Better Date Than Never: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Better Date Than Never is a character led six part docuseries following a diverse group of single love seekers as they take a huge step in anyone's life – into the dating world.

Each participant has a unique story, and a different reason for a later start to their dating journey. They all share a common goal – to step out on their first date.

With a little help from the producers, the participants launch themselves into a world they've always wanted to explore. They are matched with a potential suitor, and ready themselves to meet them on a blind date. We are with them as they experience the most important moment of their dating lives: the beginning.

Participants stories are interwoven across the series as they set out on the sometimes rocky road to finding love. As their stories develop - connections will be made, hearts will break, love will blossom.

Refreshingly real, honest and diverse, Better Date Than Never is a warm hearted series exploring the world of dating and relationships, from the creators of Love on the Spectrum.

Series details

• Title: Better Date Than Never
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Premiere date: 2023-01-24
• Final broadcast date listed: 2024-02-20
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: ABC iview
• Network country: Australia
• Typical episode runtime: 29 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 66524

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2023-01-24; final listed air date 2023-01-24; episode order: 6.
• Season 2: premiered 2024-02-20; final listed air date 2024-02-20; episode order: 7.

Source and licence

Adapted from Better Date Than Never on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.