First Dates

Series 24

TV-14

Initially an experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week. Later this aspect was removed and replaced with a cast of regular restaurant staff.

Where to Watch First Dates • Series 24

9 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1A 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.
Episode 2
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Episode 2A 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.
Episode 3
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Episode 3Love 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.
Episode 4
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Episode 4There'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.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Fred 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.
Episode 6
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Episode 6This 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?
Episode 7
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Episode 7A 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?
Episode 8
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Episode 8The 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?
Episode 9
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Episode 9A 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.