First Dates: Series 25
Season 25 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 24.
- 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 25 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Apr 10, 2026 · 47 min
Sparks fly as First Dates returns. A former Lioness meets a cat lover. A yoga teacher contemplates a mindfulness coach. And a doctor calms her nerves with a self-confessed geek.
Episode 2
Apr 17, 2026 · 47 min
A hair stylist meets a nutritionist with a bit of 'swag'. A conspiracy theorist is matched with a science teacher who also wrestles. And an opera singer serenades his date.
Episode 3
Apr 24, 2026 · 47 min
Former nanny Amber wants to have beautiful babies on a farm, but does her dashing date have the film star looks she's after? A magician and a pole dancer are looking for love too.
Episode 4
May 1, 2026 · 47 min
Confident soldier Paul is the opposite of what former girl band member Natalie would usually go for, but will she fall for his charm? And will weightlifting octogenarian Dave charm
Episode 5
May 8, 2026 · 47 min
It's a family affair as Fred's parents come for lunch and electrician Jordan brings his mum for a double date. And Ukrainian single mum Kateryna meets warm-hearted Peter.
Episode 6
May 15, 2026 · 47 min
Will former mayor Tracey take the plunge with toilet roll salesman Stuart? And will burlesque dancer Double D and professional singer Lee hit all the right notes?
Episode 7
May 22, 2026 · 47 min
Will there be chemistry between two self-confessed nerds when engineer Ellie meets nuclear project manager Callum? Author Beckie meets poet Paul. And disco DJ John’s love life’s be
Episode 8
May 29, 2026 · 47 min
Can nervous Jack find common ground with Rachella? Scott plucks up the courage to shed his drag alter-ego, Casta Hex. And can DJ Priscilla and accountant Raj reconcile their musica
Episode 9
Jun 5, 2026 · 47 min
Two 19-year-olds take their first tentative steps into the dating world together. A hip-hop artist meets another musician. And can weightlifter Jack give bodybuilder Eloise’s spiri