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 September 2025.
Last broadcast:16/09/2025 at 22:05Genres: Love & Dating
Last episode
1:05:00


First Dates
BFFs Emma and Dani have disastrous dating records - will double dating help? Aire from Venezuela wants someone 'a bit crazy'. Does colourful-trouser-wearing Mark fit the bill? (S22 Ep2)
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Madeleine has a weakness for rugby fellas while Sophie says she often picks the wrong guy. Publican Branislav has been single for over a year and can't wait to start flirting. (S18 Ep4)
Series 15
1:05:00


'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)


Aaron, the winner of TV's The Traitors, is out on a date with a straight-A student Laura. Plus: a date on roller skates and a Mr Bean impression. (S21 Ep5)


Chocolate expert Angus meets glam chocolate-lover Justine. Two fashionistas bond over a shared Harry Styles fixation. And sparks fly when a writer and a rock singer meet. (S23 Ep1)


Andrea 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)
Series 13
1:00:00


Comedy queen Carol meets 76-year-old interior designer Keith. Charles is 26 and has never been kissed. Two south London sisters are both single and keen to do something about it. (S18 Ep1)
Series 15
55:00


Will the flames of passion burn bright for fire performer Hayley and business owner Glen? And can tattoo fan Sarah from Wales find someone 'who'll take my bins out on a Tuesday'? (S22 Ep1)
Series 13
1:00:00


Craig isn't seeking a husband, just a man he can believe in and own a dog with. Could Luke and his 'boyfriend bum' be the one? And Disney fan Holly seeks her happily ever after. (S17 Ep2)
Series 15
1:00:00


A 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
1:00:00


Gym boss Rebecca wants to get her love life in shape. She likes 'tattooed guys who look like trouble'. And can Adam help forever-single Sophie believe in men again? (S18 Ep7)
Series 15
50:00


Boxer Kirsty puts her gloves down to find love. Ambitious Rose meets Hugo, who wears a cravat but has never been on a date. And can Holly kick the habit of falling for bad boys? (S23 Ep3)
Series 13
1:00:00


Kim Kardashian lookalike Becky seeks a 'manly man' who'll love both her and her snake. Is leather-clad Lee the one? And is Sean the settling-down kind of toy boy that Emma wants? (S18 Ep3)
Series 15
55:00


Rebecca loves swimming with sharks. Dominic can't swim, but will he take the plunge with her? And how will musician James react to singer Brocarde's history of paranormal romance? (S23 Ep4)


Aspiring 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)


At the First Dates restaurant in Bath, no-nonsense Mercedes meets gamer Greg. But will it be game over when Greg hears Mercedes's jaw-dropping revelation? (S21 Ep1)
Series 13
1:00:00


Ex-strongman Matt meets midwife Kat, who has a big story to tell. Will Devon housekeeper Luke's dream of an 'upbeat, fun Latino' come to life in the shape of David from Portugal? (S16 Ep6)
Series 15
1:00:00


After 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 13
1:05:00


A 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)


On Valentine's, can Fred and co rustle up some love action for a wedding planner, an ex-politician and a West End actor who's seeking a first boyfriend? (S16 Ep4)