Atlanta, GA

Episodes:

Ep. 1: First Impressions (2018-10-23)

Tired of the superficial Atlanta dating scene, 20 high-caliber singles meet up to begin their search for real love. By the end of the first night, the women will have to decide which men show the most promise and which three aren't yet ready to love.
Ep. 2: First Dates (2018-10-27)

The five remaining men choose which of the 12 remaining women to ask on dates, with some going better than others. At the end of the week, two more men will be sent packing by the ladies, who still hold all the power for now.
Ep. 3: Then There Were Three (2018-11-03)

Now that the ladies have chosen the final three men, the power shifts in favor of the men. After a series of single, double and group dates, the guys must decide which two ladies to send home.
Ep. 4: Hot and Bothered (2018-11-10)

As one couple takes their relationship to the next level, another couple has a falling-out. Meanwhile, a red flag is uncovered about one of the singles.
Ep. 5: Deal Breakers (2018-11-17)

The ladies' frustration with Aaron leads to a heated confrontation, while Mike and Shea hit a snag over a crucial deal breaker. Alexx and Tiffany continue to date, but a spark may be igniting between Alexx and one of the other women.
Ep. 6: Friends and Lovers (2018-11-24)

The singles take a big leap forward as the ladies introduce the men to their friends, who bring some tough questions. A shocking answer from one of the men may put a budding relationship in jeopardy.
Ep. 7: Trouble in Paradise (2018-12-01)

When Alexx begins to gravitate toward Ashlee, Tiffany decides to open herself up to another man. Shea disapproves when Mike lets loose at a mixer. Aaron struggles to decide which woman he's into, but quickly gets served a dose of reality.
Ep. 8: Cabin Fever (2018-12-08)

Tommy sends the remaining men and women on a romantic weekend getaway at a lake house. Things start to get out of hand when Tiffany decides she still has an axe to grind with Alexx, and Shea finds Mike locked in one of the bedrooms with another woman.
Ep. 9: Ultimatums (2018-12-15)

Tension mounts during the weekend getaway; knowing that the men need to narrow the women down to the final three, some of the ladies get anxious and decide to take matters into their own hands.
Ep. 10: Commit or Quit (2018-12-22)

As Tommy tasks the couples with meeting each others' families, Aaron must make a crucial decision; after ten emotional weeks, each couple must decide if they're truly ready to commit to their relationship.
Ep. 11: Reunion Special (2018-12-29)

Host Tommy "Nephew Tommy" Miles and cast members reunite to spill the tea and to answer burning questions about who has unfinished business, who is still together and who got engaged.
Ep. 12: Casting Special (2019-10-01)

Catch a sneak peek of an all new season of "Ready to Love!" Tommy Miles and Will Packer bring you a new set of singles searching for their match. Meet them all and find out who's ready to love.
Ep. 13: Ready, Set, Mingle (2019-10-12)

Tommy welcomes the 10 eligible men and 10 single women to an exclusive mixer in Atlanta. By the end of the night, they must decide together which man and woman they cannot see a future with and send them home before the dating begins.
Ep. 14: Let the Sparks Fly (2019-10-19)

The journey kicks into gear for the singles as group dates and special one-on-ones begin. Secret hearts are revealed, some new love interests develop, and one man and woman with both lose their cool. Two singles are sent home.
Ep. 15: Ladies First (2019-10-26)

With eight men and eight women left, Tommy sets up group dates and the singles begin to let their guards down. A couple of guys get in hot water for their questionable texting and club etiquette; the women get to decide if they should stay or go.
Ep. 16: Wet and Wild (2019-11-02)

When Tommy sets the singles up with a sexy pool party and BBQ, the women start to see which ones know how to have fun, and which ones just want to be in control. But this week the men have the power, because two women will have to go home.
Ep. 17: Love on the Rocks (2019-11-09)

As several of the men start to vie for the same women, love triangles start to develop, and the luckiest ladies get more confident and more demanding. This week, the women will decide which man is no longer ready to love.
Ep. 18: The Friend Patrol (2019-11-18)

When Tommy instructs the women to bring their best friends along on dates in order to help size up the guys properly, they'd better hope their friends play nice, because this week it's the guys that get to send someone home.
Ep. 19: Meet My Ex-Girlfriend (2019-11-23)

Tommy surprises the guys by sending their ex-girlfriends out on dates with them and their new love interests. The women learn more about the men than they were ready for. Will they be able to handle the scrutiny? Or the attitude? One man goes home.
Ep. 20: Ready To Retreat (2019-11-30)

The remaining nine singles head to a weekend getaway in the mountains. But with everyone all together, the competition for attention leads to both romantic and tense moments. And things finally come to a head for the love triangle.
Ep. 21: All's Fair In Love (2019-12-07)

Tommy gathers the remaining eight men and women together for dinner to discuss where they all stand after the getaway. Tensions grow as a love square emerges (two women after the same two men!), and the women have a dramatic confrontation.
Ep. 22: Will You Be Mine? (2019-12-14)

The men and women prepare to make their final choices, but first they must pass one last test by meeting each other's families. Now that the journey is almost over, will they find that they have found someone that they are truly ready to love?
Ep. 23: Reunion, Part 1 (2019-12-21)

Two months after the finale, Tommy gathers the cast for a shocking and surprise-filled Reunion Special, where viewers learn which couples have stayed together, which have broken up, and which ones have already found new love!
Ep. 24: Reunion, Part 2 (2019-12-28)

The reunion special continues! Tondy, Mario and Reva continue to hash out their dramatic love triangle. Jimmy and Kimber explore the possibility of a rekindled romance. Alexis and London clash over what really happened between them.