First Dates: Season 16

6 episodes Premiered Jan 19, 2021 Updated Sep 28, 2026

Previously on First Dates

Season 16 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of First Dates Season 15.
⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Season 16 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 16: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes

Core (3): Character development & subplots

Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler

S16·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Jan 19, 2021 · 50 min

As a new series launches from an all-new Manchester venue, more singletons are looking for love, from a glamorous gran to a parliamentary worker who loves to talk sex and politics

S16·E2 Core

Episode 2

Jan 26, 2021 · 50 min

Double-divorcee and 'hopeless romantic' Ian hopes it's third time lucky, with Amy. Scientist Gerald meets 'free spirit' Lisa. And will nervous Danny regret his five pre-date pints?

S16·E3 Core

Episode 3

Feb 2, 2021 · 50 min

Luxury car seller Sam likes his women 'fast and topless'. Is former teacher MJ open to Sam's desire to explore the kinkier side of sex? And black belt Keira meets ex-footballer Max

S16·E4 Core

Episode 4 - First Dates Valentine's

Feb 9, 2021 · 50 min

Can Fred and co rustle up some love action on Valentine's for more hopeful singletons - from a wedding planner to an ex-politician and a West End actor who's looking for a first bo

S16·E5 Mytharc

Episode 5

Feb 16, 2021 · 50 min

Beauty queen bricklayer Chloe seeks a girl with grand design for the future. India wants a tall, dark, handsome guy. And financial investigator Sylthea gives her date a grilling.

S16·E6 Mytharc

Episode 6

Feb 23, 2021 · 50 min

Ex-strongman Matt meets midwife Kat, who has a big story to tell. And is David from Portugal the 'upbeat, fun Latino' of Devon housekeeper Luke's dreams?