Every Season of ‘Love Is Blind,’ Ranked From Worst to Best

Love Is Blind is among the many reality dating shows that have captured a lot of attention. The premise is that people date through “pods” (conjoined rooms separated by a thin wall in between), and they get to know the person on the other side without seeing them for 10 days before potentially proposing and meeting one another face to face. Then, a month-long adventure begins and follows the newly engaged couples up to their wedding day.

Within five years, Netflix has released nine seasons, and while many fans see that the social experiment has its flaws, plenty of viewers are still hooked on seeing the craziness unravel between couples who get engaged before seeing their partner.

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Season 9 (2025)

Set in Denver, Season 9 of Love Is Blind promised a fresh batch of singles ready to test the experiment’s core question, which is, can emotional connection trump physical attraction? The cast included Megan and Jordan, Chelsea and Jimmy, and Jess and Johnny, all of whom sparked initial interest in the pods but struggled to maintain the pace once the real world kicked in. The season has a familiar format, with blind dates in the pods, proposals sight unseen, and a lot of post-engagement challenges leading up to the altar. But unlike previous seasons, none of the couples made it to “I do,” making it the first time in franchise history that zero weddings occurred.

A Season Defined by Disconnect

Clearly, Season 9 earns its spot at the bottom of the ranking because of how emotionally flat and overall toxic it is. Earlier seasons struck a balance between drama and genuine connection, but Denver’s cast felt so misaligned with the show’s premise. Megan and Jordan, initially fan favorites, unraveled in a haze of miscommunication and immaturity. Chelsea and Jimmy’s relationship was marred by jealousy and passive aggression, while Jess and Johnny never seemed to move past surface-level attraction.

The reunion episode confirmed what viewers were picking on from the start, that most contestants were not really invested in the experiment. Critics and fans noted the absence of a “golden couple,” the kind of pairing that anchors the season and gives us hope. Instead, Season 9 leaned into conflict without a payoff. Even the pod dynamics felt rushed and underdeveloped. In a franchise built on risk and vulnerability, Season 9 was only mildly entertaining, and more than anything, it raises concerns about where we’re headed as a society when it comes to relationships and connection.

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Season 5 (2023)

While Love Is Blind Season 5 certainly had its fair share of reality TV drama, many fans agree that it was by far the most frustrating season to watch. Love triangles and feelings shifting around after the face-to-face reveal are expected, but the cast who made it beyond the pods were nothing but toxic. Izzy and Stacey knew they were not compatible the moment they started talking about finances once back in the real world. Stacey even went as far as criticizing Izzy’s lifestyle and experiences on her wedding day, and her family certainly did not help as they made Izzy feel like an outsider with a thin wallet.

Everyone Was Toxic in Season 5

During the group vacation, Taylor and JP went back and forth on the fact that Taylor likes to wear makeup. Lydia and Milton (the only couple to end up getting married) had their hiccups along the way due to Lydia’s past with another cast member, Uche, and her short temper. In the end, viewers were very surprised to see how calmly Milton handled everything, but only having one successful couple and the hours of annoying and petty drama put this season in the very last spot on the list.

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Season 8 (2025)

There is no way around it; Season 8 of Love is Blind was a real bummer. This stems mostly from a lack of good male contestants, lacking any ‘nice guys’, with a lot of heels and drama. This would not have been an issue if the reunion was full of hot gossip and confrontation; people love seeing a success as much as a car wreck. However, that never materialized, with many feeling it was a softball reunion episode lacking depth.

Controversy, Bad Matches, and a Dull Reunion

In the end, only one couple ended up tying the knot, Taylor and Daniel, which is not unheard of for the series, but one that many felt was a disappointing outcome. The final episode generally lacked the drama fans crave and is considered by many to be the most disappointing of the show. Two couples, Sara and Ben, and Virginia and Devin, also turned a lot of the season into political talking points. With fans more than ever seeking escapism, these political conversations have become a major drag to sit through. Sara and Ben, in particular, breaking up over Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ rights discussions was a controversial point of contention for many.

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Season 2 (2022)

For entertainment value, Season 2 was a step up from Seasons 5 and 8, but not by much. Six couples made it out of the pods engaged, but there seemed to be more heated arguments and uncertainty than passionate conversations. Shayne constantly fished for compliments, Shake openly expressed how his lack of physical attraction to Deepti was a major issue, Danielle and Nick never seemed to be on the same page, and Shaina refused to even stick around to get to know her partner in a group setting.

Season 2 Dealt with Selfishness in Both a Positive and Negative Light

In the end, no one seemed truly in love with their partner; that includes the two couples who got married at the altar (but divorced one year later.) The only storyline that was truly redeemable to come out of this season is Deepti’s empowering decision to choose herself. She had been mature about the whole process and even tried to understand Shake’s concerns. However, after nearly six weeks of knowing her fiancé, she ultimately chose to walk away, knowing she deserves a man who does not hesitate to love all of her.

