The 75+ Best Dating TV Shows
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- 1Chuck Woolery, Brad Sherwood, Jim LangeThe Dating Game is an ABC television show. It first aired on December 20, 1965 and was the first of many shows created and packaged by Chuck Barris from the 1960s through the 1980s. ABC dropped the show on July 6, 1973, but it continued in syndication for another year as The New Dating Game. The program was revived three additional times in syndication afterwards. The first revival premiered in 1978 and ran until 1980, the second ran from 1986 until 1989, and the last ran from 1996 until 1999 with a season of reruns following. Jim Lange hosted The Dating Game for its entire ABC network run and the 1973 and 1978 syndicated editions. The 1986 revival was hosted by Elaine Joyce for its first season and Jeff MacGregor for its remaining two seasons. When the show was revived with a different format in 1996, Brad Sherwood was named as its host. Chuck Woolery took over in 1997 when the original format was reinstated and hosted for the last two seasons. Beginning in 1966, The Dating Game was often paired with The Newlywed Game.More The Dating Game
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- #43 of 132 onThe 110+ Best TV Game Shows Of All Time
- #25 of 133 onThe 110+ Best Reality Dating Shows
- 2Nick Lachey, Vanessa LacheyIn a daring exploration of modern romance, Love Is Blind challenges the way society views relationships by putting compatibility to the test. This reality series garnered critical acclaim, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for its innovative approach to matchmaking. Contestants, separated by walls, embark on emotional journeys as they form deep connections without ever laying eyes on each other. Only after a heartfelt proposal does the veil of anonymity lift, revealing the physical appearance of their chosen partner. As the couples navigate life in the real world, the show delves into how love can transcend superficial barriers, with engaging personalities like Jessica Batten and Mark Cuevas leading the charge.
- 3Erinn Hayes, Rob Huebel, Sarayu BlueYoung adults on the autism spectrum dip their feet into the dating pool.More Love on the Spectrum
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- #20 of 62 onThe Best Reality Shows That Make You A Better Person
- 4Chris HarrisonA woman meets a number of men and tries to narrow them down to one who could steal her heart.
- 5
Blind Date
Roger Lodge, Ava Cadell, Jerry G. Angelo |Blind Date is an American dating game show. Hosted by Roger Lodge, the series was distributed by Universal Worldwide Television. It was later distributed by NBCUniversal.More Blind Date- #678 of 750 onThe 600+ Best Reality TV Shows Of All Time
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- 6Chris Harrison, Brad Womack, Sean LoweAn eligible bachelor dates multiple women over several weeks in hopes of finding true love.
- 7Sima TapariaIndian Matchmaking dives into the intricate world of arranged marriages in Indian culture through the lens of matchmaker Sima Taparia. With a blend of tradition and modernity, the show follows single men and women of Indian descent, both in India and the US, as they navigate the complex process of finding a life partner. The key themes include cultural identity, family pressure, societal expectations, and the search for love within the bounds of a traditional matchmaking system. The series unveils the often challenging balance between individual desires and the pursuit of a suitable match as per the criteria of astrology, profession, caste, and physical attributes. Indian Matchmaking sparked conversations, unspooling the threads of an age-old practice in contemporary times.More Indian Matchmaking
- #483 of 654 onThe 500+ Best Current Shows On Netflix
- #521 of 1,054 onThe 250+ Best Streaming Shows Of The Last Few Years
- #47 of 133 onThe 110+ Best Reality Dating Shows
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Paradise Hotel
Kristin Cavallari, Amanda Byram, Mark ThompsonParadise Hotel is a reality dating competition that thrives on the thrill of temptation and strategy. The show brings together singles in a tropical locale to pair up and share a room, with new guests arriving at regular intervals to shake things up. Contestants must secure a partner to stay in the luxurious hotel; those who fail are sent packing. The last couple standing has a chance to win a cash prize, but there's a twist: one partner can choose to share the money or walk away with it all. The key themes include trust, manipulation, and the pursuit of love - or at least lust - under the sun.More Paradise Hotel- #28 of 133 onThe 110+ Best Reality Dating Shows
- #18 of 79 onThe Best Dating TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- #12 of 38 onThe Best Dating Game Shows
- 9Desiree BurchToo Hot to Handle, a reality television series, explores the complexities of modern dating by challenging attractive singles to find genuine connections amid tempting distractions. Set in a luxurious tropical paradise, contestants are faced with a twist: physical contact is forbidden, and rule-breaking results in prize money deductions. Through challenges, the show encourages personal growth and emotional development among participants. With its diverse cast with big personalities, including Chloe Veitch and Harry Jowsey, the series has garnered attention from viewers around the world. Too Hot to Handle offers an intriguing examination of contemporary relationships and the value of intimacy beyond physical attraction.
