The WORST episodes of A Date With the Future
Every episode of A Date With the Future ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of A Date With the Future!
Ten years ago, Xu Lai was trapped in the earthquake and rescued by fireman, Jin Shichuan and the search and rescue dog, "Zhuifeng". In order to appease the injured Xu Lai, Jin Shichuan promised her ten-year appointment. Ten years later, Xu Lai returned to China to become a reporter and an international dog trainer. She met Jin Shichuan at the rescue site. Jin Shichuan not only didn't recognize Xu Lai, but also misunderstood her as an unscrupulous reporter. Xu Lai corrected the name of the rescue team despite the misunderstanding. When establishing the search and rescue dog team, Xu Lai became Jin Shichuan's partner as an international dog trainer, conquered the people with excellent professional skills, and gave her rescue dog "Ping'an" to Jin Shichuan. As journalists and firefighters, they always meet in the front line of danger. The two of them who have been tested by life and death have gradually warmed up their feelings.
#1 - We Will Return Home Safe and Sound
Season 1 - Episode 28 - Aired 6/15/2023
Qin Ye calls Xu Lai and reminds her of her love for journalism. He gives her the option to return as a reporter, which puts Xu Lai in a conundrum. Jin Shi Chuan then calls her and tells her to follow her heart by writing "reporter" in the occupation column in her identity registration form.
#2 - Don't Be Scared, I'll Save You
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/11/2023
After waking up, Xu Lai pretends nothing happened and leaves. Jin Shi Chuan rethinks his decision after reading what Xu Lai wrote on the sticky note and remembering what she said the night before. Xu Lai goes to the fire station to look for Ping An for comfort but was kidnapped on the way back. Xu Lai finds herself at a salvage yard, threatened by Sun Lei who vows to take revenge after losing everything.
#3 - You Guys Can Call Her Sister-in-law Now
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/12/2023
Xu Lai accompanies Jin Shi Chuan during his rehabilitation. She brings Jin Shi Chuan to the piano he saw when he was a child. She wants to reconcile with Jin Shi Chuan. She states that even if Jin Shi Chuan turns into a cripple, she's willing to be his crutch forever. She wants Jin Shi Chuan to stop pushing her away. They reconcile with each other...
#4 - Xu Lai Blocked Me
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/12/2023
Faced with Jin Shi Chuan's sincere confession, Xu Lai is moved and agrees to become Jin Shi Chuan's family. After their date, Jin Shi Chuan returns to the fire station and eagerly announces to everyone that he and Xu Lai are in a relationship. Meanwhile, Huo Yan Zong has gone missing. Upon learning that Xu Lai and Jin Shi Chuan have reconciled, he feels saddened and chooses to isolate himself by shutting off his phone.
#5 - Even If You Run Away, I'll Court You Back
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/13/2023
With the help of his team members, Jin Shi Chuan courts Xu Lai using all kinds of methods. He dances in a mascot costume and instructs Ping An to deliver a reflection report to her. His actions are sincere and hilarious, resulting in many funny and sweet situations. Xu Lai is moved by his actions. However, she still shows him the cold shoulder. Han Fang is curious as to whether Xu Lai will give up on her ten-year crush. Xu Lai tells him that she's trying to tame her husband. She wants Jin Shi Chuan to learn from his mistake so that he won't commit them again.
#6 - Is This Something A Girl Should Say To A Guy?
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/13/2023
While delivering a fire safety talk, Jin Shi Chuan receives overwhelming interest from female attendees. Jin Shi Chuan then introduces Xu Lai on stage as his family dependent. While preparing dinner at home, their sweet date gets interrupted by a sudden visit from Xu Lai's parents. After learning about his profession, Xu Lai's mother is unimpressed and reluctantly agrees to invite Jin Shi Chuan to their house. The other firefighters crack their heads to help Jin Shi Chuan tackle the challenge.
#7 - Parents' Hearts Won With Everyone's Assistance
Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/14/2023
Jin Shi Chuan persuades Xu Lai to communicate with her parents. Xu Lai returns home and apologizes to her mother. She tells her that she was met with an earthquake ten years ago and that Jin Shi Chuan rescued her. Xu Lai's mother is deeply moved when she finds out that Jin Shi Chuan rescued Xu Lai. She's reminded of the arguments she had with her husband all these years. She feels that she has let her daughter down.
#8 - I Support Whatever You Do
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/14/2023
Xu Lai and Jin Shi Chuan became suspicious of the director's behavior, prompting them to jointly embark on an investigation into the fire incident. Through their thorough inquiries, Xu Lai swiftly uncovered the truth that Director Wang Yi had deceived him, and the fire was not the result of Mrs. Zheng's actions. Xu Lai exposed Wang Yi's falsehoods and uncovered a likely scenario where Wang Yi had unlawfully increased the nursing home's capacity for elderly residents to amass wealth, ultimately leading to the fire.
