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On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes Chris Distefano on a first date. Lauren and Chris really dive into Chris's struggle with his sexuality. And on the other hand, Lauren gets Chris to share more about his hetero relationship with his girlfriend and their daughters. Chrissy gives some really good fatherly advice about giving up on dreams and how to handle a cheating scandal. The Tasting Menu is an interesting one with history lessons and, of course, gay innuendos. To wrap up the episode, Chris gives Lauren some solid relationship advice.

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On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes Joe Gatto on a date. Lauren and Joe develop a rapport early nerding out with their shared interest in video games before diving into the app questions. The duo covers relationship keys, storytelling, and debate the great question of "pineapple on pizza?". Lauren also reveals a surprising and kinda ironic dislike of melons. We also get a tasting menu exchange with Joe before he shares some thoughts on his two favorite things, his wife and horror movies. This joker is quite a tender guy!

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On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes comedian Preacher Lawson on a date. Lauren has been an admirer of Preacher's clean comedy style for a long time, so she's really excited to get to know him more. Even though they're currently on a date, Preacher makes it very clear that he is not interested in dating. He's pretty good at avoiding Lauren's dating questions, but she finds a way to get through to him. In the end, Lauren finds out he actually is quite a romantic guy.

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On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren invites Jason Ellis on a date. Jason is a man of many talents: fighter, skateboarder, podcaster, comedian. But Lauren really gets to know Jason's soft sensitive side despite his tough exterior.  Jason is not afraid of laying it all out there; from his egotistical tendencies, his journey with sobriety, and proclivity for dark-sided women. Lauren also talks to Jason a lot about his coming out as bisexual...that may or may not be a phase.

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This week Lauren invites comedian, Drew Lynch on a first date. Drew made his debut on America's Got Talent where his story was made recognizable by his stutter. Lauren learns more about his brain injury and stutter. When she asks about his wife, Drew jumps right into the Dessert question and explains his adorable proposal. Spoiler: it involves 400 cows. Things get exciting during the rapid fire Tasting Menu. During the actual Dessert question, we get to learn some new things about Lauren.

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On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes actor and comedian Harland Williams. Harland and Lauren have a great time during their tennis match of disturbing commentary. Harland gives a little bit of genuine insight into his dating preferences and history. They get into about who should pay on the first date and Harland rattles Lauren a bit on that one. To wrap up this (as Lauren puts it) "very strange episode", Harland shares the most magical moment he's ever experienced with a partner.

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On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes comedian Ian Fidance to a first date. Ian kicks off the episode with red flags, but we appreciate his dedication to cigarettes and yellow cabs. After a lot of laughs and poop talk, Lauren gets to know the real Ian. He gets into his desire for meaningful connections, quality time, and honesty. During the Tasting Menu, Lauren and Ian teach each other some new things- enter Daddy Rorschach. To wrap up the episode, Ian shares some top quality romance and thoughtfulness he brings to relationships.

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This week Lauren welcomes her first married couple on to First Date, Jim and Nikki Howard! Jim and Nikki divulge everything from their thoughts on kids, to how they deal with the comments about Nikki being transgender. They may not seem like a traditional couple, but most people will be able to relate to their disagreements and things they love about each other. Lauren brings a new twist to the Tasting Menu by having Jim and Nikki play the Newlywed Game. To wrap up the episode, Nikki conspires a plan to fulfill her purpose in life.

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This week Lauren Compton welcomes actor and comedian Pauly Shore on to First Date. Buckle up because Pauly takes this very unhinged episode all over the place and even Rick Glassman catches some strays. Sprinkled in between the lunacy is some solid dating philosophies and realness about grief. To wrap the episode, Lauren switches up the Dessert question and brings it back to how amazing of a friend Pauly is by asking for some advice.

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On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes comedian and podcaster Rick Glassman on the pod. Rick starts off the episode strong with a little litmus test for Lauren to see if she will last on this date. Lauren gets to know all of Rick's quirks and bits. They get into all things dating: his type, his approach, and his turn-ons. Rick throws Lauren through a loop for the dessert question, but they seem to stick the landing.

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