First Dates

1. S01E01Episode 1June 20, 2013—Faliraki DJ Terry wants to tame his wild love life and settle down. Richard is venturing into online dating three years after losing his wif
2. S01E02Episode 2June 27, 2013—Chris hopes to overcome his geeky stereotype on his date. Soifra is looking for personality as well as looks; will a young pilot-turned-mode
3. S01E03Episode 3July 4, 2013—Can well-heeled head hunter Phil sweep picky wine aficionado Lucinda off her feet? Glamour model Danielle is returning to the dating scene a
4. S01E04Episode 4July 11, 2013—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 lo
5. S01E05Episode 5July 18, 2013—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 sh
6. S01E06Episode 6July 25, 2013—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 qu

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Episode 1February 12, 2014—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?
2. S02E02Episode 2February 19, 2014—Ed is young and well-spoken and is meeting the equally inexperienced Purdey, who tries to hide her 'crazy' personality. Could this be first
3. S02E03Episode 3February 26, 2014—Series one favourite Rajan returns to the First Dates restaurant, hoping to be fourth time lucky. Will his chat-up lines impress Corinne, wh
4. S02E04Episode 4March 5, 2014—Can metrosexual Jon find headstrong Mancunian Regan's soft side? Playboy Mostafa believes every girl would like to marry him. And opinionate
5. S02E05Episode 5March 12, 2014—There's a theme of second chances in this episode, with diners returning to the First Dates restaurant hoping not to repeat past mistakes
6. S02E06Episode 6March 19, 2014—Talkative primary school teacher Sarah-Jayne is looking for her Prince Charming, but would Martin shave off his beard for her?
7. S02E07Episode 7March 26, 2014—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 Rochell
8. S02E08Episode 8April 2, 2014—Computer programmer Andrew has been single for over a decade. Will he click with old-fashioned romantic Sarah? And Kenny and his biceps Jame

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Episode 1March 6, 2015—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,
2. S03E02Episode 2March 11, 2015—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 fo
3. S03E03Episode 3March 18, 2015—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?
4. S03E04Episode 4March 25, 2015—Olive and Terence, who are both in their 80s, bond over memories of lost loves, tennis and amateur dramatics. Occasional poet Frankie wants
5. S03E05Episode 5April 1, 2015—Will historical re-enactor Rory's knowledge of Viking beards impress cross-stitcher Maddie? And can fireman Rich be beautician Steph's knigh
6. S03E06Episode 6April 8, 2015—Nathania's writing a dissertation about marriage as a form of punishment in fairy tales, but will songwriter Dan - who hasn't had a girlfrie
7. S03E07Episode 7April 15, 2015—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 wo
8. S03E08Episode 8April 22, 2015—Ann-Marie visits the First Dates restaurant on her 50th birthday. She's survived four bouts of cancer and believes time is precious. Will sh
9. S03E09Episode 9April 29, 2015—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

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Episode 1September 10, 2015—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 t
2. S04E02Episode 2September 17, 2015—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 perfecte
3. S04E03Episode 3September 24, 2015—Memories of childhood bullies have knocked Zoe's confidence. Can former ballroom dancer David, who describes himself as 'The Don of the Frie
4. S04E04Episode 4October 1, 2015—Self-confessed 'player' Geo wants a steady relationship. Will his flowers and champagne impress Heather? Meanwhile, 82-year-old 'Sauve Harv'
5. S04E05Episode 5October 8, 2015—Can weightlifter Lucy strike gold with Caroline? Will Star Wars fan Rachel give self-confessed nerd Lachlan a new hope? Art gallery administ
6. S04E06Celebrity Special for SU2COctober 12, 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
7. S04E07Episode 7October 15, 2015—Some like it hot, but is Marilyn Monroe lookalike Elle too hot for fireman Marc to handle? Self-confessed 'player' Geo returns for another s
8. S04E08Episode 8October 22, 2015—Model Georgia hits it off with hunky banker Alex. But he's meant to be on a date with Heather. And Hugo returns; can trainee opera singer Ol
9. S04E09Episode 9October 29, 2015—Georgia returns for a date with Alex, who she flirted with in the previous episode. Family life's on the agenda for mum Verona, who meets fi
10. S04E10Episode 10November 5, 2015—South London supermarket worker Luke returns. His last visit to the restaurant came off the rails when conversation turned to 'Netflix and c
11. S04E11Episode 11November 12, 2015—Bisexual Jo embarks on her first ever date with a woman: 4' 7" personal trainer Naomi. Dean's dream of dating a lady 'kissed by fire' comes
12. S04E12Episode 12November 19, 2015—Can policeman Mark cross the thin line between hate and love on a date with self-confessed 'nightmare' Abi? And will latex-loving Shirlie bo
13. S04E13Episode 13November 26, 2015—Can Rhys handle the one-way stream of nanny Georgia's conversation topics, which include: Georgia's schooling, Georgia's dinner preferences,
14. S04E14Episode 14December 3, 2015—Locksmith Roberto is proud of his Italian roots, but will his poor knowledge of European countries harm his chances with Croatian-born nanny
15. S04E15Episode 15December 10, 2015—Can executive PA Victoria mend sales manager Scott's broken heart, following the break-up of his eight-year relationship? And when stunning
16. S04E16The ProposalDecember 17, 2015—Three daters return to the restaurant hoping to pull a cracker in time for Christmas, while some couples who had more luck first time round

