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The Best Episodes of First Dates Season 23

Every episode of First Dates Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of First Dates Season 23!

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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    First Dates Season 23 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S23:E1

    Chocolate expert Angus meets glam chocolate-lover Justine. Two fashionistas bond over a shared Harry Styles fixation. And sparks fly when a writer and a rock singer meet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. First Dates Season 23 Episode 2 - Episode 2 - Valentine's Special 2025
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S23:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. First Dates Season 23 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S23:E3

    Boxer Kirsty puts her gloves down to find love. Ambitious Rose meets Hugo, who wears a cravat but has never been on a date. And can Holly kick the habit of falling for bad boys?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. First Dates Season 23 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S23:E4

    A woman who loves swimming with sharks meets a man with a phobia of butterflies, while a rock singer hopes to meet someone who can understand her romantic dealings within the paranormal world. She bonds with youth worker and fellow musician James over shared passions. Retired fire-fighter Ian hasn't dated since his wife passed away. Can he re-ignite the flame of love?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. First Dates Season 23 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S23:E5

    A retired champion car racer meets a champion ballroom dancer who seeks a man 'with balls'. And sparks fly when Babestation model Rebecca meets leather-clad Mak.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "First Dates" season 23. It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/3/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2 - Valentine's Special 2025".