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First Dates

Watch "Sam" as she takes on work, friends, and love after a sudden disclosure leads her down an unexpected path

First Dates

Watch "Sam" as she takes on work, friends, and love after a sudden disclosure leads her down an unexpected path

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Episodes First Dates

First Dates - Ep. #101: "The Pilot"

First Dates - Ep. #102: "The Doctor"

First Dates - Ep. #103: "Jim"

First Dates - Ep. #104: "Brian"

First Dates - Ep. #105: "Martin"

First Dates - Ep. #106: "Lance"

First Dates - Ep. #107: "Dave"

First Dates - Ep. #108: "Ted & Blair"

First Dates - Ep. #109: "Chris"

First Dates - Ep. #110: Season 1 Finale

First Dates - Ep. #201: Season 2 Premiere - "Sam Gets Her Groove Back"

In the Season 2 premiere, Sam tries to rekindle her awesome date with Blair, while...

In the Season 2 premiere, Sam tries to rekindle her awesome date with Blair, while Elaine makes every attempt to get someone else to fix her dishwasher.

First Dates - Ep. #202: "I'm Not Homeless...You're Homeless!"

In the second episode of Season 2, Sam goes on a blind date that isn't...

In the second episode of Season 2, Sam goes on a blind date that isn't exactly all that transparent. Meanwhile, Elaine tries her hand at a new hobby, poorly.

First Dates - Ep. #203: "You Are Playing with My Money!"

Sam goes on a date with a podcaster, and despite his interest in Sam's passion...

Sam goes on a date with a podcaster, and despite his interest in Sam's passion (politics) the date goes awry pretty quickly. But Ricky is determined to get his money for the night, so he swoops in an attempt to salvage an unsalvageable night.

First Dates - Ep. #204: "The Truth Might Set You Free Sometimes"

In this episode, Sam gets a great health update, but her surroundings appear to be...

In this episode, Sam gets a great health update, but her surroundings appear to be affecting her long-term recovery. And during her date, Sam has to come to the realization that she isn't being as forthcoming as she ought to be. Meanwhile, Dave's musical success proves it has its downside.

First Dates - Ep. #205: "When Your Dreams Aren't Reality"

In episode #2.05, we go behind the man behind the bar: Ricky. On top of...

In episode #2.05, we go behind the man behind the bar: Ricky. On top of tending bar, Ricky has other dreams he's pursuing, and he has a relationship that may or may not be impeding those dreams. Watch as Ricky's relationship causes him to take matters into his own hands and figure out what he really wants out of life.

First Dates - Ep. #206: "When Girls Date Girls on Accident"

Sam's inability to fully-understand how apps work in 2019 sets her up on a date...

Sam's inability to fully-understand how apps work in 2019 sets her up on a date that she doesn't even know is a date. In the process, Sam figures out that she wants to take on a new career path. Meanwhile, Elaine ventures into a baking gang.

First Dates - Ep. #207: "How to Ruin Your Date"

In episode #2.07, we take a look at a day in the life of Elaine....

In episode #2.07, we take a look at a day in the life of Elaine. It's as crazy as you thought, complete with Instagram preening, talking to Samantha, and going crazy in the kitchen.

First Dates - Ep. #208: "Black Dating Apps: They Hit Hard"

In this episode, Sam struggles with her health while going into detail about her dating...

In this episode, Sam struggles with her health while going into detail about her dating life. Hint: It's not pretty, as we recount her dates with anti-social nerds, overly excited young'ns, and shirtless meatheads. All and all though, we learn of Ricky's perfection of his new trade.

First Dates - Ep. #209: Season 2 Finale

In the Season 2 finale of "First Dates," Elaine's discovery of Sam's pregnancy leads to...

In the Season 2 finale of "First Dates," Elaine's discovery of Sam's pregnancy leads to some old flames making it back into the picture. Meanwhile, Sam has an appointment with the doc.