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First Dates: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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First Dates is a UK romance and reality series on Channel 4, running since 2013, with 25 seasons and 201 episodes.
First Dates is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, June 5, 2026.
First Dates seasons (25 seasons, 201 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | June 20, 2013 | July 25, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 8 | February 12, 2014 | April 2, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 9 | March 6, 2015 | April 29, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 16 | September 10, 2015 | December 17, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 4 | January 15, 2016 | February 4, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 6 | March 15, 2016 | April 19, 2016 |
| Season 7 | 17 | August 9, 2016 | December 12, 2016 |
| Season 8 | 13 | April 18, 2017 | July 11, 2017 |
| Season 9 | 13 | September 18, 2017 | December 18, 2017 |
| Season 10 | 10 | April 4, 2018 | June 7, 2018 |
| Season 11 | 8 | October 29, 2018 | December 17, 2018 |
| Season 12 | 10 | April 16, 2019 | June 18, 2019 |
| Season 13 | 6 | November 12, 2019 | December 17, 2019 |
| Season 14 | 5 | February 20, 2020 | March 19, 2020 |
| Season 15 | 4 | October 1, 2020 | October 21, 2020 |
| Season 16 | 6 | January 19, 2021 | February 23, 2021 |
| Season 17 | 5 | September 6, 2021 | October 4, 2021 |
| Season 18 | 7 | January 6, 2022 | February 17, 2022 |
| Season 19 | 6 | July 21, 2022 | August 25, 2022 |
| Season 20 | 5 | April 17, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| Season 21 | 5 | January 2, 2024 | February 6, 2024 |
| Season 22 | 9 | August 6, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| Season 23 | 5 | February 3, 2025 | March 3, 2025 |
| Season 24 | 9 | July 4, 2025 | August 28, 2025 |
| Season 25 | 9 | April 10, 2026 | June 5, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on Channel 4.
Common questions
How many seasons of First Dates are there?
First Dates has 25 seasons and 201 episodes, first airing on Thursday, June 20, 2013.
Is First Dates still on?
First Dates is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, June 5, 2026.
What channel is First Dates on in the UK?
First Dates airs on Channel 4. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in First Dates?
The main cast includes Fred Sirieix, Brian Protheroe, CiCi Coleman, Laura Tott.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.