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Episode 1January 15, 2016—A 29-year-old bingo player goes on a date with a veterinary surgeon. Retired bookmaker David dates retired factory girl Margaret. Darcy is l
2. S05E02Episode 2January 22, 2016—Nicole is determined to not go down the same path as Bridget Jones. Will her date with Gary, who is no Mr Darcy prove successful in the roma
3. S05E03Episode 3January 28, 2016—Danny, a party boy from Essex wants to leave his fun-loving ways behind and find a woman to settle down with. Now aged 38, he wants somethin
4. S05E04Episode 4February 4, 2016—Alex wants a more traditional date as she is fed up of meeting 'posh boys'. Zina, aged 50, is young-at-heart and on the hunt for husband num

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Episode 1March 15, 2016—Maître D Fred and his team are back, opening the doors of the First Dates restaurant once again to hopeful singletons from all over the coun
2. S06E02Episode 2March 22, 2016—Maître D Fred and his team are back, opening the doors of the First Dates restaurant once again to hopeful singletons from all over the coun
3. S06E03Episode 3March 29, 2016—Mum and daughter Maria and Charlotte visit the restaurant for the mother of all double dates. Self-confessed 'acquired taste' Dan tries his
4. S06E04Episode 4April 5, 2016—How will Loren react when Oliver reveals that he used to run an erotic toy business? Fran, who was named the UK's hottest Milf in 2014, meet
5. S06E05Episode 5April 12, 2016—Twelve years ago, a brain injury turned Ben's world upside down. He worries about how dates will react when they learn about his condition.
6. S06E06Episode 6April 19, 2016—A Brummie hunk meets a lady who likes tattooed giants, anaesthetist David is looking for a husband but can't remember his date's name, and a

