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 2025. A total of 196 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in May 2026.
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1:00:00First Dates
Will Natasha's quick wit give stand-up comedian Mani a run for his money? And is it game over for Nintendo geek Lewis when he reveals his extreme love of gaming to his date? (S19 Ep2)
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1:00:00Tory Jessie is far from conservative when it comes to talking about sex and politics. How will she get on with journalist Josh? Ex-roadie Winston meets glam gran Donna. (S16 Ep1)
Series 15
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1:00:00Seeking love on Valentine's are: a 90-year-old army veteran, a TikTok star with a 'dirty builder' thing, and broadcaster India Willoughby on her first date since she transitioned. (S21 Ep6)
Series 8 1:00:00
1:00:00Can marketing assistant Alice handle dairy farmer Ben's tales of the finer details of farm life? Twice-divorced Jo commits a faux pas on her date with Dubliner Robbie. (S8 Ep6)
Series 15 1:00:00
1:00:00The restaurant celebrates the most romantic day of the year. Jade and Genell have one of First Dates' flirtiest ever encounters. Wedding singer Dave is looking for marital bliss. (S23 Ep2)
Series 8 1:05:00
1:05:00Can charmer Hussein handle teenage bricklayer Molly's laddish banter? Are self-proclaimed misfits Patrick and Angharad perfect for each other? (S8 Ep5)
Series 15 1:00:00
1:00:00'Nice guy' Matteo meets goal-oriented Sam, who mentions babies before they've even ordered dinner. A 'tree hugger', a chef and a wedding singer also seek their matches. (S22 Ep8)
Series 8 1:00:00
1:00:00Eve, who's 22, has alopecia. She's never been on a night out without her wig... until now. Showing off her amazing head tattoo, she stuns teaching assistant Jordan with her beauty. (S8 Ep4)
Series 15 1:00:00
1:00:00Can two content creators, an adventure mermaid and a Sicilian chef find love? And Shrish returns, for cat chat, banter, bonding and plenty of spicy margaritas with James. (S22 Ep4)
Series 8 1:05:00
1:05:00Can Star Trek fan Martin set his phaser to stun burlesque performer Susie? And can boxer Perry show hairdresser Bonnie his sensitive side? (S8 Ep3)
1:05:00Raymon is 90. He meets ballroom dancing enthusiast Cecelia. Can model Frankie charm glamorous PA Rosie? And nervous rugby player Phil meets Sarah, who has overcome bone cancer. (S8 Ep2)
1:05:00Cupid has a big surprise for mum-of-two Emma. Is lofty rocker Squid the man for six-foot-tall Kat? And will Fran be dapper Will's English rose? (S8 Ep1)
Series 16 55:00
55:00It's a family affair as Fred's parents come for lunch and electrician Jordan brings his mum for a double date. And Ukrainian single mum Kateryna meets warm-hearted Peter. (S25 Ep5)
Series 15 1:00:00
1:00:00A retired champion car racer meets a champion ballroom dancer who's looking for a man 'with balls'. And sparks fly when Babestation model Rebecca meets leather-clad Mak. (S23 Ep5)
Series 13 1:00:00
1:00:00Will a gaming nerd finally find her 'geeky James Bond'? Can an actor overcome their First Dates stage nerves? And will an ex-wild thing's tattoos wreck his chances of new love? (S20 Ep1)
Series 15 1:05:00
1:05:00Relentless 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)
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 7 1:00:00
1:00:00Comedian Vince, who usually only gets a Valentine's card from his mum, meets Brigitte Bardot lookalike Anna. Elaine's looking for a twinkle-toed gentleman. Does Steve have the right moves?
Series 15 1:00:00
1:00:00Jo 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)
1:05:00Series 16, Episode 16
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Will former mayor Tracey take the plunge with toilet roll salesman Stuart? And can burlesque dancer Double D and professional singer Lee come together and hit all the right notes? (S25 Ep6)