First Dates
Initially an experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week. Later this aspect was removed and replaced with a cast of regular restaurant staff.
- 2013-2026
- 26 seasons
- Reality, Drama
Initially an experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week. Later this aspect was removed and replaced with a cast of regular restaurant staff.
Season 8 Episode Guide
27 Episodes 2018 - 2020
Episode 1
Celebrity Special for SU2C 2018
47 mins
Joey Essex, Melinda Messenger, Sandra Martin from Gogglebox (2013) and Lady Colin Campbell bravely embark on blind dates with unsuspecting members of the public, in this special episode for Stand Up To Cancer.
Episode 2
First Dates at Christmas 2018
47 mins
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?
Episode 3
First Dates: Valentine's Special 2019
48 mins
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?
Episode 4
Episode #8.4
47 mins
Josh and Natasha bond over having fabulous hair, but commit some hilarious dining faux pas. Georgia is looking for a football-playing Cara Delevingne.
Episode 5
Episode #8.5
60 mins
Is 6' 4" trucker Tony the 'Neanderthal rock god' that Lynda's looking for? And is there chemistry between neuroscientist Michael and publishing assistant Hannah?
Episode 6
Episode #8.6
60 mins
Can kizomba dancing queen Carina side-step away from situationships and into a real relationship with actor Kevan? Meanwhile, romcom fanatic Becky is looking for her very own Hugh Grant.
Episode 7
Episode #8.7
60 mins
Episode 8
Episode #8.8
60 mins
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, and a man who's been married five times.
Episode 9
Episode #8.9
60 mins
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 does barber Chris smell good enough for dental nurse Debbie?
Episode 10
Episode #8.10
60 mins
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 'ick'.
Episode 11
Episode #8.11
60 mins
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 date over shared life experiences.
Episode 12
Episode #8.12
60 mins
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 wedding all mapped out. Is his date husband material?
Episode 13
Episode #8.13
60 mins
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 enthusiast Joe meets Jess, who used to dress up as a Victorian.
Episode 14
Episode #8.14
47 mins
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 Aurita.
Episode 15
Episode #8.15
60 mins
Episode 16
Episode #8.16
60 mins
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 former bank manager with a famous face.
Episode 17
Episode #8.17
60 mins
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 selling and renting sex dolls?
Episode 18
Episode #8.18
47 mins
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 clubbing. And two sisters try double dating.
Episode 19
Episode #8.19
60 mins
'Alpha male' Josh is looking for his very own Kardashian. Is glam 25-year-old Yasmin his match? And will waxing entrepreneur Sherie's Marilyn Monroe dress be a hit with Richard?
Episode 20
Episode #8.20
47 mins
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.
Episode 21
Episode #8.21
60 mins
Fellow Italians Marco and Chiara bond over their roots; criminology student Luka, who's fascinated by serial killers, meets musician Daniel; and two care workers from Preston date.
Episode 22
Episode #8.22
60 mins
Ex-market trader Dave meets Sara, whose previous marriage lasted five days. Trendy Dennis and Chris wear matching trainers. Ruth has come to her date with 'Mike' - her colostomy bag.
Episode 23
Episode #8.23
60 mins
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 again after losing her husband to cancer.
Episode 24
Episode #8.24
47 mins
The restaurant opens its doors again. Jessica seeks a James Corden doppelgänger. Dottie, who's 71, goes on her first date in 51 years. Single mum Keely meets market trader Ben.
Episode 25
Valentine's Special 2020
47 mins
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.
Episode 26
At Christmas
60 mins
Episode 27
First Dates at Christmas 2020
60 mins
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.