First Dates - Season 9

Season 9
The Bafta Award-winning show is back, and as summer draws to an end, the First Dates restaurant re-opens its doors for a new term of love. Maître d' Fred helps calm the single souls who are nervously hoping to find their special one.

Episodes

Episode 1
Teaching assistant Liberty's looking for a man who can handle her 'right amount of crazy'. Octogenarian Doreen wants a man who can keep her on her toes; is author James the one?

Episode 2
Will glamorous dental nurse Cece make DJ Collins' heart skip a beat? And science technician Ian has never been on a date; can he find a spark with shy nursery nurse Stacie?

Episode 3
Dramatic events unfold on fashion assistant Jade's date with wrestler Lewis. Chelsea girl Montana meets cheeky chappy Joe. Can gregarious aristocrat Count Anthony bring shy Silvia out of her shell?

Episode 4
Alasdair and Lee bond over their love of the pop parade. Stu lost his sight 13 years ago; he hopes to meet a feisty redhead. Wrestler Lewis returns to the restaurant, for a date with barista Lauren.

Episode 5
Finding the right man has been a tall order for 6' 3" Nikki; how does 6' 4" Ross measure up? And is there a spark when laboratory engineer Daniel meets lingerie designer Lauren?

Episode 6
Can dancing accountant Robert sweep French aristocrat Gladys off her feet? Self-confessed Jack the Lad Joey and fashion blogger Jodie have a chance encounter the night before their date.

Episode 7
Can painter and lawyer Josh court student and waitress Sophia? And Lesley and Babs bond over their mutual admiration of Michelle Obama.

Episode 8
Natasha, who's been out of the dating game for a couple of years, meets laid-back Oskar. Glamorous Emily and model Matt discuss aliens. And 73-year-old Michael's roaming eye gets him into trouble.

Episode 9
Student Leah's on her first ever date. Welder Daniel and student midwife Emily bond over their shared love of romcoms. Pilot Antonia hopes to meet a man who wants to know the woman behind the uniform.

Episode 10
Will mods Neil and Eileen ride off into the sunset together? Fire-breathing podium dancer Khloe and former club promoter Rick both love music; will their date hit the right note?

Episode 11
How will model Laura react when she finds out what tall, dark Dan does for a living? And will sausage roll maker Joel's culinary creativity impress recipe developer Mimi?

Episode 12
Tattooed yoga lover Jack, vibrant 70-year-old fashion stylist Christine, Stetson-wearing Simon from Dallas and performance artist and poet Justin are among the diners looking for love in this episode.

Episode 13
Bina runs a bridal business; does Joban make her want to don her dream wedding dress? Will born adventurer Stephen run a mile when he finds out that Dina wants to start a family?
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