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 138 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in September 2024.
Last episode
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Can metrosexual Jon find headstrong Mancunian Regan's soft side? Playboy Mostafa believes every girl would like to marry him. And heavy-metal fan Dan returns to the restaurant. (S2 Ep4/8)
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1:05:00
Jo 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 2
1:10:00
1:10:00Series one favourite Rajan returns to the restaurant, hoping to be fourth time lucky. Will his chat-up lines impress Corinne, who has a history of meeting the wrong men? (S2 Ep3/8)
1:05:00Will it be first love for inexperienced Ed and Purdey, and can Peter recover from an embarrassing faux pas? (S2 Ep2/8)
1:05:00Paul is desperate to find love but worries that nerves make his stammer worse. And do chat-up lines work? (S2 Ep1/8)
Series 15 1:05:00
1:05:00Can 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 1 1:00:00
1:00:00Has 'ladies' man' Terry met his match with bisexual Larisha? And will Canadian Donato's transatlantic charms impress Londoner Kate? (S1 Ep6/6)
1:05:00Modern-day Lothario Lewis is bowled over by flight attendant Megan but his tried-and-tested techniques are nothing new for her. Daniel from Aberystwyth returns for a second date. (S1 Ep5/6)
1:05:00Daniel, who's 31, is on his first ever date. Hank, who's 4ft 11in, is looking for a lady to love him for who he is. And Tamsin from episode one returns for another First Date. (S1 Ep4/6)
1:00:00More couples meet in the First Dates restaurant. Glamour model Danielle is returning to the dating scene after having her heart broken. And Rajan is back for a date with Shaunie. (S1 Ep3/6)
1:05:00More couples meet in the restaurant. Amanda is looking for a husband, Chris hopes to overcome his geeky stereotype, and over 1000 men have applied to date Fayhe from episode one. (S1 Ep2)
1:00:00The first ever episode of First Dates. Faliraki DJ Terry says he wants to settle down. Richard ventures into dating three years after losing his wife. And there's unusual flirting. (S1 Ep1)
Series 13 1:05:00
1:05:00A pony groom who likes getting muddy meets a country boy with a 'bit of an edge'. And a 70-year-old joker has a date with a dance-loving 69-year-old who's into 'grinding'. (S19 Ep5)
1:00:00Will 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)
1:00:00Dan puts a broken engagement behind him on a date with personal trainer Jess, whose love life needs a workout. And Burnley carpet salesman Nathan bids to turn over a new leaf. (S19 Ep6)
1:05:00This time the First Daters looking for love include an alpha female, a guy called Lion, an ambitious florist, and an extrovert former dancer who loves to speak French. (S20 Ep4)
Series 15 1:05:00
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)
Series 13 1:05:00
1:05:00TV presenter Hayley is love-shy when it comes to dating. Luca seeks 'a nice girl' to please his dad. And boarding school matron Sarah fancies a non-conformist guy up for some fun. (S19 Ep3)
1:05:00Series 2, Episode 6
Expected on
Will romance blossom between glam Rachel and unlucky-in-love Alan, as they discuss her experiences of living with OCD? And will Jess like Ross's cheesy jokes more than Regan did? (S2 Ep6/8) 1:05:00Series 2, Episode 5
Expected on
Can Kenny and his biceps 'James' and 'Andrew' sweep gym manager Claire off her feet? And will the stars align for former Countdown contestant Jonny and mystical Clare? (S2 Ep5/8)