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The Best Episodes of First Dates

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Interactive dating experiment in which real dates are filmed, and then viewers get the chance to apply to date the unsuccessful participants the following week.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    First Dates Season 10 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    9.2/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Episode 7

    S10:E7

    Kit has been single for 37 years. He wants to meet a man who shares his passion for the royal family. And will James from Hertfordshire get the seal of approval from Kate Middleton lookalike Jodie?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. First Dates Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S8:E1

    1 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. First Dates Season 8 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S8:E3

    Susie, a teaching assistant and burlesque performer meets Trekkie-fan Martin. And hairdresser Bonnie hopes semi-pro boxer Perry can show her his more sensitive side.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. First Dates Season 8 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Episode 7

    S8:E7

    Ladies' man Luke meets PR manager Sophie, but can she remember his name? Mum of three Mandy's date with gentle giant Andrew is going well until Mandy - who has Crohn's disease - starts to feel unwell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. First Dates Season 8 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

    S8:E2

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. First Dates Season 9 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Episode 4

    S9:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. First Dates Season 9 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Episode 5

    S9:E5

    Leah's looking for a man with a sparkle in his eyes; is blue-eyed boy Andy the one for her? And finding the right man has been a tall order for 6' 3" firefighter Nikki. Does 6' 4" Ross fit the bill?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. First Dates Season 10 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Episode 2

    S10:E2

    Lyn has a surprise for her date Steve: she's pregnant. Can Rebecca see past Freddie's nerves? And Cindy and Elan, who have matching outfits, bond over matters of the heart and family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. First Dates Season 8 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Episode 6

    S8:E6

    Twice-divorced Jo commits a faux pas on her date with Dubliner Robbie. Can marketing assistant Alice handle dairy farmer Ben's tales of the finer details of farm life?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. First Dates Season 8 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Episode 10

    S8:E10

    Can entrepreneur Russell handle stand-up comedian Kelly's banter? Will self-confessed nerd Mark sweet talk archaeologist Sophie with tales of battle grounds and pyramids?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. First Dates Season 8 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Episode 13

    S8:E13

    Ex-cruise ship worker Dale is ready to start looking for love again, five years after his partner passed away. Meanwhile, Fred lets Cici off work early to go on a date of her own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. First Dates Season 9 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S9:E1

    Teaching assistant Liberty's looking for a man who can handle her 'right amount of crazy'. Octogenarian Doreen wants a man who can keep her on her toes; is author James the one?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. First Dates Season 8 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    7.5/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Episode 9

    S8:E9

    Trainee astronaut Nicky hopes her date, motoring journalist Daniel, can take her to the stars. And road sweeper Bruce, 58, hopes he can find a lady who'll love him for who he is.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. First Dates Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Sparks fly between dancers Frankie and Muhala. Kate and Liam have a lot in common, but how will she score their date's 'fun level'? Can Tim, who's in his late thirties, charm Jenny into a second date?

    Director:Unknown
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  15. First Dates Season 9 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Episode 12

    S9:E12

    Tattooed yoga lover Jack, vibrant 70-year-old fashion stylist Christine, Stetson-wearing Simon from Dallas and performance artist and poet Justin are among the diners looking for love in this episode

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. First Dates Season 9 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Episode 2

    S9:E2

    Will glamorous dental nurse Cece make DJ Collins' heart skip a beat? And science technician Ian has never been on a date; can he find a spark with shy nursery nurse Stacie?

    Director:Unknown
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  17. First Dates Season 9 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Episode 6

    S9:E6

    Can dancing accountant Robert sweep French aristocrat Gladys off her feet? Self-confessed Jack the Lad Joey and fashion blogger Jodie have a chance encounter the night before their date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. First Dates Season 8 Episode 11 - Episode 11
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #18 - Episode 11

    S8:E11

    Dad-of-two Graeme, who's 33 and six foot five, is on his first date since his wife passed away. Rock fan Anthony, who's 64, meets retired nurse and amateur magician Barbara.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. First Dates Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #19 - Episode 5

    S8:E5

    Can retired policeman Alistair hit the right notes with violinist Maggie? Can charmer Hussein handle bricklayer Molly's banter? Are self-proclaimed misfits Patrick and Angharad perfect for each other?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. First Dates Season 8 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.6/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Episode 4

    S8:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. First Dates Season 9 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Episode 3

    S9:E3

    Dramatic events unfold on fashion assistant Jade's date with wrestler Lewis. Chelsea girl Montana meets cheeky chappy Joe. Can gregarious aristocrat Count Anthony bring shy Silvia out of her shell?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. First Dates Season 7 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Episode 6

    S7:E6

    Can meat-loving teacher Marie control her sledgehammer wit when she finds out that her date, Davin, is a vegan? Sexagenarians Lynda and Philip both like younger men. And DJ Tom is back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. First Dates Season 8 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Episode 8

    S8:E8

    Two diners decide to serenade their dates in this episode. Meanwhile, Greig is looking for a feisty man, but is John's brutal honesty a step too far? And Hebe, who's 20, is on her first ever date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. First Dates Season 8 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Episode 12

    S8:E12

    Is t'ai chi enthusiast John the yin to dominatrix Sherry's yang? And can karaoke crooner David help Jenni overcome her dating nerves by serenading her at the table?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. First Dates Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    Memories of childhood bullies have knocked Zoe's confidence. Can former ballroom dancer David, who describes himself as 'The Don of the Friendzone', sweep Zoe off her feet?

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 7" is the best rated episode of "First Dates". It scored 9.2/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/16/2018. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".