First Dates: Series 22
Season 22 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 21.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 22 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Aug 6, 2024 · 47 min
Will the flames of passion burn bright for fire performer Hayley and business owner Glen? And can tattoo fan Sarah from Wales find someone who'll take her bins out on a Tuesday?
Episode 2
Aug 20, 2024 · 47 min
BFFs Emma and Dani have disastrous dating track records; will double dating help? Aire from Venezuela wants someone who's 'a bit crazy'. Does colourful-trouser-wearing Mark fit the
Episode 3
Aug 27, 2024 · 47 min
Will avid reader Jean and crime writer Andy have a happy ending?
Episode 4
Sep 13, 2024 · 47 min
Can two content creators, or an adventure mermaid and a Sicilian chef, find love?
Episode 5
Sep 20, 2024 · 47 min
Jo seeks someone 'feral, but not too feral'. Marina wants a no-sex-before-marriage man.
Episode 6
Sep 27, 2024 · 47 min
'Relentlessly optimistic' Charlie meets Australian osteopath Benj.
Episode 7
Oct 4, 2024 · 47 min
After suffering a life-threatening illness, Georgina is looking for a rugged man.
Episode 8
Oct 11, 2024 · 47 min
'Nice guy' Matteo meets goal-oriented Sam, who mentions babies before they've ordered food.
Episode 9
Oct 18, 2024 · 47 min
Aspiring rapper Matt meets music producer Breda - and can't believe his eyes.