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Episode 1August 9, 2016—On the menu in this episode are five pairs of hopefuls, including an Irishman with Tourette's looking for the man of his dreams, and two sin
2. S07E02Episode 2August 16, 2016—Pop star Preston of Big Brother fame, Scarlett Moffatt from Gogglebox, rock chick Jo Wood and Britain's Got Talent winner Ashleigh Butler vi
3. S07E03Episode 3August 24, 2016—Vamps lead singer Brad Simpson, rugby league star Keegan Hirst, Bernie Clifton - without his ostrich - and Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton vi
4. S07E04Episode 4August 29, 2016—Hannah and Lee both love festivals; will they make sweet music together? Mary from Liverpool is looking for a 'straight Paul O'Grady'. And '
5. S07E05Episode 5September 19, 2016—How will Lorna react when Charlie tells her he's looking for his perfect 'unicorn'? And can Olympic kickboxer Aston inspire Olympic bobsleig
6. S07E06Episode 6September 26, 2016—Can meat-loving teacher Marie control her sledgehammer wit when she finds out that her date, Davin, is a vegan? Sexagenarians Lynda and Phil
7. S07E07Episode 7October 3, 2016—Will young-at-heart octogenarians Patricia and Alan find love? Ruby's only ever had dates with bad boys; how will she react when Kriss revea
8. S07E08Episode 8October 10, 2016—Are tennis-playing Stephanie and ex-rugby player Stuart a match made in heaven? Janet, who's 71, and George, who's 87, both crave bedtime an
9. S07E09Episode 9October 17, 2016—Charlotte, who's 24, is bravely returning to the dating scene a year after she was tragically widowed. Teresa's 66 and has a lust for life;
10. S07E10Episode 10October 24, 2016—Justin's 25 and has never had a girlfriend; how will Maisie react to the dating methods he learned from a book? Ekow thinks love is insane;
11. S07E11Episode 11October 31, 2016—A surprise ending leads to a First Dates first in this episode. The diners looking for love include self-confessed failure Arj, stand-up com
12. S07E12Episode 12November 7, 2016—A storm brews as 27-year-old hairdresser Ben breezes in for his date with Daisy, and fantasy writer Sarah returns after her last date went a
13. S07E13Episode 13November 14, 2016—With his cover boy looks and cut-glass accent, Adam comes straight off the slopes at Verbier for a date with 'ex-pat brat' Sophie. And can d
14. S07E14Episode 14November 21, 2016—Danielle is 18 and tired of boys asking to take her for a drive. Is Tom what she's looking for? Colin was born with a birth defect that resu
15. S07E15Episode 15November 28, 2016—Carl and Marissa's date gets intense, spiritual and really quite steamy
16. S07E16Episode 16December 5, 2016—Will Tallulah's date with singer Teddy hit the high notes? Visual glazing enhancer (window cleaner) Daniel bonds with Margot Robbie lookalik
17. S07E17Episode 17December 12, 2016—Lee from Leigh meets the girl of his dreams but forgets her name. Meanwhile, in a First Dates first, a mum and her son, Jane and Bobby, visi

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Episode 1April 18, 2017—Cupid has a big surprise for mum-of-two Emma. Is lofty rocker Squid the man for six-foot-tall Kat? Charming science student Sameer hopes to
2. S08E02Episode 2April 25, 2017—Nervous rugby player Phil meets Sarah who's 21 and has overcome bone cancer. Raymon's 90. He meets ballroom dancing enthusiast Cecelia. And
3. S08E03Episode 3May 2, 2017—Susie, a teaching assistant and burlesque performer meets Trekkie-fan Martin. And hairdresser Bonnie hopes semi-pro boxer Perry can show her
4. S08E04Episode 4May 9, 2017—Eve, who's 22, has alopecia. She's never been on a night out without her wig... until now. Showing off her amazing head tattoo, she stuns te
5. S08E05Episode 5May 16, 2017—Can retired policeman Alistair hit the right notes with violinist Maggie? Can charmer Hussein handle bricklayer Molly's banter? Are self-pro
6. S08E06Episode 6May 23, 2017—Twice-divorced Jo commits a faux pas on her date with Dubliner Robbie. Can marketing assistant Alice handle dairy farmer Ben's tales of the
7. S08E07Episode 7May 30, 2017—Ladies' man Luke meets PR manager Sophie, but can she remember his name? Mum of three Mandy's date with gentle giant Andrew is going well un
8. S08E08Episode 8June 6, 2017—Two diners decide to serenade their dates in this episode. Meanwhile, Greig is looking for a feisty man, but is John's brutal honesty a step
9. S08E09Episode 9June 13, 2017—Trainee astronaut Nicky hopes her date, motoring journalist Daniel, can take her to the stars. And road sweeper Bruce, 58, hopes he can find
10. S08E10Episode 10June 20, 2017—Can entrepreneur Russell handle stand-up comedian Kelly's banter? Will self-confessed nerd Mark sweet talk archaeologist Sophie with tales o
11. S08E11Episode 11June 27, 2017—Dad-of-two Graeme, who's 33 and six foot five, is on his first date since his wife passed away. Rock fan Anthony, who's 64, meets retired nu
12. S08E12Episode 12July 4, 2017—Is t'ai chi enthusiast John the yin to dominatrix Sherry's yang? And can karaoke crooner David help Jenni overcome her dating nerves by sere
13. S08E13Episode 13July 11, 2017—Ex-cruise ship worker Dale is ready to start looking for love again, five years after his partner passed away. Meanwhile, Fred lets Cici off

