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Quick Facts
Quick Facts
Network
MTV (USA)
Original Air Dates
2002 – 2004
Seasons / Episodes
2 seasons • ≈ 120 episodes
Format
Two friends (“taildaters”) secretly observe and comment on a blind date from a nearby van, offering snarky advice through an earpiece.
Production Company
Triage Entertainment / MTV Networks
Filming Location
Los Angeles
LGBTQ+ Focus
Multiple gay and lesbian episodes — notably Justin & Kevin, Justin & Jason, and Matt & David (featuring Bobby Trendy).
Impact
Impact
Wild, irreverent, and unapologetically early-2000s, Taildaters broke boundaries by inserting queer couples into MTV’s loudest dating format. Episodes like Matt & David brought camp celebrity commentary and genuine connection into mainstream cable, proving that gay dating could be hilarious and heartfelt.
Significance
Significance
Taildaters treated same-sex daters as equals in the network’s chaotic love lab. Its inclusive casting foreshadowed MTV’s broader queer representation in Next, Room Raiders, and Parental Control.
Chris & Aaron
2002
Stacy & Brandi
2002
Tiffany & Jen
2003
Episode 209
Date #88 - Justin & Jason
Air Date: Jan 21, 2003
Justin and Jason are going out and Justin is coming out...to his parents. Tune in to see Justin's attitude and the problems he causes. The Taildaters on this date are uproariously entertaining
Episode 215
Date #115 - Matt & David
Air Date: Jan 29, 2003
This is one date you can't miss, Bobby Trendy, is a Taildater. David, Bobby's friend, is quite the talker, but, Matt is willing to listen. Bobby can't stand small talk and tries his best to make things interesting. Bobby's mission is accomplished, and all is Luxurious as this Limo rides off into the sunset.
Episode #202
Date #79 - Justin & Kevin
Air Date: Jan 7, 2003
The Bombshell and The Bore
Justin is a talker and Kevin is a listener. No matter how much Justin tries, she just can't spark Kevin into motion. The Taildaters put plans into motion to bring excitement to the night.
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