50,000 First Dates: A True Story

50,000 First Dates: A True Story
TV Show · Documentary

When Nesh Pillay wakes up with no memory of her fiancé JJ Jakope, mistaking him for an Uber driver, their love is put to the ultimate test. Dubbed “The Real-Life 50 First Dates Couple,” their story captures hearts worldwide as they face the question: can love survive when memories don’t?

2025 · 52m
Starring Nesh Pillay, JJ Jakope
Director Brent Hodge

Season 1

  • Blank Slate
    EPISODE 1
    Blank Slate
    In October 2022, Nesh Pillay’s vibrant life as a marketing professional, social entrepreneur, mother, and fiancé is upended when she suddenly wakes up with memory loss. She thinks she is 17-years-old again and cannot remember her daughter, her fiancé, JJ, or even the year. With doctors at a loss for what caused her memory loss, Nesh and JJ begin to take matters into their own hands.
    52m
  • Head Over Heels
    EPISODE 2
    Head Over Heels
    A surprise development changes the entire course of Nesh and JJ’s relationship. Nesh finds solace in a fellow brain injury victim and inspiration to help others struggling with memory loss. Nesh and JJ travel to Austria for a trip they will never forget.
    48m

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Cast & Crew

  • Nesh Pillay
    Self
  • J‌J
    JJ Jakope
    Self
  • Brent Hodge
    Director
  • W‌T
    William Talmadge
    Producer
  • Brent Hodge
    Producer
  • C‌M
    Carrie Mudd
    Producer

About

50,000 First Dates: A True Story

Documentary

When Nesh Pillay wakes up with no memory of her fiancé JJ Jakope, mistaking him for an Uber driver, their love is put to the ultimate test. Dubbed “The Real-Life 50 First Dates Couple,” their story captures hearts worldwide as they face the question: can love survive when memories don’t?

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Studio
Amazon Studios
Released
2025

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English (Canada) (SDH), French (Canada)

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Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen, to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.
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