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 184 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in December 2025.
Last episode
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1:05:00First Dates
In a First Dates first, twins Rebecca and Stephen nervously embark on a double date, with engineer Kristian and legal assistant Emily. Meanwhile, Fred's dad visits the restaurant. (S11 Ep2)
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1:05:00Ex-pop star Jay and call centre manager Brett reveal some surprises from their past and play a game of dare. Primary school teacher Richard gives his date Jess a '15 out of 10'. (S10 Ep10)
1:00:00How will Adele react when Matt tells her his passion for Liverpool FC led to his divorce? Max and Esther bond over a shared love of words. Is Ben the nice guy Leora's looking for? (S10 Ep9)
1:00:00Will James from Hertfordshire get the royal seal of approval from Kate Middleton lookalike Jodie? Abbie, who's a descendant of Henry VIII, meets former Chelsea bartender William. (S10 Ep7)
1:05:00Emily - Miss Essex 2016/17 - is looking for a man who won't just see her as a 'trophy' girlfriend. Ketan, who has autism, meets Brodie, who's looking for a man with quirks. (S10 Ep6)
1:00:00Pop singer Ben, who was a smash-hit back in the 1980s, meets Sarah, who used to have his poster above her bed! And will student James's unconventional party trick impress Emilie? (S10 Ep5)
1:05:00Dental nurse Jade hopes to get her teeth into a tall alpha male. She meets strapping, handsome tree surgeon Tom. And female sumo wrestler Sharran dates ex-bingo-caller David. (S10 Ep4)
1:00:00Lyn has a surprise for her date Steve: she's pregnant. Can Rebecca see past Freddie's nerves? Cindy and Elan, who have matching outfits, bond over matters of the heart and family. (S10 Ep2)
1:00:00Can Cameron help politics buff Joe to leave the singles' market? And is former car mechanic Alex more interested in his waiter than his date? (S11 Ep1)
1:05:00Tall, handsome J wants to prove there's more to him than meets the eye. Stuart and his ex-wife Mandy come to the First Dates restaurant together for a date each. (S10 Ep1)
1:00:00Can Fred's advice turn Disney superfan James into bra-fitter Jess's Prince Charming? Issac, who's getting his life back on track after being homeless for three years, meets feisty Maya.
1:05:00Fresh singletons visit the restaurant and some favourite daters return for a special episode celebrating Fred and the team's successes, engagements and the first First Dates baby!
Series 8
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1:05:00Bina, who runs a bridal business, hopes to find a man who's husband material. And will adventurer Stephen run a mile when he finds out that his date Dina wants to start a family? (S9 Ep13)
1:05:00Tattooed yoga lover Jak, vibrant 70-year-old fashion stylist Christine and Stetson-wearing Simon from Dallas are among the diners looking for love. (S9 Ep12)
1:05:00Will sausage roll maker Joel's culinary creativity impress recipe developer Mimi? And how will model Laura react when she finds out what tall, dark Dan does for a living? (S9 Ep11)
1:00:00Student Leah's on her first ever date. Cheeky welder Daniel and student midwife Emily bond over their shared passion for romcoms. Pilot Antonia meets rugby player Pete. (S9 Ep9)
1:05:00Business development manager Emily and part-time model Matt look like a good match, until talk turns to aliens... And 73-year-old Michael's roaming eye gets him into trouble. (S9 Ep8)
1:00:00Painter and lawyer Josh courts student and waiter Sophia. Leslie and Babs bond over their mutual admiration for Michelle Obama. Property developer Amanda meets sales exec Brad. (S9 Ep7)
1:05:00Finding the right man has been a tall order for 6' 3" Nikki; how does 6' 4" Ross measure up? And is there a spark when laboratory engineer Daniel meets lingerie designer Lauren? (S9 Ep5)
1:05:00Stu lost his sight 13 years ago; he hopes to meet a feisty redhead. Wrestler Lewis returns to the restaurant. His first visit was dramatic; will love run more smoothly with Lauren? (S9 Ep4)