First Dates (Australia)
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| Genre | Reality |
| Narrated by | Sam Mac |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 (as of 11 April 2017) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Geraldine Orrock |
| Production company(s) | Warner Bros. International Television Production |
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| Original network | Seven Network |
| Original release | 3 February 2016 – present |
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| Related shows |
First Dates UK First Dates Ireland |
| Website | au |
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.
The series was renewed in August 2016, with a second season originally expected in 2017 brought forward to air in November 2016. In May 2017, the series has been renewed for a third season.
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.
The eight episode first season premiered on the Seven Network on 3 February 2016 airing on Wednesday at 9pm. The second season premiered on 1 November 2016, with six episodes airing on either Tuesday or Wednesday at 7:30pm. The remaining two episodes of the season will air on 10 and 11 April 2017.
In June 2016, the series began broadcasting in the United Kingdom under the title First Dates Abroad on E4.
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