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 197 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in May 2026.
Last episode
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1:05:00First Dates
Will glamorous dental nurse Cece make DJ Collins' heart skip a beat? Science technician Ian has never been on a date. Can he find a spark with shy nursery nurse Stacie? (S9 Ep2)
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1:05:00Political activist Lettie knows a lot about politics but is clueless on love. Her date is Cambridge graduate Fred. And octogenarian Doreen meets author James. (S9 Ep1)
1:05:00Is tai chi enthusiast John the yin to dominatrix Sherry's yang? And can karaoke crooner David help Jenni overcome her dating nerves by serenading her at the table? (S8 Ep12)
1:05:00Dad-of-two Graeme, who's 33 and six foot five, is on his first date since he sadly lost his wife. Rock fan Anthony, who's 64, meets retired nurse and amateur magician Barbara. (S8 Ep11)
1:05:00Will trainee astronaut Nicky's date with motoring journalist Daniel be out of this world? Road sweeper Bruce, who's 58, is looking for a lady who'll love him for who he is. (S8 Ep9)
1:05:00Two diners decide to serenade their dates. Greig is looking for a feisty man, but is John's brutal honesty a step too far? And Hebe, who's 20, is on her first ever date. (S8 Ep8)
Series 16
55:00
55:00Will 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)
Series 13 1:00:00
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)
1:00:00Tory 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 1:00:00
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)
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Series 16, Episode 17
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Two self-confessed nerds get together as engineer Ellie meets nuclear project manager Callum. Author Beckie meets poet Paul. And disco DJ John's love life's been stuck on pause... (S25 Ep7)