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Episode 1September 18, 2017—Teaching assistant Liberty's looking for a man who can handle her 'right amount of crazy'. Octogenarian Doreen wants a man who can keep her
2. S09E02Episode 2September 25, 2017—Will glamorous dental nurse Cece make DJ Collins' heart skip a beat? And science technician Ian has never been on a date; can he find a spar
3. S09E03Episode 3October 2, 2017—Dramatic events unfold on fashion assistant Jade's date with wrestler Lewis. Chelsea girl Montana meets cheeky chappy Joe. Can gregarious ar
4. S09E04Episode 4October 9, 2017—Alasdair and Lee bond over their love of the pop parade. Stu lost his sight 13 years ago; he hopes to meet a feisty redhead. Wrestler Lewis
5. S09E05Episode 5October 23, 2017—Finding the right man has been a tall order for 6' 3" Nikki; how does 6' 4" Ross measure up? And is there a spark when laboratory engineer D
6. S09E06Episode 6October 30, 2017—Can dancing accountant Robert sweep French aristocrat Gladys off her feet? Self-confessed Jack the Lad Joey and fashion blogger Jodie have a
7. S09E07Episode 7November 6, 2017—Can painter and lawyer Josh court student and waitress Sophia? And Lesley and Babs bond over their mutual admiration of Michelle Obama.
8. S09E08Episode 8November 13, 2017—Natasha, who's been out of the dating game for a couple of years, meets laid-back Oskar. Glamorous Emily and model Matt discuss aliens. And
9. S09E09Episode 9November 20, 2017—Student Leah's on her first ever date. Welder Daniel and student midwife Emily bond over their shared love of romcoms. Pilot Antonia hopes t
10. S09E10Episode 10November 27, 2017—Will mods Neil and Eileen ride off into the sunset together? Fire-breathing podium dancer Khloe and former club promoter Rick both love musi
11. S09E11Episode 11December 4, 2017—How will model Laura react when she finds out what tall, dark Dan does for a living? And will sausage roll maker Joel's culinary creativity
12. S09E12Episode 12December 11, 2017—Tattooed yoga lover Jack, vibrant 70-year-old fashion stylist Christine, Stetson-wearing Simon from Dallas and performance artist and poet J
13. S09E13Episode 13December 18, 2017—Bina runs a bridal business; does Joban make her want to don her dream wedding dress? Will born adventurer Stephen run a mile when he finds

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Episode 1April 4, 2018—Mandy and her ex-husband Stuart visit the restaurant together for dates with globetrotting Adam and divorcee Claire. Meanwhile, can tall, ha
2. S10E02Episode 2April 11, 2018—Lyn has a surprise for her date Steve: she's pregnant. Can Rebecca see past Freddie's nerves? And Cindy and Elan, who have matching outfits,
3. S10E03Episode 3April 18, 2018—Do six-foot-tall legal PA Jordan and basketball player William have too much in common? Plus: First Dates' oldest ever dater, and the return
4. S10E04Episode 4April 25, 2018—Dental nurse Jade hopes to get her teeth into a tall alpha male. She meets strapping, handsome tree surgeon Tom. Female sumo wrestler Sharra
5. S10E05Episode 5May 2, 2018—Will student James's unconventional party trick impress Emilie? And pop singer Ben, who was a smash hit in the 1980s, meets Sarah, who used
6. S10E06Episode 6May 9, 2018—Ketan, who has autism, meets Brodie, who's looking for a man with quirks. Emily - Miss Essex 2016/17 - is looking for a man who won't just s
7. S10E07Episode 7May 17, 2018—Kit has been single for 37 years. He wants to meet a man who shares his passion for the royal family. And will James from Hertfordshire get
8. S10E08Episode 8May 24, 2018—Will Harry Potter fans Claudia and Jack have a magical date? Will Michael's cheeky comment about carnival dancer Ruth's derrière hit a bum n
9. S10E09Episode 9May 31, 2018—How does New Yorker Bryan react when art dealer Simon says his ideal man would have a more toned physique? Max and Esther bond over a shared
10. S10E10Episode 10June 7, 2018—Primary school teacher Richard gives his date Jess a '15 out of 10'. Ex-pop star Jay and call centre manager Brett reveal some surprises fro

