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The Best Episodes of First Dates Season 8

Every episode of First Dates Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of First Dates Season 8!

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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
    First Dates Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.5/10(9 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. First Dates Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.8/10(11 votes)

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

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

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

    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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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "First Dates" season 8. It scored 8.5/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/18/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 3".