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First Dates: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in Ireland
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First Dates is a Irish romance and reality series on RTÉ2, running since 2016, with 11 seasons and 126 episodes.
First Dates is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
First Dates seasons (11 seasons, 126 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 21, 2016 | May 26, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 12 | January 19, 2017 | April 6, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 12 | January 9, 2018 | March 27, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 12 | January 10, 2019 | March 28, 2019 |
| Season 5 | 12 | January 9, 2020 | March 26, 2020 |
| Season 6 | 12 | February 11, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| Season 7 | 12 | January 6, 2022 | March 31, 2022 |
| Season 8 | 12 | January 5, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
| Season 9 | 12 | January 4, 2024 | March 21, 2024 |
| Season 10 | 12 | January 9, 2025 | March 27, 2025 |
| Season 11 | 12 | January 29, 2026 | April 23, 2026 |
Original Irish air dates on RTÉ2.
Common questions
How many seasons of First Dates are there?
First Dates has 11 seasons and 126 episodes, first airing on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
Is First Dates still on?
First Dates is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
What channel is First Dates on in Ireland?
First Dates airs on RTÉ2. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in First Dates?
The main cast includes Mateo Saina, Peter Campion.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 9, 2026.