The BEST episodes of First Dates
Every episode of First Dates ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of First Dates!
Every week First Dates follows a range of couples going on a blind date. From the moment they first lay eyes on each other to their parting glance, we’ll be capturing every magic moment in their quest for a compatible match. We’re keeping everything crossed for love to blossom on camera.
#1 - Episode 4
Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/13/2024
Can two content creators, or an adventure mermaid and a Sicilian chef, find love? And Shrish returns, for cat chat, banter, bonding and plenty of spicy margaritas on a hilarious date with James.
#2 - Episode 5
Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2018
Pop singer Ben, who was a smash hit in the 1980s, meets Sarah, who used to have his poster above her bed. And will student James's unconventional party trick impress Emilie?
#3 - Episode 8
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/17/2018
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 bond over everything from video games to school insecurities.
#4 - The Proposal
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/17/2015
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 return too. And one of them gets down on one knee...
#5 - Episode 4
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/25/2018
Dental nurse Jade hopes to get her teeth into a tall alpha male. She meets strapping, handsome tree surgeon Tom. And female sumo wrestler Sharran meets ex-bingo-caller David.
#6 - Celebrity Special for SU2C
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2015
In this special episode in aid of Stand Up To Cancer, some of the daters discover that they've been matched with celebrity singletons. Daters are matched with single celebrities Jamie Laing, Anthea Turner and Alexandra Burke.
#7 - Episode 3
Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/2020
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 former bank manager with a famous face.
#11 - Episode 8
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/22/2015
More singletons meet up for a blind date, including former boarding school pupil Hugo from last week, who is back for a second shot at love. Trainee opera singer Olympia takes centre stage for his encore performance - but will she hit all the right notes to win him over? Other hopefuls include ex-Playboy bunny Jacqui, who is paired up with ex-stripper Ricky, and sensitive soul Steven, who is hoping to find someone who will get along with the most important lady in his life - his nan. Will keen knitter Anna fit the bill?
#12 - Episode 7
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/15/2015
Twin sisters visit the restaurant, each looking for their Prince Charming - but while Francesca appears to be smitten by former boarding school pupil Hugo, Claudia has been hurt too many times before, and her guard is up with rapper Marcus. Maths teacher and human calculator Ian is looking for someone to help him get over his awkwardness, and hopes radiographer Rachel will be the one, while firefighter Marc meets Marilyn Monroe lookalike Elle - will it be a case of some like it hot? Do gentlemen definitely prefer blondes? Or will they turn out to be misfits?
#13 - Episode 9
Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/13/2017
Nicky, 44, is reaching for the stars when it comes to finding her perfect partner. This astronaut in training is looking for a man who is out of this world. Her date is Daniel, a well-travelled motoring journalist. He lives life in the fast lane but wants to find a lady to join him on his world adventures. Will the stars collide on their first date? Next is 58-year-old road sweeper Bruce, who isn't prepared to hang up his dating shoes just yet. He wants a lady to share his evenings with and to just love him for him. Bruce's date is mother of two Yvonne. After years of being single, she's ready to put herself first and to find that one true love to keep her company into her twilight years. And 24-year-old professional dog walker Milo is looking for a woman who can keep up with him. His date is straight-talking charity worker and fellow Londoner Angelica, who works with animals all day but wants someone to cuddle up to at night.
#14 - Episode 2
Season 22 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/20/2024
BFFs Emma and Dani have disastrous dating track records; will double dating help? Aire from Venezuela is looking for someone who's 'a bit crazy'. Does colorful-trousers-wearing Mark fit the bill?
#15 - Episode 7
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/15/2015
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 women to a bucket of KFC.
#16 - Episode 6
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/3/2018
Chrissie and Jonny have one of First Dates' most sexually charged dates ever. Meanwhile, Rodney, who's 45 and has never had a girlfriend, meets Mandy, but they don't have flirting down to a fine art.
#18 - Episode 1
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2016
Friday night is date night in 2016 as more hopeful singletons visit the First Dates restaurant for the new series. Will vet Simon see past lawyer Arunima's wheelchair?
#19 - Episode 4
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/9/2017
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 returns to the restaurant, for a date with barista Lauren.
#20 - Episode 14
Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/21/2016
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 resulted in a missing leg. He meets bubbly phlebotomist Tracey.
#22 - Episode 8
Season 22 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/11/2024
'Nice guy' Matteo meets goal-oriented Sam, who mentions babies before they've even ordered food. And a 'tree hugger', a chef and a wedding singer are all hoping to meet their match too.
#23 - Valentine's Special 2025
Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/10/2025
For the most romantic day of the year, wedding singer Dave seeks a partner for marital bliss. Jade and Genell, meanwhile, have one of the flirtiest encounters ever seen on the show.
#25 - Episode 1
Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/6/2024
Will the flames of passion burn bright for fire performer Hayley and business owner Glen? Tattoo fan Sarah from Wales just wants to find someone who's 'not an arsehole'.