How many seasons does First Dates have?

First Dates has 24 seasons and 208 episodes.

Is First Dates renewed or canceled?

First Dates is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

Where can I watch First Dates?

First Dates is available on Channel 4.

First Dates

Name: First Dates
Genre: Reality
Released: 2013-06-20
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Fred Sirieix, Merlin Griffiths, Cici Coleman, Sam Conrad

RETURNING24 Seasons208 Episodes★ 6.5

NetworkChannel 4

First AiredJun 20, 2013

Last AiredAug 28, 2025

GenreReality

Runtime50 min

Created ByAna de Moraes

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.

RENEWED

First Dates has been renewed but a premiere date has not been announced yet. Track this show to get an alert when a date is confirmed.

WHERE TO WATCH

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Cast

Fred Sirieix

Himself - Maître d'

Merlin Griffiths

Himself - Bartender

Cici Coleman

Herself - Waitress

Sam Conrad

Himself - Waiter

Seasons & Episodes24 seasons · 208 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Jul 4, 202547m

A serial dater tries to connect with a tech consultant head-turner, while a tattoo-loving mum-of-three meets a massage therapist with a calming energy.

E2Episode 2

Jul 11, 202547m

A musical waiter, a Boris-loving singleton and an '80s-obsessed romantic - this time First Dates serves up chaos over a spilled drink, a bit of chemistry and a few curveballs.

E3Episode 3

Jul 18, 202547m

Love can strike at any age. Or so we hope. This time features single mum Maisie and guarded Dan, Cornwall romantics Mark and Josie, and gaming duo Joe and Rebecca.

E4Episode 4

Jul 25, 202547m

There's a singing star this time and a sax player too. A couple of yachties. And an ex-copper from Essex seeks an alpha male fit to be a king.

E5Episode 5

Aug 1, 202547m

Fred gives some of the daters a flirting masterclass, as a fashion lover seeks a geek with heart, and a smooth-talking handyman gets his ukulele out.

E6Episode 6

Aug 8, 202547m

This time in the First Dates restaurant, can the stars align over Wales with a Celtic-flavoured night of surprises, big hearts, a zest for life and some bold fashion choices?

E7Episode 7

Aug 15, 202547m

A warm-hearted widow tries dating after seven years of living alone. Mark has a bout of first-date jitters. And can champion speed skater Keith keep up with Jo's high standards?

E8Episode 8

Aug 22, 202547m

The chemistry's strong between naked cleaner Elleigha and perfectionist chef Louis. Sisters Caitlin and Lucy have never dated before. And can joker Asher heal his past wounds?

E9Episode 9

Aug 28, 202547m

A reality TV star seeks romance. A free spirit wrestles with commitment. One dater hopes for nice gifts. And a nervous first-timer and a confident dater lose the thread.

About First Dates

First Dates is a reality series on Channel 4. The show first aired on Jun 20, 2013 and currently has 24 seasons and 208 episodes. First Dates has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 6.5/10 based on 23 votes. The cast includes Fred Sirieix, Merlin Griffiths, Cici Coleman, Sam Conrad. Created by Ana de Moraes.