The BEST episodes of First Dates season 8

Every episode of First Dates season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of First Dates season 8!

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: 4/27/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing
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Episode 9
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7.88
48 votes

#1 - 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.

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Episode 11
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7.55
47 votes

#2 - Episode 11

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/27/2017

`Deadly' (aka David) found fame with his UK garage crew, and though he may be confident on stage, he's shy and retiring with the ladies. Can he bring his A-game when he meet teaching assistant Helen? Other diners include rock fan Anthony, who meets retired nurse and fellow northerner Barbara. She's an amateur magician with a few dating tricks up her sleeve

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Episode 8
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7.53
51 votes

#3 - Episode 8

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/6/2017

After years on the road, 59-year-old professional singer Precious is looking for a man to make sweet music with. Does her date - suave 58-year-old amateur magician Earle - hit the right notes with Precious as he serenades her? Company director John, who's 28, is looking for a man to marry and start a family with. His fellow Scotsman Greig, an old romantic, is looking for a feisty companion, but will John's brutal honesty halfway through the date end their potentially beautiful friendship? Hebe, who's 20, is confused by the dating game and has never been on a date. On the verge of giving up on finding a man, she's pinning all her hopes on her date. She meets 25-year-old fine wine merchant Charles, who's tired of the playboy bachelor life and is looking for a punchy, zingy and full bodied woman. Free-spirited Mancunian musician Charlie, who's 25, is looking for a woman who shares his love of travelling.

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Episode 7
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7.38
53 votes

#4 - Episode 7

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/30/2017

Ladies' man Luke, 30, is ready to give up playing the field and is searching for the one. His date is 29-year-old PR manager Sophie. Tired of turning up to weddings alone, she's looking for a man to become her 'plus-one' in life. The restaurant also welcomes Bristolian mother of three Mandy, whose date is 52-year-old landscape gardener Andrew

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Episode 1
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7.37
78 votes

#5 - Episode 1

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2017

Cupid has a big surprise for mum-of-two Emma. Is lofty rocker Squid the man for six-foot-tall Kat? Charming science student Sameer hopes to meet Mr Right. And will Fran be dapper Will's English rose?

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Episode 10
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7.35
48 votes

#6 - Episode 10

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/20/2017

Archaeologist Sophie hopes Second World War enthusiast Mark will be the man for her. Also entering the romantic restaurant is comedian Kelly, who worries that she tends to intimidate men. Can high-flying entrepreneur Russell handle her banter? Plus, mum-of-four Heather, 72, hopes retired businessman Gary will keep her company in her twilight years

Episode 5
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7.33
66 votes

#7 - Episode 5

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/16/2017

Violinist Maggie, who is 63 and has played in orchestras around the world, is searching for a man who shares her passion for the finer things in life and all things fabulous - can retired police officer and divorcee Alistair match up to her standards? Bricklayer Molly, 19, works with men all day, and her date is charming warehouse worker Hussein, who has to cope with her laddish banter

Episode 3
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7.23
70 votes

#8 - Episode 3

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/2/2017

Teaching assistant and burlesque performer Susie, 32, hopes to overcome her dating nerves and stutter to find her `Prince Charming'. Her date is Star Trek fan Martin from Essex, while 30-year-old hairdresser Bonnie hopes semi-pro boxer Perry is the man for her. However, it remains to be seen if Cupid's arrow strikes any of them

Episode 4
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7.22
73 votes

#9 - Episode 4

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/9/2017

Eve, who's 22, has alopecia. She's never been on a night out without her wig... until now. Showing off her amazing head tattoo, she stuns teaching assistant Jordan with her beauty.

Episode 13
star
7.15
39 votes

#10 - Episode 13

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/11/2017

Nahida from Liverpool is searching for a man who shares her passion for food, and her date is with fellow Liverpudlian Thomas, who describes himself as a loveable bear. Ex-cruise ship worker Dale, 46, has been single for five years since his partner passed away, but is now ready to put his faith in Cupid again, and his date is 39-year-old massage therapist Chris

Episode 6
star
7.15
53 votes

#11 - Episode 6

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/23/2017

Dairy farmer Ben hopes to find romance with marketing assistant Alice, while classical music singer Zoe dines with amateur dramatics enthusiast Tim. The restaurant also welcomes Sara, who has been single for eight years. Could straight-talking animal lover and dog trainer Nicky be the right woman for her?

Episode 2
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7.03
69 votes

#12 - Episode 2

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/25/2017

Nervous rugby player Phil meets Sarah who's 21 and has overcome bone cancer. Raymon's 90. He meets ballroom dancing enthusiast Cecelia. And can brickie turned model Frankie charm glamorous PA Rosie?

Episode 12
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6.96
48 votes

#13 - Episode 12

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/4/2017

Diners include Sherry, a 65-year-old dominatrix looking for romance. She hopes chartered surveyor and t'ai chi enthusiast John might be the man for her. Meanwhile, Hannah, 40, is looking for a man who shares her love of adventure. Could 42-year-old Christmas tree farmer Rob be her Mr Right?