First Dates
First Dates is a love & dating show on Channel 4. The First Dates restaurant throws open its doors to single people looking for love. The popular program has been available since 2023. A total of 161 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2024.
Last episode
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55:00First Dates
Will hairdresser Lauren fall for party boy Danny's perma-tan chutzpah, or will his Dutch courage put her off? And Paolo returns; can Mario handle his high-heeled alter-ego? (S5 Ep3)
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1:05:00Three daters return to the restaurant hoping for better luck second time around, while some couples who had great dates return - and one of them gets down on bended knee...
1:00:00When stunning Sasha is stood up, an unexpected knight in shining armour steps in: waiter Sam. Debbie's been married twice, but now says she's 'in the infancy of lesbianism'. (S4 Ep15)
1:05:00Eccentric student Louisa, who went to an all-girls boarding school and says she can't flirt, meets Will, who was once the 'token fat child' but lost weight and gained confidence. (S4 Ep14)
1:05:00Charlotte says she has no gender boundaries but when her date, Charlie, tells her that he's a trans man, Charlotte is uncharacteristically speechless, at least initially... (S4 Ep13)
Series 15
1:00:00
1:00:00Aspiring rapper Matt meets music producer Breda. Abbie warms up a tongue-tied Matt. And can dynamic grandma Karen give retired teacher Jim's dating game a much-needed boost? (S22 Ep9)
Series 4 1:05:00
1:05:00Can policeman Mark cross the thin line between hate and love on a date with self-confessed 'nightmare' Abi? And will latex-loving Shirlie bond with her fellow divorcee Dave? (S4 Ep12)
55:00Bisexual Jo embarks on her first ever date with a woman - 4ft 7in personal trainer Naomi. And Dean, who dreams of 'a lady kissed by fire', meets flame-haired estate agent Kate. (S4 Ep11)
1:00:00Self-confessed nerd and Star Wars fan Lachlan returns. Is his date with Becca out of this world? Young professionals Louisa and Cameron take time out from working life for a date. (S4 Ep10)
1:05:00Model Georgia returns for a date with nice guy Alex, who she flirted with last time. And will fifties fashionista Amy go to a Northern Soul night with Rob the Mod after their date? (S4 Ep9)
1:10:00Model Georgia hits it off with hunky Alex. But he's meant to be on a date with Heather. And Hugo returns; can trainee opera singer Olympia hit enough high notes to win him over? (S4 Ep8)
Series 15 1:00:00
1:00:00'Nice guy' Matteo meets goal-oriented Sam, who mentions babies before they've even ordered dinner. There's also a 'tree hugger', a chef and a wedding singer seeking their match. (S22 Ep8)
Series 4 1:00:00
1:00:00Can weightlifter Lucy strike dating gold with Caroline? Will Star Wars fan Rachel provide self-confessed nerd Lachlan with a new hope? (S4 Ep5)
1:05:00Clay-pigeon enthusiast Emma has silver fox Jeremy in her sights but faces competition from his work phone. Meanwhile, 82-year-old 'Sauve Harv' meets lifelong singleton Dinah. (S4 Ep4)
Series 3 55:00
55:00Gordon, who has children with lesbian friends, is looking for a man to settle down with. Is kickboxing instructor Stephen the one? And can 'Don of the Friend Zone' David charm Zoe? (S4 Ep3)
1:05:00Aaron from Texas moved to London 10 months ago and is still figuring out how to charm British women. His date Sophie says few men can resist her well-practised stare. (S4 Ep2)
1:05:00Anna has a lengthy list of what she wants from her perfect man. Her date Liam likens dating to hunting a gazelle. Adela is looking for an archetypal English gent. (S4 Ep1)
1:05:00Joe used to be a model and is often compared to James Bond. His date, Nicole, is accustomed to men dropping at her feet. Has Joe met his Bond girl? (S3 Ep9/9)
Series 15 1:05:00
1:05:00After a life-threatening illness, Georgina's back on the dating scene and looking for a rugged man. Kate seeks a Viking while Ashley wants a man who can make a deeper connection. (S22 Ep7)
Series 3 1:05:00
1:05:00Ann-Marie visits the First Dates restaurant on her 50th birthday. She's survived four bouts of cancer and believes time is precious. Will she want to spend it with her date Carl? (S3 Ep8/9)