Dating Around

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Dating Around
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Genre
Created by Chris Culvenor
Directed by
  • James Adolphus
  • Wylda Bayron
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
CinematographyJames Adolphus
Running time24–29 minutes
Production company Eureka Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseFebruary 14, 2019 (2019-02-14) 
June 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)

Dating Around is an American reality dating streaming television series on Netflix. [1] The six-episode first season premiered on February 14, 2019. [2] It is the "first original dating series" that Netflix has produced. [3]

Contents

Each episode of the series follows one person going on five blind dates, [4] with dates including people of various races and sexual orientations. [5]

On February 6, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on June 12, 2020. [6]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
1 6February 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)
2 6June 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)

Season 1 (2019)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date
11"Luke"February 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)
22"Gurki"February 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)
33"Lex"February 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)
44"Leonard"February 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)
55"Sarah"February 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)
66"Mila"February 14, 2019 (2019-02-14)

Season 2 (2020)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleOriginal release date [7]
71"Justin"June 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)
82"Ben"June 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)
93"Deva"June 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)
104"Heather"June 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)
115"Brandon"June 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)
126"Demi"June 12, 2020 (2020-06-12)

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Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil O Crush PerfeitoNetflix
  • Season 1, 2020: TBA

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