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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 Worst Episode
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    First Dates Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #1 - 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
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  2. First Dates Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #2 - 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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  3. First Dates Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #3 - 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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  4. First Dates Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #4 - 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
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  5. First Dates Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #5 - 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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  6. First Dates Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #6 - 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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  7. First Dates Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #7 - 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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  8. First Dates Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #8 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. First Dates Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #9 - 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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  10. First Dates Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #10 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. First Dates Season 2 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #11 - 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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  12. First Dates Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #12 - 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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  13. First Dates Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #13 - 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
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  14. First Dates Season 3 Episode 3 - Episode 3
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    #14 - Episode 3

    S3:E3

    Will Ryan's unique chat-up lines laugh aspiring embalmer Kerry into bed? How will nervous Mark react when free spirit Sophia reads his palm?

    Director:Unknown
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  15. First Dates Season 3 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #15 - Episode 4

    S3:E4

    Olive and Terence, who are both in their 80s, bond over memories of lost loves, tennis and amateur dramatics. Occasional poet Frankie wants a relationship that fits her unique philosophy of romance.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. First Dates Season 3 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #16 - Episode 5

    S3:E5

    Will historical re-enactor Rory's knowledge of Viking beards impress cross-stitcher Maddie? And can fireman Rich be beautician Steph's knight in shining armour?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. First Dates Season 3 Episode 6 - Episode 6
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    #17 - Episode 6

    S3:E6

    Nathania's writing a dissertation about marriage as a form of punishment in fairy tales, but will songwriter Dan - who hasn't had a girlfriend since he left school - be her Prince Charming?

    Director:Unknown
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  18. First Dates Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
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    #18 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    Mula, who was stood up on her last date, is hoping Round 2 will be better. Her blind date is another returner, funny man AJ, who compares women to a bucket of KFC.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. First Dates Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
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    #19 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    Ann-Marie visits the First Dates restaurant on her 50th birthday. She's survived four bouts of cancer and believes time is precious. Will she want to spend it with her date Carl?

    Director:Unknown
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  20. First Dates Season 3 Episode 9 - Episode 9
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    #20 - Episode 9

    S3:E9

    Joe used to be a model and is often compared to James Bond. His date, Nicole, is used to men dropping at her feet. Has Joe met his Bond girl?

    Director:Unknown
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  21. First Dates Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
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    #21 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    First through the doors is Anna, who has a lengthy list of what she wants from her perfect man. She meets her date Liam, who likens dating to hunting a gazelle.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. First Dates Season 4 Episode 2 - Episode 2
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    #22 - Episode 2

    S4:E2

    Aaron from Texas moved to London 10 months ago and is still figuring out how to charm British women. His date Sophie claims to have perfected the art of enticing a man with a well-practised stare.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. First Dates Season 4 Episode 4 - Episode 4
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    #23 - Episode 4

    S4:E4

    Self-confessed 'player' Geo wants a steady relationship. Will his flowers and champagne impress Heather? Meanwhile, 82-year-old 'Sauve Harv' meets lifelong singleton Dinah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. First Dates Season 4 Episode 5 - Episode 5
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    #24 - Episode 5

    S4:E5

    Can weightlifter Lucy strike gold with Caroline? Will Star Wars fan Rachel give self-confessed nerd Lachlan a new hope? Art gallery administrator Grace meets Chuks, who was born with short arms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. First Dates Season 4 Episode 6 - Episode 6 - Celebrity Special for SU2C
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    #25 - Episode 6 - Celebrity Special for SU2C

    S4:E6

    SU2C 2015 In this special episode for Stand Up To Cancer, some of the daters discover that they've been matched with celebrity singletons, from Jamie Laing to Jorgie Porter, Anthea Turner and Alexandra Burke.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 3" is the worst rated episode of "First Dates". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/4/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 4".