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Episode 1October 29, 2018—Can Cameron help politics graduate Joe leave the singles market? Meanwhile, Lee's ready to hang up his party hat and settle down, and Abbi i
2. S11E02Episode 2November 5, 2018—'Cupcake king' Sunny meets fellow self-professed boffin Misha. Twins Rebecca and Stephen nervously embark on dates with engineer Kristian an
3. S11E03Episode 3November 12, 2018—Will the stars align for sci-fi fans Warren and John? Former reality TV star Aisleyne is looking for a man with 'the heart of the Dalai Lama
4. S11E04Episode 4November 19, 2018—Diamond grader Sachen and financial lawyer Priya discover that they've met before. Make-up artist and model Danni meets bar manager Aiden, t
5. S11E05Episode 5November 26, 2018—Flirtation turns to faux pas as the drinks flow on songwriter Kristina's date with photographer Nicola. And will cheeky charmer Billy's fear
6. S11E06Episode 6December 3, 2018—Chrissie and Jonny have one of First Dates' most sexually charged dates ever. Meanwhile, Rodney, who's 45 and has never had a girlfriend, me
7. S11E07Episode 7December 10, 2018—Ruth wants to find a man who can keep up with her in her saucy seventies. Meanwhile, TJ, who's been told that he looks like Johnny Depp, tur
8. S11E08Episode 8December 17, 2018—Helicopter pilot Paul, who's also a cross-dresser, embarks on his first ever date dressed in women's clothing. Sexy geeks Hannah and Dan bon

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Episode 1April 16, 2019—Josh and Natasha bond over having fabulous hair, but commit some hilarious dining faux pas. Georgia is looking for a football-playing Cara D
2. S12E02Episode 2April 23, 2019—Serial dater Jack, who's looking for a 'naughty sort', thinks his luck's in when he meets glamorous fire-breather Safina. But will his laddi
3. S12E03Episode 3April 30, 2019—Is 6' 4" trucker Tony the 'Neanderthal rock god' that Lynda's looking for? And is there chemistry between neuroscientist Michael and publish
4. S12E04Episode 4May 7, 2019—Can kizomba dancing queen Carina side-step away from situationships and into a real relationship with actor Kevan? Meanwhile, romcom fanatic
5. S12E05Episode 5May 14, 2019—Recruitment consultant Jack returns for a second first date at the restaurant, this time with hairdresser Shauna. Mark, who's been single fo
6. S12E06Episode 6May 21, 2019—The dating hopefuls in this episode include a builder who's finally ready for a concrete relationship, a naked bike rider, a pair of gamers,
7. S12E07Episode 7May 28, 2019—Can 61-year-old Italian restaurant owner Giovanni give Fred a run for his money on the charm front? Can Jason see past Tyrone's ADHD? And do
8. S12E08Episode 8June 4, 2019—Will romance blossom for a pest controller and a good time Essex girl, a glamorous granny and a poet, or a working mum with a sideline selli
9. S12E09Episode 9June 11, 2019—Singletons looking for love include a makeup artist with strong family ties, a pair of microbiologists, and an ice cream man hoping to go fr
10. S12E10Episode 10June 18, 2019—Magazine editor Alex arrives at the restaurant sporting bright blue hair. She meets professional story-teller Wilf. Meanwhile, teacher Masac

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Episode 1November 12, 2019—The restaurant opens its doors again. Jessica seeks a James Corden doppelgänger. Dottie, who's 71, goes on her first date in 51 years. Singl
2. S13E02Episode 2November 19, 2019—Fellow Italians Marco and Chiara bond over their roots; criminology student Luka, who's fascinated by serial killers, meets musician Daniel;
3. S13E03Episode 3November 26, 2019—Reiki practitioner Sairaphina hopes to re-energise her love life. Gym-bunny James arrives for his date with Mum in tow. Fiona bonds with her
4. S13E04Episode 4December 3, 2019—Model Tahiry, who's 23, struggles with stage fright and seeks a man who can calm her nerves. Thrice-married octogenarian Cliff dates 84-year
5. S13E05Episode 5December 10, 2019—Music producer Barry, who's 71, dates a former member of a pop group. PR exec Claudia, who's 26, looks for a date who won't make her feel 'i
6. S13E06Episode 6December 17, 2019—Welsh hairdresser Jess, who's 25, looks for a man who's a cut above the rest. Casey, a 25-year-old charity shop manager, has his dream white

