The Best Dating Reality Shows

Updated February 16, 2021 21.3k votes 4.9k voters 600.4k views98 items

List RulesWhich shows make you want more of the hair-ripping drama and the fleeting love?

The best dating reality shows offer viewers the unique perspective of watching singles trying to find the perfect mate. Dating tv shows are nothing new, but they're nearly always entertaining. Some of the most squirm-worthy moments in dating awkwardness are often seen on reality shows. Do the contestants ever find true love? Not usually, but that sure doesn't mean we won't watch them try and try again! Be sure to vote for your favorite dating reality shows and vote down the dating shows you absolutely can't stand. Also, if you know of a reality dating show that's missing, add it to the list! You can even re-watch some of these dating programs on Netflix!

What are the best dating reality shows? Enjoy this list of the greatest reality TV dating shows ever, and don't forget to vote! And, if you're a reality fan, consider voting on these lists of the best reality competition shows, reality dramas, cooking competition TV shows and medical shows.

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Are You the One?
Terrence J, Ryan Devlin
Premiered: 2014
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Love Island UK
Laura Whitmore, Caroline Flack
Premiered: 2015
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Love Island US
Arielle Vandenberg
Premiered: 2019
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Too Hot to Handle
Desiree Burch
Premiered: 2020
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Bachelor in Paradise
Chris Harrison
Premiered: 2014
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The Bachelorette
Chris Harrison
Premiered: 2003
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The Bachelor
Chris Harrison, Brad Womack
Premiered: 2002
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Ex on the Beach
Cory Wharton, Paulie Calafiore
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Temptation Island
Mark L. Walberg
Premiered: 2001
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Love Connection
Chuck Woolery
Premiered: 1983
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Blind Date
Roger Lodge, Ava Cadell
Premiered: 1999
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The Bachelor Pad
Chris Harrison, Bobby Trendy
Premiered: 2010
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First Dates
Drew Barrymore
Premiered: 2017
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Baggage
Jerry Springer, Rob Marrocco Jr.
Premiered: 2010
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The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart
Chris Harrison
Premiered: 2020
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Beauty and the Geek
Mike Richards, Sam Horrigan
Premiered: 2005
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Indian Matchmaking
Sima Taparia
Premiered: 2020
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Flavor of Love
Flavor Flav, Dion Graham
Premiered: 2006
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Paradise Hotel
Kristin Cavallari, Amanda Byram
Premiered: 2003
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Love Connection
Andy Cohen
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Darcey Silva, Angela Deem
Premiered: 2017
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The Dating Game
Chuck Woolery, Brad Sherwood
Premiered: 1965
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Lorin Eric Salm, Michael McKinley
Premiered: 2005
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The Proposal
Jesse Palmer, Ellen K
Premiered: 2018
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