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"The Marriage Ref" is The premise of the show involves real-life couples who have been having an ongoing fight. Season two will start on Sunday, March 6, 2011

Jerry Seinfeld is back and in the producer's chair for a funny and revealing comedy panel series about the unpredictable and hilarious institution commonly known as marriage. Seinfeld describes it as "a comedy about situations in reality."

The iconic NBC sitcom "Seinfeld" was the title star's exploration of the single life. In "The Marriage Ref," Seinfeld's new primetime venture, married life takes center stage as disputes between real-life couples are revealed, examined -- and ultimately judged. For the first time, audiences will be able to look at these fights, analyze them and declare a winner.

These marital tiffs will run the gamut of disagreements -- quirky, funny, relatable -- all with the signature Seinfeld tone. "After 10 years of marriage, I realized the comedic potential of this topic is quite rich. This is the way marriage should be; everybody needs a ref," said Seinfeld. "I wanted to bring the sports simplicity to your complicated, endlessly difficult personal life."

At the center of the action and making "the call," is popular comedian Tom Papa ("The Informant!" "The New Adventures of Old Christine"). Papa will serve as the actual Marriage Ref and will have the final say in determining the victor of each spat. Papa was personally chosen by Seinfeld for this role. For the past eight years, Papa has been on tour with Seinfeld.

The couples that present their problems will be given a call by the Ref, just like in sports. Wife is right, husband is wrong. Wife wins the prize. Advising and influencing the Ref's decision will be a rotating panel of "experts" comprised of top celebrities, comedians and sports stars who will weigh in and offer their own wit, wisdom and unique opinions.

"The Marriage Ref" is produced by Seinfeld's Columbus 81 Productions. Seinfeld, Ellen Rakieten ("The Oprah Winfrey Show"), Shed Media's Nick Emmerson ("Supernanny," "The Real Housewives of New York City") and Jennifer O'Connell ("The Real Housewives of New York City," "It's Me or the Dog") and Al Berman ("The Biggest Loser Live Finale," "The Celebrity Apprentice Live Finale") serve as executive producers. International distribution is by Endemol.

Episode
The Marriage Ref Episode 5 LAUREN GRAHAM, COLIN QUINN, MARY J. BLIGE
Lauren Graham, Colin Quinn and Mary J. Blige offer their opinions on couples' marital tiffs. Included: A man prefers shopping with his friend instead of his wife; a pair disagree over what makes a thoughtful gift; and a man is fed up with his wife's accent pillows.
July 24, 2011
The Marriage Ref Episode 4 SETH MEYERS, DENISE RICHARDS, GEORGE WALLACE
Host Tom Papa is joined by celebrity panelists George Wallace, Denise Richards, and Seth Meyers in an all new episode of "The Marriage Ref." A husband loves the twin bed he shares with his wife while she favors getting a bigger bed, a wife tires of her husband posting signs around the house to get her to be cleaner, and a wife wants her husband to embrace the holistic lifestyle. The celebrities pick a winner within each couple, and the audience votes which winner is the "Rightest of the Right."
July 17, 2011
The Marriage Ref Episode 3 KATHY GRIFFIN, ELLEN POMPEO, BRIAN REGAN
Celebrity panelists Kathy Griffin, Brian Regan, and Ellen Pompeo bring the laughs as they choose sides between real-life husbands and wives. A wife wants her husband's scrap metal pile out of their front yard, a husband wants his wife to stop spending money on her dollhouse, and a wife wants her husband to stop talking to strangers. Tom Papa hosts and the audience votes which winner is the "Rightest of the Right."
July 10, 2011
The Marriage Ref Episode 1 Tracy Morgan, Susie Essman, Regis Philbin
The reality series "The Marriage Ref" features celebrities, comedians and athletes who will judge couples in the midst of marital disputes while recommending various strategies to resolve their problems.
July 3, 2011
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The Marriage Ref


BEGIN: February 28, 2010
TYPE: Reality television
PRODUCED BY: Columbus 81, Ellen Rakieten Entertainment
FILMING LOCATIONS: Los Angeles, CA
Executive Producers
Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Rakieten, Nick Emmerson, Jennifer O'Connell, Howard West, George Shapiro, Al Berman


Tom Papa