With changes in society leading to a fall in marriage and rise in divorce, is it possible that the institution has outlived its function? We investigate the marriage industry and costs of divorce against a backdrop of government incentives, the arrival of gay marriage, rise in sanctioned infidelity and alternate relationships.

Bestselling Christian counselor Norm Wright offers a brand-new curriculum based on his popular Before You Say “I Do” book.

Patti Stanger can help marriage dreams come true with her proven, easy-to-follow, twelve-month action plan for finding love. With her expert knowledge and upbeat, no-nonsense approach, Stanger will motivate and guide viewers through all the stages. Topics covered include: Dating detox; Meeting your match; 10 Commandments of dating; Red flags; and Negotiating the ring.

Fewer Americans are tying the knot nowadays, according to a new Pew Research report that showed 51 percent of the adult population is married, compared to 1960 when 72 percent of the country was. NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez discusses the changing demographics of marriage in the United States with Stephanie Coontz of Evergreen State College. Origina?

Years after the women's movement burst open doors of opportunity that had long been barred, a new generation of women seems to be questioning the meaning and the value of the battles fought by their mothers and grandmothers. Has feminism somehow gone out of style? In this program, Patricia Ireland, of NOW; Phyllis Schlafly, of the Eagle Forum; Ellen Goodman, of The Boston Globe; Dr. bell hooks, of CUNY's English department; Dr. Tessie Liu, of Northwestern...

Aspiring singer, songwriter Jed King is struggling to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his famous father when he reluctantly agrees to a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival. Jed meets the vineyard owner's daughter, Rose, and a romance quickly blooms. Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose a song, which becomes a breakout hit. Suddenly thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation, his life and marriage begin to fall apart....

Sam Stone (DeVito) is ruthless. When his shrill wife Barbara (Midler) is nabbed by inept kidnappers, Sam cries tears of joy and refuses to pay the ransom.

The massive imbalance in the sexes due to the penchant for male offspring since China's single-child policy was introduced in 1980, means brides are in short supply and the men most likely to find a wife are those in a strong financial position. With the economic liberalization of China and the rise of the wealthy businessman, an ancient tradition has resurged: the concubine. Young women, often students from poorer families, seek positions as mistresses...

In February 2012, a federal appeals court ruled 2-1 against banning same-sex marriage in California, upholding a lower court's ruling. NewsHour correspondents Spencer Michels reports and Gwen Ifill discusses the decision and the next steps with David Boies of the American Foundation for Equal Rights and John Eastman of the National Organization for Marriage. Origina?

A Canadian immigrant threatened with deportation claims that she and her work assistant are getting married, but when they are forced to prove their story she goes to meet his family in Alaska.