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Dating in the Dark: Season 1

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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Ratings

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Dating in the Dark

Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: July 20, 2009

Summary: Is love blind? In this reality show, contestants are put in a pitch dark room and try to discover if love is really blind.

Genre(s): Reality, Game Show

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E1. Episode 101
Air Date: July 20, 2009
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S1:E1. Episode 102
Air Date: July 27, 2009
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S1:E1. Episode 103
Air Date: August 3, 2009

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Metascore

70

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Critic Reviews

83

Entertainment Weekly

Adam Markovitz

The gimmick is hokey, but beneath it lies a surprisingly untrashy reality show that actually sheds some light on the dating game. Read full review

70

Variety

Brian Lowry

As presented, Dating in the Dark mercifully makes the orchestrated search for TV romance a little less deaf and dumb than it could have been. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter

Randee Dawn

Dark is an interesting idea with a refreshing lack of bombast and fakery that propels so many reality shows. Read full review

63

Chicago Sun-Times

Paige Wiser

For me, this show is a one-night stand, not a relationship. Read full review

60

Slate

Troy Patterson

For a smart take on a dumb summer dating show, join the millions tuning into Dating in the Dark. Read full review

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User Reviews

10

DarrinT

Sep 7, 2009

I love the show please come back on.

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AllieL.

Aug 25, 2009

I really loved the show. Taken people completely out of their elements, and letting them actually meet someone else purely on personality... I love the show.

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EmilyL

Aug 25, 2009

This show is cheesy but interesting. My friends and I really enjoy seeing who will be the shallowest person, after they see the other person. Sometimes we are really surprised! I hope they keep it on in the fall.

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MelissaW

Jul 26, 2009

This show was actually very interesting. It really sheds some light on the whole personality vs. looks debate. You found yourself rooting for the most physically mix-matched couple to choose each other. Can't wait for the next episode.

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CS

Jul 30, 2009

Being one of the "daters" on the show, I expected it to be super corny, (which it still kinda is) I am pleasantly entertained!

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thereseo

Aug 4, 2009

Entertaining, fast-paced.

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MeritCoba

Jul 1, 2013

This show isn't a really bad show, but I can not get myself to give it many points because ultimately it gives a sad example of how picky a lot of people have become. People are taught that nothing but the perfect partner is good enough for them and that you need to feel this magic 'spark'This show isn't a really bad show, but I can not get myself to give it many points because ultimately it gives a sad example of how picky a lot of people have become. People are taught that nothing but the perfect partner is good enough for them and that you need to feel this magic 'spark' to connect. Even if you hardly know someone. This is what people have been spoon fed for decades.
When it is dark they often feel a connection, but when ultimate moment in the show comes and the people see their candidate of choice, the final decision is often based on the exterior of the person. He is too young. She is too fat. He misses that manly jawline. She is black-haired.
The only good thing about this is that those people will hopefully never get any kids and thus remove themselves from the gene-pool.
Perhaps Darwin wasn't so wrong after all?… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: August 10, 2010
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 20, 2009
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  S1:E1. Episode 101
  Air Date: July 20, 2009
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  S1:E1. Episode 102
  Air Date: July 27, 2009
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  S1:E1. Episode 103
  Air Date: August 3, 2009
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  S1:E1. Episode 104
  Air Date: August 10, 2009
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  S1:E1. Episode 105
  Air Date: August 17, 2009
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  S1:E1. Episode 106
  Air Date: August 24, 2009