#9 - I Will Rebuild Your World With You
Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 6/15/2023
Huo Yan Zong and Jin Shi Chuan are anxious to find Xu Lai. Xu Lai returns to the hotel where she was met with an earthquake. Just when Xu Lai is taking a breather on the balcony, Jin Shi Chuan appears behind her. Jin Shi Chuan brings Xu Lai to see the changes in the earthquake site after a decade. Xu Lai sees new hopes in the bustling city, which was once the center of an earthquake. She's touched by the scene.
#10 - Can You Please Don't Give Up On Me?
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/11/2023
When thunder struck, Jin Shi Chuan was reminded of Xu Lai when he looked outside the window. He's worried that Xu Lai might be waiting for him downstairs. Xu Lai is crouching at the corner. She's elated when she sees Jin Shi Chuan. Jin Shi Chuan shows her the cold shoulder and wants to break up with her. Xu Lai doesn't agree to the breakup. She runs into the rain out of impulse, thinking that Jin Shi Chuan won't ignore her. Xu Lai stands outside the hospital in the middle of the rain, refusing to leave.
#11 - My Life Is Connected to Jin Shi Chuan's
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 6/16/2023
Huo Yan Zong follows the team members to the base. He sees Xu Lai. Huo Yan Zong is worried about the aftershock. He wants to bring Xu Lai away to ensure her safety. He's rejected by Xu Lai instead. She states that she needs to fulfill her duty as a reporter. And, she's willing to keep Jin Shi Chuan company in life-or-death situations. She tells Huo Yan Zong not to worry about her. She tells him to head back.
#12 - This Burnt Rose Is the Most Beautiful Flower I've Ever Seen
Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 6/17/2023
The bond between Xu Lai and Jin Shi Chuan intensifies further. At a special commendation ceremony honoring their efforts in earthquake relief, Jin Shi Chuan presents Xu Lai with the Heroic Medal for Earthquake Relief, openly professing his love for her. He declares that half of the medal rightfully belongs to Xu Lai, sparking envy among the witnesses. In a similar fashion, Lu Fang Qi imitates Jin Shi Chuan's gesture by bestowing his own medal upon Zang Qiu, who then publicly acknowledges Lu Fang Qi as her boyfriend in front of a patient. This revelation fills Lu Fang Qi with immense joy.
#13 - Don't Watch The Tape Without My Permission
Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 6/18/2023
Xu Lai returns to the TV station. She's appointed as the team leader. Xu Lai plays the footage that Zhou had captured during the meeting. She suspends Jian Xin from her work. Jiang Xin breaks down, and the cops take her away.
#14 - Daily Love Schedule Before Departure
Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 6/18/2023
Yu Shi Shi makes her official comeback by requesting to terminate her contract with Yunkai but gets rejected by Huo Yan Zong. Yu Shi Shi then goes to question Huo Yan Zong. Huo Yan Zong suddenly turns serious and confesses that he now wants to get closer to Yu Shi Shi and convinces her that fulfilling their agreement is in her best interest. Caught by surprise, Yu Shi Shi is unable to refute. Their relationship reaches a new turning point...
#15 - You're the Source of My Regret and Guilt
Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 6/19/2023
Jin Shi Chuan proceeds with the on-site dispatch. He brings his team into the fire. He realizes that the electronic valves were malfunctioning due to the high temperature. At the same time, the fire is spreading. The pressure within starts to rise. Jin Shi Chuan observes the surrounding. He remembers that there are two paths and valves to the new tanks and they lead to the main tank. And, there's a path leading from the main tank to the vertical tank. There are possibilities that the tanks might explode.
#16 - I Don't Allow Any Regrets Between Us
Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 6/19/2023
Xu Lai plays Liu Xu's recorded testament in the conference room, and everyone is determined to overcome their sadness. Zhang Yang, who has the closest relationship with Liu Xu and is the most emotionally affected after his sacrifice, also regains his composure after watching Liu Xu's testament. He decides to take over as Wu Di's instructor, nurturing Wu Di to honor Liu Xu's legacy and live a brave and resilient life as a firefighter.