- 10George LopezThirty single women compete to win a dream date with a potential new flame.More Take Me Out
- #16 of 86 onThe 80+ Best British Reality Shows
- #4 of 10 onBritish Reality TV Shows That Far Outshine American Shows
- #6 of 38 onThe Best Dating Game Shows
- 11Keke Palmer, Joel Kim BoosterKeke Palmer and Joel Kim Booster assist singles looking for love.More Singled Out
- #41 of 133 onThe 110+ Best Reality Dating Shows
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- 12Drew BarrymoreA look at couples meeting for the first time at the same restaurant.
- 13Nikki GlaserA group of "nice guys" and "f... boys" go to an island where three women are waiting to find love.More FBoy Island
- #578 of 1,054 onThe 250+ Best Streaming Shows Of The Last Few Years
- #26 of 38 onThe Best Guilty Pleasure TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- #285 of 347 onThe 320+ Best Reality Competition Shows
- 14Arielle VandenbergSingles come together in a tropical location to look for love, with one couple winning a cash prize.More Love Island USA
- #46 of 54 onThe Best New CBS TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- #9 of 32 onThe Current TV Shows That Basic Bitches LOVE
- #20 of 73 onThe 60+ Best Trash Reality TV Shows
- 15Terrence J, Ryan DevlinMen and women live together in hopes of finding a perfect match.More Are You the One?
- #41 of 75 onThe 75+ Best MTV Shows, Ranked
- #1 of 133 onThe 110+ Best Reality Dating Shows
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- 16Matthew Hicks, Paul LeonardAn Englishman gets a royal makeover before meeting 12 single American women looking for love.
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The Undateables
Sally PhillipsThe Undateables is a British reality documentary show that has aired on Channel 4 since 3 April 2012 and is narrated by Sally Phillips. A fourth series started broadcast on 5 January 2015. The series follows adults with disabilities or learning difficulties on dates.More The Undateables- #10 of 86 onThe 80+ Best British Reality Shows
- #53 of 128 onThe 100+ Best Subculture Reality Shows, Ranked
- #74 of 171 onThe 150+ Best Channel 4 Shows
- An unfiltered look at special events in the Villa, including arrivals, challenges, dates, and more.
- 19Camila Queiroz, Klebber ToledoSingles look for true love and get engaged, all without meeting the other person face to face.More Love is Blind: Brazil
- #44 of 77 onThe 75+ Best Competitive Shows On Netflix, Ranked
- #36 of 133 onThe 110+ Best Reality Dating Shows
- #385 of 739 onThe 120 Best Reality Shows On Now
- 20Itatà CantoralSteaming up the reality TV landscape, Too Hot to Handle: Latino takes a sultry squad of Latin American singles and sequesters them in a tropical paradise with a twist - the ultimate test of abstinence. Temptation is the name of the game as these contestants must forge deeper connections without giving in to their physical desires to win a cash prize. The red-hot challenges and the ever-present watchful eye of the virtual host, Lana, keep contestants' passions at bay, or at least try to. The main themes include personal growth, emotional bonds, and self-control. The contestants must navigate the tricky waters between lust and love while under the scorching sun.
