Ep 22. The Ones That Got Away

In the twenty-second episode of the fifth season of Catfish: The TV Show, titled "The Ones That Got Away," hosts Nev Schulman and Max Joseph reconnect with some of the show's former subjects to see how their lives have changed since their initial appearance on the show. This episode features updates from three different couples who were featured on past episodes, including one couple who actually ended up getting married after appearing on the show.

The first update comes from a couple named Carmen and Antwane. Their episode originally aired in season four, and it was one of the most emotional episodes in the show's history. Carmen had been catfishing Antwane using the persona of a woman named Tony, and he was devastated to find out the truth. However, the two managed to work through their issues and even remained friends after the show. In the update, we see that Antwane has lost a significant amount of weight and is pursuing his music career. Carmen has also made some major life changes, including moving to a new state and getting a job as a nurse.

The second update features a couple named Jaylin and Ja'la, who first appeared on the show in season three. Jaylin believed that he was in a long-distance relationship with Ja'la, but it turned out that she was actually a transgender woman named James. Despite this revelation, Jaylin and James stayed together after the show and continued to work on their relationship. In the update, we learn that the couple has gone through some difficult times, including a brief separation. However, they ultimately decided to get back together and are currently living together and raising James' son.

The final update is from a couple named Lauren and Derek, who were first featured on the show in season two. Lauren believed that she was in a relationship with a guy named Derek, but it turned out that he was actually a woman named Aimee. Despite this deception, Lauren and Aimee remained friends after the show and even started a business together. However, Lauren's feelings for Aimee eventually led to the end of their friendship. In the update, we learn that Lauren has since gotten married and has two children, while Aimee is now engaged to her girlfriend.

Throughout these updates, Nev and Max provide insight into the changes and growth that each of the couples has gone through since appearing on the show. They also offer advice and encouragement to those who are still struggling with issues related to online relationships and catfishing. Overall, "The Ones That Got Away" is a heartwarming episode that shows just how powerful the connections made on the show can be, even after the cameras stop rolling.