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Episode 1February 20, 2020—Semi-pro footballer Reece worries that being 5' 4'' will stop him from scoring with Ria
2. S14E02Episode 2February 27, 2020—Chloe 'flirts her way through life' and seeks a 'geezer' who can handle her. Is Anthony her man? Dog walker Scearcia has a steamy date with
3. S14E03Episode 3March 5, 2020—Anthony is 31 and has a wild past. He meets Lawrence, who's never been in love and feels his 'dating river has run dry'. Bev meets Howard, a
4. S14E04Episode 4March 12, 2020—'Alpha male' Josh is looking for his very own Kardashian. Is glam 25-year-old Yasmin his match? And will waxing entrepreneur Sherie's Marily
5. S14E05Episode 5March 19, 2020—Ex-market trader Dave meets Sara, whose previous marriage lasted five days. Trendy Dennis and Chris wear matching trainers. Ruth has come to

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Episode 1October 1, 2020—A new crop of singletons roll up to the First Dates restaurant, including a self-confessed party animal seeking someone just as wild, a disc
2. S15E02Episode 2October 8, 2020—Aryeh seeks a man who can handle his big personality. Meryl, a 60-year-old widow, hopes for someone 'with a pulse' who can keep up out clubb
3. S15E03Episode 3October 14, 2020—Jamie, a plumber, who hasn't had a girlfriend for years, meets Leigh, who's looking for a guy who's good with his hands. Steampunk enthusias
4. S15E04Episode 4October 21, 2020—American beauty queen and PhD student Camille seeks a gent who's not daunted by brains or beauty. And 'ladette' Shannen is ready to love aga

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Episode 1January 19, 2021—As a new series launches from an all-new Manchester venue, more singletons are looking for love, from a glamorous gran to a parliamentary wo
2. S16E02Episode 2January 26, 2021—Double-divorcee and 'hopeless romantic' Ian hopes it's third time lucky, with Amy. Scientist Gerald meets 'free spirit' Lisa. And will nervo
3. S16E03Episode 3February 2, 2021—Luxury car seller Sam likes his women 'fast and topless'. Is former teacher MJ open to Sam's desire to explore the kinkier side of sex? And
4. S16E04Episode 4February 9, 2021—Can Fred and co rustle up some love action on Valentine's for more hopeful singletons - from a wedding planner to an ex-politician and a Wes
5. S16E05Episode 5February 16, 2021—Beauty queen and bricklayer Chloe seeks a girl with similar grand designs for a future together. India wants a tall, dark, handsome guy. And
6. S16E06Episode 6February 23, 2021—Ex-strongman Matt meets midwife Kat, who has a big story to tell. And is David from Portugal the 'upbeat, fun Latino' of Devon housekeeper L

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Episode 1September 6, 2021—The first of this series' couples bond over a love of Japanese culture, although nerves threaten their chances. A police detective goes on a
2. S17E02Episode 2September 13, 2021—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 wil
3. S17E03Episode 3September 20, 2021—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 be
4. S17E04Episode 4September 27, 2021—Medical student Alice gets together with Max, the self-styled 'Wolf of Wallington High Street'. Veteran house music groover Mark meets Aliso
5. S17E05Episode 5October 4, 2021—Sexual health advisor Liza meets father-of-five Simon. Singer Saskia dates Luke the magician. And a car buff from Grimsby meets a self-confe

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01Episode 1January 6, 2022—Return of the dating show in which singletons meet up with possible partners at a restaurant. First up is Carol, once a Monty Python star, w
2. S18E02Episode 2January 13, 2022—Cake-maker and self-confessed `princess" Fiona seeks someone `chunky and funky", finding herself paired with recruitment consultant Rakim. E
3. S18E03Episode 3January 20, 2022—Becky, a 22-year-old from Bristol, seeks a man who will accept her and her snake. It remains to be seen whether leather-clad Lee from London
4. S18E04Episode 4January 27, 2022—Twenty one-year-old post-grad student Madeleine struggles to find guys who stimulate her mentally, and would love to meet a rugby boy who's
5. S18E05Episode 5February 3, 2022—Twenty seven-year-old single mother and dog groomer Brenna seeks a man who won't be put off by the fact she has a daughter. She hopes to fin
6. S18E06Episode 6: Valentine'sFebruary 10, 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 B
7. S18E07Episode 7February 17, 2022—Thirty two-year-old Sophie needs to find the right guy to earn her trust and tempt her away from the comforts and convenience of living with