#17 - You Can Protect Everyone. I'll Protect You
Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 6/20/2023
Jin Shi Chuan falls into a coma. Xu Lai takes care of him. She waits for Jin Shi Chuan to regain consciousness. However, as time passes, she becomes more disheartened about it. Everyone is concerned about Xu Lai. Grandpa even advises her not to wait for him any longer. He doesn't want her future to be affected. Xu Lai tells Grandpa that she'll keep waiting for Shi Chuan even if he doesn't wake up. She believes that Jin Shi Chuan will regain consciousness eventually. Xu Lai's persistence paid off. One morning, the unconscious Jin Shi Chuan opened his eyes...
#18 - Jin Shi Chuan, I'm Finally Marrying You
Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/20/2023
Lu Fang Qi disappears for several days. Just when Zang Qiu thought Lu Fang Qi has given up on their relationship, the latter suddenly reappears and expresses his willingness to be in a lifelong relationship without marriage. Zang Qiu is touched. Lin Quan accompanies her daughter to pick out her wedding dress but is surprised by Xu Cheng Yun's earnest proposal. Xu Cheng Yun expresses his desire to be with Lin Quan for the rest of their lives, and Lin Quan agrees. The family of four takes a group wedding photo.
#19 - Xu Lai, This Is My Counterattack Against You
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2023
Lu Fang Qi takes a drowning victim to the hospital and decides to visit Zang Qiu. He discovers that Zang Qiu is not only hard-working but also has irregular eating and sleeping habits. Thus, Lu Fang Qi decides to buy medicine to help with gastric pain for her. Zang Qiu invites Lu Fang Qi to have supper together, and Lu Fang Qi discovers a childish side beneath Zang Qiu's cold exterior. The distance between the two of them gradually diminishes.
#20 - He Is Why I'm Here
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/2/2023
In order to gain insight into the inner workings of the Special Service Brigade, Xu Lai persisted in joining Jin Shi Chuan and his team on multiple missions. Despite Jin Shi Chuan's strong resistance toward this arrangement, he begrudgingly adhered to and collaborated on the interviews due to the directive issued by his superiors. Throughout their interactions, Jin Shi Chuan maintained a chilly and indifferent demeanor, while Xu Lai refused to relent, displaying unwavering enthusiasm as she accompanied the firefighters on their endeavors.
#21 - Would You Date With Me?
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/2/2023
Jin Shi Chuan found a report about his participation in an earthquake rescue ten years ago. At that time, he was a new recruit who was temporarily dispatched for support. How did Xu Lai know about the incident before he joined the fire station? For the first time, Jin Shi Chuan is curious about Xu Lai's identity.
#22 - You're the Girl From Ten Years Ago?
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/2/2023
A girl whom Jin Shi Chuan saved from jumping wants to repay his kindness, but Xu Lai stops her, claiming herself to be Jin Shi Chuan's designated family. After the girl leaves dejectedly, Jin Shi Chuan wonders when he had made that agreement with Xu Lai. Xu Lai gives him a proper explanation but realizes that Jin Shi Chuan has forgotten what happened ten years ago. Xu Lai decides to do whatever it takes to make Jin Shi Chuan recall the promise he made.
#23 - Sudden Appearance of Love Rival
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/2/2023
Jin Shi Chuan endures pain and commands the final tasks. Xu Lai worries about Jin Shi Chuan's injuries, but Jin Shi Chuan is constantly concerned about safety and insists on staying on-site, personally escorting each injured team member into ambulances one by one. Xu Lai forcefully drags Jin Shi Chuan onto Huo Yan Zong's car, intending to take him to the hospital. Along the way, Huo Yan Zong learns that Jin Shi Chuan is the person Xu Lai has been relentlessly searching for over the past ten years, leaving him somewhat shocked.
#24 - I Gave My First Kiss to My First Love
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/3/2023
Driven by her social conscience, Xu Lai embarked on a special report about the fire that had occurred in the old residential area. Upon revisiting the site, Xu Lai discovered that Jin Shi Chuan not only shared her concerns about the fire's aftermath but also selflessly dedicated his time to visit and assist the elderly in the community following the rescue efforts. Witnessing Jin's compassionate and upright nature firsthand, Xu Lai's conviction grew stronger, motivating her to give her utmost effort in pursuing him.
#25 - Playing Hard to Get Is The Way to Tame Your Husband
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/4/2023
Xu Lai showed Jin Shi Chuan the cold shoulder on purpose. She focuses on instructing the team members on how to train their dogs. As for Jin Shi Chuan, he starts to think about Xu Lai outside of work. After the dog training is over, Jin Shi Chuan arranges an appointment with Xu Lai at night to discuss the training schedule. During the discussion, there was a thunder. Xu Lai leans toward Jin Shi Chuan. Jin Xin Chuan finds out that Xu Lai was afraid of staying in a dark environment during thunderstorms after the earthquake. He consoles Xu Lai.