Washington, DC singles, thank you for your service, but a new pod squad has moved in. That’s right, Love Is Blind has returned for another season filled with life-changing love stories yet to be told. 

This Valentine’s Day, a fresh crop of singles hailing from Minneapolis entered the global dating experiment for Season 8, marking the five-year anniversary of the franchise. Just like the many romantics before them, they hit the pods to find their forever person and get engaged sight unseen with some help from co-hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Prepare for an unexpected journey full of twists and turns, as the new couples leave the pods and test their relationships in the real world — before meeting each other at the altar within a matter of weeks. 

Keep reading for everything you need to know about Love Is Blind Season 8. And, even though love is supposed to be patient, we know many fans have already finished the season. If that’s you, check out the Season 8 status update to see where all the couples stand ahead of the reunion on Mar. 9.

When is the Love Is Blind Season 8 release date? 

Starting Feb. 14, new episodes will roll out each Friday following the couples’ journey from the pods to the altar. 

• Week 1 (Friday, Feb. 14): Episodes 1-6
• Week 2 (Friday, Feb. 21): Episodes 7-9
• Week 3 (Friday, Feb. 28): Episodes 10-12
• Week 4 (Friday, March 7): Episode 13

What about the reunion? 

Check out our guide to the Season 8 reunion, including details about how to watch, when the episode drops, and what to expect when the pod squad gets together for the first time since the finale.

Where does Love Is Blind Season 8 take place? 

This season follows a new set of singles who are all based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Who are the singles entering the pods? 

Three singles from this season — Alex, Brittany, and Joey — were revealed during the Season 7 reunion. “It’s such a small community,” one future pod squad member said about the Minneapolis dating scene in the video below. “You kind of see the same people over and over. I just never found the right person that clicked for me.” 

Now you can meet all 32 of the Season 8 daters looking to break out of their romantic ruts. Check out our complete guide to the newest pod squad — the largest group to enter the experiment yet. Among the participants, who range in age from 26 to 43 years old, are three nurses, many world travelers, and several former cheerleaders. Want to learn more about a certain single who’s already made her mark on the pods? Check out our interview with Madison to find out about her approach to dating and how she found herself in a love square.

Love is Blind Season 8 Cast Reveal

Are the singles in the same old pods?

The key to any lasting relationship is keeping things fresh. Five years in, the set experts at Love Is Blind decided to re-energize the iconic pods with quite a few exciting updates. For a behind-the-scenes look at where the Season 8 daters are getting to know one another — and hopefully finding their soulmates — join production designer Dave Edwards on a tour of the new and improved pods in the video below.

Take a Tour of the New Pods from Love Is Blind

Can I watch some deleted scenes? 

Yes, take a look below to watch must-see moments featuring this season’s couples that didn’t make the final cut.

Ben Meets Sara’s Parents and More in These Love Is Blind Season 8 Deleted Scenes

What happened last season on Love Is Blind?  

Curious about what went down with the Season 7 pod squad? We’ve got you covered with a guide to all the singles and couples, a status update filled with details about what they’re up to now, and a recap of the nine most shocking moments from the reunion couches. 

Has Love Is Blind been renewed for another season? 

Yes, the Emmy-nominated series has officially been renewed through Season 10. 

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