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01Episode 1July 21, 2022—Maître d' Fred Sirieix and his team prepare once again to play Cupid at their Manchester restaurant. Essex-born cleaning fanatic Fleur is pa
2. S19E02Episode 2July 28, 2022—Once again, maître d' Fred Sirieix plays Cupid at the Manchester restaurant. First to arrive is 36-year-old, larger-than-life stand-up comed
3. S19E03Episode 3August 4, 2022—Luca, a 31-year-old tiler from Essex, is hoping to polish up his love life by visiting the First Dates restaurant, and is keen to prove he's
4. S19E04Episode 4August 11, 2022—Barrister clerk Bethany is worried that she intimidates men and scares them away. She is paired with tall telephone engineer Dan, keen to se
5. S19E05Episode 5August 18, 2022—Returning to the restaurant from earlier in the series is 31-year-old Luca from Essex. After his last date with TV presenter Hayley didn't w
6. S19E06Episode 6August 25, 2022—Thirty four-year-old Dan, a construction manager from Essex putting a broken engagement behind him. He is partnered with 35-year-old Jess, a

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

1. S20E01Episode 1April 17, 2023—The first guests in the 20th series get off to a rocky start when 39-year-old Craig drops the bombshell that he has three children - all wit
2. S20E02Episode 2April 24, 2023—A cheesemaker meets a marketer with an endless line of jokes, and a company director and a fan of motorbikes and rockabilly share their love
3. S20E03Episode 3May 1, 2023—A nutrition student hoping to meet a man who is open with his feelings finds she is not used to compliments during a date with a football co
4. S20E04Episode 4May 8, 2023—Sonya, a 77-year-old tour guide who has been widowed for 15 years, is looking for a man to share experiences with, and is set up on a date w
5. S20E05Episode 5May 15, 2023—Guests include a woman whose exes tend to marry someone else soon after the break-up, who is paired with a wedding photographer in search of

Season 20 ranked & reviewed

1. S21E01Episode 1January 2, 2024—The first dater through the doors is no-nonsense Mercedes who worries her date, gamer Greg, won't be able to handle her secret. Fifty-three-
2. S21E02Episode 2January 9, 2024—Double-daters mum and son Andrea and Stephan enter the restaurant. Andrea is looking for a debonair, cultured and passionate man while Steph
3. S21E03Episode 3January 16, 2024—Barrister Sarah enters the restaurant looking for love and finds herself paired with ex-military man Dan. Mancunian besties Megan and Ellena
4. S21E04Episode 4January 30, 2024—Sixty-one-year-old finance worker and raver Sandra is paired with part-time DJ Lance in her search for love and competitive Pokemon player I
5. S21E05Episode 5February 6, 2024—

Season 21 ranked & reviewed

1. S22E01Episode 1August 6, 2024—The restaurant heats up as fire performer Hayley goes on a date with business owner Glen who claims if he were a movie character it would be
2. S22E02Episode 2August 20, 2024—Best friends Emma and Dani hope that going on a double date will double their chances of leaving with the one for them. Emma is matched with
3. S22E03Episode 3August 27, 2024—Sixty-three-year-old Jean, a French teacher and avid reader, is looking for someone to match her intellect. Enter 65-year-old crime fiction
4. S22E04Episode 4September 13, 2024—Pink-jacket-rocking Taiwo is first into the restaurant, for a date with fellow content creator Hemah. Hemah's opening gambit is to tell Taiw
5. S22E05Episode 5September 20, 2024—Hoping to meet someone 'feral, but not too feral', divorcee Jo is introduced to pub landlord Sam. They bond over Tank Girl and Jo soon feels
6. S22E06Episode 6September 27, 2024—Twenty six-year-old graphic designer Charlie says that some people describe her optimism as 'relentless'. She's matched with 25-year-old Aus
7. S22E07Episode 7October 4, 2024—After suffering a life-threatening illness, 29-year-old Georgina is back on the dating scene and looking for a rugged man. Her needs might b
8. S22E08Episode 8October 11, 2024—Italian 'nice guy' Matteo's date is Sam, a 38-year-old marketing consultant, who pursues a rather intense line of questioning - with babies
9. S22E09Episode 9October 18, 2024—Shaven-headed aspiring rapper Matt is romantically minded enough to present a bouquet of flowers to his date, music producer Breda. Dynamic

