The First Dates Restaurant is about to reopen as a new batch of hopeful singletons arrive for their date with destiny.
Former Ireland's Got Talent star Gary Lyons returns for a second date - this time accompanied by his brother - while hip-hop dancer George and drag queen Killian compare moves
Teacher Richard from Cork unleashes his intense energy on outspoken falconer Caoimhe from Galway, while Thomas from Dublin meets Brian - the kindest law student in Cork
Rating herself a 10 on the adventurous scale, Mary (27) from Barcelona meets Betty Boo (30) from Kildare who once ate raw meat to impress a date.
Software developer Joseph is matched with multilingual tech translator Hyeji - who clearly speaks his language - and musician Ben meets self-confessed weirdo Kyra
Wellness coach Colm from Dun Laoghaire meets impulsive Maria rom Wexford, while Chloe from Cavan is seeking a jive partner - will Craig from Offaly mark her dance card?
Dublin taxi driver Abi from Blanchardstown meets super-confident car salesman Sean from Palmerstown
Kate Ann from Longford is matched with self-confessed 'mammy's boy' Phillip from Dublin, while Grace, whose last boyfriend was a plumber, meets plumber's apprentice Daniel
Guitar teacher Jodie forms a dating duet with multi-instrumentalist Darragh, while Leona is overjoyed when actor William turns out to look just like her favourite Doctor Who star
The first of two programmes looking back at memorable match-ups, from the man who unleashed his inner hedgehog to the couple who bonded over a house fit for a mouse