Genre Reality Original language(s) English First episode date 3 February 2016 Narrated by Sam Mac Executive producer Geraldine Orrock | Country of origin Australia No. of series 1 Network Seven Network Number of episodes 8 (as of 23 March 2016) | |
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No. of episodes 8 (as of 23 March 2016) Production company(s) Warner Bros. International Television Production Nominations AACTA Award for Best Reality Television Series Similar Gold Coast Medical, Married at First Sight, The Chase Australia, What Really Happens, Seven Year Switch Profiles | ||
First Dates is an Australian reality dating television show which premiered on the Seven Network on 3 February 2016. Narrated by Sam Mac, the format is based on a British program of the same name.
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The series was renewed in August 2016, with a second season originally expected in 2017 brought forward to air in November 2016.
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Premise
The program follows two strangers, who have been matched up by a relationship expert, meeting for a first date at Verandah restaurant in Sydney. At the end of the date, the couples are interviewed together and asked whether they would like to see each other again.
During filming of the date, there are no producers or cameramen in the restaurant, to ensure the "authenticity of the date," with cameras being remotely operated.
In episode seven, the series featured its first same sex date, something seen as a rarity on Australian reality shows.
Broadcast
The eight episode series premiered on the Seven Network on 3 February 2016.
In June 2016, the series began broadcasting in the United Kingdom under the title First Dates Abroad on E4.