90 Day Fiancé is one of the biggest reality shows on the TLC network, spawning a huge franchise of spin-offs, often referred to as the “90 Day Universe”. Thanks to the rise of social media and online dating, many shows within the universe showcase the difficulties of long-distance, international relationships.

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The title “90 Day Fiance” refers to the K-1 visa in the United States, otherwise known as the “fiancé visa”. The visa allows foreigners that are engaged to U.S. citizens to reside in the country for up to 90 days – this can become a permanent residency through marriage, or they will be either deported or forced to depart the country.

Therein lies the core concept of the series – couples have 90 days to decide whether or not to walk down the aisle and make a lifelong commitment, as well as start a new life in the U.S.. Often, the case is that these couples met through international dating sites, and have met only a few times, or sometimes haven’t met in person at all before getting engaged – having proposed online.

As with anyone arriving in a foreign country – many of the show’s new immigrants face a culture shock when presented with American values. If they do not know their American partner very well, this is more likely to become a huge issue. Many couples on the show argue about gender roles, sexuality, religion, and much more.

Often, family plays a big role in the drama on the show. Many of the couples featured on the show have a significant age difference, and families can be suspicious of the younger party’s intentions. Xenophobia and racism is also a major issue, with families accusing foreign fiancés of being untruthful or attempting to get a green card. The ability to address these issues can make or break the engagement, as couples question whether or not their partner is the one they want to marry and spend the rest of their life with.

As of July 2023, there are 9 seasons of the original 90 Day Fiancé. There are upwards of 30 spin-offs – of various lengths and ties to the main series, as well as a half-dozen international versions. This guide will help you navigate the 90 Day universe – whether you’re a novice or a returning fan looking to catch up with your favorite couples.

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Core spin-off collection

Within the seemingly endless number of 90 Day Fiancé spin-offs, there is a core collection of main spin-offs, on the same scale and production level as the original. Like the initial series, they have multiple seasons and have been met with a similar level of popularity.

Below is a list of core spin-offs, as well as a brief description of their concept and how it differs from the original 90 Day Fiancé.

Cast member-based spin-offs

Throughout the history of 90 Day Fiancé – certain cast members or couples have stood out in the memories of viewers. This can be due to their charming personalities or sweet love stories that viewers can’t help but root for, or their big personalities mean they leap from one drama to the next.

The following cast members have recieved their own spin-offs that follow their lives beyond their season of 90 Day Fiancé.

It is unclear whether a number of these spin-offs are ongoing or have been discontinued. For example, The Family Chantel ran for four seasons until their divorce was announced in 2022. Facebook Watch specials like Spice It Up with David and Annie were made in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when television production was paused.

Other spin-offs

If you think there are a lot of spin-offs already, the previous lists are just the beginning of the 90 Day universe. There are a lot of smaller spin-offs that typically have shorter-term production than a full season of the core 90 Day shows. There are a lot of web shows available to watch for free and on streaming, many of which were made during quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The following is a list of other 90 Day spin-offs that have aired as of July 2023, and a brief description of what they are:

The list of spin-offs rivals that of fellow reality TV giant The Real Housewives and its television universe. While not officially ended, many of these shows will not have future episodes, as they are circumstantial – e.g, COVID-19 based-shows or spin-offs that take place solely in quarantine.

International versions

Given the mass popularity of 90 Day Fiancé and its universe, it is no surprise that other countries have joined in on the hype. Although visa rules vary by country to country, they typically follow the same core concept of an international fiancé coming to live in the nation the series is based in.

The series Pyjama Party is similar to Pillow Talk, in that Dutch nationals react to the U.S. series. Aside from this, there is little connection between the mainstream U.S. version of 90 Day Fiancé. Cast members rarely ever cross between different country’s versions of the show, despite the international concept of the 90 Day universe.