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Season 7 (2024)

Season 7 of Love is Blind sits in the middle of the pack, though it does not get this spot for its flair. Season 7 was largely seen as boring, with a lot of time spent in the pods, and lacking any dramatic rejections like previous seasons. The couples failed to really resonate with many, except Garrett and Taylor, who came across as one of the few authentic pairs, and faced challenges while also bonding on their similarities to make it to the altar.

Season 7 Only Had One Good Couple

For those who like the train wreck aspect, Hannah and Nick gave a masterclass in toxic relationships, with Hannah’s constant need for control over Nick pushing a foreseeable divide between the two. Ramses’ pseudo-white knighting to appear chivalrous made him a heel, and Marissa had to deal with an awkward conversation about contraceptives with a selfish Ramses. Tim and Alex offered some levity, albeit alongside frustration. Who breaks up over dishes and a nap? Fans have been placing this one as mid to their least favorite, and it makes sense; it is mostly dull with a few highlights and only two couples tying the knot.

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Season 6 (2024)

In Season 6 there was a huge social media presence showcasing the main cast members and their real lives (and pasts) outside the experiment, but even within the show, viewers have seen more drama than anyone should be able to handle. From quick breakups that seemed to happen without much of a closing conversation to a few love triangles that created way too much tension, fans were on the edge of their seats every Wednesday, waiting for the drama to unfold.

Season 6 Had the Most Scandalous Secrets Revealed

Unfortunately, as chaotic and thrilling as it is to see relationships fall apart and secrets get revealed before the reunion episode, the purpose of Love Is Blind is for cast members to find love. More people seemed to have “ill intentions,” as Jeramey has called it, when they signed up for the show. Season 6 was packed with passion and romance, but the scandals and lack of commitment to the experiment loom over the latest episodes.

In all, as far as entertaining reality TV goes, this season is at the top of the charts, but in comparison to other seasons that have felt more genuine with cast members focusing more on their partner than the cameras, it falls short.

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Season 3 (2022)

Season 3 certainly kept audiences entertained with all the ups and downs that come with the relationships that were created in the pods. There was heartache as well as hope after everyone got back to reality, and a couple of big surprises even happened while the ladies were standing in their beautiful white dresses at the end of the aisle. In terms of reality TV, the third season kept fans gnawing at their nails, and there were a couple of clear favorites as far as Twitter was concerned.

Season 3 Was Everything Reality TV Should Be

Cole and Zanab were rocky from the start, so their parting came as no surprise. However, Zanab’s lengthy speech at the altar did catch Cole and a few others off-guard. Nancy was blinded by love, while Bartise seemed like he still had some growing up to do. SK shocked everyone when he was the one to say no, even after Raven had jumped through so many hoops to prove that she would be a great wife. Colleen and Matt, as well as Alexa and Brennon, were the only ones to come out on top, and it seems like they are genuinely happy to have gone through the roller coaster that is Love Is Blind.

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Season 4 (2023)

Season 4 was wild, crazy, exhausting, and everything that a reality dating show needs to be in order to be considered “top tier,” but it still comes in as number two on this list.

First and foremost, Irina and Micah put all the other mean girls to shame with how judgmental and rude they were during the group vacation. Love triangles were all over the place with Kwame being engaged to Chelsea, but Micah popping up to have her thoughts and feelings about him heard. Then Zack proposed to two women, both of whom said yes, but fans were eternally grateful that Irina decided to stay true to her shallowness and leave him, giving Bliss the second chance she so rightfully deserved.

Season 4 Kept Us on Our Toes With Twists and Turns

Tiffany and Brett came out on top as the ultimate power couple of the season (and possibly the whole series), and the friendship between Brett and Marshall certainly did not go unnoticed. Even after Marshall’s ugly split from Jackie (who potentially cheated and then started going out with another cast member, Josh), he and Brett remained positive and supportive of one another. Overall, it was wholesome to see three couples power through and be there for one another, and there was certainly a warm and genuine acceptance among the open-minded individuals who tried to make things work within the experiment.

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Season 1 (2020)

With such a great review for season four, many of you may wonder exactly how the first season of Love Is Blind could possibly come in as the absolute best season. Well, it all comes down to being true with the social experiment. Season 1 was shot in 2018, but it did not come out until 2020. The cast members and couples did not know what to expect, as nothing like Love Is Blind had ever been done before. The 10 episodes that depicted the craziness of the pods all the way to the final “I dos” and “I do nots” have a more wholesome feel to them in comparison to the judgmental and trying-to-get-slightly-famous vibe of the other seasons.

Season 1 Was the Only True Experiment

From fans absolutely falling in love with Cameron and Lauren’s love story to the back-and-forth whiplash we all practically got from Giannina and Damian, the interactions just feel more authentic in Season 1. Of course, there was some drama that shocked even the individuals who were in the thick of it — Diamond and Carlton getting into a horrible shouting match and Jessica clearly not getting over her feelings for Barnett — but the reactions still felt real.

Now that everyone knows the layout of the show and what to expect, there may be, as Season 6’s Matthew puts it, people trying to just get to a C-list celebrity status. The honesty of being on the show in hopes of finding one’s true love has significantly diminished, so it only makes sense for the season with the truly authentic relationships and reactions to receive the top spot.