Blind Date 1985
What is Blind Date?
Blind Date is a television series first released in 1985. Produced and broadcast by ITV1.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 370
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 30, 1985
- Networks
- ITV1
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 370 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Blind Date is a television series first released in 1985. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 18 seasons and 370 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Britain’s beloved Saturday night dating show, steered by Cilla Black, matched strangers for love.”
- Iconic host Cilla Black
- Ran for nearly two decades
- Classic blind‑date format
- Production reflects its 1980s origins
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic British game shows that pair strangers on a first date.
The show is light‑hearted and suitable for most viewers, though its 80s‑era style may feel dated.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
- E1 Series 1, Show 1 Mytharc Nov 30, 1985
- E2 Series 1, Show 2 Core Dec 7, 1985
- E3 Series 1, Show 3 Core Dec 14, 1985
- E4 Series 1, Show 4 Core Dec 21, 1985
- E5 Series 1, Show 5 Core Dec 28, 1985
- E6 Series 1, Show 6 Mytharc Jan 4, 1986
- E7 Series 1, Show 7 Mytharc Jan 11, 1986
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 Series 2, Show 1 Mytharc Aug 30, 1986
- E2 Series 2, Show 2 Core Sep 6, 1986
- E3 Series 2, Show 3 Core Sep 13, 1986
- E4 Series 2, Show 4 Core Sep 20, 1986
- E5 Series 2, Show 5 Core Sep 27, 1986
- E6 Series 2, Show 6 Core Oct 4, 1986
- E7 Series 2, Show 7 Core Oct 11, 1986
- E8 Series 2, Show 8 Core Oct 18, 1986
- E9 Series 2, Show 9 Core Oct 25, 1986
- E10 Series 2, Show 10 Core Nov 1, 1986
- E11 Series 2, Show 11 Core Nov 8, 1986
- E12 Series 2, Show 12 Core Nov 15, 1986
- E13 Series 2, Show 13 Core Nov 22, 1986
- E14 Series 2, Show 14 Mytharc Nov 29, 1986
- E15 Series 2, Show 15 Mytharc Dec 6, 1986
Season 3 · 17 episodes
- E1 Series 3, Show 1 Mytharc Sep 5, 1987
- E2 Series 3, Show 2 Core Sep 12, 1987
- E3 Series 3, Show 3 Core Sep 19, 1987
- E4 Series 3, Show 4 Core Sep 26, 1987
- E5 Series 3, Show 5 Core Oct 3, 1987
- E6 Series 3, Show 6 Core Oct 10, 1987
- E7 Series 3, Show 7 Core Oct 17, 1987
- E8 Series 3, Show 8 Core Oct 24, 1987
- E9 Series 3, Show 9 Core Oct 31, 1987
- E10 Series 3, Show 10 Core Nov 7, 1987
- E11 Series 3, Show 11 Core Nov 14, 1987
- E12 Series 3, Show 12 Core Nov 21, 1987
- E13 Series 3, Show 13 Core Nov 28, 1987
- E14 Series 3, Show 14 Core Dec 5, 1987
- E15 Series 3, Show 15 Core Dec 12, 1987
- E16 Series 3, Show 16 Mytharc Dec 19, 1987
- E17 Series 3, Show 17 Mytharc Dec 26, 1987
Season 4 · 18 episodes
- E1 Series 4, Show 1 Mytharc Sep 3, 1988
- E2 Series 4, Show 2 Core Sep 10, 1988
- E3 Series 4, Show 3 Core Sep 17, 1988
- E4 Series 4, Show 4 Core Sep 24, 1988
- E5 Series 4, Show 5 Core Oct 1, 1988
- E6 Series 4, Show 6 Core Oct 8, 1988
- E7 Series 4, Show 7 Core Oct 15, 1988
- E8 Series 4, Show 8 Core Oct 22, 1988
- E9 Series 4, Show 9 Core Oct 29, 1988
- E10 Series 4, Show 10 Core Nov 5, 1988
- E11 Series 4, Show 11 Core Nov 12, 1988
- E12 Series 4, Show 12 Core Nov 19, 1988
- E13 Series 4, Show 13 Core Nov 26, 1988
- E14 Series 4, Show 14 Core Dec 3, 1988
- E15 Series 4, Show 15 Core Dec 10, 1988
- E16 Series 4, Show 16 Core Dec 17, 1988
- E17 Series 4, Show 17 Mytharc Dec 24, 1988
- E18 Best of Blind Date 1 Mytharc Jul 29, 1989
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 Series 5, Show 1 Mytharc Sep 16, 1989
- E2 Series 5, Show 2 Core Sep 23, 1989
- E3 Series 5, Show 3 Core Sep 30, 1989
- E4 Series 5, Show 4 Core Oct 7, 1989
- E5 Series 5, Show 5 Core Oct 14, 1989
- E6 Series 5, Show 6 Core Oct 21, 1989
- E7 Series 5, Show 7 Core Oct 28, 1989
- E8 Series 5, Show 8 Core Nov 4, 1989
- E9 Series 5, Show 9 Core Nov 11, 1989
- E10 Series 5, Show 10 Core Nov 18, 1989
- E11 Series 5, Show 11 Core Nov 25, 1989
- E12 Series 5, Show 12 Core Dec 2, 1989
- E13 Series 5, Show 13 Core Dec 9, 1989
- E14 Series 5, Show 14 Core Dec 16, 1989
- E15 Series 5, Show 15 Core Dec 23, 1989
- E16 Series 5, Show 16 Core Dec 30, 1989
- E17 Series 5, Show 17 Core Jan 6, 1990
- E18 Series 5, Show 18 Core Jan 13, 1990
- E19 Series 5, Show 19 Mytharc Jan 20, 1990
- E20 Series 5, Show 20 Mytharc Jan 27, 1990
Frequently asked questions
When did Blind Date first air?
Blind Date premiered on 30 November 1985.
Who was the main presenter of the series?
Cilla Black hosted the series after an unscreened pilot with Duncan Norvelle.
How long did the original run last?
The show aired on Saturday nights until 31 May 2003.
Was there any special episode after the original run?
A one‑off special aired in late 2013 as part of The One and Only Cilla Black.
Which company produced Blind Date?
It was produced by London Weekend Television.
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