Ana de Moraes
Director
First Dates (2013)
Specials
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.
Released June 20, 2013
Episode 49 min
14+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV, Romance
Keywords: tmdb.london-england, tmdb.date, tmdb.blind-date, tmdb.romance, tmdb.love, tmdb.dating, tmdb.first-date + 15 more, imdb.dating-show, imdb.british-humor, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.non-fiction, tmdb.dating-show, imdb.dinner, imdb.blind-date, imdb.love-interest, imdb.date, imdb.dating, imdb.dinner-date, imdb.restaurant, imdb.first-date, imdb.2010s, mdblist.has-trailer
Watch Providers: The Roku Channel
Production Companies: Twenty Twenty Television
Network: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - Be My Valentine - 2016
In this special Valentine's episode, Mayfair-based Miki is looking for a man to treat her like a princess. Across the restaurant, self-confessed nerd Sam just wants Daenerys from Game of Thrones.
Feb. 12, 2016, midnight
S0E2 - First Dates at Christmas - 2016
Sophie's used to bad boys. What will she make of gentleman Mehmet? Stunning operations manager Yasmin is looking for Mr Nice Guy; dental practise manager Ryan has a perfect smile, but is he Mr Right?
Dec. 19, 2016, midnight
S0E3 - Be My Valentine (2017)
Elaine's looking for a twinkle-toed gentleman. Does Steve have the right moves? Comedian Vince, who usually only gets a Valentine's card from his mum, meets Brigette Bardot lookalike Anna.
Feb. 13, 2017, midnight
S0E4 - Celebrity Special for SU2C - 2017
Can celebrity singletons Sinitta, Michael Fabricant MP, Roman Kemp and Jan Leeming find love with unsuspecting members of the public?
Nov. 2, 2017, midnight
S0E5 - First Dates at Christmas -2017
Fresh singletons visit the restaurant and favourite First Dates daters return for a special festive episode celebrating Fred and his team's successes, engagements and the first First Dates baby!
Dec. 25, 2017, midnight
S0E6 - Valentine's Special - 2018
Can Fred's advice turn Disney superfan James into bra-fitter Jess's Prince Charming? Issac, who's getting his life back on track after being homeless for three years, meets feisty Maya.
Feb. 16, 2018, midnight
S0E7 - Celebrity Special for SU2C - 2018
Joey Essex, Melinda Messenger, Sandra from Gogglebox and Lady Colin Campbell bravely embark on blind dates with unsuspecting members of the public, in this special episode for Stand Up To Cancer
Oct. 25, 2018, midnight
S0E8 - First Dates at Christmas - 2018
Cheeky ladies' man Eric, who's 101, meets Norma, who's been single for 46 years. And librarian Louise dreams of his and hers Christmas jumpers. Can awkward dater Tom make those dreams come true?
Dec. 25, 2018, midnight
S0E9 - Be My Valentine -2019
Chi-Chi and her son Curtis both have dates; can she resist interfering in his date with Jaleesa? And how will Danny react when he discovers that his date's best friend is First Dates waitress Laura?
Feb. 14, 2019, midnight
S0E10 - First Dates at Christmas (2019)
A festive edition of the dating show in which singletons meet up with possible partners at a restaurant in the hope of finding love, before deciding whether they want to take things further. This time, former bodybuilding champion Kieran goes on a date with 23-year-old student nurse Abi. Meanwhile, 67-year-old Suzy is set up with Fred, a fellow divorcee who is looking for some excitement in his life, and single mother Amy meets 29-year-old Geordie Scott.
Dec. 25, 2019, midnight
S0E11 - Be My Valentine - 2020
It's Valentine's Day at the First Dates restaurant. Beauty queen Sophie meets cheeky-chappy Bailey, as 59-year-old Rachel has her first ever date with a woman, blonde bombshell Debs.
Feb. 13, 2020, midnight
S0E12 - Together Forever
This trip down memory lane serves up some classic dates where sparks flew and love blossomed, from two tweed lovers, to an eager octogenarian, and an accountant determined to make numbers sexy.
Oct. 28, 2020, midnight
S0E13 - Opposites Attract
This trip down memory lane sees how sometimes opposites attract, including an eccentric theology student, a 'Norse God', and two of the naughtiest minds ever to have graced First Dates
Nov. 4, 2020, midnight
S0E14 - Second Chances
A look back at couples taking second shot at finding love, from a Persian princess to an 80-something tennis coach, and a self-confessed geek hoping for an epic ending to her story.
Nov. 11, 2020, midnight
S0E15 - Plot Twists
A look back at first dates that didn't go smoothly - from the counsellor and the producer who don't see eye to eye over the bill, to the Disney superfans hoping for a fairy-tale ending.
Nov. 18, 2020, midnight
S0E16 - Celebrity Best Bits
Another chance to see showbiz singletons on blind dates, from singer Alexandra Burke to Tory MP Michael Fabricant, Esther Rantzen, DJ Roman Kemp and Gogglebox's Sandra Martin
Nov. 25, 2020, midnight
S0E17 - Fireworks
A look back at some full-on encounters at the First Dates restaurant where sparks really did fly. Featuring two lust-struck dancers, a feisty Scotsman, a crucial kiss and a love of latex.
Dec. 2, 2020, midnight
S0E18 - First Dates at Christmas 2020
Fred and the team head to a cosy rural hideaway inspired by favourite yuletide romcoms, as single people search for the most perfect gift of all - love
Dec. 23, 2020, midnight
S0E19 - First Dates at Christmas 2021
Fred and the team pull out all the stops to make this a Christmas to remember. Can a jobbing Father Christmas find a mate? And will panto actor John meet a tall, dark, handsome partner?
Dec. 22, 2021, midnight
S0E20 - Be My Valentine - 2022
It's Valentine's at the First Dates restaurant, and there's an extra serving of romance - for broken-hearted Chris, singer twins Hazel and Brenda, and Saskia and Roisin, who can't stop flirting
Feb. 10, 2022, midnight
S0E26 - Pride Special (2022)
Celebrating 50 years of Pride, a fond look back at some LGBTQ+ couples who came to the First Dates restaurant seeking love, including a Cara Delevingne lookalike, and some major surprises.
June 30, 2022, midnight
S0E25 - Odd Jobs
Some classic dates - including a dominatrix looking to 'grow old disgracefully'
March 30, 2022, midnight
S0E27 - First Dates at Christmas 2022
This year's festive hopefuls seeking love include a vicar called Eve, a jeweller hoping for a man that shines, and a self-proclaimed 'Queen of Christmas' partial to a spot of beatboxing.
Dec. 27, 2022, midnight
S0E28 - First Dates Valentine's (2023)
On Valentine's night, 'clubbing queen' Amanda's looking for a guy who's not too keen too soon. And can businessman Brendan finally make a connection after almost 1000 dates?
Feb. 14, 2023, midnight
S0E29 - Christmas Special 2024
First Dates at Christmas 2024: Martial artists, firefighters and professional princesses are on the festive menu as Fred opens the restaurant doors for singletons hoping to find Christmas romance in their stockings. Seeking her rom-com moment at the most wonderful time of the year is Tee, who has a celebrity crush on Anthony Joshua. With the mistletoe a-swinging, could 29-year-old martial arts instructor Kyroe be her AJ?
Dec. 19, 2024, midnight
Network: Channel 4
Episode Runtime: 49 min.
Season Runtime: 10200 min.
Released: June 20, 2013
Last Air Date: Aug. 28, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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