The BEST episodes of First Dates season 17

Every episode of First Dates season 17, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of First Dates season 17!

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.

Last Updated: 5/5/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing
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Episode 3
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7.53
15 votes

#1 - Episode 3

Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/2021

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 been on 50 dates in the past two years. Tattoo enthusiast Adam returns to First Dates hoping to romance 30-year-old single mum Laura, who is yet to meet a man who accepts she has a child. Urologist Abi may know all about the male anatomy, but realizes her job can scare off some men.

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Episode 5
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7.46
13 votes

#2 - Episode 5

Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/2021

A sexual health advisor with two soon-to-be-married daughters goes looking for love, and a part-time singer enjoys an evening with a professional magician. Other visitors to the restaurant include an accountant contemplating parenthood, a car enthusiast who has been single for seven years, and a call-center worker who has yet to fall in love.

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Episode 2
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7.21
14 votes

#3 - Episode 2

Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2021

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 will share his love of dogs. A retired Butlins redcoat has high hopes for her date, and a woman who has not enjoyed much luck on the dating scene may have finally found the man she is looking for.

Episode 1
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7.15
20 votes

#4 - Episode 1

Season 17 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2021

The first of this series' couples bond over a love of Japanese culture, although nerves threaten their chances. A police detective goes on a date with a man who used to be on the force, an actor meets a journalist and Latin ballroom dancer, and an entrepreneur with a flashy exterior and even flashier car is hoping to find someone to settle down with.

Episode 4
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6.60
10 votes

#5 - Episode 4

Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/27/2021

An international DJ who has learned some new things about her sexuality after a recent holiday to Ibiza now has to get to grips with London's same-sex dating scene - which is not easy when her first date is someone she previously blanked on a dating app. A man with deteriorating vision and a desire to start a family is paired with a trombone player, while other candidates include a full-time carer and a medical student looking to date outside her profession.