Season 22 ranked & reviewed

1. S23E01Episode 1February 3, 2025—More hopeful singletons visit the First Dates restaurant looking for love. Glamorous 53-year-old Justine loves chocolate; 59-year-old chocol
2. S23E02Be My ValentineFebruary 10, 2025—On Valentine's, the most romantic day of the year, 50-year-old Dave, a singer and wedding celebrant who unites couples in matrimonial bliss,
3. S23E03Episode 3February 17, 2025—Hugo is 19 and, although he wears a cravat, he's never been on a date. He meets career-focussed Rose, who's also 19 and knows exactly what s
4. S23E04Episode 4February 24, 2025—Social activist Shamsa dreams of a man who's fun, respectful, handsome and, most importantly, tall. Enter 6' 3" software salesman Hamish, a
5. S23E05Episode 5March 3, 2025—After racing at Le Mans and winning Daytona, retired sports car driver Johnny, who's 54, is looking to inject some va-va-voom into his love

Season 23 ranked & reviewed

1. S24E01Episode 1July 4, 2025—Newly married Fred Sirieix watches on as serial dater Conner, from Surrey, tries to connect with tech consultant Charlie, a self-described g
2. S24E02Episode 2July 11, 2025—It's a night of personality, passion and surprise pairings as Rebecca, a Boris Johnson fan, finds her political match in Bradley. Paris and
3. S24E03Episode 3July 18, 2025—Daters who believe it's never too late to find that elusive spark, including Cornwall romantics Mark and Josie, single mum Maisie and guarde
4. S24E04Episode 4July 25, 2025—Kathleen, a 64-year-old singer with a Top of the Pops past, meets Sue, a campervan-loving former handywoman who's embracing her new life aft
5. S24E05Episode 5August 1, 2025—Forty-six year-old ex-Traitors contestant Ash prepares for a date with 46-year-old self-confessed cheesy Spanish poet Miguel. However, feeli
6. S24E06Episode 6August 8, 2025—Sarah from Port Talbot returns to the restaurant to be paired with Welshman Ryan. However, the duo quickly realise this may not be the first
7. S24E07Episode 7August 15, 2025—Warm-hearted widow Susan steps back into the dating world after seven years alone, hoping to find laughter - and maybe love - again. Apprehe
8. S24E08Episode 8August 22, 2025—Sisters Caitlin and Lucy have never been in a romantic relationship with a guy. They decide to visit the restaurant to each take a dive into
9. S24E09Episode 9August 28, 2025—Sparks fly as TOWIE's Leah Wright attends the restaurant seeking some old-school romance with ex-bouncer Adam from Runcorn. While one dater

Season 24 ranked & reviewed

1. S25E01Episode 1April 10, 2026—More hopefuls enter the restaurant looking to find the perfect match. Twenty-seven-year-old yoga instructor Nicole meets Matthew, a 24-year-
2. S25E02Episode 2April 17, 2026—A 50-year-old hairstylist meets a well-travelled nutritionist, a conspiracy theorist is matched with a science teacher and an opera singer s
3. S25E03Episode 3April 24, 2026—Former nanny Amber wants to have beautiful babies on a farm - but it remains to be seen whether her dashing date has the film star looks she
4. S25E04Episode 4May 1, 2026—Tall and confident army sergeant Paul is paired with Natalie, a former girl band member who usually goes for a very different kind of man. W
5. S25E05Episode 5May 8, 2026—It's a family affair at the restaurant as Fred's parents come for lunch. Twenty-six-year-old Jordan arrives for a double date with his mum K
6. S25E06Episode 6May 15, 2026—Social activist Aaron is paired with youth worker and nightclub host Nathan - and while they might seem like strangers, their date leads to
7. S25E07Episode 7May 22, 2026—Engineer Ellie and nuclear project manager Callum are both self-confessed nerds. But will their quiet chemistry prove the perfect solution?
8. S25E08Episode 8May 29, 2026—Costumier Scott usually hides behind the drag queen Casta Hex, but tonight he's shedding his alter ego as he sits down with George, who may
9. S25E09Episode 9June 5, 2026—A hairdresser and a builder show that age is just a number. A hip-hop artist meets a musician looking for love off stage. Two 19-year-olds t

Season 25 ranked & reviewed