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.
First Dates (Season 25)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2026-04-10
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Sparks fly as First Dates returns. A former Lioness meets a cat lover. A yoga teacher contemplates a mindfulness coach. And a doctor calms her nerves with a self-confessed geek.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2026-04-17
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: A hair stylist meets a nutritionist with a bit of 'swag'. A conspiracy theorist is matched with a science teacher who also wrestles. And an opera singer serenades his date.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2026-04-24
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Former nanny Amber wants to have beautiful babies on a farm, but does her dashing date have the film star looks she's after? A magician and a pole dancer are looking for love too.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2026-05-01
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Confident soldier Paul is the opposite of what former girl band member Natalie would usually go for, but will she fall for his charm? And will weightlifting octogenarian Dave charm elegant Clare?
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2026-05-08
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: It's a family affair as Fred's parents come for lunch and electrician Jordan brings his mum for a double date. And Ukrainian single mum Kateryna meets warm-hearted Peter.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2026-05-15
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Will former mayor Tracey take the plunge with toilet roll salesman Stuart? And will burlesque dancer Double D and professional singer Lee hit all the right notes?
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2026-05-22
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Will there be chemistry between two self-confessed nerds when engineer Ellie meets nuclear project manager Callum? Author Beckie meets poet Paul. And disco DJ John’s love life’s been stuck on pause...
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 2026-05-29
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Can nervous Jack find common ground with Rachella? Scott plucks up the courage to shed his drag alter-ego, Casta Hex. And can DJ Priscilla and accountant Raj reconcile their musical differences?
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 2026-06-05
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Two 19-year-olds take their first tentative steps into the dating world together. A hip-hop artist meets another musician. And can weightlifter Jack give bodybuilder Eloise’s spirits a lift?
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