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s25e09 · 2026-06-05
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First Dates
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The First Dates restaurant throws open its doors to single people looking for love.
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7 this season · 209 totals17e01 Episode 1 2021-09-06 21:00
Episode 1
The first of this series' couples bond over a love of Japanese culture, although nerves threaten their chances. A police detective goes on a date with a man who used to be on the force, an actor meets a journalist and Latin ballroom dancer, and an entrepreneur with a flashy exterior and even flashier car is hoping to find someone to settle down with.
s17e140 Episode 1 2021-09-06 21:00
s17e02 Episode 2 2021-09-13 21:00
Episode 2
A Disney fan seeks a fresh start after losing her last partner due to a tragic accident, while 27-year-old Craig wants to find a man who will share his love of dogs. A retired Butlins redcoat has high hopes for her date, and a woman who has not enjoyed much luck on the dating scene may have finally found the man she is looking for.
s17e03 Episode 3 2021-09-20 21:00
Episode 3
Those taking part include 23-year-old Rory, who meets 24-year-old Ella, along with 54-year-old self-confessed man-eater Caroline, who has been on 50 dates in the past two years. Tattoo enthusiast Adam returns to First Dates hoping to romance 30-year-old single mum Laura, who is yet to meet a man who accepts she has a child. Urologist Abi may know all about the male anatomy, but realises her job can scare off some men.
s17e04 Episode 4 2021-09-27 21:00
Episode 4
Medical student Alice gets together with Max, the self-styled 'Wolf of Wallington High Street'. Veteran house music groover Mark meets Alison - a call centre worker by day and raver by night.
s17e05 Episode 5 2021-10-04 21:00
Episode 5
Sexual health advisor Liza meets father-of-five Simon. Singer Saskia dates Luke the magician. And a car buff from Grimsby meets a self-confessed 'nerd' yet to fall in love.