- #606 of 654 onThe 500+ Best Current Shows On Netflix
- #943 of 1,054 onThe 250+ Best Streaming Shows Of The Last Few Years
- #209 of 347 onThe 320+ Best Reality Competition Shows
- 21Nick Lachey, Vanessa LacheyCouples put their love to the test while having encounters with other potential matches.
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- #384 of 654 onThe 500+ Best Current Shows On Netflix
- #446 of 750 onThe 600+ Best Reality TV Shows Of All Time
- 22Shawn Turner, Anant A.J. Jiemjitpolchai, Larisa BatesParents choose dates to lure their children away from undesirables.More Parental Control
- 23Mike Richards, Sam Horrigan, Nicole MorganIntelligent men and beautiful women try to become well rounded couples.
- 24Jenna Dewan, Jordan TrippFlirty Dancing (Fox, 2019) is an American reality television series. Strangers each learn half of a dance routine, then meet for the first time on a blind date where they dance together without saying a word.More Flirty Dancing
- #17 of 39 onThe 35+ Best Reality TV Dance Shows
- #62 of 64 onThe Best Reality TV Shows In 2019
- #23 of 69 onThe Best Dating TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- 25
The Proposal
Jesse Palmer, Ellen K, Michael NeelyThe Proposal (ABC, 2018) is an American reality dating series by hosted by Jesse Palmer, a former NFL quarterback and the season 5 Bachelor. Ten single contestants compete in a series of pageant-style rounds to win the heart of a mystery suitor. - 26Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Topher GraceThe Beauty Inside (Youtube/Facebook, 2012) is an American romantic dramedy web series developed by Intel and Toshiba. Alex (Topher Grace) wakes up every day as the same person on the inside, but on the outside he is somebody else, so when he meets Leah (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and falls in love everything changes because he knows he will see her again, but she will never see him.More The Beauty Inside
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- Love on the Spectrum U.S. is a heartfelt docuseries that follows a group of American singles on the autism spectrum as they navigate the unpredictable world of dating and relationships. Building on the success of its Australian predecessor, the show provides an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs involved in finding love when social cues and communication are not always second nature. The series celebrates diversity and promotes understanding by highlighting each participant's unique journey towards intimacy and companionship, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of people often misunderstood by society. Through personal stories, Love on the Spectrum U.S. underscores the universal quest for connection and affection.
- #70 of 654 onThe 500+ Best Current Shows On Netflix
- #46 of 750 onThe 600+ Best Reality TV Shows Of All Time
- #15 of 133 onThe 110+ Best Reality Dating Shows
- 28Gwyneth PaltrowSex, Love & Goop is a candid docuseries that delves into the intricate world of intimacy and relationships, guided by the wellness-focused lens of Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand, Goop. The show features real-life couples as they explore ways to enhance their romantic connections through more fulfilling sex and deeper emotional bonds. From sex therapists to intimacy coaches, the series aims to break down barriers and encourage open conversations about desire, pleasure, and vulnerability. While it doesn't shy away from explicit topics, Sex, Love & Goop ultimately strives to empower viewers with knowledge and tools for healthier, happier relationships.More Sex, Love & Goop
- #650 of 654 onThe 500+ Best Current Shows On Netflix
- #935 of 1,054 onThe 250+ Best Streaming Shows Of The Last Few Years
- #83 of 133 onThe 110+ Best Reality Dating Shows
- 29Takashi Fujii, Yuka ItayaMarriage-minded singles meet, date and get engaged -- before ever seeing each other.More Love Is Blind: Japan
- #210 of 750 onThe 600+ Best Reality TV Shows Of All Time
- #33 of 133 onThe 110+ Best Reality Dating Shows
- #38 of 53 onThe Best Dating Shows Of 2024, Ranked
- 30Chris HardwickStrangers spend three days on a cruise in hopes of finding a mate.
