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TV series

First Dates

2013TV-1426 seasons6.7 / 10

Interactive dating experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week.

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Checked Nov 1, 2026

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Synopsis

Interactive dating experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week.

Season 26 episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

47m

Fred Sirieix presides as a fresh line-up of hopefuls enter the restaurant looking to find the perfect match. TikTok star Daniella is looking for something that goes beyond the dating disasters that she's shared online. Traitors favourite Meryl is facing down her nerves about what comes next. Footballer Carlos is hoping to meet his future wife. And glamorous great-grandmother Margo is looking for husband number five.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

47m

Waitress Cici swaps her apron for a seat at the dating table, and entrepreneur Zak has a promising start to his date, but a misunderstanding gets in the way. Fifty-eight-year-old party animal Nic is hoping to find someone to match his energy, and architect Ann arrives with her guide dog Ralph, hoping for a date who can see beyond her disability.

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Episode 3

Episode 3

47m

The restaurant opens its doors for more singletons to get to know each other. Funeral director and Ken lookalike JJ arrives in search of his own Barbie, show-stopping septuagenarian singer Lili dazzles her date Chas and advertising executive William returns, but this time he's looking for a husband rather than a wife. Meanwhile, youth worker Chris is wowed by larger-than-life shopping TV presenter Alexandria.

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Episode 4

Episode 4

47m

Fred Sirieix opens the restaurant doors for more singletons to get to know each other. Father and son Brian and Thomas go on a double date, proving whether having an older relative as a wingman is a help or a hindrance. Make-up influencer Bradley hides behind his jokey online persona while struggling to open up to Joseph - his tall, dark and handsome date, and disco dancing widower Mark is looking for more than just a dance partner as he turns 60.

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Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026

More about First Dates

Cast

Brian ProtheroeHimself - Narrator
Fred SirieixHimself - Maître d'
Merlin GriffithsHimself - Bartender
Cici ColemanHerself - Waitress
Sam ConradHimself - Waiter
Laura Nicole TottHerself - Waitress
Austin VentourHimself - Waiter
Will HollowayHimself - Waiter

Credits

Created by
Ana de Moraes

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Reality
Episodes
219
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Channel 4United Kingdom
  • Channel 4 (Online)United Kingdom
  • Twenty Twenty TelevisionUnited Kingdom

Themes

blind datedatedatingdating showfirst datelondon, englandloveromance