Seven Year Switch
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Reality television |
| Founded | March 15, 2016 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Reality TV show |
Seven Year Switch is an Australian reality TV series adapted from the American version that aired between 2015 and 2018 under the same title. Broadcast on the Seven Network from 15 March 2016 until 18 September 2019, the show ran for three seasons totaling 33 episodes. The concept involves four married couples confronting relationship difficulties who exchange partners for a two-week period without any restrictions, before reuniting to determine if they will remain together or part ways.
Following its initial success, the series was renewed in August 2016, with the second season debuting on 17 April 2017. In 2019, Seven Network introduced a revamped iteration called The Super Switch.
Couples
| Married Couple | Compatible Partner | Relationship Outcome | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad | Jackie | Continued Together (subsequently divorced) | ||
| Tallena | Tim | ||||
| 2 | Tim | Tallena | Continued Together | ||
| Jackie | Brad | ||||
| 3 | Ryan | Michelle | Continued Together (later separated) | ||
| Cassie | Jason | ||||
| 4 | Jason | Cassie | Separated | ||
| Michelle | Ryan | ||||
Brad & Tallena
Brad and Tallena, a couple from Brisbane, initially connected through Tinder. Although they delayed their wedding due to time constraints, stress, and financial issues, they eventually married but later divorced.
Tim & Jackie
Brisbane-based fitness instructors Tim and Jackie began dating after meeting at work. Their relationship struggles centered on a lack of romance and frustrations related to their business. Post-show, they had two children and were still together as of 2018.
Ryan & Cassie
Cassie, mother to two daughters including one with Ryan, aimed to revive their relationship despite difficulties. They welcomed a third child in 2016 but ended their relationship around mid-2017.
Jason & Michelle
Jason and Michelle from the Gold Coast managed family life alongside Jason’s motorbike business and freelance web design work. Despite attempts to make it work, they separated by the reunion episode.
Ratings
| Episode | Air Date | Timeslot | Viewership (000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 March 2016 | Tuesday 9pm | 957 |
| 2 | 22 March 2016 | Tuesday 9pm | 873 |
| 3 | 29 March 2016 | Tuesday 9pm | 975 |
| 4 | 5 April 2016 | Tuesday 9pm | 927 |
| 5 | 19 April 2016 | Tuesday 9pm | 1,088 |
| 6 | 26 April 2016 | Tuesday 9:30pm | 1,004 |
| 7 | 3 May 2016 | Tuesday 8:40pm | 979 |
| 8 | 10 May 2016 | Tuesday 8:50pm | 1,008 |
| 9 | 17 May 2016 | Tuesday 8:50pm | 1,037 |
| Reunion | 23 May 2016 | Monday 8:50pm | 922 |
The season’s audience numbers fluctuated between roughly 873,000 and just over one million viewers per episode, reflecting consistent viewer interest throughout its run.
Season 2 (2017)
The renewal for a second season was confirmed in August 2016, with the premiere airing on 17 April 2017.
Couples
| Married Couple | Compatible Person | Relationship Outcome | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny | Stacey Louise | Continued relationship | ||
| Tracey | Sarge | ||||
| 2 | Sarge | Tracey | Separated | ||
| Stacey Louise | Johnny | ||||
| 3 | Michael | Kaitlyn | Continued relationship | ||
| Felicity | Mark | ||||
| 4 | Mark | Felicity | Continued relationship | ||
| Kaitlyn | Michael | ||||
Other versions
- The American adaptation produced by Kinetic Content debuted in 2015 on FYI and transitioned to Lifetime starting with its third season.
- The UK edition, created by 7 Wonder Productions, premiered in 2018 on Channel 4.
The Super Switch
The Super Switch, a derivative series, was broadcast on the Seven Network in 2019. Its first episode aired on 11 June 2019 via Channel 7 and the streaming platform 7plus.
This version introduced a revised format involving six couples exchanging partners, with three pairs residing in separate mansions.
Couples
| Original Couple | Compatible Person | Relationship Outcome | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben | Olga | Maintained relationship | ||
| Christie | Tyler | ||||
| 2 | Tyler | Christie | Maintained relationship | ||
| Olga | Ben | ||||
| 3 | Kendrick | Aimee | Maintained relationship | ||
| Romina | Marcus | ||||
| 4 | Marcus | Romina | Maintained relationship | ||
| Aimee | Kendrick | ||||
| 5 | Lachlan | Neesha | Maintained relationship | ||
| Miranda | Justin | ||||
| 6 | Justin | Miranda | Maintained relationship | ||
| Neesha | Lachlan | ||||