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The Best Episodes of First Dates

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    First Dates Season 21 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Episode 3

    S21:E3

    Barrister Sarah meets Dan, an ex-military man guilty of too many dad jokes. And Mancunian besties Megan and Ellena are out on a double date hoping to have their trust in men restored.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. First Dates Season 21 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S21:E2

    Mum and son Andrea and Stephan are double-dating: Andrea is looking for a debonair, cultured and passionate man, while Stephan is mainly hoping that his mum won't embarrass him. Seventy-year-old Diane refuses to let age get in the way of love and meets retired trucker and part-time crooner 'Neil the Wheel'. Bagpipe instructor Adam hopes that fellow Scot Conor can bring back his excitement for dating

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. First Dates Season 22 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Episode 1

    S22:E1

    Will 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 her bins out on a Tuesday?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. First Dates Season 22 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Episode 5

    S22:E5

    Jo seeks someone 'feral, but not too feral'. Marina wants a no-sex-before-marriage man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. First Dates Season 22 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Episode 9

    S22:E9

    Aspiring rapper Matt meets music producer Breda - and can't believe his eyes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. First Dates Season 23 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 1

    S23:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. First Dates Season 23 Episode 2 - Episode 2 - Valentine's Special 2025
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2 - Valentine's Special 2025

    S23:E2

    For the most romantic day of the year, wedding singer Dave seeks a partner for marital bliss. Jade and Genell, meanwhile, have one of the flirtiest encounters ever seen on the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. First Dates Season 15 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S15:E1

    A new crop of singletons roll up to the First Dates restaurant, including a self-confessed party animal seeking someone just as wild, a disco dancer, an ex-Playboy bunny, and a biker daredevil.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. First Dates Season 22 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Episode 8

    S22:E8

    'Nice guy' Matteo meets goal-oriented Sam, who mentions babies before they've ordered food.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. First Dates Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Faliraki DJ Terry wants to tame his wild love life and settle down. Richard is venturing into online dating three years after losing his wife. And can Will's unusual flirting techniques impress Fayhe?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. First Dates Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Chris hopes to overcome his geeky stereotype on his date. Soifra is looking for personality as well as looks; will a young pilot-turned-model fit the bill? And cheerleading coach Fayhe returns.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. First Dates Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Can well-heeled head hunter Phil sweep picky wine aficionado Lucinda off her feet? Glamour model Danielle is returning to the dating scene after having her heart broken. Rajan's back for another date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. First Dates Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    Daniel, who's 31, is on his first ever date, hoping to overcome his nervousness around women. Hank, who's 4' 11", wants to meet a lady to love him for who he is.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. First Dates Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Lothario Lewis intends to use a tried and tested plan to charm his date, Megan, until he's bowled over by her warmth and personality. And she's met men with similar intentions all too often...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. First Dates Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Two previous daters return. Will it be third time lucky for ladies' man Terry, and will Rajan's bold dating techniques and unique line of questioning work this time?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. First Dates Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Paul is desperate for love and also heart-wrenchingly worried that fear makes his stutter worse. And do chat-up lines work in modern dating?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. First Dates Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Ed is young and well-spoken and is meeting the equally inexperienced Purdey, who tries to hide her 'crazy' personality. Could this be first love for the pair of them?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. First Dates Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    Series one favourite Rajan returns to the First Dates restaurant, hoping to be fourth time lucky. Will his chat-up lines impress Corinne, who has a history of meeting all the wrong men?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. First Dates Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Can metrosexual Jon find headstrong Mancunian Regan's soft side? Playboy Mostafa believes every girl would like to marry him. And opinionated heavy metal fan Dan returns to the restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. First Dates Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    There's a theme of second chances in this episode, with diners returning to the First Dates restaurant hoping not to repeat past mistakes

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. First Dates Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    Talkative primary school teacher Sarah-Jayne is looking for her Prince Charming, but would Martin shave off his beard for her?

    Director:Unknown
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  22. First Dates Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode 7

    S2:E7

    DJ Terry Turbo is back and he says he's changed his Jack-the-lad ways. Are Ben and Gary's dates more interested in each other? Model Rochelle's looking for love that's more than skin-deep.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. First Dates Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode 8

    S2:E8

    Computer programmer Andrew has been single for over a decade. Will he click with old-fashioned romantic Sarah? And Kenny and his biceps James and Andrew are back in the restaurant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. First Dates Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Sparks fly between dancers Frankie and Muhala. Kate and Liam have a lot in common, but how will she score their date's 'fun level'? Can Tim, who's in his late thirties, charm Jenny into a second date?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. First Dates Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Can Jayden hide his Don Juan ways from Isabel? Will estate agent John give Sarah, who's deaf, the butterflies in the stomach she's hoping for?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the best rated episode of "First Dates". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/23/2024. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".