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 192 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2026.
Last episode
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1:05:00First 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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1:05:00Pop 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 13
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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)
Series 7 1:05:00
1:05:00Jess 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 13 1:00:00
1:00:00This 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 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)
Series 13 1:00:00
1:00:00TV presenter Hayley is love-shy when it comes to dating. Luca seeks 'a nice girl' to please his dad. Boarding school matron Sarah wants a non-conformist guy who's up for some fun. (S19 Ep3)
Series 4 1:05:00
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)
1:05:00Ted 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)
1:05:00Mum 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)
1:00:00Roll-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)
Series 16 1:00:00
1:00:00Sparks fly as First Dates returns. A former Lioness meets a cat lover. A yoga teacher contemplates a mindfulness coach. And a doctor calms her nerves with a self-confessed geek. (S25 Ep1)
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)
1:00:00Louis, a male escort who's hairless from the neck down, meets Essex-born cleaning fanatic Fleur. Eccentric gas-fitter-come-art-gallerist Ian wants someone who'll love his quirks. (S19 Ep1)
Series 4 1:05:00
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)
Series 13 1:05:00
1:05:00Is romance in the air for pilot Aristos and truck driver Beth? And Bethany is worried that she scares men away. (S19 Ep4)
Series 4 1:05:00
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.
Series 13 1:00:00
1:00:00This time the First Daters looking for love include a singing pharmacist, a straight-talker, and a former Olympic trampolinist who's worried about his place on the 'ginger scale'. (S20 Ep5)
Series 4 1:10:00
1:10:00Matthew 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)
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Series 16, Episode 12
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A hair stylist meets a nutritionist with a bit of 'swag'. A conspiracy theorist is matched with a science teacher who also wrestles. And an opera singer serenades his date. (S25 Ep2)