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 2024. A total of 162 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2025.
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Can cocktail mixer Jack stir Alice's feelings? Will beautician Sophie and party girl Tori bridge the age gap? And might sparks fly when dog groomer Brenna meets electrician Ross? (S18 Ep5)
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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)
Series 13
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1:05:00Madeleine has a weakness for rugby fellas while Sophie says she often picks the wrong guy. Pub landlord Branislav has been single for over a year and can't wait to start flirting. (S18 Ep4)
1:05:00Comedy 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)
1:10:00Craig 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)
1:05:00Gym 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)
1:00:00Kim 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)
1:05:00Ex-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)
1:05:00On Valentine's, can Fred and co rustle up some love action for more hopeful singletons, from a wedding planner to an ex-politician and a West End actor seeking a first boyfriend? (S16 Ep4)
1:05:00Beauty queen bricklayer Chloe seeks a girl with grand designs for the future. India wants a tall, dark, handsome guy. And financial investigator Sylthea gives her date a grilling. (S16 Ep5)
1:05:00Luxury car seller Sam likes his women 'fast and topless'. Is ex-teacher MJ open to Sam's kinky sex desires? Black belt Keira meets former footballer Max. (S16 Ep3)
1:05:00Double-divorcee and 'hopeless romantic' Ian hopes it's third-time lucky with Amy. Scientist Gerald meets 'free spirit' Lisa. And will nervous Danny regret his five pre-date pints? (S16 Ep2)
1:05:00Tory 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 11 1:00:00
1:00:00It's Valentine's Day at the First Dates restaurant. Beauty queen Sophie meets cheeky-chappy Bailey, while 59-year-old Rachel has her first date with a woman, blonde bombshell Debs.
1:05:00Jessica, who's 28, is looking for a James Corden doppelganger. Dottie, who's 71, goes on her first date in 51 years. Single mum Keely meets smart-dressed market trader Ben. (S13 Ep1)
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1:00:00Will 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 11 55:00
55:00An American beauty queen and PhD student seeks an English gent who isn't put off by brains or beauty. And Shannen is ready to love again after losing her husband to cancer. (S15 Ep4)
1:05:00Can a self-confessed party animal who's looking for someone wild, a disco dancer, an ex-Playboy bunny and a biker daredevil find love in the First Dates restaurant? (S15 Ep1)
1:05:00'Alpha male' Josh is looking for his very own Kardashian. Is glam 25-year-old Yasmin his match? And will waxing entrepreneur Sherie's Marilyn Monroe dress be a hit with Richard? (S14 Ep4)
1:00:00Aryeh seeks a man who can handle his big personality. Meryl, a 60-year-old widow, wants someone 'with a pulse' who can keep up with her clubbing. Two sisters try double dating. (S15 Ep2)