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 2024. A total of 169 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2025.
Last episode
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1:00:00First Dates
Relentless optimist Charlie has a heart-to-heart with emotional osteopath Benji. And will single mum Rachel be happy to roll with divorced toilet paper salesman Stephen? (S22 Ep6)
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On the menu in this episode are five pairs of hopefuls, including an Irishman with Tourette's who's looking for the man of his dreams, and two singletons with strange dance moves. (S7 Ep1)
1:05:00Jess from Made in Chelsea, weather presenter Sian Lloyd, Daniel Brocklebank (vicar Billy from Corrie) and Musharaf from Educating Yorkshire go on dates with members of the public. (Ep4/4)
1:05:00Can Vamps lead singer Brad Simpson, rugby league star Keegan Hirst, Bernie Clifton - without his ostrich - or Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton find love with members of the public? (Ep3/4)
55:00Pop star Preston of Big Brother fame, Scarlett Moffatt, rock chick Jo Wood and Britain's Got Talent winner Ashleigh Butler visit the restaurant for dates with members of the public. (Ep2/4)
Series 15
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1:05:00A 60-something raver meets a part-time DJ. A competitive Pokémon player hooks up with a comic book fan. And a dog walker and a science guy bond over a love of pub quizzes. (S21 Ep4)
55:00Jo hasn't been chatted up in years and seeks someone 'feral, but not too feral'. Jewellery designer Marina is looking for a Christian who believes in no sex before marriage. (S22 Ep5)
Series 5 1:00:00
1:00:00Jess Wright from The Only Way Is Essex, Richard Blackwood, Esther Rantzen and Paralympic silver medal winner Will Bayley visit the restaurant for dates with members of the public. (Ep1/4)
Series 4 1:05:00
1:05:00A tall, tattooed Brummie hunk meets a lady who likes giants - with tattoos. Anaesthetist David can't remember his date's name. Plus: a couple who have four divorces between them. (S6 Ep6)
1:05:00Twelve years ago, a brain injury turned Ben's world upside down. He worries about how people will react to his condition. His date, Charlotte, also has confidence issues. (S6 Ep5)
1:10:00Ted lost his beloved wife of 40 years three years ago. Now he's ready to return to the dating world. He meets Marian, who's been married four times but hasn't given up on love. (S6 Ep4)
55:00Mum and daughter Maria and Charlotte visit the restaurant for the mother of all double dates. Academic Dan tries his 'intellectual' flirting technique with biologist Jemma. (S6 Ep3)
Series 15 1:05:00
1:05:00Barrister Sarah meets Dan, an ex-military man guilty of too many dad jokes. And besties Megan and Ellena are out on a double date hoping to have their trust in men restored. (S21 Ep3)
55:00Will avid reader Jean and crime writer Andy have a happy ending? Trainee barrister Holly and Marcella hit it off instantly. But is Marcella cool about Holly's sexy side hustle? (S22 Ep3)
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1:05:00Roll-neck-phobe Lucy returns, and this time men are off the menu. Can Dr Nick cure GP Emma's dating dry patch? And will James's love of 1D send Mark in the direction of the door? (S6 Ep2)
1:05:00Is there chemistry between hunky scientist Ashley and single parent Sonia? Burlesque dancer Becky meets budding comedian Lewis. Do Queen fans Gemma and Paolo have a kind of magic? (S6 Ep1)
1:05:00In this special Valentine's episode, Mayfair-based Miki is looking for a man to treat her like a princess. Meanwhile, self-confessed nerd Sam just wants Daenerys from Game of Thrones.
1:00:00Matthew has been to Disneyland 43 times, but hasn't yet met his Prince Charming. Can fellow Disney fanatic Paul give him his happy ever after? (S5 Ep4)
1:00:00Will 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)
Series 15 1:05:00
1:05:00Andrea and her son Stephan roll up for an evening of double dating. And bagpipe instructor Adam is deflated by online dating; can he get back on song with fellow Scot Conor? (S21 Ep2)