The Bachelor franchise has proved quite successful for ABC. Can NBC even approach those kind of results with its new First Dates TV show? Has The Peacock Network made a successful match? Will First Dates be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
From executive producers Ellen DeGeneres and Jeff Kleeman, First Dates is a dating reality TV show, narrated by Drew Barrymore. Based on the UK program of the same name, this NBC reality series takes place in a Chicago restaurant, with restauranteur Sandro Coppola serving as Maitre d’. The action centers on different couples who have just met, as they go out on their first dates. The participants — from all over the US — are of various ages and backgrounds. At the end of each hour, the audience learns whether the daters plan to see one another again.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you watch the First Dates TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season on NBC?
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9 Comments on "First Dates: Season One Ratings"
My wife and I absolutely loved watching First Dates. Some may say we are addicted. Needless to say we hope the show is renewed for seasons to come.
Really enjoyed First Dates reality show. Hoping it is coming back for a season 2. The variety of people looking for that connection to a special someone was obvious in this series. Also, the awkwardness of that first date was apparent every week and sometimes it was well worth that short lived uncomfortable feeling! A positive take on dating is much needed and this show would for sure catch on if more people knew about it. My daughter and I loved it!!!
I hope they renew this show for seasons to come. It’s everything you’ve experienced while dating… the sweetness, awkwardness, fun, disappointment, excitement, etc. It’s interesting watching different personalities mingle. I’m happily married but still found this show enjoyable to watch & I rarely even watch tv. I think it’s because it feels more real & genuine to me than other ‘reality’ shows like “The Bachelor”.
I am absolutely addicted to this show! I love everything from the classy restaurant and light hearted staff to the entertaining conversations shared by newly matched couples. I think this program can inspire many others to get out there to meet people. Can’t wait for new episodes!
I hope this series is renewed . It’s funny and gives a view into 2017 dating experiences. I am 64 and not in the 18-49 demographic but I love the show!
Ellen knocked it out of the park on this show! The vibe, style and verve is exquisite. I’m definitely not within the 18-49 demographic…. and I’m in love with the show! It should be noted that my 27 year old daughter and I are in!
It’s a wonderful show, classy and interesting, not gimmicky. I hope it gets renewed.
This is a good reality show!!! This deserves more seasons for sure!
I have enjoyed watching this reality show. This is one of the better reality shows. I would recommend another season.